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  • Community Action Taken Against On-going Anti-Social Behaviour in Valley Park

    Community Action Taken Against On-going Anti-Social Behaviour in Valley Park

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    In response to a series of troubling incidents in Valley Park throughout March and April involving anti-social behaviour (ASB), public order offences, vandalism, intimidation and arson; a group of youths have been issued Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Resolutions (CRs) on 1st May.  We have reason to believe this group is linked to multiple cases of arson, which unders...

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 14 May 2025.

  • M27 Junction 10 Works – Major Progress and Upcoming Closure Plans

    M27 Junction 10 Works – Major Progress and Upcoming Closure Plans

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    Hampshire County Council is progressing with significant improvements to the M27 at Junction 10, in support of the Welborne Garden Village development. The project will transform the existing junction into an ‘all moves’ interchange, including a new motorway underpass, three new slip roads, and a dual carriageway to connect to the local road network.The underpass is currently being constructed off...

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 14 May 2025.

  • Village Halls Week 2025: Discovering the Wow Factor at Valley Park Community Centre

    Village Halls Week 2025: Discovering the Wow Factor at Valley Park Community Centre

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    In a recent blog post, Caroline Addy from Action Hampshire shares her experience visiting Valley Park Community Centre as part of Village Halls Week 2025. From the welcoming atmosphere of the Community Kettle to sell-out quiz nights and life-saving CPR workshops, the centre is a thriving hub of connection and activity. With the dedication of volunteers and the leadership of Lucy Armstrong, Valley...

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 19 March 2025.
    Last edited on 19 March 2025.

  • Online Energy Awareness Session - open to general public

    Online Energy Awareness Session - open to general public

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     Join Action Hampshire's Safe and Warm Communities team for a FREE online Energy Awareness session on Wednesday, 26 March at 10:30 AM. This 90-minute workshop will cover practical tips on reducing energy bills, improving home insulation, tackling damp and mould, and accessing support for those facing financial challenges. Open to all—please share!More information and reserve a spot

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 27 February 2025.

  • Join the Parish Pollinator Pledge

    Join the Parish Pollinator Pledge

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    Help make Hampshire a thriving place for pollinators! TVBC are inviting local councils and community groups to take the Parish Pollinator Pledge, committing to improving the environment for pollinators. Whether you’re planting a wildflower meadow or encouraging wildlife gardening, every action counts.By joining our Parish Pollinator Network, you’ll connect with other local groups, share knowledge,...

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 26 February 2025.

  • Apply for a grant to mark historic VE Day anniversary

    Apply for a grant to mark historic VE Day anniversary

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    Communities across Test Valley are being encouraged by the borough council to mark a special Victory in Europe (VE) Day anniversary in May. 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 13 February 2025.
    Last edited on 13 February 2025.

  • Christmas Craft Workshop - 22nd November

    Christmas Craft Workshop - 22nd November

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    Thank you to everyone that came to our Christmas Craft Workshop today. 

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 22 November 2024.

  • Halloween Trail, Pumpkin Carving & Crafts, Saturday 26th October

    Halloween Trail, Pumpkin Carving & Crafts, Saturday 26th October

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    What a day! Over 80 children joined us, split over two sessions. 

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 28 October 2024.

  •  **Community Kettle - Interest Talks - Tuesday 15th October - Hampshire Isle of Wight Air Ambulance**

    **Community Kettle - Interest Talks - Tuesday 15th October - Hampshire Isle of Wight Air Ambulance**

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    We were given a fantastic insight into this charity.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 28 October 2024.

  • Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 20th September

    Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 20th September

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    Yet another fantastic quiz night hosted by the Community Centre. This one was sold out within 4 days of the tickets going on sale! It was great to see our 'regulars' and new faces. We love that we attract teams of all ages.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 22 September 2024.

  • **Community Kettle - Interest Talks - Tuesday 17th September - Claire Gradidge**

    **Community Kettle - Interest Talks - Tuesday 17th September - Claire Gradidge**

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    Every third Tuesday of the month, we invite someone to talk about a topic that we hope you will find interesting.
    This month, we were delighted to welcome a local fiction author, Claire Gradidge. 

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 22 September 2024.

  • Buffet Lunch & Beetle Drive, Friday 6th September

    Buffet Lunch & Beetle Drive, Friday 6th September

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    What a lovely and relaxed afternoon with friends! Who knew rolling a dice and drawing a beetle could be so fun.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 9 September 2024.
    Last edited on 22 September 2024.

  • Pamper Party with Boujee Bee's - Tuesday 28th May 2024

    Pamper Party with Boujee Bee's - Tuesday 28th May 2024

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    What an amazing day, it was cuteness overload! Boujee Bee's joined us to deliver mini pamper sessions for little ones.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 30 May 2024.

  • Buffet Lunch & Music Concert - Friday 3rd May 2024

    Buffet Lunch & Music Concert - Friday 3rd May 2024

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    What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon. We had a rather tasty (if I do say so myself), buffet lunch with friends, followed by a keyboard concert played by local volunteer John Sherborne.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 30 May 2024.
    Last edited on 30 May 2024.

