Blendworth
Blendworth | |
Hampshire | |
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Holy Trinity, Blendworth | |
Location | |
Grid reference: | SU710134 |
Location: | 50°55’1"N, -0°59’21"W |
Data | |
Post town: | Waterlooville |
Postcode: | PO8 |
Dialling code: | 023 |
Local Government | |
Council: | East Hampshire |
Parliamentary constituency: |
East Hampshire |
Blendworth is a small village in the Hampshire, half a mile north-east of Horndean in the east of the county, just east of the A3 Portsmouth Road, a little west of the Sussex border.
The village has a population of fewer than 100 people.
The church, Holy Trinity, was erected in 1850–51, and until recently had a Church of England Infant School next to it. It is part of the parish of Horndean.
Blendworth also has a stable and a brass band.
The village is also close to Chalton, Finchdean and Rowlands Castle.
Blendworth Brass Band
The Blendworth Brass Band was founded in 1982 by Commander Chris Eason, OBE. The band are well known in the surrounding areas such as: Portsmouth, Southampton, Hayling Island, Denmead, Petersfield, Liss, Havant and Waterlooville. They regularly take trips within Britain and across to Europe to promote brass band music and further their musical ability.
Outside links
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