Binsted Fete 2025 The Binsted Fete, will be held on Saturday 12th July, 2025. For FULL DETAILS – see the Binsted Fete website Binsted Fete (https://binstedfete.co.uk )
BINSTED FETE – JULY 12th 2025
/in News /by Website AdminBinsted Fete 2025
The Binsted Fete, will be held on Saturday 12th July, 2025. For FULL DETAILS – see the Binsted Fete website Binsted Fete (https://binstedfete.co.uk )
Community Grants from Binsted Parish Council – Deadline May 31, 2025
/in News /by Website AdminCommunity Grants from Binsted Parish Council
Each year, Binsted Parish Council sets aside some funding (approx £5,000) to share to award as small grants to local organisations, for activities that benefit people living in the parish. These grants are known as ‘Section 137’ grants, in reference to the section of the Local Government Act through which they are allowed.
Any organisation which contributes to the community can apply, including community associations, clubs and local branches of charitable organisations. Individuals and commercial organisations are not eligible.
To apply for funding, please complete the form (in docx and pdf format) below (under attachments) and email it to clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk. The deadline for this year’s applications is 31 May 2025. Please note the download for this form maybe slow, but it will download!
ANNUAL BINSTED PARISH MEETING – Tuesday April 29th, 2025
/in News /by Website AdminWe’re hoping to see as many of you as possible this coming Tuesday evening, 29 April, for Binsted’s Annual Parish Meeting.
Drinks and light refreshments will be served from 7pm. The meeting will finish by 8:30. Please join us if you can!
The meeting venue is The Wickham Institute (opposite Binsted church).
You can park in Binsted school carpark, Binsted Rec ground carpark or the parking strip opposite the church.
We’re delighted to have local historian Roy Waight as our guest speaker, to talk about the parish’s history.
County Councillor Mark Kemp-Gee, our District Councillors, the parish council team, and community groups will discuss what’s happening locally.
It’s also a great chance to raise any concerns or ask questions you want to raise.
TRAFFIC CALMING AHEAD
/in News /by Website AdminFunding has finally been secured for TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES in Frith End! Parishioners are warmly invited to come and view the plans. For further details, please contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk.
Firth End Concept Plans can be viewed CFI-Frith End – Concept Plans at 2025 31 Jan
WARM BOX LIBRARY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN
/in News /by Website AdminEvery public library in Hampshire offers a warm welcome to all members of the local community.
Inside our buildings you can find:
• Warm and vibrant spaces to read, work, relax and socialise
• a national and some local newspapers
• Magazines and books
• Free WiFi
• Free public computers
• Printing and photocopying (available for a small charge)
• Boardgames and jigsaws
• Welcoming library staff and volunteers – who will all be wearing an ID badge, so they are easy to spot
Click here for and Warm Box poster Children A4 LOCAL , Warm Box poster for Adults A4 LOCAL
and Warm and Welcome Spaces – Power Point advocacy pack
In addition, They are distributing Winter Warm Packs from public libraries across 11 Hampshire Districts in October. The Warm Packs, which are supported through the Household Support Grant, include:
- Thermal gloves, hat and scarf
- Warm socks
- Lidded coffee cup
- Fleece or gilet
- Hot water bottle
- Food bank/Community Pantry voucher
We have Winter Warm Packs to give out to your service users who need them most. Our libraries are hosting ‘collection days’ when the users you refer can collect their Winter Warm Pack, from a dedicated collection point, have a drink and snack and learn more about the support libraries can offer.
We have also invited key local partners, including Citizen’s Advice and representatives from local food banks/community pantries, to be at the collection day to provide additional information on local support.’
Best wishes,
Hannah Baynham (she/her)
Community Project Officer
East Hampshire District Council
Penns Place, Petersfield GU31 4EX