The pathway, which starts at the Rimjhim restaurant on the B3354 and heads towards Twyford, will be widened and resurfaced by Rocon contractors.

The works are expected to run for approximately four weeks and a temporary two-way traffic light system has been installed.

The works have been co-ordinated to take advantage of the lower levels of traffic currently using this section of Main Road while the road is closed as a result of ongoing water works.

A new kerb line will be added along the eastern side of the road, that runs between Woodland Road and the restaurant, and drainage gullies will be placed at regular intervals.

  • TWYFORD youth club has been saved after a group of parents stepped forward to stop it from closing.

As reported previously in the Chronicle, the club was under threat as a result of funding problems.

However, parents are now taking over the organisation of the club and hope to get it back up and running very soon.

A list of email addresses of any parents who think their children would be interested in taking part is currently being put together and all details should be forwarded to twyfordyouthclub@gmail.com.

Group member, Roger Walker, said: “The hope is to get the club up and running again very soon and to encourage as many youngsters as possible from Twyford to come along and join in.”

The club is currently open to children aged between 11 and 15 although this may be extended at a later date if there is further interest.

  • A HURSLEY beaver leader has been celebrating after receiving a prestigious award.

Cecily Casey, who has previously volunteered at Chandler’s Ford, was awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation, 15 years’ service and the Award of Merit.

Ms Casey began helping beavers in 1997 before moving to the 4th Hiltingbury and eventually landed her role at Hursley.

Ms Casey, who is best known for her campfire singing, hopes she can take the group forward in their venture to create a new cub group which will see Hursley boys and girls take part in their rite of passage to become cubs in a ‘swim-up’ being held later this year.

Group manager, Ian Wells, said: “It has been very difficult to find the right person to take us that one step further and achieve the goal we had set ourselves but we are pleased to be joined by Cecily Casey who has decided to have a more “hands on” cub role with 1st Hursley and we will benefit from her wealth of experience.

“This everyday adventure is thanks to our fantastic adult volunteers who support the group in a wide range of roles such as working with the leaders on a beaver evening or by helping to manage the group in some other capacity. Without their commitment we wouldn’t be able to continue. It is difficult for many to give up any amount of extra time to a group such as ours and to find so many willing and able to give a little is what makes the 1st Hursley such a success.”

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact gm@1hsg.co.uk.

  • COMPTON and Shawford Bridge Club will meet again on February 19.

They group is due to meet at the Scout Hall in Martins Fields at 7.15pm.

Contact Louise Toghill on 01962 713068 for more information.