I live down by the Cricketers off Tichborne Down. It’s almost the furthest point from the town centre (junction of Broad Street, West and East Street). Here are three rides that give some scale to cycling in New Alresford with the risks for each route. It’s not a big place, you can get from one […]
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Beer Festivals near New Alresford in 2015
I have been doing my research for the summer and mapped it out for you. Here are 9 beer festivals taking place over the next four months. The first is at the Northbrook Arms next weekend. Followed by the most distant one from New Alresford at the Hawkley Arms – 13 miles by bike. The Longest Day […]
Rotary Business Breakfast
A great place to meet business people in Alresford is at the Rotary Business Breakfast on the last Friday of the month at the Swan Hotel. It’s from 07:30 to 08:30ish and costs £10. Each breakfast has a business topic as a focus for the discussions. No presentations just sharing of people’s experience. Next topic: […]
The water level is gradually rising at the Ladycroft Ford, Alresford
The River Itchen is gradually rising. The fields between here and Cheriton are flooded. Its best to approach the Tichborne Arms from the Cheriton end of the Tichborne Road. At least 100m of the road is now below the level of the river at the Alresford end. Note the Tichborne Arms is open and cosy. […]
Auctions near New Alresford, Hampshire
A summary of auction houses I have visited operating near Alresford in the north of Hampshire, United Kingdom. I am a regular buyer at Andrew Smith’s and I assist at Auctions in a Day. I am an infrequent visitor to the other auctions. Please visit the auctioneer’s web site for current information. Buyers Commission includes […]
FirstThing at Christmas – No Animals, No Children and Technology
Attended a very pleasant breakfast meeting at First Option this morning. David Cradduck had set up a quiz using Kahoot!, an online tool for setting questions, running a quiz and producing the league tables. It was all looking good, 18 people hooked up via their smart phones using a web-based app. Kahoot! even gives points […]
Christmas has arrived in Alresford
The Alresford Pigs Association working for the Chamber of Commerce have erected 150 plus Christmas trees on the buildings principally in Broad, East and West Street plus several side streets of New Alresford. The Christmas Tree Fund has put up the large Christmas Tree on Broad Street. On Wednesday 11th December they are responsible for […]
The ford has new ramps and some tarmac on the footpath
The ford now has concrete ramps on both sides. The path has been tarmaced and the footbridge repaired. Its looks looking great but its still deep. It does not look as if your average saloon or hatchback will make it through with today’s water level. Cyclists on National Cycle Route 23 will be able to […]
Something is happening down at the ford
Work has started on the rebuilding of the local Global Positioning Slug trap. Four wheel drives with high floor pans have been getting through. White vans and hatchbacks tend to get stuck on the entry cliffs or float for a while before sinking, as my little brother will testify. Will there be a cycle lane […]
The Coop’s forecourt will be changing for the better
Well the plans that have been proposed will help cyclists and pedestrians. Take a look at Changes in West Street and Proposed changes to the front of the Coop Store. Both have the same picture and in the latter there is contact information for making suggestions. Hopefully they will install “Sheffield” bike stands and not […]