thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Cllr Satvir Kaur urges government to rethink A-level results system

CIVIC chiefs are urging the government to have `` a serious rethink '' after A-level results sparked `` anger and frustration '' .
A Southampton councillor said the new system used to award A-level grades this year has `` failed '' a generation .
It comes as this year 's A-level exams were cancelled due to the pandemic and schools and colleges were asked to predict grades for their students .
The government previously said that to ensure fair grades , exam boards were putting all centre assessment grades through a process of standardisation .
But the new method has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that nationally 36 % of pupils were awarded a lower grade than their teacher assessments .
The government said students are able to appeal on the basis of their mock results and also have the chance of sitting autumn exams .
But Southampton City Council councillors Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey are urging the government to have a rethink .
The city council said the proportion of top A-Level grades attained in Southampton has increased this year .
According to the authority yesterday ’ s provisional results show an overall improvement in grades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an increase in the average points score – which is based on all A-Level grades that students have achieved – from 29.3 to 31.8 .
However , the council said that the approach applied by the Department for Education ( DfE ) `` resulted in 90 fewer A*-A grades , 146 fewer A*-B grades , 170 fewer A*-C grades and 27 fewer A*-E grades when teacher assessments are compared to results day grades across Southampton Local Authority '' .
Cllr Kaur , cabinet member for culture in Southampton , said : `` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College and an aunty to a heartbroken niece who got her grades lowered like so many of her classmates , I share the anger and frustration of many parents , hardworking teachers and young people who have had their dreams crushed and futures set back because of the shambolic and incompetent Government handling of the results process .
With 40 % of students having their grades marked down , it ’ s clear the system has fundamentally failed this generation , affecting those from disadvantages backgrounds in Southampton far more .
This Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and learning at the city council , added : `` The government needs to urgently re-think.This was unacceptable in Scotland where they rightly backtracked .
This government must do the same now . ''
He said this has been `` a really difficult year '' for students studying for their A-Levels and added : `` Despite this , so many students in Southampton have worked hard to achieve their results and I ’ d like to say a huge congratulations to every student celebrating their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t get the grades they expected , I want to reassure you that there is help and support available so please do speak to your school or college about your options .
I would encourage all students to visit the Access Southampton website for support.
” David Pover , headteacher at The Burgate Sixth Form in Fordingbridge , said `` understandably , there will be a similar mix of emotions on results day as there is every year '' .
But he added : `` What is important now is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cohort have received allows each and every student to look towards the future and fulfil their plans in order to limit the impact that the pandemic has had on their lives . ''
Neal Parker , headteacher at King Edward VI School in Southampton , added : `` Whilst we are all desperately sad that this year group was not able to demonstrate their learning and knowledge by sitting the exams , nonetheless they deserve heartfelt congratulations on some outstanding results.
`` Hampshire County Council is also supporting students through school 's careers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council ’ s careers advice service for young people .
Cllr Roz Chadd , executive member for education and skills at the county council , said : `` There is no doubt that post-16 students were dealt a blow with colleges closing as a result of lockdown ; and to not be able to complete their courses in the usual way will have been very disappointing for them , I am sure .
However , it is clear they demonstrated great resilience and have worked hard to keep going regardless .
They should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congratulate them , their tutors and the employers . ''
However , following a national backlash , Geoff Barton , general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders ( ASCL ) , has called on the Government to review the moderation process in England “ as a matter of urgency ” .
Larissa Kennedy , president of the National Union of Students ( NUS ) , said : “ England must follow Scotland ’ s lead and scrap moderated grades , moving to give all students their teacher assessed grades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will mean for individual students without such action , many of whom will miss out on opportunities to attend the university of their choice because of this process.
” Education Secretary Gavin Williamson ruled out following the Scottish Government in reversing position .
He told Sky News : “ When we ’ ve consulted widely , when Ofqual consulted widely ( on ) the whole system of awarding , this is the message that we got from everyone – this is the right approach to go forward .
“ You ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and balances , that looks at the whole performance and making sure you maintain standards within the exam system , to ensure those results carry credibility.
” Speaking on A-level results day , he added that “ the majority of young people will have received a calculated grade today that enables them to progress to the destination they deserve ” .
The DfE has been approached for further comment .
Students who want to contact the county council for support can email careers.service @ hants.gov.uk .
On August 14 , the county council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , between 9am and 5pm : 07784 264 699 .

A Southampton councillor said the new system used to award A-level grades this year has "failed" a generation.
It comes as this year's A-level exams were cancelled due to the pandemic and schools and colleges were asked to predict grades for their students.
The government previously said that to ensure fair grades, exam boards were putting all centre assessment grades through a process of standardisation.
But the new method has come under fire as reported figures revealed that nationally 36% of pupils were awarded a lower grade than their teacher assessments.
The government said students are able to appeal on the basis of their mock results and also have the chance of sitting autumn exams.
But Southampton City Council councillors Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey are urging the government to have a rethink.
The city council said the proportion of top A-Level grades attained in Southampton has increased this year.
According to the authority yesterday’s provisional results show an overall improvement in grades attained when compared with 2019, with an increase in the average points score – which is based on all A-Level grades that students have achieved – from 29.3 to 31.8.
However, the council said that the approach applied by the Department for Education (DfE) "resulted in 90 fewer A*-A grades, 146 fewer A*-B grades, 170 fewer A*-C grades and 27 fewer A*-E grades when teacher assessments are compared to results day grades across Southampton Local Authority".
Cllr Kaur, cabinet member for culture in Southampton, said: "As a Governor of Richard Taunton’s College and an aunty to a heartbroken niece who got her grades lowered like so many of her classmates, I share the anger and frustration of many parents, hardworking teachers and young people who have had their dreams crushed and futures set back because of the shambolic and incompetent Government handling of the results process. With 40% of students having their grades marked down, it’s clear the system has fundamentally failed this generation, affecting those from disadvantages backgrounds in Southampton far more. This Government needs to have a serious rethink.”
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for children and learning at the city council, added: "The government needs to urgently re-think.This was unacceptable in Scotland where they rightly backtracked. This government must do the same now."
He said this has been "a really difficult year" for students studying for their A-Levels and added: "Despite this, so many students in Southampton have worked hard to achieve their results and I’d like to say a huge congratulations to every student celebrating their success today. For those students who didn’t get the grades they expected, I want to reassure you that there is help and support available so please do speak to your school or college about your options. I would encourage all students to visit the Access Southampton website for support.”
David Pover, headteacher at The Burgate Sixth Form in Fordingbridge , said "understandably, there will be a similar mix of emotions on results day as there is every year".
But he added: "What is important now is that the grades that this year’s cohort have received allows each and every student to look towards the future and fulfil their plans in order to limit the impact that the pandemic has had on their lives."
Neal Parker, headteacher at King Edward VI School in Southampton, added: "Whilst we are all desperately sad that this year group was not able to demonstrate their learning and knowledge by sitting the exams, nonetheless they deserve heartfelt congratulations on some outstanding results. "
Hampshire County Council is also supporting students through school's careers advisors and Hampshire Futures – the county council’s careers advice service for young people.
Cllr Roz Chadd, executive member for education and skills at the county council, said: "There is no doubt that post-16 students were dealt a blow with colleges closing as a result of lockdown; and to not be able to complete their courses in the usual way will have been very disappointing for them, I am sure. However, it is clear they demonstrated great resilience and have worked hard to keep going regardless. They should be commended for their efforts. I congratulate them, their tutors and the employers."
However, following a national backlash, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), has called on the Government to review the moderation process in England “as a matter of urgency”.
Larissa Kennedy, president of the National Union of Students (NUS), said: “England must follow Scotland’s lead and scrap moderated grades, moving to give all students their teacher assessed grades.
“We must look at what this will mean for individual students without such action, many of whom will miss out on opportunities to attend the university of their choice because of this process.”
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson ruled out following the Scottish Government in reversing position.
He told Sky News: “When we’ve consulted widely, when Ofqual consulted widely (on) the whole system of awarding, this is the message that we got from everyone – this is the right approach to go forward.
“You’ve got to have a system that has checks and balances, that looks at the whole performance and making sure you maintain standards within the exam system, to ensure those results carry credibility.”
Speaking on A-level results day, he added that “the majority of young people will have received a calculated grade today that enables them to progress to the destination they deserve”.
The DfE has been approached for further comment.
Students who want to contact the county council for support can email careers.service@hants.gov.uk. On August 14, the county council will also be operating a phone line, between 9am and 5pm: 07784 264 699.
Southampton students can visit http://access-southampton.co.uk/.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--A31 closed westbound at Ringwood after crash

DRIVERS are facing 90-minute delays this morning as part of the A31 at Ringwood has been closed due to a @ @ @ @ @ is shut between the A338 Spur Road and the Ashley Heath Interchange .
Traffic is @ @ @ @ @ and there are diversions in place .
Dorset Police have been contacted for details .

