The Over Wallop Fête (July 4th) generated a surplus of just over £6,700, which is some £200 more than last year and will be divided equally between the Wallops Community Shop, the Primary School, the pre-School and St Peter’s Church. A big thank you to all who helped to run it and to all who attended or contributed in any way. There will be a short report in the August Parish News.
The Church Hall: As a result of generous donations from the Rural England Prosperity Fund, a Test Valley Borough Council Climate Change grant and several local benefactors, major improvements have been made. Not only is the roof now waterproof, but volunteers have redecorated the interior, LED lighting has been installed and new curtains have been hung to improve the heat insulation. We are very grateful to all who have been supporting this project.
The Church Clock: The history of the clock is here: we are pleased to announce that after several months of its being out of action, it has now been repaired.
The Andover Foodbank website is here and gives up to date information about their needs. We are sending cash donation from our “Warm Hub Club” and Sunday morning coffee events: their latest letter of thanks is shown here. Donations in kind may be left at the Wallops Village Shop. At present they collect and distribute the food on Tuesday and Friday mornings and would welcome additional drivers. If you have a little spare time, are over 30 and have a current driving licence, please contact the Foodbank office on 01264 362111 or email office@andoverfoodbank.org.uk
The OW Parish Council and the Neighbourhood Development Plan: The website addresses of the Parish Council and the NDP website are on this links page.
The Wallops Community Shop and Post Office needs support from all those who see it as playing a vital role in our community, not only by our making purchases there and using the Post Office and its banking services, but also through voluntary contributions to help secure its future. The Wallops PCCs have expressed their support and are encouraging parishioners to play their part. For details of how to support the shop by donations click here (gift aid declarations may be made). For a link to the shop on this website click here. The shop is open daily from Monday to Friday from 8.00am until 5.15pm but mornings only on Saturdays and Sundays. The Post Office is always open when the shop is but on Wednesdays it does not operate until 9.00am. Bank holiday opening hours are displayed on the shop window.
The Vine Trust, an independent Christian charity, operates the Vine Trust Bookshop in Bridge Street Andover. Its purpose is to serve the Christian and churches in Andover and the surrounding area, and to witness to the gospel of Christ. The shop is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm and on Saturdays 9.30am-4.30pm (but please check these times as they may change). Contact through Brenda Sleath on 01264 355706 or email vinetrustandover@
