For residents information, I record below some recent activities of the Marchwood Parish Council Amenities Committee.

1. New Seating:

As many of you will have observed, two black ornamental seats have been installed in the vicinity of the Falklands War Memorial. Further to this a wooden bench is due to be placed on the ‘green’ at Twiggs Lane in the spring.

2. Lloyds Recreation Ground:

Following the installation of new safety fencing to make the play area more compact, an upgrade of play equipment is now in hand and it is hoped to have a seesaw type swing and a climbing frame in place in the spring. This is intended to cater for children up to 12 years old.

3. Bridge at Oaklands:

Due to the deterioration of the bridge, it is anticipated that it will need to be replaced in the near future. This of course, will be an expensive operation and the Council has been budgeting for this eventuality over a number of years. Quotations for the supply and installing of a new bridge are being sought.

4. Gospel Church Community Project:

The Council were very pleased to accept an offer from the Gospel Church youth leaders for their youth members to undertake some community tasks for the benefit of the village. Consequently, to date a litter pick has been carried out and a number of bulbs planted in the open area behind St. John’s Church.

Cllr Ron Vango-Fisher