The westbound carriageway is shut between the A338 Spur Road and the Ashley Heath Interchange.
Traffic is queueing back to Picket Post and there are diversions in place.
Dorset Police have been contacted for details.
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thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Boy accused of murdering Southampton teen James Laurie was ‘victim’

A BOY who is accused of murdering a Southampton teen has claimed he was acting in self-defence .
The 15-year-old , from Andover , is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of stabbing James Laurie to death on January 19 .
As reported by the Echo , the jury had earlier heard that James and two boys left a party to buy alcohol at around 6am on the day the incident happened , but when they walked past a car an “ altercation ” arose .
The defendant , who can not be named for legal reasons , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the court heard .
• Boy on trial for murder 'routinely armed himself ' with knives • Boy , 17 , found by police with stab wound in Southampton dies in hospital • Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing incident One witness described hearing a popping sound the moment James was stabbed and when his friends realised he was “ in a bad way ” they dialled 999 .
Yesterday the court heard that the defendant and a female friend had driven to a party in Lindsay Road in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident .
Shortly after they arrived , in the early hours on January 19 , a friend of the female driver got in the car , the jury was told .
Just minutes later one of James ’ friends opened the driver ’ s door and grabbed the keys from the ignition .
Prosecution barrister Tahir Khan QC said the defendant claims he got out the Vauxhall Astra to get the keys back from James and his two friends .
However , one of them “ pulled out something ” which he believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , telling the defendant ’ s version of events , explained how the youngster claimed the boys tried to rob him and he was the “ victim ” and that two of them shouted “ stab him , stab him ” and ran back into the house in Lindsay Road to get The defendant said he felt threatened and accepted he was carrying a knife .
James , 17 , was left with a 5cm deep wound in his right chest cavity .
Mr Khan told the jury his friends tried to stem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severed artery and could not be saved .

The 15-year-old, from Andover, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of stabbing James Laurie to death on January 19.
As reported by the Echo, the jury had earlier heard that James and two boys left a party to buy alcohol at around 6am on the day the incident happened, but when they walked past a car an “altercation” arose.
The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, “jumped out” and chased the trio, the court heard.
One witness described hearing a popping sound the moment James was stabbed and when his friends realised he was “in a bad way” they dialled 999.
Yesterday the court heard that the defendant and a female friend had driven to a party in Lindsay Road in the Thornhill area of Southampton before the incident.
Shortly after they arrived, in the early hours on January 19, a friend of the female driver got in the car, the jury was told.
Just minutes later one of James’ friends opened the driver’s door and grabbed the keys from the ignition.
Prosecution barrister Tahir Khan QC said the defendant claims he got out the Vauxhall Astra to get the keys back from James and his two friends.
However, one of them “pulled out something” which he believed to be a knife.
Mr Khan, telling the defendant’s version of events, explained how the youngster claimed the boys tried to rob him and he was the “victim” and that two of them shouted “stab him, stab him” and ran back into the house in Lindsay Road to get
knives.
The defendant said he felt threatened and accepted he was carrying a knife.
James, 17, was left with a 5cm deep wound in his right chest cavity.
Mr Khan told the jury his friends tried to stem the bleeding but James had suffered a severed artery and could not be saved.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Pigeon shot and killed with sling-shot by youths in Southampton

A PIGEON was shot and killed by teenage boys on a Southampton street .
A passerby witnessed four `` senior school boys '' shoot a pigeon out of a tree with a sling-shot on August 4 on Mansel Road in Millbrook .
The bird was shot and then stamped on according to witnesses , who attempted to confront the youths about the incident added that they `` derive joy from killing '' .
A witness said : `` Yesterday I witnessed four senior school boys , two with sling shot catapults , shoot a pigeon out of a tree and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason other than they find it funny .
`` After calling them out and sharing pictures of them on Facebook , I have been told that this is a regular thing .
`` They derive joy from killing innocent birds and have no compassion even when caught .
`` They have been seen doing this on several occasions in and around Mansel Park and the Millbrook estate .
`` I have contacted the RSPCA who said they will be passing it on to their officers but more needs to be done to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents into doing something to stop this disgusting behaviour . ''
The RSPCA confirmed that the incident was reported to them and they are keen to hear from anyone with any information .
A spokesperson said : `` It is upsetting to think that people take pleasure in behaving this way toward defenceless animals .
`` Such unnecessary and callous attacks can cause a lot of pain and distress , and are often fatal .
Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234999 .
”

A passerby witnessed four "senior school boys" shoot a pigeon out of a tree with a sling-shot on August 4 on Mansel Road in Millbrook.
The bird was shot and then stamped on according to witnesses, who attempted to confront the youths about the incident added that they "derive joy from killing".
A witness said: "Yesterday I witnessed four senior school boys, two with sling shot catapults, shoot a pigeon out of a tree and stamp on it head, for no reason other than they find it funny.
"After calling them out and sharing pictures of them on Facebook, I have been told that this is a regular thing.
"They derive joy from killing innocent birds and have no compassion even when caught.
"They have been seen doing this on several occasions in and around Mansel Park and the Millbrook estate.
"I have contacted the RSPCA who said they will be passing it on to their officers but more needs to be done to make everyone aware and shame them and their parents into doing something to stop this disgusting behaviour."
The RSPCA confirmed that the incident was reported to them and they are keen to hear from anyone with any information.
A spokesperson said: "It is upsetting to think that people take pleasure in behaving this way toward defenceless animals.
"Such unnecessary and callous attacks can cause a lot of pain and distress, and are often fatal. Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234999.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--A31 crash: Diversion in place on M27 due to road closure

A DIVERSION is in place following a `` serious '' crash on the A31 at Ringwood this morning .
The @ @ @ @ @ junction two of the M27 and the A338 near Ashley Heath .
Highways England has @ @ @ @ @ “ is likely to be in place for several hours.
” # M27 Westbound - @ @ @ @ @ A36 # Ower and J1/ # A31 # Cadnam in order to help with traffic @ @ @ @ @ # A31 at # Ringwood .
Approx 30 minute delay heading back towards J4/ # @ @ @ @ @ in place on approach .
pic.twitter.com/miod93ICwV — ROMANSE ( @ ROMANSE ) August 14 , @ @ @ @ @ to exit the M27 at J2 and travel south on the A326 to Ashurst .
@ @ @ @ @ and A338 northbound to rejoin the A31 .
There is approx .
3.5 miles of @ @ @ @ @ closure .
Highways England said : “ Road users are advised to plan their journeys @ @ @ @ @ time and consider alternative routes .
”

The road is closed westbound between junction two of the M27 and the A338 near Ashley Heath.
Highways England has said that the closure is “is likely to be in place for several hours.”
Road users are advised to exit the M27 at J2 and travel south on the A326 to Ashurst.
Then take the A35 westbound and A338 northbound to rejoin the A31.
There is approx. 3.5 miles of congestion on approach to the closure.
Highways England said: “Road users are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra time and consider alternative routes.”
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thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Luke Andrew Bates due at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN accused of causing death by careless driving in Southampton is to appear at crown court .
Luke Andrew @ @ @ @ @ caused death by driving without due care or consideration while over the specified limit of @ @ @ @ @ 33-year-old , of Mansergh Walk , Totton , faces charges which include failing to stop @ @ @ @ @ drug driving and driving without insurance .
He is said to have been driving a @ @ @ @ @ during an incident on June 30 last year .
Bates is due to appear at @ @ @ @ @ 11 .

Luke Andrew Bates is alleged to have caused death by driving without due care or consideration while over the specified limit of a controlled drug.
The 33-year-old, of Mansergh Walk, Totton, faces charges which include failing to stop after a road accident, drug driving and driving without insurance.
He is said to have been driving a BMW 320i on Mountbatten Way during an incident on June 30 last year.
Bates is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on September 11.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Group restoring train that was fit for a king

VOLUNTEERS have embarked on a £222,000 project to restore a historic train that has been operating on a Hampshire pier for almost 100 years .
Hythe Pier Heritage Association has launched the ambitious scheme by starting to refurbish one of the wooden carriages that has been trundling along the jetty since 1922 .
A consignment of hardwood has already arrived and will be used to repair the ravages of time .
The train takes passengers to and from the Hythe-Southampton passenger ferry , which moors at the end of the pier .
It is the oldest electric train in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national treasure '' by its supporters .
The carriage being repaired is one of a pair that arrived a few weeks before the railway opened .
They were originally pulled along the pier by three tractor units that had been bought from the War Office by the General Estates Company , which owned the ferry and the pier .
The units , one of which was eventually cannabalised for spares , had previously been used at Avonmouth Mustard Gas Factory .
Hythe Pier Heritage Association is planning to restore both the pier and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being carried out with the help of Hythe Shed using copies of the original drawings and , where possible , any original timber and fittings .
Hythe Shed was launched in January and now has 65 members with a wide variety of skills .
Founder Allan Fairhead said : “ Our prime objective is to assist with the restoration of the historic pier train but we are also a community hub for other activities . ''
Once the first carriage has been restored it will return to the track , at which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service for similar repairs .
Alan Titheridge has written a book about the ferry and has just finished another about the railway .
He said : `` Hythe Pier Railway is in the Guinness Book of Records for being the world ’ s oldest working pier train but at present it 's in need of some TLC .
`` Hythe Pier Heritage Association aims to return the train to its former glory .
The pier railway is a jewel , not just in this community but in the much wider field .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train was used to convey King George V1 when he visited the Southampton area shortly before the D-Day landings in 1944 .

