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St George College celebrated their 50th anniversary with a Flower Festival on 23rd to 26th April. The two organisers, Tina Leng and Kate McEwing, were undeterred by the fact that it’s a…

by Liz Hudswell, HCERA Secretary This year’s summer party must rank as one of the most successful in recent years. The wonderful weather certainly contributed to the atmosphere and it was great…

by Ray George The Southampton Federation of Residents’ Associations held an open meeting on 27th May 2009. The main item was “The Policing Pledge and What it Means to Communities”. Chief Inspector…

By Ray George Once upon a time, when the City Council was Labour controlled, we had Community Action Forums, ours was the Swaythling and District Community Action Forum. The Liberal Democrats abolished…

Alan Twigg, late of 39 Ethelburt Avenue, who died intestate, featured in an episode of the BBC1 series “Heir Hunters”. This is being broadcast on weekday mornings at 9.15am. Alan Twigg’s episode…

Now that impervious driveways and car parking areas constructed with tarmac or paving slabs require planning permission, consider a green alternative. A plastic grid, for example Joosten GS-Panels , is laid on…

The Association’s AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd September at the Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Leaside Way starting at 7.30pm.

Mik & John the builders – Garden landscaping, decking, patios, brickwork, turfing. Beautiful quality work (an example can be seen in Ethelburt Ave). Very reliable, trustworthy and friendly. Please contact Mik on…

The HCERA Open Gardens Day will be on Sunday 17th May from 2 pm to 5 pm. The charge will be £1, but free for children accompanied by an adult. Go to…