VILLAGERS near Alresford are increasingly worried by suggestions for a new access road to serve a housing development off Sun Lane.

A new estate of 320 houses has been proposed off Sun Lane with a suggested new access onto the B3047.

Bishop’s Sutton Parish Council fears such a new road would cause congestion in their village.

Chairman Aileen Miller said: “There has been no consultation over this at all. It would be a nightmare. It is already a very busy road. The parish council is very concerned.”

Before the Alresford bypass was built (in the mid-1980s) the traffic regularly backed up to the village from Alresford, said Mrs Miller.

She added that last month a traffic camera captured some 17,000 drivers breaking the speed limit in a two-week period.

 

A TABLE top sale will be held at Alresford Recreation Centre on Saturday April 26 from 10am-Noon. Tables are £10; call 01962 735452 or 07587 737444 for more information.

ST John the Baptist Church in Alresford is staging a prestigious concert on June 22 to raise funds for urgently-needed repairs to the tower and roof.

Renowned opera singers, husband and wife Claire Rutter and Stephen Gadd, who are appearing at the nearby Grange Park Opera, have agreed to perform songs from light opera, West End shows and Hollywood.

They will be accompanied by St John’s musical director and organist Richard McVeigh who will also conduct a performance by St John’s Choir.

Last year the church hosted a successful concert at which a wonderful performance was given by thirteen year old Shoshanah Sievers who is currently studying at the Royal College of Music.

The organisers are delighted that she has found time to perform again this year.

Generous sponsorship by local businesses will cover the costs of the event so all proceeds will go towards the cost of the £50,000 repairs.

Tickets are £20 (including glass of wine or soft drink) and are available from Six West Newsagents and More by Design, both of West Street, Alresford, or online via ticketsouth.co.uk or by calling 02380 711818.