Village Voice August/September 2013 | Page 3

COMMENT Boomtown Music Festival The Boomtown Festival takes place from Thursday 8th to Monday 12th August, at the Matterley Estate, so if you are not attending, make sure you avoid the surrounding roads, or at least the A31, at peak arrival and departure times. All information about the festival may be found on the official website: http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/touristinfo/local-community The website is very comprehensive, and is quite impressive. Everything seems to be covered, so if you want to book, run a trade stand, or even complain, (hopefully there should not be too much disruption for locals), that’s the place to go. It’s worth noting that the Motocross Grand Prix of Great Britain (MX GP Festival) will be taking place at Matterley soon afterwards, on 22-25 August – see above advice. Their website address is : http://www.britmxgrandprix.com/ YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB Interested in farming and the countryside, enjoy meeting like-minded young people, aged between 10 and 26 years? Then why not come along to a meeting of Alresford Young Farmers’ Club. We meet in the Christy Hall, Old Alresford, on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm-9pm. To find out more about Young Farmers and the many varied activities, including competitions, stock-judging, farm visits, 4x4 driving, county shows, social events and much more, please contact: Charlie Polak, Chairman, on 07919 263513 or Sarah Bowden, Secretary, on 07979 808927 or by post at: Grove Cottage, Moundsmere, Basingstoke, or at website address: www.hantsyfc.org. Moundsmere Estate Management RURAL PROPERTY LETTING AND MANAGEMENT So if you weren’t too keen on music, maybe engine noise will appeal! · · Jill Buss · · · · Landlords Free initial consultation. Flexible letting and management packages. Multimedia property marketing. Accompanied viewings. Professional tenant referencing. Local, rural property specialists. Call us now to discuss your requirements and to hear about our special introductory rates. Telephone: 01256 389253 e-mail: [email protected] 1