As a resident of Braishfield you are a member of the Braishfield Village Association and will receive a Residents Guide annually or when it is up-dated. New Residents should receive a copy on arrival together with a copy of the Village Design Statement.
This guide contains information about our village and the various organisations. There are many activities in the Village and hopefully some will appeal to you. We are particularly proud of our village and the community spirit and enterprise shown by so many.
We value your support and hope you will find this guide useful and interesting.
I would like to thank our new sponsors of the printed Residents Guide, Hillier's, for their future support.
David Robinson
Chairman
Braishfield Village Association (BVA)
The Content of The Residents Guide is listed below
Note: All telephone numbers are Braishfield/Romsey (01794) unless specified
Please click on the following sections to browse this page
| Organisations & Education | |
| Services & Amenities | |
| Village Events | |
| Physical Recreation | |
| Village Publications |
Organisations & Education
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Braishfield Parish Council
Normally meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month, (except August), at 7.00 pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall. Villagers are welcome to attend meetings as observers. There is also a "question time" for the benefit of villagers at the close of every meeting. Anyone wishing to make a presentation on a planning matter before Parish Council discussion should indicate this to the Chairman beforehand. Parish Council minutes etc can be accessed through the Parish Council link of this website.
Following the Local Elections in 2007 Braishfield PC was elected without a ballot
The current councillors and their responsibilities are as follows:-
| Mike Prince |
368339 |
Chairman, Pond, Braishfield School, TVAPC email: YewTree.Cottage@btinternet.com |
| Mike Edwards | 368193 | Vice-Chairman, Village Hall |
| Camilla Horton | 367843 | |
| Clive John | 368074 | |
| Carole Renvoize | 368766 | Transport |
| Dorothy Ross | 368209 | Recreation Ground |
| Nick Virgo | 367290 | |
| John Rhodes | 368253 | Clerk to the Council, Notice Board, Planning Applications |
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Braishfield Village Association
The BVA was formed in 1974, it is an Association in the interest of all who live in the village and in the parish of Braishfield and the surrounding hamlets. Please feel free to approach the BVA through any of its committee members on any matter you think may be of interest or concern. The committee do their best to act promptly and effectively.
The AGM is held in January when the committee is elected .
The current officers and committee are:-
| David Robinson | 368774 | Chairman |
| Graham Bennett | 368109 | Vice Chairman |
| Rosie Groves | 368178 | Secretary |
| Sheila Still | 368384 | Treasurer |
| Mike Mullane | 368099 | BVA News Editor |
| Anne Edwards | 368193 | BVA News Distributor |
| Chris Balchin | 368427 | Web Editor |
| Rosalie Gurr | 368315 | Archivist |
| David Protheroe | 367003 |
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Braishfield Cricket Club
A Social Cricket Club playing against local teams on the pitch in Dummer Lane and on tours. Sundays 2.30 pm, 20-30 matches per season including some weekday evening games. All ages and standards welcome.
Contact: Mike Ransom 368415 or James Light (Captain) 07751 683621
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Braishfield Football Club
Braishfield Football Club plays on the Recreation Ground and was formed in 1907 and is one of the oldest clubs in the county. They currently have three regular men's teams; the 1st team plays in the Southampton Senior League, the reserves play in the Southampton Junior League, and they have an Old Boys' Team who play 6 to 8 friendly matches a season against teams from as far a field as London and the Isle of Wight. More information on the Old Boys' Team can be obtained from David Old – 367721 – who is also the Club President and the longest serving member, having been involved with the club for over 40 years. David has held the club goal scoring record for several decades! A very popular 6 a side tournament takes place in late July. New members always welcome.
Contact: Adrian Moore 368858
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Braishfield Horticultural Society
Meets monthly in the Village Hall on the second Tuesday evening of January to May and September to November at 7.30 pm when we enjoy listening to invited speakers who illustrate their topics with slides and enlighten us on a wide variety of subjects associated with our gardens. Meetings are concluded with a free cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. In June, visits to local gardens are arranged, and in July we hold the Annual Flower Show. Membership renewal runs from November each year, which is the month our AGM is held. Currently membership costs just £5.00 for the year and there is no obligatory charge for each meeting, although purchase of a draw ticket may bring additional rewards.
If you are not already a member of our Society, or you are a lapsed member, please consider joining and enjoy inexpensive enlightenment and improvement of your gardening experience.
Contact: Bob Thomson 368553 – for Programmes and Membership
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Braishfield Flower Arrangement Society
We are a small, friendly flower club formed in 1983, who meet in the Village Hall on the fourth Thursday of each month. You will be assured of a warm welcome at any of our meetings which comprise of a variety of demonstrations, talks and workshops. We welcome visitors and new members so please either just come along to one of the meetings, or if you would like to know more then:-
Contact: Maggie Batchelor 368125.