Hythe Pier Heritage Association has launched the ambitious scheme by starting to refurbish one of the wooden carriages that has been trundling along the jetty since 1922.
A consignment of hardwood has already arrived and will be used to repair the ravages of time.
The train takes passengers to and from the Hythe-Southampton passenger ferry, which moors at the end of the pier. It is the oldest electric train in the world and is described as a "national treasure" by its supporters.
The carriage being repaired is one of a pair that arrived a few weeks before the railway opened.
They were originally pulled along the pier by three tractor units that had been bought from the War Office by the General Estates Company, which owned the ferry and the pier.
The units, one of which was eventually cannabalised for spares, had previously been used at Avonmouth Mustard Gas Factory.
Hythe Pier Heritage Association is planning to restore both the pier and the railway. Work on the train is being carried out with the help of Hythe Shed using copies of the original drawings and, where possible, any original timber and fittings.
Hythe Shed was launched in January and now has 65 members with a wide variety of skills.
Founder Allan Fairhead said: “Our prime objective is to assist with the restoration of the historic pier train but we are also a community hub for other activities."
Once the first carriage has been restored it will return to the track, at which point another carriage will be withdrawn from service for similar repairs.
Alan Titheridge has written a book about the ferry and has just finished another about the railway.
He said: "Hythe Pier Railway is in the Guinness Book of Records for being the world’s oldest working pier train but at present it's in need of some TLC.
"Hythe Pier Heritage Association aims to return the train to its former glory. The pier railway is a jewel, not just in this community but in the much wider field. It's a national treasure."
The train was used to convey King George V1 when he visited the Southampton area shortly before the D-Day landings in 1944.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--'I felt paralysed' - Durdle Door jumper thanks paddleboarder who saved his life

A CLIFF jumper who broke his ribs after plunging 200ft from Durdle Door arch into the water below today spoke of the traumatic experience - as he thanked the hero paddle-boarder who saved his life .
Ervin Aliaj was one of a number of people 'tombstoning ' from the arch during a recent heatwave , which brought thousands of tourists to the beauty spot .
Shocked onlookers watched him land in the water on his side , before being pulled to safety by Michael Wiley , who had spotted the dangers of people jumping from the arch and paddled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who had a bad fall .
Michael dragged 20-year-old Ervin to the beach where he managed to stand up and walk a few steps before collapsing and being taken to Dorset County Hospital in an ambulance for treatment .
Ervin , who is originally from Albania but now living in London , said : `` I jumped off the cliff and hit the water quite bad .
I felt paralysed .
Mike saved me and got me out of there .
I got in the ambulance and was taken to hospital where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if I had broken my back , which luckily I had n't .
`` My ribs had been broken from the impact of hitting the water .
Doctors said I am really lucky to be able to walk because if I had landed on my back I would have broken it .
`` I feel so grateful towards Mike .
He saved my life . ''
Student Ervin spent three days in hospital recovering from his injuries .
Whilst he was there he saw Michael 's name on the news and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could thank him personally .
Michael , who owns a window cleaning business in Southampton , said : `` It was really nice of him to reach out to me .
I appreciated him making the effort and I 'm glad he is okay . ''
Michael also saved a second jumper who sank to the seabed after landing on his back .
The dangerous 'tombstoning ' trend has continued at Durdle Door since the incident , which sent Ervin and two other men to hospital at the end of May .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear that people are still acting recklessly .
He said : `` When people jump off the top of the arch without any protection it can be really dangerous .
If something goes wrong then they are at a high risk of drowning so unless someone is there to help them there is going to be a fatality .
`` I like adrenaline sports but if you 're going to do them safely then you have to know your limitations . ''

Ervin Aliaj was one of a number of people 'tombstoning' from the arch during a recent heatwave, which brought thousands of tourists to the beauty spot.
Shocked onlookers watched him land in the water on his side, before being pulled to safety by Michael Wiley, who had spotted the dangers of people jumping from the arch and paddled out to position himself underneath it to help anyone who had a bad fall.
Michael dragged 20-year-old Ervin to the beach where he managed to stand up and walk a few steps before collapsing and being taken to Dorset County Hospital in an ambulance for treatment.
Ervin, who is originally from Albania but now living in London, said: "I jumped off the cliff and hit the water quite bad. I felt paralysed. Mike saved me and got me out of there. I got in the ambulance and was taken to hospital where I went straight to have an X-ray to see if I had broken my back, which luckily I hadn't.
"My ribs had been broken from the impact of hitting the water. Doctors said I am really lucky to be able to walk because if I had landed on my back I would have broken it.
"I feel so grateful towards Mike. He saved my life."
Student Ervin spent three days in hospital recovering from his injuries. Whilst he was there he saw Michael's name on the news and tracked him down on social media so he could thank him personally.
Michael, who owns a window cleaning business in Southampton, said: "It was really nice of him to reach out to me. I appreciated him making the effort and I'm glad he is okay."
Michael also saved a second jumper who sank to the seabed after landing on his back.
The dangerous 'tombstoning' trend has continued at Durdle Door since the incident, which sent Ervin and two other men to hospital at the end of May. Michael, 31, is disappointed to hear that people are still acting recklessly.
He said: "When people jump off the top of the arch without any protection it can be really dangerous. If something goes wrong then they are at a high risk of drowning so unless someone is there to help them there is going to be a fatality.
"I like adrenaline sports but if you're going to do them safely then you have to know your limitations."


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--The Dancing Man Brewery is often named Southampton's best pub

IT 'S been six years since the Dancing Man Brewery team breathed new life into the 700-year-old waterfront building used in the Middle Ages to store wool before it was transported to Europe .
And , despite tough times for the trade , things have never looked better , with every one of the12,600 pints brewed on the premises each week sold over the bar , either in the pub or direct to customers .
Lifelong brewer Aidan Lavin and Mandy Lacey , who has enjoyed a long career in the pub trade and for various breweries , took on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The business partners have transformed it into a stunning brew pub with a 100 seater restaurant upstairs and more than 40 staff .
It regularly receives the accolade of the best pub in Southampton .
Aidan told the Daily Echo : `` At first we thought it was a bit too big for us .
We loved the building but it was a daunting prospect .
It took a good year or more in the planning , working alongside English Heritage , before we opened , but we think we 've created something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathed fresh life into this amazing building .
`` Things started coming together , we thought we 'd give it a go and it 's been successful ever since . ''
Renowned for their spectacular pies , the Dancing Man Brewery has a children 's menu and even one for four-legged friends .
Dogs though will have to compete for attention with the brewery dog Mr Watson , who now only has three legs after an accident on the road outside .
Positioned next door to Southampton Registry Office , the Dancing Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a host for the annual Music in the City event and other live music as well as beer and food pairing evenings and corporate events .
They are missing their cruise passenger friends , particularly those from America and Germany who love the history of the Wool House building , but are being well supported by locals , who queued up in their dozens for freshly brewed beer during lockdown .
Staff also carried out deliveries to SO postcodes , much to the delight of regular customers .
Big Casino , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big seller , and lager Necessary Evil no longer lives up to its name , far outselling the previously brought in lagers and proving very popular , particularly in summer .
The latest offering is Raspberry Hoodoo a fruited style beer made of raspberry and maple milkshake sour , one of 12 beers currently being brewed .
If not brewed on site , food and drink is sourced locally .
A canning machine will soon be installed so cans of Dancing Man beers can be sold and another venue , deep below the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in future .
But , for now , it 's all about great beer , superb food and cheerful staff in a delightful historic building with an unbeatable location opposite Town Quay .
To be featured as our pub of the week , visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week

And, despite tough times for the trade, things have never looked better, with every one of the12,600 pints brewed on the premises each week sold over the bar, either in the pub or direct to customers.
Lifelong brewer Aidan Lavin and Mandy Lacey, who has enjoyed a long career in the pub trade and for various breweries, took on the former Maritime Museum in 2014.
The business partners have transformed it into a stunning brew pub with a 100 seater restaurant upstairs and more than 40 staff. It regularly receives the accolade of the best pub in Southampton.
Aidan told the Daily Echo: "At first we thought it was a bit too big for us. We loved the building but it was a daunting prospect. It took a good year or more in the planning, working alongside English Heritage, before we opened, but we think we've created something quite unique and beautiful and we've breathed fresh life into this amazing building.
"Things started coming together, we thought we'd give it a go and it's been successful ever since."
Renowned for their spectacular pies, the Dancing Man Brewery has a children's menu and even one for four-legged friends. Dogs though will have to compete for attention with the brewery dog Mr Watson, who now only has three legs after an accident on the road outside.
Positioned next door to Southampton Registry Office, the Dancing Man Brewery is a popular wedding venue and has been a host for the annual Music in the City event and other live music as well as beer and food pairing evenings and corporate events.
They are missing their cruise passenger friends, particularly those from America and Germany who love the history of the Wool House building, but are being well supported by locals, who queued up in their dozens for freshly brewed beer during lockdown. Staff also carried out deliveries to SO postcodes, much to the delight of regular customers.
Big Casino, a 5.7% IPA, is a big seller, and lager Necessary Evil no longer lives up to its name, far outselling the previously brought in lagers and proving very popular, particularly in summer. The latest offering is Raspberry Hoodoo a fruited style beer made of raspberry and maple milkshake sour, one of 12 beers currently being brewed. If not brewed on site, food and drink is sourced locally.
A canning machine will soon be installed so cans of Dancing Man beers can be sold and another venue, deep below the city walls, is even a possibility in future.
But, for now, it's all about great beer, superb food and cheerful staff in a delightful historic building with an unbeatable location opposite Town Quay.
To be featured as our pub of the week, visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Multi-million-pound boost to encourage environmentally friendly transport