  • Community Litter Pick - Sunday 19th May 2024

    Community Litter Pick - Sunday 19th May 2024

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    A huge thank you to everyone that turned up to join us today. The weather was glorious .... read on to find out what our best "find" of the day was!

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 30 May 2024.

  • Interest Talk - Human Traffiicking - Tuesday 21st May 2024

    Interest Talk - Human Traffiicking - Tuesday 21st May 2024

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    Katie Warner, a local lady who volunteers for a charity that tries to prevent human trafficking and modern slavery, delivered a very insightful short talk about the issue and ways that we can help whilst going about our every day lives.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 30 May 2024.

  • Easter Trail & Craft Activities - Wednesday 10th April 2024

    Easter Trail & Craft Activities - Wednesday 10th April 2024

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    Thank you to everyone that joined us; we think it was worth braving the rain for! We had a wonderful afternoon of craft, jiggling with Jiggy Rebecca from Jiggy Wrigglers and stomping around the woods in the rain looking for clues.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 12 April 2024.

  • Sublime Science Workshops, Thursday 11th April 2024

    Sublime Science Workshops, Thursday 11th April 2024

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    Just wow! Liv, our mad scientist from Sublime Science, delivered two fun and engaging science workshops for about 35 primary school aged children. Who knew science could be so fun?!

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 12 April 2024.
    Last edited on 12 April 2024.

  • Interest Talk - TMT Legal Services -

    Interest Talk - TMT Legal Services -

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    Thank you to Louise and Jillian from TMT Legal Services for their insightful talk on wills and power of attorneys. We all walked away with lots to consider.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 2 April 2024.

  • Community Litter Pick - Saturday 16th March 2024

    Community Litter Pick - Saturday 16th March 2024

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    Another fantastic Valley Park Litter Pick, supported by over 40 local residents. Thank you to everyone that joined us, including Hampshire Geo-Cachers. This was our largest collection of rubbish yet. Thank you also to TVBC for the loan of the equipment.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 2 April 2024.

  • Table Top Sale - Saturday 16th March 2024

    Table Top Sale - Saturday 16th March 2024

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    Over 20 local residents reserved a table at our indoor sale to sell their no longer needed items. There were loads of bargains to be had and certainly lots of toys, games and books.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 2 April 2024.

  • Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 8th March

    Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 8th March

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    Another fun evening attended by 76 local residents. Congratulations goes to Team Fiction Addiction.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 13 March 2024.

  • Afternoon Tea & Bingo - Friday 23rd February, 1pm to 3pm

    Afternoon Tea & Bingo - Friday 23rd February, 1pm to 3pm

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    A fantastic afternoon spent with friends. Attended by 30 local residents, many of which also attend the Community Kettle on a Tuesday.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 13 March 2024.
    Last edited on 13 March 2024.

  • Valley Park Christmas Fayre, Sunday 3rd December, 2pm to 4pm

    Valley Park Christmas Fayre, Sunday 3rd December, 2pm to 4pm

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    A huge thank you to everyone that popped down today, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Despite the rain, there was a fantastic turnout. We were so impressed by the stallholders - there is some serious talent in the local area.


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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 3 December 2023.

  • Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 17th November

    Quiz & Fish Supper - Friday 17th November

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    What a night! 78 participants (13 teams), 5 volunteers, 83 food orders from Chunky fish and chips, a cash raffle, marshmallow spaghetti towers and not forgetting the actual quiz. What more can you ask for?! And it was bring your own drink!

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 18 November 2023.

  • Community Litter Pick - Saturday 4th November 2023

    Community Litter Pick - Saturday 4th November 2023

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    The Gods were on our side and we managed to find a break in the weather to enjoy a Community Litter Pick. Over 20 adults and 15 children joined us to help rid the area of litter. All equipment was provided and lots of litter was found, especially in the hedges, but we all agreed there was less litter found than on previous events.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 5 November 2023.

  • Valley Park Car Boot Sale - CANCELLED

    Valley Park Car Boot Sale - CANCELLED

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    Regrettably, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Car Boot Sale planned for Saturday 4th November 2023. 

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 3 November 2023.

  • Halloween Trail, Pumpkin Carving & Crafts, Friday 27th October

    Halloween Trail, Pumpkin Carving & Crafts, Friday 27th October

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    What a day! Two sessions, 85 pumpkins carved and 90 pairs of feet braved our Halloween trail. So much effort went into the fancy dress, you all looked amazing. 

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 28 October 2023.

  • Interest Talk - Hampshire Search and Rescue, 17 October 2023

    Interest Talk - Hampshire Search and Rescue, 17 October 2023

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    A huge thank you to Trevor Vidler, a volunteer with Hampshire Search and Rescue for delivering a fascinating talk today on the wide range of tasks that this voluntary group/charity get involved in.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 17 October 2023.

