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'Save Fleet Carnival' Group Ignites Debate Online

By Fact0tem

It certainly seems like this issue has split opinion in the community, with some standing doggedly...

By Fact0tem at 13:21 on 04/08/10

A popular Facebook group is campaigning for an overhaul of Fleet Carnival, following a spate of negative reviews this year. The ‘Save Fleet Carnival’ group has so far attracted 265 members, many of whom are residents of the town who regularly attend the annual event. In the group’s ‘Info’ section, founder Chris Alden states the motivation behind the campaign as follows: “Anyone who attended...
What a fantastic day for a festival!

By Fact0tem

Thanks for posting Murray. While it seems there has been a lot of disappointment with the carnival...

By CFlack at 23:44 on 11/07/10

With the temperature close to 30°C and not a cloud in the sky, people of Fleet couldn't have asked for a better day for the 2010 carnival. Although the procession was not until later, the festivities began at around 2pm in The Views with the opening of the fair. With stalls from various local businesses, charities and interest groups and a variety of stalls selling refreshments and snacks, as well as rides, there was plenty to...
Fleet Carnival 2010- Main Details Announced

By mand41

I have to disagree with Chris although I would admit it may have not been to everyone's taste. ...

By Fact0tem at 18:41 on 08/03/10

The main details of this year's Fleet Carnival have been announced by the Fleet and District Carnival Association. The theme for 2010 will be 'The World Of Sport', with participants and supporters being asked to don their best (and most ridiculous) sporting threads in support of the annual community fixture. Allan Gibson, vice-president of the Carnival Association, spoke to Fleet-People about his expectations for the...
Jimmy Carr - A Man on the Edge

By Fact0tem

Great review Gary- concise and punchy, much like Mr Carr himself! Thanks for taking the time to post...

By GaryHAG at 23:40 on 09/06/10

The Anvil, Basingstoke played host (for alarmingly the thirteenth time) to ubiquitous Channel Four comic Jimmy Carr on Tuesday 8th June. Jimmy got going with his shotgun-style of joke delivery as soon as he set foot on the stage. As you'd expect the humour was blue, verging on the offensive, and shockingly funny. The audience found themselves chuckling and gasping in equal measure - as they found themselves guilty for laughing at some...
VE Day Celebrations at Ancells Farm in aid of Help for Heroes

By Fact0tem

Congratulations to the Falkners Arms and everyone involved! That's a stunning amount for one...

By falknersarms at 18:28 on 28/04/10

Ancells Farm will be celebrating the 65th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day in style on Saturday 8th May with a charity Family Fun Day hosted by the local community pub, The Falkners Arms. In keeping with the VE Day anniversary the event will have a World War II theme, with some historic military vehicles on show and the pub will be camouflaged up for the day. We’ve even been promised a visit from one of Fleet's fire...

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By Fact0tem at 15:23 on 14/08/10

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By Fleet-People at 11:00 on 13/08/10

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By Fleet-People at 11:00 on 13/08/10

Silton Wind Turbines In last week's BVM, Mike Cheshire of Ecotricity is quoted as saying “Our turbines are 90% efficient and operate in everything from breezes to hurricanes.” This statement is misleading - the turbines may indeed operate for 90% of the time, but for most of it they produce a mere trickle of electricity. As I write this letter, at 1.35pm on Sunday 8th August, the amount of electricity being generated by...
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By Fleet-People at 08:00 on 13/08/10

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soundCHECK... with Jamie Harper

By Fleet-People at 11:00 on 12/08/10

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