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Badger Farm artisan and handmade market in Winchester
A market was held at Badger Farms Community Centre on the 19 October, which had stall owners who made handmade and artisan goods locally.
Produce at the event ranged from jewellery, sweeties, hampers, wooden sculptures, and much more talented arts from passionate individuals.
Community connection and spirt were high with many chatting over a coffee and a sweet treat whilst enjoying the spooky Halloween music.
A wide range of people attended, from families to elderly people coming in from the rain to have a cuppa.
While at the event, I spoke to Claire Godding about small businesses, in which she said, “they’re side hustles, they’re mums that are running a business from their kitchen table, or they’re people starting up a brand-new business.”
These types of events “bring together not only the small businesses, but they bring together communities as well”.
In a climate of chain stores and online shopping, Ms Godding clearly identifies why it’s so important to shop locally and through small businesses , as “it’s feeding real people , it’s feeding a family that lives in the local area , it’s paying their bills , it’s giving them the income that they need to continue to thrive in this area”.
Gifts That Matter at the market explained that “there is no way I could have done this full time, one day I would love to do it full time” , but Georgia spoke about the importance of these events, “it’s nice to see everyone working hard and all the layouts”.
Funky Cat Design’s business owner, Joe, turned to making a small business after “being in the corporate world for 30 years, and I became fed up with it”.
During the market, it was a chance for Joe to “gauge interest and I have seen quite a bit of interest in workshops, which she hopes will become a main form of income.
This event, while being small, meant a lot for locals and these small businesses to make connections and a profit from the event.
In-person selling is vital for these individuals to engage with customers and to help reduce the loneliness that being your own manager contains.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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