The HCS Committee members and the Gazebo Garden volunteers will be manning the Gazebo Garden stand in Waitrose from around 10:15 onward today, as part of the Waitrose Community Week. Do stop by for a quick chat - we'd be delighted to see you!
Spot the difference! The Domino’s challenge.
Here's a little something for the weekend. Are you ready to take the Domino's challenge? Well if you are, here's a little 'Spot the difference' test: Do you remember the planning application for the Domino's Pizza Takeaway at 39 West Street? Well, to be more correct, both planning applications for 39 West Street? Turned down … Continue reading Spot the difference! The Domino’s challenge.
Is there a future for the original IBM Havant site buildings?
Back in January, we reported on a move to list the former IBM Havant Plant buildings at what is now the Langstone Technology Park. If such a move is to bear fruit, it can't come soon enough. Havant Borough Council's Development Consultation Forum #48 will consider the future of this site on Tuesday 21st May … Continue reading Is there a future for the original IBM Havant site buildings?
WDRA AGM – Havant Regeneration
Our thanks to the Warblington and Denvilles Residents' Association for inviting us to their AGM last Friday. Given the ongoing vacancies for WDRA Chair and Vice Chair, the meeting was chaired by the WDRA Newsletter Editor, Ian Crabtree. Hats off to Ian for a very well run meeting! The meeting at the Stride Centre in … Continue reading WDRA AGM – Havant Regeneration
Denmead Belles WI visit to the Gazebo
Together with Anna Glanville-Hearson, our hard working secretary and Gazebo Garden Coordinator, the local Havant nature-friendly garden specialist, Martin Hampton, recently led an evening guided walk for 14 members of the Denmead Belles WI group. We went to the Meadow and 3-Pond Copse at Lower Grove Road and then on to the Gazebo Garden where … Continue reading Denmead Belles WI visit to the Gazebo
May 2019 Home Page
Welcome to the Havant Civic Society May 2019 We’re well into 2019 and it’s already proving to be an interesting year. The main news items are summarised below, while other details can be found by taking the links to ‘Recent Posts’. Our earlier appeal for an ‘inner circle’ of HCS members to assist the committee drew … Continue reading May 2019 Home Page
A very big ‘Thank You’ to all our Waitrose shoppers!
A big vote of thanks to Waitrose and Partners for their generosity to the local community! To all of you HCS members, friends, relatives or just casual shoppers with an interest in our 'Secret Garden', you've managed to raise a terrific total of £480 on the Community Matters - 'green token' - Scheme at Waitrose … Continue reading A very big ‘Thank You’ to all our Waitrose shoppers!
The Gazebo Garden bat box has been commissioned!
The new Gazebo Garden bat box has now been put up by our volunteers and over time we're hoping it will attract some occupants. Take your little ones into the garden on the way home from school and see if they can find it! Havant is said to be a popular spot for bats and … Continue reading The Gazebo Garden bat box has been commissioned!
The Gazebo Garden is a glorious riot of April colours
Do please stop by the Gazebo Garden and see the wonderful Spring colours. Then spare a thought for those lovely volunteers and next time you're in Waitrose, drop your green tokens in the Gazebo Garden slot!
Waitrose shoppers – Support the Gazebo Garden please!
We're pleased to see that thanks to the sterling efforts of our treasurer, The Gazebo Garden is one of this month's featured 'Green Token' charities. Please remember the efforts of the Gazebo Garden volunteers and place your token in the Gazebo slot! And while you're at it, consider shopping little and often rather than weekly … Continue reading Waitrose shoppers – Support the Gazebo Garden please!
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