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November 2003

Traffic calming has considerable impact

Following tragedy earlier this year the busy section of Ringwood Road, running past the shops and doctors surgeries, now has a road safety scheme fully implemented. This should make the area much safer for pedestrians. Certainly when you drive the road you are made more aware of the defined crossing points and general narrowness of the road. Let us all keep in our minds on the necessity for these measures and drive safely through our village.

August 2003

Broadband comes to Bransgore!

Good news - Bransgore telephone exchange is due to have broadband ADSL by 15th October 2003. Initial tests indicate that it should be possible to provide broadband ADSL services that provides up to 2Mbps download speed on most telephone lines in and near the village.

ADSL is a technology which allows businesses and private individuals to have much faster Internet services provided via their normal telephone line. Options are available to run your computer and still make telephone calls via the same line.

Many thanks to all those who campaigned or expressed an interest in the introduction of this technology into our local exchange. Expressing an interest was not binding in any way, but by doing so we will all soon all have the option at least.

July 2003

ROAD SAFETY

Road Safety

Hampshire County Council's Road Safety Team are on the web at www.hants.gov.uk/roadsafety

As part of their efforts to meet Government casualty reduction targets they offer the following services over the internet:

* Comprehensive casualty statistics for Hampshire
* Information on all the Road Safety Programmes
* An up-to-date News service
* Online shop offering cycle helmets, reflective/fluorescent clothing and a wide range of free literature
* Driving assessments available for booking online

June 2003

Bransgore Village Fun Day

Each year the Round Table in association with the Parish Council hold a Village Fun Day on the May bank-holiday. This fete style event is held on the sports field opposite the village hall. Events and attractions range from organised races for the children through to the annual dog show. Numerous stalls keep the children amused and provide the opportunity to raise a few quid for our local charities.

May 2003

Waterditch

Waterditch is a small hamlet situated in the south of the Parish. It's main feature is a small ford which is kept wet most of the year round by the flow from a small spring situated just a few hundred yards to the north east.

March / April 2003

Broadband for Bransgore !

Many people already subscribe to much faster internet services than us mere mortals can, living in or near Bransgore. The services, commonly known as 'Broadband' or 'ASDL', are only available from telephone exchanges where enough people have registered an interest. It costs nothing to register so please register as soon as possible so that we all can all have the option.

Bransgore Parish Council would like to form its own register of interested people, with which to lobby BT. To register your interest please e-mail council@bransgore-parish.gov.uk . Your message should have a subject heading of 'Broadband' and include your name, address and 01425 67**** tel. number.

February 2003

Oaktree Parade, Ringwood Road, Bransgore

This centrally located collection of shops includes an Estate Agents, Opticians, Funeral Directors, Pet Shop, Newsagents, The Parish Council Office, A Wine Shop, Chemist, Hairdressers, Fish & Chip Shop and Iron Mongers

Photo : © Bransgore Parish Council 2003

December 2002 / January 2003

'Nellie' has been the Bransgore School Crossing Lady for 39 years.

We are so proud of her and thank her for the hundreds of thousands of times she has seen us safely across the busy Junction.

October / November 2002

Bransgore Parish Council has a small office situated in the parade of shops in Ringwood Road, Bransgore. This should be your first point of call if you wish to discuss any council matters face to face. The office is manned by the councillors three times a week on a drop-in surgery basis. The current opening times are:

Saturday 9:00 to 11:00
Tuesday 14:00 to 15:30
and 16:00 to 17:00
(alternate weeks)
Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30

September 2002

At the junction of Ringwood Road, which leads from Bransgore, and the main A35, Christchurch to Southampton road, lies the well known landmark of the Cat & Fiddle, restaurant & public house. Having recently had a new topping of thatch the building now gleams in the early September sunshine.

Location 'D2' on our parish map

August 2002

At the north of the parish, between Thorney Hill and Heathfield Farm lies a nature reserve. The site which has a considerable wetland area is not open to the public but many a fine fowl can be spotted from the roadside. The reserve is maintained by the Hampshire Wildlife Trust . More details at the link: Holmesley Gravel Pit Nature Reserve

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