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Braishfield Music and Drama Society (BMADS)
Formed in 1986, it produces plays, musicals, concerts, etc, in the Village Hall. Membership of the Society, which is free, is open to everyone (including children), with an interest in music and/or drama, in Braishfield. "Behind the Scene" members are particularly welcome!
Main production normally late November/early December.
Contact: Peter Quarendon - Secretary 368015
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Braishfield Art Group
Meet Thursday morning 10.00 – 12.00 in the Village Hall during school term time.
Contact: Wendy Channer 368532
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Pre-School Groups
Braishfield Toddler Group
A friendly group of parents and toddlers meet in the Village Hall every Wednesday during school term time. Please join us. Contact: Debbie Sykes 367710
Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00
Run by: Sunshine - a Surestart Children's Centre Supporting Families with Children 0 - 4
Contact: Chris Dixon 02380 736013 or Chris-Dixon@hants.gov.uk
Timsbury Pre-School
A long established warm friendly pre-school based in the Jubille Hall, Timsbury. Accepts children from the age of 2years 6months. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday mornings (0930-1230) with a lunch on certain days. http://www.michelmershandtimsbury.org/preshool.htm
Contact: Wendy Snow 368976 or email: preschool@michelmershtimsbury.org
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Braishfield County Primary School
This is the village school for children of infant and junior ages. Please follow link below for further information
http://www.braishfield.hants.sch.uk/
Contact: Caroline Carter, Head Teacher 368359
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Braishfield School Association
Formed in 1986 raising funds to help the children of Braishfield Primary School.
http://www.braishfield-school.co.uk/bsa.htm
Contact: Alex Maxwell 368484 or Ed Cain (Chair)
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1st Braishfield Brownies
The Brownies, for girls aged 7 – 11 years, meet each Wednesday during term time in the Village Hall, 6.00 – 7.30 pm. It is advisable to register names on the waiting list at age 5+.
Contact: Nicky Ayres 368423
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Guides
There are two active Guide Units which meet at Woodley Village Hall.
Contact: Georgina Holmes 518309 or Anita Soden 514948
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3rd Romsey (Braishfield) Scouts
Meets in the Jubilee Hall at Timsbury, for boys aged 10 1/2 to 14 1/2
Places are often scarce so please register your boy at 9 1/2
Contact: Sarah Beaman 02380 814295
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Winchester Young Farmers ( 10 - 26 years )
Junior group meet in term time at Hursley Village Hall on Tuesday at 7.00 pm.
Contact: Wendy Graham 368265
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Braishfield Book Club
Meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 2.00 pm in each other’s homes. All are welcome.
Contact: Viv Robinson 368774
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Braishfield Bridge Club
A very informal group meeting on Wednesday evenings in each other’s homes.
Please call if you are interested in joining us.
Contact: Diana Brazier 368414
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Braishfield 200 Club
A small, locally-run lottery which pays out a monthly prize (40% of the money raised), the remaining going to local charities. New members are always welcome.
Contact: David Robinson 368774 to join in
Services & Amenities
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Recreation Ground
In late 2009 a new children's play area with swings, seesaw, climbing frames etc was constructed. In addition a Trim Trail was opened in 2010 to provide exercise facility for both adults and children.
It is also the home pitch of the Braishfield Football Club who maintain the football pitch. For obvious reasons, therefore, villagers are asked not to allow their dogs to foul the recreation ground. Their pavilion is out of bounds except by prior arrangement with the club. Permission to use the Recreation Ground for any events must be sought from the Parish Council.
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Newsagent
Newspapers may be ordered from the Woodley Newsagent for delivery to the Paper Box in the Village Hall car park by about 08.30 am each morning.
Contact: Dave Nicholas 518388
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Post Office
Now moved to:
Viney Avenue Post Office
Premier Convenience Store
7-9 Viney Avenue
Romsey, SO51 7NR
| Opening Times | |
| Monday to Saturday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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Braishfield Village Hall
The hall is situated at the end of the Recreation Ground and comprises a main hall and stage, a large committee room, well appointed kitchen, a room suitable for a bar, cloakroom, toilet facilities including a toilet for disabled persons. Please visit the separate page on this web-site for further information, current bookings and including hire rates and downloadable Hire Agreements/ T&Cs. Village Hall
The Village Hall Management Committee organises fund raising events during the year including the popular Village Quiz in the Autumn.