MORE park and ride spaces will be developed by Winchester City Council after it was awarded £5.65 million in a bid to increase lower carbon travel .
The authority will also install new electric vehicle charging points with the funds from Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership ( LEP ) .
The former Vaultex site at Barfield Close will provide around 300 spaces to reduce traffic in the city , with photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points to feature in the plans for the site .
Cllr Paula Ferguson , cabinet member for climate emergency and local economy , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance to do things differently .
They ’ ll be able to park just on the edge of the city and take a short pleasant walk in and if they have an electric vehicle , they ’ ll also be able to charge it.
” Initial feasibility work will begin before Christmas this year and the project is expected to be completed in early 2022 , which will involve consultation through the planning process .
The council says that the schemes link with its aims of the City of Winchester Movement Strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbon neutral council by 2024 , with the whole district becoming carbon neutral by 2030 .
The schemes have been welcomed by climate change groups in Winchester , who have long called on the council to think greener .
Chair of Winchester Action on Climate Change Jock Macdonald said : “ This is a good start for Winchester , the first piece of a complicated jigsaw puzzle of relieving the city centre of vehicle congestion that pollutes the air and emits carbon dioxide .
“ It is vital that more than just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close the City Bridge and city centre car parks , leaving only enough spaces for city centre residents and blue-badge holders “ It is an excellent idea to install the solar panels that will charge the vehicle charging points .
Presumably , electric buses can also be charged in the same way .
This would be the beginning of a most important piece of the puzzle – cheap and clean local buses.
” Winchester Friends of the Earth have ‘ cautiously welcomed ’ the schemes .
Chris Gillham from the group said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do reduce carbon over fossil fuel vehicles , by virtue of their motor efficiency .
But we are wary of asserting that EVs are much of an answer to carbon emissions and can actually be a dangerous distraction from what is really necessary – traffic reduction , behavioural change and alternative transport modalities .
He added : “ Park and ride as a contributor to carbon emission reduction is really quite doubtful .
“ Even if park and ride achieved traffic reduction in Winchester by complementary removal of central parking , it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

The authority will also install new electric vehicle charging points with the funds from Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The former Vaultex site at Barfield Close will provide around 300 spaces to reduce traffic in the city, with photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points to feature in the plans for the site.
Cllr Paula Ferguson, cabinet member for climate emergency and local economy, said: “This new development gives people a chance to do things differently. They’ll be able to park just on the edge of the city and take a short pleasant walk in and if they have an electric vehicle, they’ll also be able to charge it.”
Initial feasibility work will begin before Christmas this year and the project is expected to be completed in early 2022, which will involve consultation through the planning process.
The council says that the schemes link with its aims of the City of Winchester Movement Strategy and supporting its pledge to become a carbon neutral council by 2024, with the whole district becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
The schemes have been welcomed by climate change groups in Winchester, who have long called on the council to think greener.
Chair of Winchester Action on Climate Change Jock Macdonald said: “
This is a good start for Winchester, the first piece of a complicated jigsaw puzzle of relieving the city centre of vehicle congestion that pollutes the air and emits carbon dioxide.
“It is vital that more than just a start is made at the same time to close the City Bridge and city centre car parks, leaving only enough spaces for city centre residents and blue-badge holders
.
“It is an excellent idea to install the solar panels that will charge the vehicle charging points. Presumably, electric buses can also be charged in the same way. This would be the beginning of a most important piece of the puzzle – cheap and clean local buses.”
Winchester Friends of the Earth have ‘cautiously welcomed’ the schemes.
Chris Gillham from the group said: “Electric vehicles (EVs) do reduce carbon over fossil fuel vehicles, by virtue of their motor efficiency. But we are wary of asserting that EVs are much of an answer to carbon emissions and can actually be a dangerous distraction from what is really necessary – traffic reduction, behavioural change and alternative transport modalities.
He added: “Park and ride as a contributor to carbon emission reduction is really quite doubtful.
“Even if park and ride achieved traffic reduction in Winchester by complementary removal of central parking, it may actually do that by increasing traffic elsewhere.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Littleton Road hit-and-run: Cyclist seriously injured

A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run near Winchester .
The incident happened just after 7.15am yesterday ( @ @ @ @ @ Road .
The cyclist , a woman in her 30s , suffered injuries to her @ @ @ @ @ , believed to be a black Vauxhall Corsa , failed to stop at the scene @ @ @ @ @ : `` Officers investigating the exact circumstances are keen to speak with anyone who may @ @ @ @ @ or who saw a black Corsa in the area of Littleton Road - heading south @ @ @ @ @ that time .
`` We are also appealing for the driver of the Corsa to @ @ @ @ @ '' Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200307662 .

The incident happened just after 7.15am yesterday (August 13) on Littleton Road.
The cyclist, a woman in her 30s, suffered injuries to her ribs, while the car, believed to be a black Vauxhall Corsa, failed to stop at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating the exact circumstances are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who saw a black Corsa in the area of Littleton Road - heading south east towards Crawley - around that time.
"We are also appealing for the driver of the Corsa to make contact with us."
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200307662.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Find out about when the Mayflower set sail 400 years ago

The ships ’ departure for America had been delayed by repairs to the Speedwell which had been leaking on the crossing from Holland .
Repair work was undertaken and after two attempts she was deemed seaworthy and ready to sail .
The remainder of the stores were loaded aboard and passengers assigned to her gathered their belongings aboard and made themselves as comfortable as possible in the cramped space available .
It is estimated that there were 90 passengers aboard the Mayflower and 30 aboard the Speedwell .
John Carver was a Separatist and had been in Southampton for weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remained in Holland arranging their affairs .
She sailed on the Speedwell and brought a letter from the Separatists ’ Pastor John Robinson in Holland asking for it to be read to everyone before they sailed .
The Separatists and Settlers gathered on the quayside in Southampton to listen to the letter ’ s contents .
Who read the letter is not known but in all probability it was John Carver .
In his letter Robinson asked them to draw upon their faith at difficult times and to respect each other .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expectations and motives and would disagree at times .
It was essential they understood and made allowances for their differences .
He advised that they should elect leaders and that they should be respected .
It is said that his letter was the inspiration for the Mayflower Compact , a rudimentary constitution they drafted once they arrived in America .
One passenger who arrived on the Mayflower was Hampshire man Stephen Hopkins .
His parents were from Winchester although he was born at Upper Clatford near Andover .
He later married and lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his family there while he joined a flotilla of ships to Jamestown in America where he planned to start a new life to be joined later by his wife and children .
Unfortunately his wife died and he returned prematurely and lived in Whitechapel in London where he remarried .
He decided to once more settle in America and he and his new wife and children joined the Mayflower in Rotherhithe .
No doubt while they were delayed in Southampton he would have visited his family in Winchester and Hursley for him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hopkins was an important passenger for his earlier experience in Jamestown proved to be a great help .
While preparations were proceeding with the two ships one person who planned to sail with them remained hidden in the town .
The Separatists ’ Elder William Brewster was an educated man and confirmed opponent of James I ’ s stance on worship and his treatment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland .
He had written and had printed in Holland pamphlets highly critical of the King .
These had been smuggled into Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled by the Church and the State and the King demanded his capture .
Brewster had been hiding for many months and had come to Southampton to join his fellow Separatists on their voyage to America .
Someone in Southampton was obviously aiding his concealment for his plan was to join the Speedwell at the very last minute thus sailing away before he could be seen or captured and without putting his friends at risk .
A go between was no doubt liaising with Carver so that at the very last minute Brewster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 , 1620 John Carver was aboard the Speedwell where he had been elected as “ Governor ” when Brewster was seen to come running along the quay with his small bag of personal belongings in time to jump aboard as the anchor was raised .
As the two friends greeted each other the sails filled and the two ships moved away from the quay and into Southampton water .
Despite the delay they had been in Southampton for nearly three weeks without being harassed by the King ’ s spies and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on land along the Hudson River .
Things didn ’ t quite work out that way but that is another story .

