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Articles we didn't have space for in December 2023 Link:
Planning Application and Decisions, October/November 2023
Applications
23/02666/TWRN | Cut back branches of 3 trees overhanging boundary fence | 66 Lightsfield
T/00472/23/TPO | T1 Hornbeam: prune. T2 Hornbeam: prune. T3 Pine: remove deadwood. | 7 Aviemore Drive
23/02597/HSE | Proposed garage conversion, rear extension, internal alterations and new fence panels to the front garden | 23A Pack Lane
T/00471/23/TPO | All tree works as per schedule and reduce G13 hedging by 50%. | 90 Pardown
T/00460/23/TPO | Coppice woodland on a 15 year cycle. | Cow Down Copse, Fox Lane
T/00458/23/TCA | Laurel hedge to be reduced by 8ft leaving a finished height of approximately 10ft. Beech trees with height of approximately 16m to be reduced by 4.5m and sides by 4m, leaving a finished height of 11.5m with crown spreads of approximately 12m. | Barley Mow Public House, 19 Oakley Lane
23/02543/FUL | Erection of 2m high gates (retrospective) and erection of 2m high fence | Land Adjacent to Northcote Paddock, Sainfoin Lane
T/00424/23/TCA | We wish to remove (fell) the Norwegian Spruce Tree that is in front of the Annex.
23/02117/HSE | Erection of a two storey extension and alterations to dwelling | 10 Braemar Drive - Amendment
Decisions
23/02175/LBC | Alterations to former stables to form ancillary residential accommodation | Oakley House, Rectory Road – Granted
23/02171/HSE | Widening of existing access, removal of 5 bar gate and replacement with sliding electric gate; erection of outbuilding | Foxlea, 100 Oakley Lane – Granted
23/02059/HSE | Erection of a garage, garden room and construction of patio area | Northcote Paddock, Pardown – Granted
23/01563/LBC | Re-thatching of the barn roof | East Oakley House, Hill Road – Application Withdrawn
Have you changed your mind about something you've bought?
You don’t have an automatic right to get your money back if you just change your mind about something you’ve bought and there’s nothing wrong with it. It’s the same no matter how expensive the item was - it’s really down to the seller whether they offer you anything. There are certain steps you can take, depending on where you bought the item and how you paid for it. If you think there’s a problem with the item, you might have different rights.
If you bought the item from a shop
Check the shop's policy on returns. Even though they don’t have to do it by law, lots of shops will say you can return items within 14 or sometimes even 30 days if they’re not used. Shops often reduce the amount of time you must return items bought in a sale, although you’ll still always be protected if something is faulty. You’ll stand a better chance if you take your receipt with you and return the item in its original packaging.
If you bought the item online, over the phone or by mail order
Your rights might be different if you bought something from abroad. Check the seller’s terms and conditions to find out if you can return the item. If you can return it, you should check who will pay for the return postage and if you can get the original delivery cost refunded.
You automatically get a 14-day ‘cooling-off period’ when you buy something you haven’t seen in person - unless it’s bespoke or made to measure. The cooling-off period starts the day after you receive your order, and there doesn’t need to be anything wrong with the item for you to get a refund. If you paid for standard delivery when you bought something, the seller must refund this if you return it. If you chose a more expensive delivery option, you'll have to pay the difference.
Some items don’t have a cooling-off period. You won’t get a cooling-off period when you buy:
- something that deteriorates quickly - like flowers or food
- an item that was personalised or custom-made for you
- anything from a private individual - for example someone from a social media marketplace or online auction site
- a CD, DVD or software, if you break the seal on the wrapping
- an item that has a broken hygiene seal - like earrings
For more information about the cooling-off period, how to return an item and for a template letter to let the seller know you’re cancelling, please visit: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/changed-your-mind/changing-your-mind-about-something-youve-bought/
Citizens Advice Basingstoke provides FREE and impartial one-to-one advice to everybody, no matter what the query involves. If you need help, please call our Free Phone Advice Line on 0808 278 7829.
Oakley Afternoon WI
On 20 November Oakley Afternoon WI enjoyed a very entertaining talk by makeup artist Nina Roe. Nina trained at The London College of Fashion and specialised in TV, Film, special effects, wigs, photographic and henna. Nina is a qualified lecturer and assessor to the industry. She has done make-up for Royality among her many jobs, including special effects such as ageing, bullet wounds and burns to name but a few. Every day was different and each job would bring a different challenge. Makeup for bridal is a nightmare as quite often a bride would change her mind as to what look she would like on her big day, even though they had discussed what look they would like to have. One bride even decided to go for the 'goof look' to surprise her husband to be. Nina's makeup will cover black eyes and tattoos, etc. Now with the new digital TV it is more difficult to cover all flaws as you can now see so much more. Most makeup artists are freelance.
We welcomed two new members who joined our WI this month.
We look forward to meeting people at our up and coming Christmas flower demonstration and our Christmas lunch. Our next meeting will be on Monday 11 December at 1:30 pm one week earlier than usual due to Christmas, when we will have our annual Christmas party with surprises.
For more information please contact our secretary Janet on 01256782734, we meet usually on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 pm, East Oakley Village Hall, Hill Road.
