The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
Safari Supper Evening - 20th September 2021
Safari Supper returned for the 20th year,
3 COURSES - 3 HOMES - 3 SETS OF GUESTS
The 20th Safari Supper finally took place on 11th September, having been postponed three times due to the Covid Outbreak. The changes of dates meant that fewer people were able to attend this time – we missed you and hope you will join us for the next one. Despite lower numbers, the event was a great success.
With three courses in three homes, it was lovely to meet so many villagers, especially after we have been so isolated for the past year. The event was attended by those who have been regulars since the outset twenty-one years ago, to people who have joined the village recently, some only in the last fortnight!
After the meal we all met up at Ramblers in Hawthorn Close, kindly hosted by Marian and Torquil Jack, to exchange stories and drink coffee.
Thanks must go to all of our cooks for the evening, some of whom sent meals even though they couldn’t attend – which was very much appreciated.
The event raised in excess of a thousand pounds- much needed funds for St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund. The final count with gift aid is still taking place.
We look forward to the next one in 2022 – more information will follow!