Repair work was undertaken and after two attempts she was deemed seaworthy and ready to sail.
The remainder of the stores were loaded aboard and passengers assigned to her gathered their belongings aboard and made themselves as comfortable as possible in the cramped space available.
It is estimated that there were 90 passengers aboard the Mayflower and 30 aboard the Speedwell.
John Carver was a Separatist and had been in Southampton for weeks preparing for the voyage while his wife remained in Holland arranging their affairs.
She sailed on the Speedwell and brought a letter from the Separatists’ Pastor John Robinson in Holland asking for it to be read to everyone before they sailed.
The Separatists and Settlers gathered on the quayside in Southampton to listen to the letter’s contents. Who read the letter is not known but in all probability it was John Carver.
In his letter Robinson asked them to draw upon their faith at difficult times and to respect each other.
He wrote that the two groups had different expectations and motives and would disagree at times. It was essential they understood and made allowances for their differences.
He advised that they should elect leaders and that they should be respected.
It is said that his letter was the inspiration for the Mayflower Compact, a rudimentary constitution they drafted once they arrived in America.
One passenger who arrived on the Mayflower was Hampshire man Stephen Hopkins.
His parents were from Winchester although he was born at Upper Clatford near Andover.
He later married and lived at Hursley.
In 1609 he left his family there while he joined a flotilla of ships to Jamestown in America where he planned to start a new life to be joined later by his wife and children. Unfortunately his wife died and he returned prematurely and lived in Whitechapel in London where he remarried.
He decided to once more settle in America and he and his new wife and children joined the Mayflower in Rotherhithe.
No doubt while they were delayed in Southampton he would have visited his family in Winchester and Hursley for him and the children to say their family farewells.
Hopkins was an important passenger for his earlier experience in Jamestown proved to be a great help.
While preparations were proceeding with the two ships one person who planned to sail with them remained hidden in the town.
The Separatists’ Elder William Brewster was an educated man and confirmed opponent of James I’s stance on worship and his treatment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.
He had written and had printed in Holland pamphlets highly critical of the King. These had been smuggled into Britain and distributed.
Printing in Britain was controlled by the Church and the State and the King demanded his capture.
Brewster had been hiding for many months and had come to Southampton to join his fellow Separatists on their voyage to America.
Someone in Southampton was obviously aiding his concealment for his plan was to join the Speedwell at the very last minute thus sailing away before he could be seen or captured and without putting his friends at risk.
A go between was no doubt liaising with Carver so that at the very last minute Brewster could be whisked aboard.
On August 15, 1620 John Carver was aboard the Speedwell where he had been elected as “Governor” when Brewster was seen to come running along the quay with his small bag of personal belongings in time to jump aboard as the anchor was raised.
As the two friends greeted each other the sails filled and the two ships moved away from the quay and into Southampton water.
Despite the delay they had been in Southampton for nearly three weeks without being harassed by the King’s spies and were now off across the Atlantic to settle on land along the Hudson River.
Things didn’t quite work out that way but that is another story.
Godfrey Collyer is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Second plan lodged for new homes

Second plan lodged for new homes

DEVELOPERS are hoping to bolster their chances of new homes on a Weeke street by submitting a second application for the site .
Alfred Homes lodged an application with Winchester City Council to build an extra care/assisted living accommodation for older people , alongside McCarthy & Stone , but now it has returned with another plan for Woodpeckers Drive .
This time the company proposes , similarly to previous schemes , to demolish four houses but instead build 21 homes on the site – a mixture of apartments and houses .
They say that the latest plan does not replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that the plans will be considered in parallel .
“ In terms of scale and form , the overall mass of the accommodation has been reduced from that currently included within the live retirement living planning application , with the footprint of the accommodation also broken to create a collection of individual structures as opposed to one single mass , ” the application states .
It adds : “ Through the design evolution of the retirement living scheme , there have been a number of principles that have been established that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in respect of materials , land use , scale and massing .
“ While we are of the view that the retirement living planning application is sound and should be the subject of a positive determination , the residential proposal offers an alternative approach to the redevelopment of 1-4 Woodpeckers Drive.
” Managing director Gregg Joslin said : `` With regard to our additional application submitted for Woodpeckers Drive for a mix of high quality residential units , this follows the ongoing success of our current , adjacent development at Meadowlands , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the challenging market conditions brought about by Covid-19 .
This new proposal is running alongside the original application for age restricted housing and it is too early in the process to confirm which application will proceed , and will indeed be dictated by the market and planning policy .
We believe that either scheme will be equally beneficial to the area.
” Alfred Homes also has a further application in consideration with the council to demolish 6 Woodpeckers Drive and replace it with four homes , which has been met with criticism from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scheme should be considered in a separate context to the nearby development at Meadowlands and others say that if the plan is approved then traffic will increase three-fold .
There are currently no comments on the proposal to build 21 homes .

Alfred Homes lodged an application with Winchester City Council to build an extra care/assisted living accommodation for older people, alongside McCarthy & Stone, but now it has returned with another plan for Woodpeckers Drive.
This time the company proposes, similarly to previous schemes, to demolish four houses but instead build 21 homes on the site – a mixture of apartments and houses.
They say that the latest plan does not replace the application for the care facility but hope that the plans will be considered in parallel.
“In terms of scale and form, the overall mass of the accommodation has been reduced from that currently included within the live retirement living planning application, with the footprint of the accommodation also broken to create a collection of individual structures as opposed to one single mass,” the application states.
It adds: “Through the design evolution of the retirement living scheme, there have been a number of principles that have been established that have assisted in shaping the residential planning application in respect of materials, land use, scale and massing.
“While we are of the view that the retirement living planning application is sound and should be the subject of a positive determination, the residential proposal offers an alternative approach to the redevelopment of 1-4 Woodpeckers Drive.”
Managing director Gregg Joslin said: "With regard to our additional application submitted for Woodpeckers Drive for a mix of high quality residential units, this follows the ongoing success of our current, adjacent development at Meadowlands, which is proving to be extremely popular despite the challenging market conditions brought about by Covid-19. This new proposal is running alongside the original application for age restricted housing and it is too early in the process to confirm which application will proceed, and will indeed be dictated by the market and planning policy. We believe that either scheme will be equally beneficial to the area.”
Alfred Homes also has a further application in consideration with the council to demolish 6 Woodpeckers Drive and replace it with four homes, which has been met with criticism from neighbouring residents.
With some arguing that the scheme should be considered in a separate context to the nearby development at Meadowlands and others say that if the plan is approved then traffic will increase three-fold.
There are currently no comments on the proposal to build 21 homes.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--A green-fingered gardener in Ringwood is showcasing his summer garden with soul

“ GARDENS are fun !
” say Ian and Jenny Stockdale from Poulner , Ringwood , who spend many lazy @ @ @ @ @ their garden with family and their many friends .
Ian combines creativity with practicality and @ @ @ @ @ vegetable plot , flowers and shrubs , a large , green lawn for children to @ @ @ @ @ play games , and entertaining and dining areas for al fresco suppers !
There are @ @ @ @ @ and crannies for those quieter moments - if they even exist !
If you would @ @ @ @ @ garden , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden

Ian combines creativity with practicality and this glorious garden boasts a vegetable plot, flowers and shrubs, a large, green lawn for children to kick a ball around and play games, and entertaining and dining areas for al fresco suppers!
There are also a few hidden nooks and crannies for those quieter moments - if they even exist!
If you would like us to showcase your garden, visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--How to enter a small business in the South Coast Business Awards

SMALL businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy – and the South Coast Business Awards has a trophy to recognise their contribution .
The Best Small Business award will go to a dynamic company with fewer than 25 employees and a turnover of less than £5million , which demonstrates all-round excellence in business .
Businesses must have been trading for at least 18 months .
If you know a business like that , you can nominate it .
The award category is sponsored by Hampshire Chamber .
The judges are looking for commercial success , future objectives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus innovation and creativity .
Businesses should be able to demonstrate positive change in the last 12 months or , have identified a strategy for change in the next 12 months .
The South Coast Business Awards celebrate business excellence in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
Companies can submit their own nominations or be nominated by others .
The awards ’ principal sponsor is law firm Dutton Gregory .
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “ mystery shopper ” visit by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo .
All three category finalists , plus one guest each , will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints , St Mary ’ s Stadium , where the winners will be announced .
The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday , November 12 .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk .
They will also be featured in the category winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
The awards ceremony will culminate in one organisation being named Business of the Year , chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners .
The other categories are : • Best Use Of Technology Award You can submit your entry online here .