We would like to wish all our readers a Very Happy Christmas, and New Year and look forward to meeting new members in 2024.
Carole Morley, Press Officer
Articles we didn't have space for in November 2023 Link:
Probus Hears About Thelwell
Readers, probably over the age of thirty-five, when the name of Thelwell is mentioned, will recall pictures of small, fat, hairy ponies ridden at full tilt by alarming young ladies.
But, as speaker Tim Craven explained, Norman Thelwell’s range as a cartoonist went far beyond ponies and included fishing, gardening, house hunting, motoring, sailing, dogs, cats, farming, stately homes, children and country pursuits, many given the Thelwell treatment. There was much more to this artist than first appears as the speaker went on to outline.
Born into a terraced house near Birkenhead, he had an affinity for drawing. Joining the army at eighteen in 1941 his artistic talent managed to keep away from hostilities while he developed cartoon illustrations of military life. He came to recognise that selling a picture to a magazine was worth more than a month’s army pay so it dawned on him that there could be a living to be made using his artistic talent.
Becoming an art teacher after the war, his freelance work grew so much he gave up paid employment and worked for Punch magazine for twenty-five years and several national newspapers. He went on to produce 32 books selling over 2 million copies in several languages all in his now familiar cartoon style.
By 2001 Norman Thelwell was no longer a public figure and had lived for thirty-five years near Romsey in Hampshire. Art curator Tim Craven became involved in the conservation of Thelwell’s water colour painting, many of which were of landscapes to such high standard that they could sit alongside those of the greatest English artists.
There have been several exhibitions of Thelwell’s artwork, showing his various styles with one exhibition attracting 64,000 visitors. Today, a century after his birth, it is still possible to use Thelwell’s images for many types of merchandising opportunities, so the drawings of his small, fat, hairy ponies continue to be seen.
See www.probusbasingstoke.club
Articles we didn't have space for in October 2023 Link:
Probus Club
Basingstoke Changes Since 1964
During the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britannica the population in the area declined. In the Domesday Book of 1086, only around 200 people lived in what is today known as Basingstoke.
Basingstoke grew slowly through time with significant changes occurring with the Basingstoke canal opening in 1794 which was then eclipsed by the coming of the railway in 1839.
By the start of WW2, the population of Basingstoke was only 13,000 but this almost doubled to 25,000 by the end of hostilities. With the post war London Overspill plan Basingstoke grew rapidly from the 1960s and today is home to a substantial array of world-famous companies all of which needed employees who in return needed homes.
The town centre changed dramatically in these latter years, to the chagrin of some older residents. There were modifications to the highways and the demolition of much of the older properties to make way for a new road system and pedestrianised, shopping centre. This was built in three phases, The Walks, The Malls and Festival Place which opened in 2002.
This was presented as an illustrated talk to the Probus Club of Basingstoke, by Derek Anthony, the Chairman of the Friends of the Willis Museum, which is based in the old town hall in Basingstoke’s market square.
Today the population of the borough is around 186,000 and in a survey by a national mortgage company, Basingstoke was placed in the top fifty best places to live in the country.
The borough council rightly promotes Basingstoke as “Amazingstoke”.
For information about the Probus Club of Basingstoke, who meet at the Test Valley Golf Club, near Overton, see their web site www.probusbasingstoke.club or phone their secretary Stephen Thair on 07745 243543.
Articles we didn't have space for in June 2023 Link:
Planning Application and Decisions, April/May 2023
Applications
23/00989/HSE | Erection of single storey rear/side extension and conversion of detached garage to granny annexe | Yew Tree Cottage, Rectory Road
23/00832/HSE | Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, new windows on side elevation and internal alteration for disabled accommodation | 27 Elm Tree Road
T/00161/23/TCA | T1 - Plane tree - Tip reduce width by c. 3m - to prevent further failure to extremely storm damaged tree and so prevent loss of the tree in the short term at least | Deane House Manor, Farm Lane, Deane
Decisions
23/00801/GPDE | Erection of a single storey rear extension with external materials to match and installation of rooflight (permitted development notification) | 19 Foxmoor Close - Refused
T/00121/23/TCA | T1 Yew: reduce height by 1.5m and reduce sides to leave a natural shape. T2 Holly: reduce by 2m and reduce uppper sides to blend into the top of tree. T3 Yew: crown lift to 4.8m over road. T4 Yew: crown lift and remove branches touching the church to give a 2m clearance of church walls. G1: crown lift to 5m over boundary of White Cottage | St Leonards Church, Rectory Road – Granted
T/00079/23/TCA | There is a large number of self seeded ash trees growing within the compound. Our certified team will attend site and fell all trees growing in the compound or within 0.2 metres of the perimeter fence. The stumps will be left as close to ground level as is feasible and will be treated with ecoplugs to prevent regrowth. | Park Farm, Telecomms Mast at Station Road – Granted
23/00187/HSE | Erection of Pool House and swimming pool (revised siting and design from previous approval ref:21/03227/HSE) | Oakley House, Rectory Road – Granted
21/00966/FUL | Erection of a dwelling and single garage | Foxglove Cottage, Hill Road – Granted
23/00652/LDPO | Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed part garage conversion and internal alterations | 2 Anton Close – Granted