SHOPPING parade: The shopping parade at Belle View Road looks as though it is undergoing another change, with another alteration to the shopping facilities.

A Mr Patel has put in an offer for the newsagents and the post office. The completion date is unknown.

This, of course, leaves Paul and his lovely wife, who are the current managers, in a state of limbo.

The concerns are such that a well-meaning parish councillor raised the subject at the last council meeting.

PC PEACE: Is our new bobby. Of course, we welcome him to the village.

Just a thought, Jonathan - your colleague in Chineham holds a police surgery at Chineham Village Hall once a month on a Thursday between 6pm and 8pm.

Is there any chance that Old Basing and Lychpit can do something similar?

AN APPEAL: The hard-working Julie Sylvester is "retiring" from helping to run the Old Basing Beaver Scout Colony. Is there anyone out there who can fill her shoes?

It is not a time-consuming job. If you think you are up for it, call Julie on 355708.