Author: The Editor

by Ray George When the residents of Swaythling were campaigning against a travellers’ transit site at Monk’s Brook, many were surprised to discover that the land was not protected by being in…

Following the successful event last year, we plan to hold the HCERA Open Gardens Day on Sunday 17th May. We expect to see some of the gems of Ethelburt Avenue this year!…

After Saturday 24th January, the next working party for Ethelburt Avenue repair will be on May 9th. We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you are not already involved and…

The Old Pine Stripping Company, 348 Burgess Rd., 023 8057 0666, for paint-stripping and floor sanding.

4 new brown-stained, hardwood, Collins-style windows: 520mm x 1130mm, six 200mm x 320 mm frames, all double glazed and furnished. All for £100 . Phone: 8067 1469

Officers   Chairman: Ray George        75 Bassett Green Rd Vice-Chairman:   Vacant Secretary: Elizabeth Hudswell        23 Leaside Way Treasurer: Ellen Horton           76 Bassett Green Rd Street Representatives Bassett Green…

The Association’s AGM agreed that the annual subscription be increased to £4 per household. This is the first change since HCERA was formed in 1990. John Dixon reported on the work of…

Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club will be holding a General Knowledge Quiz on Saturday 15 November at Chilworth Village Hall (next to the Chilworth Arms) starting at 7.30. This annual fund-raising event is…

This walk takes us across the meadows of the Itchen Valley Country Park to the Visitors’ Centre. It takes about one hour. Go down Bassett Green Road, under the railway arch and…