In the local news fines levied for dumping hazardous waste in Petersfield whilst others are all about planting trees. There is a fresh row brewing over house building, and Isaac has the local sports news

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It's National Tree Week from November 23 to December 1.

The Tree Council have provided trees and hedgerow to improve the recreation area in Bells Hill and also replace some of the trees lost to Elm Disease.

The Council are asking for volunteers to help on Saturday 30 November between 10am and 3pm.

Register on the town council website

Mike Waddington spoke to Town Councillor Ann Stephenson and Phil Paulo from the Tree Council.

They speak about the event, working with FitzRoy who were commissioned to develop tree management skills and some of their locally grown trees will be planted in Bells Hill on 30 November.

See poster below.

They also spoke about celebrating trees and Petersfield's trees in particular.

More about the Tree Council here: The Tree Council | Working together for the love of trees

Register for the event here: Community Tree Planting – Petersfield Town Council

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In the local news we hear one resident’s concerns about the moving of the Breast Screening Service from Petersfield. In other news, volunteers are working with police to remind drivers to watch their speed and we are told how the Salvation Army, the foodbank and Agencies Together are preparing Christmas hampers and toys. Finally, we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Suzie enjoys the autumn colours with Raine and Paddy at Langley

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Mary Downes found her usual appointment for Breast screening was moved from Petersfield to Havant.

The service, having not heard from the usual venue (Tesco's), did not consider other Petersfield bases for the car park service.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have been asked to commented and we will publish their response.

Mary Downes spoke to Mike Waddington.

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Richard Salisbury and Helen are co-founders of the Hampshire-based literary environmental group Pens of the Earth and co-editors of the book Wild Seas, Wilder Cities - published on 21st October 2024, available from One Tree Books, Petersfield (and other independent book sellers).

All proceeds from the sales of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities go to Hampshire and Wildlife Trust's vitally important Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. Everyone involved with the book has donated their time and expertise.

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In today’s local news we hear how Petersfield’s Schools turned out for Remembrance Sunday and for less fortunate children Save the Children had a fundraising success at Winton House. There is also news if you would be on your own on Christmas day this year, and we will find out what the food bank is after this week.

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The Salvation Army and the Foodbank are once again, providing hampers and toys to those in need.

Last year 130 hampers were provided and 40 children had presents delivered.

Local agencies - who work through Agencies Together - have until 6 December to nominate people.

Mike Waddington spoke to the Salvation Army's Steve Field about the project.

Anyone wishing to help can contact Steve at sjfield7@gmail.com

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