To arrange to view the hall, or to make a bookings
Contact: 368173 (reasonable times please)
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Church Room
Alongside All Saints Church, the Church Room has been completely refurbished to a very high standard and was officially opened by the Bishop of Winchester on All Saints Day 2009. The cost of the refurbishment was met, almost entirely, by the generosity of the villagers and those who have an affinity with Braishfield. We were very fortunate to receive grants from The Low Carbon Building Programme and the Community Sustainable Energy Programme, towards the cost of our heating system.
If you would like to use the Church Room you can either
telephone Wendy Quarendon 01794 368015, or
email: BraishfieldChurchRoom@googlemail.com , or
view the page on this website for more information Church Room
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There are three public houses in the Village. All serve food.
The Dog and Crook, Crook Hill 368530
The Newport Inn, Newport Lane 368225
The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield Road 367737
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Groceries to Your Door
MilkUnigate (Tues/Thurs/Sat) – 02380 771046
Most of the major supermarkets now offer internet ordering for delivery to the village.
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Public Transport into Romsey and Beyond
Bus service nbr 35 runs from Romsey Bus Station to Braishfield. The school bus starts/ends at the war memorial in the morning and afternoon. All other services start/end at the Manor Crossroads.
HAIL-AND-RIDE -
Service 35 bus will stop on request
at any safe point.
You must give the driver a
clear signal to stop.
Times vary – please consult timetable for verification.
Bus timetable link
Once in Romsey the following web-site gives you onward bus and train connection possibilities
Beyond Romsey
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Doctors
There are no doctors practising in Braishfield, but there are three group practices in Romsey.
| Abbey Mead Surgery | 512218 |
| Alma Road Surgery | 513422 |
| Nightingale Surgery | 517878 |
| and | |
| NHS Direct |
0845 4647 |
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There are two practices in Romsey:
| Orchard Veterinary Practice | 830288 |
| Mainstone Veterinary Practice | 513157 |
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Call 0845 045 45 45 for non-emergency enquiries.
Call 101 or email Safer Neighbourhood Team when it's less urgent than 999 for:
Vandalism & graffiti, noisy neighbours and loud parties, threatening and abusive behaviour, abandoned vehicles, dumping & fly tipping, drunk & rowdy groups, drug related anti-social behaviour, broken street lighting. Calls cost 10p from landlines and mobiles.
Crime Stoppers - call anonymously with information about a crime - 0800 555 111
There is a Beat Surgery by the police to the Village Hall car park which will normally be held every third month (check Village Diary for actual date)
Please read latest from the Hampshire Constabulary web-site- Romsey North Safer Neighbourhoods Team
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
All residents are encouraged to visit the following website http://hantsfire.gov.uk/yoursafety/athome.htm to find information foe all the family on how to protect yourself and your home from fire.
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Advertisements
Advertisements for village organisations, etc., may be placed in the BVA News (please contact the Editor 368099 ) or on the Village Notice boards which are intended for transitory adverts connected to the village and not for commercial use.
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Braishfield Social Club (CIU Appointed)
Situated in Common Hill Road. The main hall may be used for private functions.
Contact: 368458
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Mobile Library Service
HLL3 Route 15 – This service is currently under review
Stops at the Village Hall
Residents may register at the mobile library as it calls at the above locations. Books have return dates of the following visit and there is no penalty for late returns as there is at main libraries.
Contact: Chandlers Ford Library 02380 267393, 0845 6035631
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Household Waste and Recycling
There is a bottle bank and charity clothing bin at the Wheatsheaf Inn
There is a waste and recycling centre in Bunny Lane| Opening times: | Summer(Apr-Sep) – 8.00 am to 7.00 pm. |
| Winter (Oct-Feb) – 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. | |
| March - 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. | |
| Closed 25th/26th December and 1st January. |
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Refuse Collection
Household and recyclable refuse is collected on alternate weeks, Wednesdays for most of the village and Fridays for Crook Hill as far as the Wheatsheaf.
Wheelie bins must be placed by the road outside your dwelling, this is obligatory except by prior arrangement with the Borough Council. Household refuse is collected in the grey/black bin.
Recyclable waste i.e. plastic bottles, paper, magazines, cardboard and tins (but not glass) in the brown bin.
A schedule of collections is issued by the Council in November.
A green garden waste scheme is also available, but is chargeable.
Please check the Test Valley web-site for all the details Test Valley web-site
Contact: Test Valley Borough Council 527700
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The Village Lunch
The Village Lunch meets every second Monday of the month ( except August ) at 12 noon in the Church Room.
£2.00 for homemade soup and roll plus homemade pudding and tea/coffee.
All Welcome
Contact: Meryl Balchin 368427
( transport can be arranged if needed, please call before 10.30 am )
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Braishfield Annual School Fayre
On a Saturday in June in the Village Hall and on the Recreation Ground. Entertainments include Arena Shows, Side Stalls, BBQ, Bar, Teas and Cakes, Bouncy Fun, Massive Prize Draw and Tug-of-War.