The Best Small Business award will go to a dynamic company with fewer than 25 employees and a turnover of less than £5million, which demonstrates all-round excellence in business.
Businesses must have been trading for at least 18 months.
If you know a business like that, you can nominate it.
The award category is sponsored by Hampshire Chamber. The judges are looking for commercial success, future objectives for the growth of the business, plus innovation and creativity.
Businesses should be able to demonstrate positive change in the last 12 months or, have identified a strategy for change in the next 12 months.
The South Coast Business Awards celebrate business excellence in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Companies can submit their own nominations or be nominated by others. The awards’ principal sponsor is law firm Dutton Gregory.
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “mystery shopper” visit by the category sponsor.
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo.
All three category finalists, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints, St Mary’s Stadium, where the winners will be announced.
The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 12.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk. They will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online.
The awards ceremony will culminate in one organisation being named Business of the Year, chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners.
The other categories are:
Innovation Excellence Award
Business Leader Award
Employer Award
Entrepreneur Award
New Business Award
Business in the Community Award
Best Use Of Technology Award
Service Excellence Award
You can submit your entry online here.
The closing date is Monday, August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--E-fits of suspects after indecent exposure incidents in Eastleigh

E-FITS have been released following a series of indecent exposures that happened during broad daylight .
Officers are investigating four indecent exposure incidents in Eastleigh and are now asking for witnesses to come forward .
This comes after the incidents took place between the 17 July and 6 August .
• An indecent exposure incident on in an alleyway between Merdon Avenue and Common Road , Chandler ’ s Ford on Friday 17 July at approximately 10.30am .
The suspect is described as a white man , aged between 30-40 , approximately 5ft 8 tall , thick dark curly hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime ref : 44200269478 ) • An indecent exposure incident on Sutherland Way , Chandler ’ s Ford on Monday 27 July at approximately 8.20am .
The suspect is described as a white man , in his 40s , approximately 6ft tall , short dark hair and of a slim build .
( Crime ref : 44200281517 ) • An indecent exposure incident on a footpath between Katrine Crescent and Flexford Road in Chandler ’ s Ford on Monday 27 July at approximately 9am .
The suspect is described as a white man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tall and of a slim build .
( Crime ref : 44200280622 ) • An indecent exposure incident at Fleming Park , Eastleigh on Thursday 6 August at approximately 4.20pm .
The suspect was described as a white man , in his early 20s , approximately 5ft 6 ” tall , blonde hair and of a muscular build with broad shoulders .
( Crime ref : 44200297012 ) A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Enquiries to identify the men in relation to these incidents have been ongoing and we are now asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you recognise them based on the descriptions above ?
`` We have released two e-fit images of men that we would like to speak to in connection with the incidents in Fleming Park and in-between Katrine Crescent and Flexford Road - can you help us identify them ?
Unfortunately we do not have e-fit images for the incidents on Merdon Avenue or Sutherland Way .
`` If you have any information that could assist our investigation , please contact us directly on 101 quoting the above crime reference numbers .
Alternatively , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers are investigating four indecent exposure incidents in Eastleigh and are now asking for witnesses to come forward.
This comes after the incidents took place between the 17 July and 6 August.
Police are investigating:
An indecent exposure incident on in an alleyway between Merdon Avenue and Common Road, Chandler’s Ford on Friday 17 July at approximately 10.30am. The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 30-40, approximately 5ft 8 tall, thick dark curly hair and of an average build. (Crime ref: 44200269478)
An indecent exposure incident on Sutherland Way, Chandler’s Ford on Monday 27 July at approximately 8.20am. The suspect is described as a white man, in his 40s, approximately 6ft tall, short dark hair and of a slim build. (Crime ref: 44200281517)
An indecent exposure incident on a footpath between Katrine Crescent and Flexford Road in Chandler’s Ford on Monday 27 July at approximately 9am. The suspect is described as a white man, in his 40s, approximately 6ft tall and of a slim build. (Crime ref: 44200280622)
An indecent exposure incident at Fleming Park, Eastleigh on Thursday 6 August at approximately 4.20pm. The suspect was described as a white man, in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 6” tall, blonde hair and of a muscular build with broad shoulders. (Crime ref: 44200297012)
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries to identify the men in relation to these incidents have been ongoing and we are now asking the public to help us – do you recognise them based on the descriptions above?
"We have released two e-fit images of men that we would like to speak to in connection with the incidents in Fleming Park and in-between Katrine Crescent and Flexford Road - can you help us identify them? Unfortunately we do not have e-fit images for the incidents on Merdon Avenue or Sutherland Way.
"If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us directly on 101 quoting the above crime reference numbers. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Eastleigh Police recover two bikes at Eastleigh railway station

POLICE are on the hunt for the owner of two bikes that were recovered at a Hampshire railway station .
@ @ @ @ @ announcement in a bid to find the person who owns the bikes .
They were @ @ @ @ @ Station this morning .
Is this your bike ?
We ’ re trying to locate @ @ @ @ @ bikes which were recovered this morning ( 14/08 ) at Eastleigh Railway Station .
If @ @ @ @ @ bikes as yours , please call 101 and quote 44200309597 .
PCSO 15927 Lucinda pic.twitter.com/t1DRKQbzHD @ @ @ @ @ EastleighPolice ) August 14 , 2020

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thedailyecho--2020-08-14--BMW fire on Marchwood Bypass

BMW fire on Marchwood Bypass

CLOUDS of smoke were seen bellowing out of a car after a driver reportedly `` tore down '' a busy @ @ @ @ @ was allegedly first spotted driving down Marchwood Bypass , near Totton , when another driver @ @ @ @ @ molten coming out the back of the car .
This is when witness Jamie Hunter @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to stop the driver and tell him his car was on fire @ @ @ @ @ I followed the guy who tore down Marchwood Bypass as I saw pumps of smoke @ @ @ @ @ back of the car .
Then it set on fire .
`` I flashed him @ @ @ @ @ left into a layby , so I ran over to tell him his car was @ @ @ @ @ Jamie added that he called the fire brigade during the incident , which happened at @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment .

A silver BMW was allegedly first spotted driving down Marchwood Bypass, near Totton, when another driver saw pumps of smoke and molten coming out the back of the car.
This is when witness Jamie Hunter decided to follow the BMW in a bid to stop the driver and tell him his car was on fire.
He said: "I followed the guy who tore down Marchwood Bypass as I saw pumps of smoke and molten coming out the back of the car. Then it set on fire.
"I flashed him three times, he turned left into a layby, so I ran over to tell him his car was on fire underneath."
Jamie added that he called the fire brigade during the incident, which happened at around 2pm today.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Yo! Sushi to close 19 restaurants and axe up to 250 jobs

SUSHI chain Yo !
has said it plans to shut 19 of its sites and cut up to 250 jobs in a bid to protect its long-term future .
The restaurant chain has 59 restaurants and 10 concessions , with branches in Southampton ’ s Westquay Shopping Centre and Whiteley Shopping Centre .
Both are currently closed , although the chain ’ s website says “ It ’ s not a goodbye , it ’ s a see you later.
” It said that sites earmarked for closure were “ no longer financially viable ” and have unsustainable rental costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group shut its sites temporarily in the face of the pandemic in March , before starting to reopen sites last month with a new model in place to deliver food to customers in line with safety regulations .
Meals at its restaurants are now sent directly to customers on belts with a traffic light system after its previous conveyor belt model was thwarted by new safety guidelines .
It said changes to its operations were “ delivering significant cost savings ” and had been “ well received by guests ” .
Yo !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal after it drew up a company voluntary arrangement ( CVA ) .
Richard Hodgson , chief executive officer of the chain , said : “ Like the rest of the sector , we need to take decisive action to adapt to the lasting changes that the Covid pandemic has brought about .
“ While we have already taken measures to reduce costs , rents remain an issue .
In the current climate , it ’ s just not viable for us to keep any sites that no longer perform .
“ While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to make and I am very sorry that it will mean losing many of our team members , a CVA has become an essential measure to secure our business for the future , and enable us to protect as many jobs as possible.
” The company also runs 52 kiosks in Tesco stores but said these would be unaffected by the CVA proposal .

The restaurant chain has 59 restaurants and 10 concessions, with branches in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre and Whiteley Shopping Centre.
Both are currently closed, although the chain’s website says “It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later.”
It said that sites earmarked for closure were “no longer financially viable” and have unsustainable rental costs in the current trading environment.
The group shut its sites temporarily in the face of the pandemic in March, before starting to reopen sites last month with a new model in place to deliver food to customers in line with safety regulations.
Meals at its restaurants are now sent directly to customers on belts with a traffic light system after its previous conveyor belt model was thwarted by new safety guidelines.
It said changes to its operations were “delivering significant cost savings” and had been “well received by guests”.
Yo! said its reopened sites will continue as normal after it drew up a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
Richard Hodgson, chief executive officer of the chain, said: “Like the rest of the sector, we need to take decisive action to adapt to the lasting changes that the Covid pandemic has brought about.
“While we have already taken measures to reduce costs, rents remain an issue. In the current climate, it’s just not viable for us to keep any sites that no longer perform.
“While it’s been a very difficult decision to make and I am very sorry that it will mean losing many of our team members, a CVA has become an essential measure to secure our business for the future, and enable us to protect as many jobs as possible.”
The company also runs 52 kiosks in Tesco stores but said these would be unaffected by the CVA proposal.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Barton Stacey Football Club pavilion destroyed in fire

A SPORTS pavilion in Barton Stacey has been destroyed by fire caused by a lightning strike .
Fire crews were called to the building off of Cocum Road at 5.39pm yesterday evening ( Thursday ) .
The woodlen pavilion is used by Barton Stacey Football Club , who are now fundraising to replace the equipment lost in the blaze .
A post on the club ’ s Twitter page read : “ We were going to hold off on sharing our bad news but lots of concerned people have reached out to us .
“ Our beloved pavilion has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unsalvageable .
“ We are all truly gutted and not really sure what our next steps are.
” An eyewitness Nick Edmonds said : “ The fire looks like it has almost destroyed the wooden pavilion in Barton Stacey , after smoke was seen shortly after a very loud thunder clap.
” Since the fire the club has been receiving messages of support and offers of help from people , along with other football teams .
Fortunately , no one was hurt in the blaze and the club are able to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will begin .
The club added : “ Genuinely humbled by the amount of support from the community .
“ We have had so many messages from teams all over , people we have never even met .
“ We are grateful for every single offer of support , thankfully our game on Sunday can go ahead where the fundraising begins .
”

