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Car Park Closing Times
Please be aware that as from tomorrow (1st October) our car parks will now be closing at 6pm or until any hall hire finishes, depending which is later. The gates will be locked at this time, so any remaining vehicles will be locked in overnight. The car parks at Dowd’s Farm, the Turnpike Pavilion and…
Autumn Update
Catch up on all the latest Hedge End news in the Autumn Gazette. You can read it online or it will be delivered free to your door if you live in Hedge End. You can also pick up a copy at the Hedge End Town Council offices in the 2000 Centre. As well as alla…
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Everyone is welcome to the Hedge End Remembrance Sunday Parade which takes place on 8th November. The parade begins from the 2000 Centre at 10.30am with the service at the War Memorial at 11am, beginning with the two minutes’ silence. Please let us know if you would like to lay a wreath by calling the…
Conservation at the Nature Reserve
The Hedge End Conservation Volunteers have been out and about looking after the Wildern Local Nature Reserve. The team joined members of our grounds staff, pruning back overgrown vegetation along Goodalls Lane, known locally as The Old Stoney. They also donned their waders to help clear invasive species and discarded litter from Coltsfoot Pond. We…
Last Week at the Pool
It’s been a lovely, long Summer but, as the season comes to an end, the Paddling Pool will close this Sunday (13th September) at 6pm. We hope you’ve enjoyed your time at the pool and will see you there next year!
Community Grants Open
If your Hedge End group needs a helping hand then you might be eligible for a Community Grant. Eastleigh Borough Council’s Community grants are open for Hedge End, West End and Botley until 16th October. Priority goes to projects that boost health, shape great places, protect the environment or build strong communities. Eligible applicants are…
Love Your Parks
Feel free to use our guide to explore and see how many different things you can find for each of your senses whilst out and about in our parks and open spaces! Don’t forget your sunscreen and hats as it’s so hot… We have 11 parks and open spaces in Hedge End for residents and…
Top Honour for Cemetery and Garden
We’re so proud to share that we have won the Green Flag Award for the beautiful Albert Road Cemetery and War Memorial Garden for the 17th year running! The awards are recognized as the benchmark for excellence in green spaces across the UK and reflect the hard work, dedication and ongoing commitment required to maintain…
Active Summer Ahead!
Bookings are now open for Eastleigh Borough Council’s Eastleigh Active programme offering a host of different and exciting activities for children over the Summer Holidays. Check the timetable to see when you can book your children’s favourite activities and register for FREE swimming. Bookings are open: Monday 29th June, 1pm: • Aerial Hoop • Circus…
Sew Deserving – Congratulations Dee!
Congratulations to Dee O’Neil who has won this year’s Hedge End Town Council’s Serving the Community Award. Dee was nominated for the incredible way she has used her sewing, knitting and crochet skills to raise more than £47,000 for charity. Dee set up the Hedge End Community Sewing project with her friend Roberta initially making…
