Community events in your area include coffee mornings, energy talks and more

Local venues in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne are hosting a range of gatherings this month, from jumble sales and coffee mornings to an Energise South Downs workshop on February 10.

Local community groups and venues are running a variety of small events and projects across Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne this month. Activities range from social gatherings such as coffee mornings and an afternoon tea to community talks and a jigsaw festival. Infrastructure work is also under way on a Flood Mitigation Scheme along Hazeley Road, with temporary traffic controls in place for part of the work. Several talks and workshops are scheduled for February, including a session on local renewable energy and a Guide Dogs presentation. Notable local items: - The 15th Chandler's Ford Scout Group will hold a jumble sale on Saturday January 31 at the Scout Centre in Otterbourne, with entry 50p; donations can be left from Wednesday January 28 (the group said it cannot accept books, large furniture or electrical items). - Colden Common Community Centre is hosting an afternoon tea on Sunday January 25 from 2pm to 4.30pm for village residents aged over 60, with a performance by Stepping Out Academy of Performing Arts and transport available on request. - Twyford Community Centre has opened a new Monday morning café running 8.45am–11.45am offering light snacks, coffee and loose leaf tea, and is open to the local community. - A Valentine's Day Jigsaw Festival at St Matthew's Church in Otterbourne will take place on Saturday February 14 from 1pm to 4pm; the event is free and will include puzzles, boardgames and refreshments. - Work on the Flood Mitigation Scheme along Hazeley Road has begun; the first phase includes removal of hedges and trees that will be replanted after construction on the ditch and culvert is completed, and temporary traffic lights were in operation during January 19–23. - Energise South Downs is holding a workshop on community-owned renewable energy for Colden Common and Twyford on Tuesday February 10 at 7:00pm at Colden Common Community Centre; the session was announced as free with booking required. Summary: These listings reflect a mix of social, cultural and practical activities happening locally through late January and into February. The Flood Mitigation Scheme is an active infrastructure project with replanting planned after construction, and several talks and workshops are scheduled for February. Undetermined at this time.