NEWS
June 2023 Update
Member meeting – Our AGM and Spring meeting took place on May 10th and we were entertained to a very interesting talk on the history of Fleet Pond from the 12th to 20th Century by Colin Gray who was the Chairman of the Fleet Pond Society for 20 years.
Front Garden Awards - Judging for this will take place between July and August when judges will be walking around the whole of Hartley Wintney village and as last year, there will be a prize for the most enchanting front gardens.
Village Festival – Saturday June 10th. The Society will be present again at the festival this year and we look forward to meeting visitors to our stand between 12-5pm. Our appreciation goes to those members who have volunteered to help on the day. All of the Society's published books will be available to purchase at the Festival including the recntly published 2023 Journal.
Our thanks also go to everyone who has purchased a copy of the new "Then and Now" books on the village and we are delighted to announce that £400 from the profits of these book sales has now been given to the Hartley Wintney Community Care Group.
Annual Subscriptions 2023-2024 – We appreciate the many members who have already renewed their membership, If you have not yet done this payment by bank transfer is preferred or alternatively cheques made payable to HWHS and renewal can be made at the Festival.
- John Sage
May 2023 Update
AGM and Spring Meeting – Is being held on Wednesday, 10 May at the Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker is Colin Gray, former chairman of the Fleet Pond Society who will be giving a talk on
The History of Fleet Pond From the 12th to 20th Century
David Turver from WeHeartHart will also provide an update on any latest news related to Shapley Heath
The Heritage Society 2023 Journal has now been distributed to all members via email but if you would like a professionally printed colour copy, they are available for £2.50 and can be requested from the PUBLICATIONS tab above or at our AGM.
Front Garden Awards are going ahead again this year – look out for posters in the village with more information.
New Publications – The 2 new books that we announced last month - Then and Now photos of Hartley Wintney's Buildings and Landscape showing how these have changed from the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries can also be purchased using the PUBLICATIONS tab above.
Annual Subscriptions 2023-2024– Members have been contacted by email requesting payment of their subscription of £6.00. If you have not yet done so, payment by bank transfer is preferred or alternatively cheques made payable to HWHS. Renewal payments can also be made at our AGM.
- John Sage
Planning Application - Grange Farm
GRANGE FARM Ref: 22/02826/OUT
A new planning application has been submitted on the 29th March 2023 related to Grange Farm in Hartley Wintney. The application number is 22/02826/OUT and comprises 2 areas:
1. Hybrid application for outline application for the erection of up to 100 residential units of sheltered accommodation for occupation by older people together with associated communal facilities and associated works including access, parking, landscaping and drainage.
2. Full application for a change of use of land for the creation of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), including the provision of a footpath network, landscaping, car park and the provision of all other associated features together with change of use to paddock RG27 8HL
This is a significant proposal for the village and so it is recommended that you review the application and make any comments as appropriate before the standard expiry date as defined by Hart District Council of April 19th.
The application details are accessible via the Hart planning portal at
https://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/
using the application number as above and any comments can be made using the Hart planning portal if you have registered to do this or directly via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- John Sage
April 2023 Update
AGM and Spring Meeting – A reminder that this will be held on Wednesday, 10 May in the Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Colin Gray, former chairman of the Fleet Pond Society who will be giving a talk on
The History of Fleet Pond From the 12th to 20th Century
David Turver from “We Heart Hart” will also provide an update on any latest news relating to Shapley Heath.
The Heritage Society 2023 Journal will be distributed to all members via email by the end of April. If you would like a professionally printed colour copy it will be available to purchase directly via our website then or at our AGM..
New Publications - We are delighted to announce 2 new publications - Then and Now photos of Hartley Wintney's Buildings and Landscape showing how these have changed from the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries. More information on these books and how to purchase will be available on our website soon and all profits from the sales will be donated to Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group.
Annual Subscriptions 2023-2024 – Membership renewal emails will be sent out in early April requesting payment of the subscription of £6.00 - maintained at the same level as last year. Payment by bank transfer is preferred or cheques made payable to HWHS.
- John Sage
March 2023 Update
As the nights are getting shorter and the first evidence of spring flowers starts to appear we are now moving forward with planning our activities for 2023 and these include
AGM and Spring Meeting – This will be held on Wednesday, 10 May at the Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Colin Gray, former chairman of the Fleet Pond Society who will be giving a talk on
The History of Fleet Pond From the 12th to 20th Century
Village Festival – Saturday, 10 June – we will be participating as usual.
Front Garden awards - will go ahead again this year and more information will be given over the coming months.
New Publications - We will be announcing 2 new publications in April - Then and Now photos of Hartley Wintney's Buildings and Landscape. More information will be available on the website then.
Finally, the Heritage Society 2023 Journal is underway and copies will be available by May.
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- John Sage
