Restructuring our team of parishes: click here for as summary of the new scheme which came into effect on May 1st. The implications for the six parishes which will remain in our Benefice will be addressed in due course.
The OW Parish Council and the Neighbourhood Development Plan: The website addresses of the Parish Council and the NDP website are on this links page.
The Wallops Village Shop and Post Office still values help from all those who see it as playing a vital role in our community. For details of how to support the shop (e.g. by gift-aided donations) click here . There is also a link on this website: click here. The Wallops PCCs have expressed their support for the shop and are encouraging parishioners to respond by making regular purchases or through cash donations. The shop and Post Office are open daily from Monday to Friday until 5.30pm but morning only on Saturdays and Sundays. Bank holiday opening hours are displayed on the shop window.
The Andover Foodbank: We donated a considerable amount of produce at our October Harvest Service: click here for a letter of thanks from the Foodbank. Their website is here and gives up to date information. They currently receive regular fresh food donations from Abel and Cole which they distribute to various local agencies and clients. At present they collect and distribute the food on Tuesday and Friday mornings and need some additional drivers. If you have a little spare time, are over 30 and have a current driving licence, please contact the Foodbank office on 01264 362111 or email office@andoverfoodbank.org.uk
The Vine Trust, an independent Christian charity, operates the Vine Trust Bookshop in Bridge Street Andover. Its purpose is to serve the Christian and churches in Andover and the surrounding area, and to witness to the gospel of Christ. The shop is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm and on Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm (but please check these times as they may change). Contact through Brenda Sleath on 01264 355706 or email vinetrustandover@