Fire crews were called to the building off of Cocum Road at 5.39pm yesterday evening (Thursday).
The woodlen pavilion is used by Barton Stacey Football Club, who are now fundraising to replace the equipment lost in the blaze.
A post on the club’s Twitter page read: “We were going to hold off on sharing our bad news but lots of concerned people have reached out to us.
“Our beloved pavilion has been struck by lightning and by all accounts is unsalvageable.
“We are all truly gutted and not really sure what our next steps are.”
An eyewitness Nick Edmonds said: “The fire looks like it has almost destroyed the wooden pavilion in Barton Stacey, after smoke was seen shortly after a very loud thunder clap.”
(Video by Nick Edmonds)
Since the fire the club has been receiving messages of support and offers of help from people, along with other football teams.
Fortunately, no one was hurt in the blaze and the club are able to play their game on Sunday, where fundraising will begin.
The club added: “Genuinely humbled by the amount of support from the community.
“We have had so many messages from teams all over, people we have never even met.
“We are grateful for every single offer of support, thankfully our game on Sunday can go ahead where the fundraising begins.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Fire tears through building in North Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle a blaze at a derelict building last night .
Eight engines raced to a `` derelict barn '' in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am .
Despite the best efforts of firefighters , the `` building could n't be saved '' and people were urged to avoid the area .
The `` three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform '' .
Crews from Eastleigh , St Mary 's , Redbridge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fire Stations were on the scene .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , further support vehicles from Beaulieu , Romsey , Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop 's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night .
Due to concerns about the building collapsing , inspectors have been on the scene making assessments .
Meanwhile , fire investigators have been probing the cause of the fire .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` Police attended , investigations are ongoing but at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is being treated as suspicious . ''

Eight engines raced to a "derelict barn" in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am.
@hfrs_control and @Hants_fire still dealing with the large fire at Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, please avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/10LK7oWRsE — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) August 15, 2020
Despite the best efforts of firefighters, the "building couldn't be saved" and people were urged to avoid the area.
The "three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform".
Crews from Eastleigh, St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown, Portchester, Gosport and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, further support vehicles from Beaulieu, Romsey, Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night.
Due to concerns about the building collapsing, inspectors have been on the scene making assessments.
Meanwhile, fire investigators have been probing the cause of the fire.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "Police attended, investigations are ongoing but at this stage there is nothing to suggest it is being treated as suspicious."


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--£10.5m for University Hospital Southampton and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

HOSPITALS in Hampshire are set to be upgraded following a multi-million pound cash boost .
A total of £10.5m is to be invested to improve A & E and emergency care across the county .
It comes as University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) NHS Foundation Trust will receive £9m from central government while an extra £1.5m will go to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs hospitals in Winchester , Basingstoke and Andover .
Details of how the money will be spent are yet to be revealed , but the government said the new funding could be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of treatment cubicles in a bid to boost A & E capacity .
Hospitals could also decide to use the grant to increase the provision of same day emergency care and improve patient flow in the hospital to help the NHS respond to winter pressures and the risk from further outbreaks of coronavirus .
Projects will be completed by the start of next year to ensure hospitals benefit from the upgrades during the peak of winter .
The news was announced by the Prime Minister earlier this week as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive officer at UHS , said : `` We have been successful in securing , what appears to be , the highest grant nationally in this round of Government spending .
This vital money will go a good way towards covering the capital costs needed to enable us to physically expand and improve our Emergency Department to help us meet future need and to deal with the challenges of extraordinary circumstances we are experiencing with COVID .
Welook forward to opening the doors to this expansion in early 2021.
” The news has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith and Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes .
`` This funding to upgrade A & E will ensure that we are in the best possible position to meet the challenges that the winter months may bring , ” Mr Smith said .
Mr Holmes added : `` While we are making progress with this disease , it 's right that we plan for the winter and future pressures . ''
But Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said : “ I welcome the extra funding .
However this money is from a national pot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adequate to meet the scale of the crisis we could face in the autumn.
” Health Minister Edward Argar said : “ This funding is part of our record investment in NHS infrastructure to ensure our health services continue to meet the needs of the present and to be fit for future demands placed upon it . ''
The government said this funding forms part of an extra £1.5 billion capital funding announced by the Prime Minister .
Last month , the PM confirmed an additional £3 billion of funding to the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ These upgrades will help our fantastic NHS prepare for the winter months , helping them to deliver essential services and reduce the risk of coronavirus infections . ''
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press .

A total of £10.5m is to be invested to improve A&E and emergency care across the county.
It comes as University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust will receive £9m from central government while an extra £1.5m will go to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover.
Details of how the money will be spent are yet to be revealed, but the government said the new funding could be used to expand waiting areas and increase the number of treatment cubicles in a bid to boost A&E capacity.
Hospitals could also decide to use the grant to increase the provision of same day emergency care and improve patient flow in the hospital to help the NHS respond to winter pressures and the risk from further outbreaks of coronavirus.
Projects will be completed by the start of next year to ensure hospitals benefit from the upgrades during the peak of winter.
The news was announced by the Prime Minister earlier this week as part of a £300m grant .
Paula Head, chief executive officer at UHS, said: "We have been successful in securing, what appears to be, the highest grant nationally in this round of Government spending. This vital money will go a good way towards covering the capital costs needed to enable us to physically expand and improve our Emergency Department to help us meet future need and to deal with the challenges of extraordinary circumstances we are experiencing with COVID. Welook forward to opening the doors to this expansion in early 2021.”
The news has been welcomed by Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes.
"This funding to upgrade A&E will ensure that we are in the best possible position to meet the challenges that the winter months may bring,”Mr Smith said.
Mr Holmes added: "While we are making progress with this disease, it's right that we plan for the winter and future pressures."
But Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said: “I welcome the extra funding. However this money is from a national pot of funding which I don't think is adequate to meet the scale of the crisis we could face in the autumn.”
Health Minister Edward Argar said: “This funding is part of our record investment in NHS infrastructure to ensure our health services continue to meet the needs of the present and to be fit for future demands placed upon it."
The government said this funding forms part of an extra £1.5 billion capital funding announced by the Prime Minister.
Last month, the PM confirmed an additional £3 billion of funding to the NHS in England to get ready for winter.
He said: “These upgrades will help our fantastic NHS prepare for the winter months, helping them to deliver essential services and reduce the risk of coronavirus infections."
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Travellers set up camp at Southampton park

Around nine caravans have been parked at Weston Shore car park .
They are reported to have arrived last night @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ there is an unauthorised encampment at Weston Shore , officers will be attending the site @ @ @ @ @ Council who own the land . ''

Around nine caravans have been parked at Weston Shore car park.
They are reported to have arrived last night at around 10pm.
The Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment.
A police spokesperson said: "Police are aware that there is an unauthorised encampment at Weston Shore, officers will be attending the site today and contacting Southampton City Council who own the land."


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Further consultation over plans to expand Southampton Airport's runway

THERE will be further consultation over plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport , it has been revealed .
Airport bosses have confirmed that the public consultation over plans to expand the runway by 164m has been extended to August 31 .
But civic chiefs have also confirmed that another consultation will follow as more information is set to be made available .
The news comes as last month airport bosses submitted revised proposals to Eastleigh Borough Council .
A public consultation was expected to close on August 10 .
But members of Airport eXpansion Opposition ( AXO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for AXO said : “ We have been scratching our heads about a lot of the airport ’ s pollution figures for some time - they just don ’ t appear to stack up .
Then one of our members noticed on Friday that new data had been posted on the Eastleigh planning website .
This meant that local people affected would have no chance to read it and comment before the doors closed after the weekend.
” A council spokesperson confirmed that the consultation has been extended to August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applicant the omission of appendices in support of the amended Environmental Statement were identified and now provided .
To be open and transparent the council placed these documents on our website , ” the council said .
A spokesperson for the authority confirmed that more information is to be provided and there will be a new consultation in the future but timescale and further details are yet to be confirmed .
In a statement the council said : “ There will be a further round of consultation and the exact date is dependent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will formally reopen the period of publicity for a further 30 days .
We are not in a position to confirm what the information will be at this stage which will be influenced by the responses following the recent consultation process.
” Steve Thurston , head of planning and development at Southampton Airport , said : “ Both the airport and the council are currently in the process of reviewing all feedback secured during the consultation to date , and discussing further updates , modifications and clarifications that could further improve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a result , we anticipate that we will be submitting additional material but until we have finalised this information we aren ’ t in a position to comment further on its content or timescale .
The council will provide time for everyone to digest , understand and provide feedback on any such updates .
With regards to NOx emissions , we are consistently providing accurate and current figures to the council .
Being open and transparent is important to us , and providing as much information as possible to inform the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feedback .
We thank everyone that has taken the time to submit feedback as it is really helping shape our application further , Please continue to provide feedback via supportsouthamptonairport.com.
``