Please check Notice Boards/Village News for date
Details from Jude Palmer 368375
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Braishfield Flower Show
On a Saturday in July in the Village Hall and on the Recreation Ground.
The Show Classes are open to residents of Braishfield and the immediate surrounding area. The Exhibitor Classes include Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers and Plants, Flower Arrangement, Culinary and Handicrafts and special Children's Classes. There are additional entertainments, plant sales, stalls and local crafts and other sales, teas with homemade cakes and ice cream available.
Please check Notice Boards/Village News for date. Exhibitors schedule supplied with your copy of the News
Details from Bob Thomson 368553
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Flower Festival
This is held in the same week as the Flower Show in the United Reformed Church. Villagers are most welcome to help decorate the Church.
Contact: Shirley Smith 368447
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Braishfield Football Club Annual Six-a-Side Football Competition
Each July the Club holds an annual six-a-side football competition on the Recreation Ground where 16 local sides are invited to take part in what has now become a well-established and popular event.
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Braishfield Music and Drama Society (BMADS)
Presentation of drama and music in the Village Hall and other venues.
Main production normally late November/early December.
Contact: Peter Quarendon - Secretary 368015
Physical Recreation
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Trim Trail
For basic fitness this 12 station exercise equipment on the Recreation Ground is available all year round for both Adults and Children.
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Badminton
This is played in the Village Hall at several times during the week. New faces are always welcome – you don't have to be brilliant. The sessions are mix-ins.
Contact: Malcolm Ayres 368423
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Short Tennis
In the Village Hall on several weekday mornings all year round. A friendly group who play for exercise and enjoyment. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Wendy Quarendon 368015 or Clive John on 368074
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Walks
There are several beautiful, country walks on established footpaths in and around the village. Please observe the country code at all times. Dorothy Ross is the footpaths representative for the Parish Council. A useful footpath map is Ordnance Survey Explorer 131. See also the sketch map and details on the Footpaths page of this web-site
Contact: Dorothy Ross 368209
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Braishfield Cricket Club
A Social Cricket Club playing against local teams on the pitch in Dummer Lane and on tours. Sundays 2.30 pm, 20-30 matches per season including some weekday evening games. All ages and standards welcome.
Contact: Mike Ransom 368415
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Braishfield Football Club
Braishfield Football Club plays on the Recreation Ground and was formed in 1907 and is one of the oldest clubs in the county. They currently have three regular men's teams; the 1st team plays in the Southampton Senior League, the reserves play in the Southampton Junior League, and they have an Old Boys' Team who play 6 to 8 friendly matches a season against teams from as far a field as London and the Isle of Wight. More information on the Old Boys' Team can be obtained from David Old – 367721 – who is also the Club President and the longest serving member, having been involved with the club for over 40 years. David has held the club goal scoring record for several decades! A very popular 6 a side tournament takes place in late July. New members always welcome.
Contact: Adrian Moore 368858
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Romsey ‘Hares and Tortoises’ Cycling Group
Cycling for fun and exercise, meets on 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
Contact: Viv Mackay 368207
Village Publications
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Braishfield Village News
Published every other month by the Braishfield Village Association and distributed to every dwelling in Braishfield and the surrounding hamlets (approximately 320 households). A postal subscription is offered to those outside the distribution area. This is the only parish magazine and publishes news, announcements, parish council reports, interesting articles and reports of the various activities and views of the villagers. All are asked to contribute, as the strength of this magazine depends mainly on contributions from villagers.
Contact: The Editor, Mike Mullane 368099 Braishfield News
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Open Doors
Produced bi-monthly by All Saints and United Reformed Churches and distributed with the Braishfield News. Lists details of Church Services.
See also Church link on this web-site
Contact: Shirley Smith 368447
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Braishfield Memories
A Millennium Project consisting of a collection of memories, photographs and articles on Braishfield Village life. The book was published in November 2003. Copies areno longer available bu the publication is available for viewing
Rosie Groves 368178 or Tessa Allen 368014.
Please also see the following web-site: Local Heritage Initiatives
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The Braishfield Village Design Statement
The Village Design Statement records the essential character of Braishfield in the opinion of its residents in 2002. It has helped us see the beauty of our village more clearly. The recommendations aim to conserve the special qualities of the village and they should be consulted by anyone proposing to make any changes in the village. Test Valley Borough Council adopted the Village Design Statement as Supplementary Planning Guidance on 3rd April 2002 and the Statement now forms part of the Borough Council’s Planning policy for the village.
Contact: Rosie Groves 368178