FROM THE SEALED KNOT SOCIETY:

Dear Cheriton Villagers

We are incredibly excited to be commemorating the 380th anniversary this year of the Battle of Cheriton 1644 with a History through the Ages event at Scrubbs Farm on 27/28th July. On the advice of the local authorities as per the previous event in 2019, the AA directional signage will bring visitors into Bishops Sutton and up Scrubbs Lane before exiting via Badshear Lane to the North End junction of the B3046.

There will be some additional activity taking place, which will necessitate the temporary closure of Scrubbs Lane, North End/Badshear/Cheriton Lanes and Appledown Lane (footpath). To minimise the impact on local residents we have restricted the closures (to both vehicles and pedestrians) to a window of 11.00hrs to 14.00hrs on both Saturday and Sunday (27/28th). These closures have been discussed at length with Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council who have approved our plan and they are to ensure the safety of our participants and members of the public. There will still be access to the car park for History through the Ages during this time via Bishops Sutton then Scrubbs Lane, just no through access to the monument and Cheriton Lane. With regards to Badshear/Cheriton Lane, whilst the entire stretch from North End to the junction with Old Park Road is subject to the closure, the actual physical closures will only be from Middle Farm to the sharp left turn at the entrance to Cheriton Wood. It is hoped that this will assist local residents with access to their properties. We will be writing to all affected residents before the end of May to confirm the arrangements.

We really hope that you can see that everything is being done to minimise disruption locally. We really need your support in working with us to overcome the disruption. It is the safety of all of us that has to be our top priority. We have offered to come and meet with the Parish Council if there are any outstanding concerns that need addressing.

Retaining a good working relationship with the local populace is really important to us and as a gesture of goodwill, we will lodge 6 complimentary family tickets (up to2 adults and 3 children) at Cheriton Village Shop two weeks before the event, which will be available to local residents on a first come, first served basis. We really hope you can join us at History through the Ages for a fantastic day out in wonderful Hampshire.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Pearce

On behalf of The Sealed Knot Society