AINTS' cup-winning former manager Lawrie McMenemy scored with the crowds when he launched the new Disability Access Guide to Romsey at the Crosfield Hall.

Other guests included Hugh Marriott the author of The Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring, the Mayor of Romsey Councillor Dorothy Baverstock and the Mayor of Test Valley Councillor Neville Whiteley and his wife Janet

The event buzzed with information and activity provided by over 30 groups and organisations.

The simple concept of the Disability Access Guide was explained by John Palk, who had spent many hours walking the streets around the town to produce the information.

The guide covers Romsey Town Centre in this first issue but over the next few months will be expanding to cover other areas of Romsey and Southern Test Valley.

It provides factual information about accessibility to business and other public premises in the Town.

It is included in the RAIN Folder, which is available at 40 points in Southern Test Valley including Romsey and District Carers Forum, Test Valley Community Services, Test Valley Borough Council and Romsey Library.

It is also available on www.romseyareainfo.net

It was produced by Romsey and Area Information Network, a partnership of local groups and was sponsored by local businesses and organisations.