NEWS
Public Consultation On New Village at Murrell Green
You may already have heard but an announcement was made last week (below) of a drop-in consultation to take place next Tuesday, 24th March at the Holt Room, Hook Community Centre, RG27 9NN between 1-8pm. This is related to a proposed new village of up to 2,200 homes at Murrell Green . A formal planning application is expected to be made in the near future and the consultation day will provide more detail together with the web site that has been set up at www.murrellgreenconsultation.co.uk
Clearly this is a significant proposal which, if approved, will have major impact to Hartley Wintney and surrounding areas and I encourage you to attend the consultation and provide feedback as outlined in the attachment.
- John Sage
March 2026 Update
Our AGM and Spring Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 13th May 2026 from 7pm in the Victoria Hall. Further details and information on the guest speaker will be published shortly.
Front Garden Awards will be taking place again this year with an extra category as described in the announcement below. We hope that you will participate in making the village look even more beautiful than ever.
We are also now planning for a 60th anniversary celebration lunch on 25th July. Look out for more information in the coming months.
Society Books - The Society has published a number of books on the history and evolution of Hartley Wintney. Details of these can be found on the PUBLICATIONS tab on our website and from where all books can be ordered.
If you care about the village you live in and would like to know more about its rich history and heritage please join the Society to show your support. For more information visit www.thwhs.org.uk under the Welcome section.
- John Sage
February 2026 Update
The Heritage Society was founded on 14th January 1966 and therefore we celebrated our 60th birthday last month. Although much has changed about the village since 1966 the Society was founded as a local Amenity Society for the protection and enhancement of the beauty and amenities of Hartley Wintney and its surrounding countryside and to encourage interest in the history, flora and fauna of the area. We are very pleased that the values that have been in place over the years still exist and help to make Hartley Wintney the great place to live that it is.
Looking forward, the Victoria Hall has been booked for Our AGM and Spring Meeting which will take place on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Information on guest speakers will be available in due course.
We are also now planning for a 60th anniversary celebration lunch on 25th July. Look out for more information in the coming months.
If you care about the village you live in and would like to know more about its rich history and heritage please join the Society to show your support. For more information visit www.thwhs.org.uk under the Welcome section
- John Sage
January 2026 Update including XMAS Shop Window Awards
Welcome to 2026
The Hartley Wintney Heritage Society would like to wish its members and all the village community a very prosperous and successful New Year.
2025 High Street Christmas Shop Window Award
Just before the end of last year the Society announced the results of our XMAS shop window awards. We were very impressed with the innovation and involvement that was shown and as a result decided to choose 2 overall winners – for small and large shop frontage displays.
2 additional shops were highly commended by the judges for their innovative and colourful displays - Cashmere Goose and the newly opened Valentino's coffe shop and photos of their displays are below.
We are privileged in Hartley Wintney to have so many diverse independent shops and encourage everyone to support them to ensure that they continue to operate and thrive.
The Society believes that the character and environment of Hartley Wintney represented by the styles of housing, the conservation areas, listed and historic buildings, common land areas, such as the Cricket Green, and the many green spaces and distinctive views all contribute to these values. It is important that they are protected, retained and improved so that future residents of the village enjoy the same privileges as the current population and it is an aim of the Heritage Society to assist in achieving this.
We arrange two member meetings each year with guest speakers talking about a variety of topics related to the village and members also benefit from regular email updates on planning and other pertinent issues. We have a comprehensive website giving additional information including access for members to our historical photos and Society Journals which can be viewed from this website.We also have a number of historical books on Hartley Wintney and Elvetham and these are available for purchase from our website.
Our AGM and Spring Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 13th May 2026. Information on our guest speakers will be available in due course.
If you care about the village you live in and would like to know more about its rich history and heritage please join the Society to show your support. For more information, please visit www.thwhs.org.uk under the Welcome section.
- John Sage
December 2025 Update
Front Garden Awards 2025
The winners of the 2025 Front Garden Awards were announced at our recent Autumn meeting and photos of all the final selected gardens are now available for viewing from the new article on the Autumn 2025 meeting.
High Street Christmas Shop Window Award
We are all aware of the challenging times that businesses have at the moment but know that the High Street shops will continue to do all they can to look their best at Christmas.
The Heritage Society wishes to recognise this effort and will be making an award to the best shop or business reflecting the spirit and tradition of this time of year.
We are privileged in Hartley Wintney to have a number of diverse independent shops and encourage everyone to support them to ensure that they continue to operate and thrive.
Posters advertising this activity are on display on the village notice boards.
The Society has published a number of books on the history and evolution of Hartley Wintney and it is also now possible to also purchase the book written by the Hartley Wintney History Group covering a History of Hartley Wintney Village circa 1910 – 1920.
Further information on all books can be found on this website and from where all books can be ordered.
Dates for your diary next year are
AGM and Spring meeting – 13th May
60th anniversary celebration – 25th July
Finally, we would like to wish all residents of Hartley Wintney and especially our members and their families a very enjoyable Christmas and prosperous New Year and 2026.
If you care about the village you live in and would like to know more about its rich history and heritage please join the Society to show your support. For more information, please visit www.thwhs.org.uk under the Welcome section.
- John Sage
