HAPPY New Year to all the readers of the village news columns.

I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are ready for what the new year holds in store.

BLACK Dam Conservation Group: The group is holding a working party on Saturday, January 17, from 10am until noon.

Past activities have included coppicing, hay raking, ivy severance and surveying.

No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in. All tools are supplied along with tea, coffee, squash and biscuits.

For more information, please call 01256 845630.

POLICE surgery: Don't forget that the police surgery is held on the first Saturday in the month at Kempshott Village Hall.

This month's will be on Saturday, January 17, from 1pm to 3pm.

If you need to talk to your local beat officer before this, please call 0845 045 4545 and ask to speak to Pc 3029 Mark O'Hanlon.

WOMEN'S Institute: Could the ladies of the Kempshott WI please send me details of this year's events? I have the dates and it would be nice to include some details.

PLEASE keep any information coming in to me on my number above.