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November
2019

Sherfield English is a small village in Hampshire, between the Test Valley and the New Forest, on the old Romsey to Salisbury road. For its size it has a surprising range of services and facilities, with a village hall, sports field, shop and Post Office, farm shop, nursery, fishing lakes, Tea Rooms, the Hatchet Inn, a garage and an active church.

It is still quite largely a farming community, with no 'commuter dormitory' developments. Most of its houses, cottages and isolated farms are scattered down narrow leafy lanes, unseen by those who pass through on the 'main' road.

The Church, St Leonard's was built in 1902 by Lady Caroline Ashburton (of Melchet Court) in memory of her daughter. It houses some fine art nouveau style stained glass windows, the old village stocks, a 13th century coffin and various old carvings rescued from the medieval church near Manor Farm, and a particulalry fine set of bells.

Sherfield English has about 700 residents, and a strong sense of community. As a result there are a wide variety of groups, activities and events in the village. The bowls, croquet, tennis and football facilities are well used, and all residents are encouraged to join in. Please explore this site for further information.

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FREE to EVERY household in the village.
Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)
The survey of village residents is now complete. Results can be downloaded from the 'Parish Council' tab above.
Once adopted by TVBC the council must follow the NDP in relation to any future developments in the parish.
Lengthsman
This is a term used to describe someone
keeping paths clear throughout the parish. I
am pleased to tell you that the Parish Council
(PC) are joining the scheme whereby a
contractor can be appointed and be directed by
the PC to assist (via an annual grant from
HCC) in keeping the paths clear throughout the
length of the A27 going through our village.
This appointment is likely to commence during
the next few months.
New Public Open Space in village
30+ acres of land
in Mill Lane recently has been purchased by
Test Valley Borough Council as public amenity land.
Keeping Warm!
Please contact the co-ordinator for each of the village group buying schemes.
Co-ordinators are:
Eric Hounslow (gas) – Tel 340879 Email: e.hounslow@tiscali.co.uk
Richard Smith (oil) – Tel 340938 (before 8pm please) Email: seobc@btinternet.com

SEDCA NEWSLETTER - please contact the Editor, David Griffiths on 323 469, or email sedca "at" sherfieldenglish.org.uk

St Leonard’s Church
Coffee morning
2nd November
10.30-12 St Leonard’s
(7/12 Christmas Fair)
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SERP Bonfire Night:
9th Nov @6pm
Sorry, cancelled - waterlogged!
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Family Services
10th Nov – 10.45am
Remembrance Service
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Hatchet Quiz
Wed 13th Nov.
9.30pmish
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SERP AGM 18th Nov
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Parish Council
27th Nov 7.30pm in the
VH – all welcome
8/01;26/02;1/04
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Ladies Activity Group
4th Tues each month
Greta 322250
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TVBC Healthy Walks
Dandy’s Ford Fisheries,
last Wed each month.
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Knit & Natter
3rd Thurs each month
Elizabeth 323575St Leonard’s Church
Coffee morning
5th October
10.30-12 St Leonard’s
2/11;7/12 Christmas Fair
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