Airport bosses have confirmed that the public consultation over plans to expand the runway by 164m has been extended to August 31.
But civic chiefs have also confirmed that another consultation will follow as more information is set to be made available.
The news comes as last month airport bosses submitted revised proposals to Eastleigh Borough Council.
A public consultation was expected to close on August 10.
But members of Airport eXpansion Opposition (AXO) said new information has been added recently.
A spokesperson for AXO said: “We have been scratching our heads about a lot of the airport’s pollution figures for some time - they just don’t appear to stack up. Then one of our members noticed on Friday that new data had been posted on the Eastleigh planning website. This meant that local people affected would have no chance to read it and comment before the doors closed after the weekend.”
A council spokesperson confirmed that the consultation has been extended to August 31.
“In discussion with the applicant the omission of appendices in support of the amended Environmental Statement were identified and now provided. To be open and transparent the council placed these documents on our website,” the council said.
A spokesperson for the authority confirmed that more information is to be provided and there will be a new consultation in the future but timescale and further details are yet to be confirmed. In a statement the council said: “There will be a further round of consultation and the exact date is dependent on the timings of further submissions. This will formally reopen the period of publicity for a further 30 days. We are not in a position to confirm what the information will be at this stage which will be influenced by the responses following the recent consultation process.”
Steve Thurston, head of planning and development at Southampton Airport, said: “Both the airport and the council are currently in the process of reviewing all feedback secured during the consultation to date, and discussing further updates, modifications and clarifications that could further improve the proposals in response to matters raised. As a result, we anticipate that we will be submitting additional material but until we have finalised this information we aren’t in a position to comment further on its content or timescale. The council will provide time for everyone to digest, understand and provide feedback on any such updates. With regards to NOx emissions, we are consistently providing accurate and current figures to the council. Being open and transparent is important to us, and providing as much information as possible to inform the public of the plans helps people provide precise feedback . We thank everyone that has taken the time to submit feedback as it is really helping shape our application further, Please continue to provide feedback via supportsouthamptonairport.com. "


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--400th anniversary of iconic Southampton monument to be celebrated TODAY

THE 400TH anniversary of an iconic Southampton monument is to be marked today with a special event .
The Southampton Heritage Federation ( SHF ) is to mark the 400th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower at the Speedwell from Southampton .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , the organisation had to change original plans for the event to ensure the protection of the city .
SHF feel that the day must be marked to “ show our pride ” that Southampton was the chosen place of departure of the Mayflower and Speedwell on this day four hundred years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men , women and children - they departed on a difficult journey .
This morning , a socially distanced group will meet to mark the important day and our pride that Southampton was chosen for departure due to being the safe harbour .
Organisers promised that the event will not be “ as large and dramatic ” as the event held in 1970 to mark the 350th anniversary of the sailing .
Joining John Sanders , Chair of the Southampton Heritage Federation , will be five distinguished guests : the Mayor of Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Councillor Sue Blatchford representing the people of Southampton ; Reverend Dr Sarah Hall Group Minister at Avenue St Andrew ’ s United Reformed Church ; Sandy Hopkins , Chief Executive of Southampton City Council that has financed the first major restoration of our Mayflower Memorial since it was installed in 1913 ; Michael Ockwell , Chief Executive Officer of the Mayflower Theatre ; and Arthur Jeffrey , Chairman of the City of Southampton Society who has assisted this event ’ s organisation .
Arthur organised the 350th Anniversary back in 1970 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public ” event , attended by 1,000 people .
John Sanders will make a speech followed by a reading from Reverend Dr Sarah Hal .
She will read a letter drafted by Pastor John Robinson to be read to passengers and crew of Speedwell and Mayflower that was to take them from Southampton ’ s safe harbour to the Americas in 1620 .
A Mayflower 400 rally , hosted by Royal Southampton Yacht Club and Royal Naval Reserve Yacht Club , will sail until August 26 , linking Southampton , Dartmouth and Plymouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Badges ’ for the city 's 1920 Mayflower Pageant .
The Mayor of Southampton will then read a personal letter addressed to Mayflower and Speedwell passengers .
The event will start at 9am .

The Southampton Heritage Federation (SHF) is to mark the 400th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower at the Speedwell from Southampton.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organisation had to change original plans for the event to ensure the protection of the city.
SHF feel that the day must be marked to “show our pride” that Southampton was the chosen place of departure of the Mayflower and Speedwell on this day four hundred years ago when - carrying more than 100 men, women and children - they departed on a difficult journey.
This morning, a socially distanced group will meet to mark the important day and our pride that Southampton was chosen for departure due to being the safe harbour.
Organisers promised that the event will not be “as large and dramatic” as the event held in 1970 to mark the 350th anniversary of the sailing.
Joining John Sanders, Chair of the Southampton Heritage Federation, will be five distinguished guests: the Mayor of Southampton and Admiral of the Port of Southampton, Councillor Sue Blatchford representing the people of Southampton; Reverend Dr Sarah Hall Group Minister at Avenue St Andrew’s United Reformed Church; Sandy Hopkins, Chief Executive of Southampton City Council that has financed the first major restoration of our Mayflower Memorial since it was installed in 1913; Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Mayflower Theatre; and Arthur Jeffrey, Chairman of the City of Southampton Society who has assisted this event’s organisation. Arthur organised the 350th Anniversary back in 1970 when it was able to be a “public” event, attended by 1,000 people.
John Sanders will make a speech followed by a reading from Reverend Dr Sarah Hal. She will read a letter drafted by Pastor John Robinson to be read to passengers and crew of Speedwell and Mayflower that was to take them from Southampton’s safe harbour to the Americas in 1620.
A Mayflower 400 rally, hosted by Royal Southampton Yacht Club and Royal Naval Reserve Yacht Club, will sail until August 26, linking Southampton, Dartmouth and Plymouth. The flotilla will carry‘Mayflower Badges’ for the city's 1920 Mayflower Pageant.
The Mayor of Southampton will then read a personal letter addressed to Mayflower and Speedwell passengers. The event will start at 9am.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--SEVEN lost pubs of the past part 3 – which was your favourite?

SOUTHAMPTON has long been the ideal place to grab a pint .
Historically almost every road had a pub on it – many of them more than one .
Over the past couple of decades dozens of watering holes have shut , including those featured in these pictures .
Each served as a gathering point for locals and their loss is often lamented .
• DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new Facebook group > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of the past - part 1 > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ > The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these bastions of social activity .
The Bald Faced Stag was known to have existed as far back as the 1870s when it was known simply as The Stag .
The name changed circa 1890 .
The Bald Faced Stag , located at 36 Edward Road , Shirley , closed in 2012 and is now residential .
Brannigans on High Street was shut in 2003 and , after staying boarded-up for many years , was converted into a Lidl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End Road was once the Bitterne Brewery , called so because it had it ’ s own brewery .
A 19th century pub stood on the site but was replaced in 1952 by the current building .
During the Second World War the publican was killed and the pub damaged by a Luftwaffe bomb .
Renamed The Big Cheese .
in the 1990s , it closed in 2017 .
The Crown & Sceptre at 168 Burgess Road was located near Southampton University .
The University purchased the building before having it demolished in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 and demolished in 2012 .
The premises on St Marys Street is now residential and commercial .
The King Alfred in Northam Road was known as The Glebe during the 1970s before changing its name back in more recent years .
Ferryman & Firkin was located at 36 High Street before closing in 2009 .
It is now the Turkish restaurant the Ottoman Kitchen .

Historically almost every road had a pub on it – many of them more than one.
Over the past couple of decades dozens of watering holes have shut, including those featured in these pictures.
Each served as a gathering point for locals and their loss is often lamented.
The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these bastions of social activity.
The Bald Faced Stag
The Bald Faced Stag was known to have existed as far back as the 1870s when it was known simply as The Stag. The name changed circa 1890. The Bald Faced Stag, located at 36 Edward Road, Shirley, closed in 2012 and is now residential.
Brannigans
Brannigans on High Street was shut in 2003 and, after staying boarded-up for many years, was converted into a Lidl supermarket.
The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese in West End Road was once the Bitterne Brewery, called so because it had it’s own brewery. A 19th century pub stood on the site but was replaced in 1952 by the current building. During the Second World War the publican was killed and the pub damaged by a Luftwaffe bomb. Renamed The Big Cheese. in the 1990s, it closed in 2017.
The Crown and Sceptre
The Crown & Sceptre at 168 Burgess Road was located near Southampton University. The University purchased the building before having it demolished in 2010
The Oddfellows Arms
The Oddfellows Arms was closed in 2008 and demolished in 2012. The premises on St Marys Street is now residential and commercial.
The King Alfred
The King Alfred in Northam Road was known as The Glebe during the 1970s before changing its name back in more recent years.
Ferryman and Firkin
Ferryman & Firkin was located at 36 High Street before closing in 2009. It is now the Turkish restaurant the Ottoman Kitchen.