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Daily Archives: July 18, 2012

HEBAG take campaign to Town Council

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July 18, 2012
Proposed development site south of Foord Road, Hedge End. Photo: HEBAG

The Hedge End & Bursledon Action Group (HEBAG) turned up in force at the Hedge End Town Council meeting this evening, to present the results of their Local Residents Housing Survey, but received a lukewarm hearing from the Town Councillors.  HEBAG represents the interests of local residents in the Hedge End & Bursledon area,...
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Tommy Green: Eastleigh’s Olympic Hero

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July 18, 2012
Tommy Green: Eastleigh’s Olympic Hero

You may be familiar with  ‘Tommy Green Walk’ a small cul-de-sac on the Pirelli estate, but how much do you know about the man it is named after – Eastleigh’s first Olympic hero? Len Mackenzie married Edna, one of Tommy Green’s daughters. The couple who are in their 80s, now live near Redditch in...
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Make a difference on Mandela Day

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July 18, 2012
Make a difference on Mandela Day

Today, July 18, is Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday and a day when people are encouraged to spend 67minutes of their time in serving their local community in recognition of his 67 years of service. Nelson Mandela was the first ever President of South Africa  to be elected in a fully representative democratic election following 27 years of imprisonment for his part in...
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