  • Bingo & Fish Supper – Friday 7th October 2023

    Bingo & Fish Supper – Friday 7th October 2023

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    What an evening! Thank you to everyone that joined us and an even bigger thank you to our wonderful volunteers who helped set up and tidy away.  A special mention must go to Anna, Jess, Helen, Rob and our Bingo Caller Extraordinaire Rob – several people asked if this was his full-time job!

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 7 October 2023.
    Last edited on 11 October 2023.

  • Volunteers’ Breakfast – Past, present and future – Saturday 23rd September

    Volunteers’ Breakfast – Past, present and future – Saturday 23rd September

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    It was wonderful today to be joined for breakfast by our team of volunteers, it was our way of trying to say thank you for all of their hard work for the benefit of the local community and Community Centre. Our volunteers help in a number of ways; some help distribute the Valley Park Voice whilst others volunteer at our community events.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 23 September 2023.
    Last edited on 23 September 2023.

  • Community Litter Pick - Saturday 23rd September

    Community Litter Pick - Saturday 23rd September

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    A huge thank you to everyone that joined us.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 23 September 2023.
    Last edited on 23 September 2023.

  • Interest Talk - Beekeeping, Tuesday 19th September 2023

    Interest Talk - Beekeeping, Tuesday 19th September 2023

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    As part of our Community Kettle, our aim is to have an interest talk on every third Tuesday of the month. For the month of September, the topic selected was Beekeeping and what a fantastic and informative talk it was, by local Beekeeper Alan Brown.

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    Written by Lucy Armstrong and published on 20 September 2023.
    Last edited on 20 September 2023.

  • Valley Park Summer Fayre - A HUGE thank you to all involved

    Valley Park Summer Fayre - A HUGE thank you to all involved

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    Thank you to everyone that visited our Valley Park Summer Fayre last Saturday. The sun was shining, music was blaring and lots of fun was had.

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    Published on 21 June 2023.
    Last edited on 4 September 2023.

  • Litter Pick – 3rd June 2023

    Litter Pick – 3rd June 2023

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    Litter Pick – 3 June 2023
    Meet at Valley Park Community Centre. Free Refreshments. All equipment Provided. 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 25 May 2023.
    Last edited on 19 July 2023.

  • Litter Pick – 1 April 2023

    Litter Pick – 1 April 2023

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    Litter Pick – 1 April 2023
    Meet at Valley Park Community Centre. Free Refreshments. All equipment Provided. 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 2 March 2023.

  • The Community Kettle

    The Community Kettle

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    The Community Kettle:
    Every Tuesday 12:00-14:00

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 2 March 2023.
    Last edited on 19 July 2023.

  • Easter Trail & Craft

    Easter Trail & Craft

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    Easter Trail & Craft – 6 & 7 April 2023
    At Valley Park Community Centre – BOOKING NOW CLOSED 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 8 February 2023.

  • Mothers’ Day Cupcake Workshop

    Mothers’ Day Cupcake Workshop

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    Mothers’ Day Cupcake Workshop – 18 March 2023
    At Valley Park Community Centre – BOOKING OPEN NOW! 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 8 February 2023.

  • Summer Fayre

    Summer Fayre

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    Summer Fayre – Stallholder Booking

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 8 February 2023.
    Last edited on 19 July 2023.

  • Bingo & Fish Supper

    Bingo & Fish Supper

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    Bingo & Fish Supper – 3 March 2023
    At Valley Park Community Centre – SOLD OUT! 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 1 February 2023.

  • Monthly Adult Drop-In Session – 1st Tuesday each Month

    Monthly Adult Drop-In Session – 1st Tuesday each Month

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    Monthly Adult Drop-In Session:
    Now integrated into the Community Kettle every Tuesday 12:00-14:00 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 13 December 2022.

  • Litter Pick – 21 January 2023

    Litter Pick – 21 January 2023

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    Litter Pick – 21 January 2023
    Meet at Valley Park Community Centre. Free Refreshments. All equipment Provided. 

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    Published on 13 December 2022.
    Last edited on 20 July 2023.

  • Santa’s Workshop – 9th & 16th December 2022

    Santa’s Workshop – 9th & 16th December 2022

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    Santa’s Workshop

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 18 October 2022.

  • Christmas Fayre Stallholder Booking

    Christmas Fayre Stallholder Booking

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    Christmas Fayre – Stallholder Booking

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 13 October 2022.

  • Christmas Fayre – 4th December 2022

    Christmas Fayre – 4th December 2022

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    Christmas Fayre

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 13 October 2022.

  • Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Carving

    Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Carving

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    Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Carving

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 21 September 2022.

  • Valley Park Community Summer Fayre 26 June 2022

    Valley Park Community Summer Fayre 26 June 2022

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    https://chartersestateagents.co.uk/branch/chandlers-ford/Valley Park Community Fayre 26 June 2022 

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    Written by Isla Thomson and published on 18 May 2022.
    Last edited on 19 July 2023.

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