HOORAY! By the time you read this, the Tetra mast, at Scats, should have come down.

Gill Fearon said: "I've been told that the Tetra mast is coming down on December 2. I think Scats realised it was not a popular decision to have the mast on its land."

PARISH Council: The parish clerk said: "Hampshire County Council has established an e-mail network to warn parishes when doorstep crime is reported.

"Terms of reference of the village green committee are under review.

"The leisure facilities committee recently met and is reviewing proposed new equipment for the play area.

"The borough council has indicated that a site visit will be carried out in January or February to assess parking problems in Bow Drive.

"Calculations for next year's precept were considered and a revised draft will be presented at the next meeting.

"Alison Cross will be attending the next meeting on December 8, to talk about the Loddon Heritage Area Project."

POPPIES: Thank you Sherfield! That's the message from Natalie Larner, who is happy to report that £1,308.16 has been raised for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Natalie said: "Sincere thanks to all our collectors and local businesses for their continued support."