(Autumn 2008 through to March 2009 coverage was reduced while Pete was away travelling round the world.) Updates12 December! Fireworks NightChristmas Dance and Christmas Tree 17 September 2008 -Village of the Year awards! 8 September 2008 -VoY presentation re-run for locals 31 August 2008 -Veteran cars gather in the village 24 August 2008 -Family Fun Day on the Common 29 July - declared winner of Village of the Year for Hampshire 2008 Pirates Party 19 July 2008 28 June 2008 - FESTIVAL time again! 23 June 2008 -Kennet Morris Men return with Hook Eagle Morris for an evening’s entertainment Bishop Trevor was with us again for the Licensing of Rev’d Ken Batt at St Marys and afterwards at the Village Hall, 17 June 2008. Fete 2008 - 50 Years On! 14 June 2008 on the common, a great turnout, Rupert Bear, dog show, Tadley Concert Brass and dancers! MP Maria Miller opens the playground extension 23 May 2008 Fun Run 2008, 17 May - how it all happens people and pictures, the race and prizegiving by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope.
A very wet Palm Sunday walk and dedication of St Mary's extension with Trevor, Bishop of Basingstoke, 16 March More pictures from the church extension - nearly there! 2008 arrives Western-style as Village cowboys and girls celebrate the New Year at the Calleva and the Kennet Morris Men make a welcome return.