PLAY parks: Changes to the play parks at Kempshott Rise and Lymington Close are planned for some time in the near future.

The borough council plans to consult residents living close to the sites to agree which changes would be most beneficial.

YOUTH Caf: This returns to the community centre on Friday, January 7.

Young people can drop in from 7pm onwards and play pool or snooker, listen to music or just hang out with friends.

Entrance costs £1 and food and drink will be on sale.

This is for secondary-aged students only - those in Years 7 to 11.

HATCH Warren WI: The first meeting of the new year takes place next Thursday, January 6.

The WI meets in the community centre on the first Thursday of every month, starting at 8pm.

New members and visitors are always welcome.

SENIORS group: The Hatch Warren Seniors group also returns this month.

Its first get-together will be on Thursday, January 27, from 1pm until 2.30pm.

The group meets at the community centre on the fourth Thursday of every month for a chat and a coffee.

HAPPY New Year: I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I'd like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year.

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