One of the latest residents at Bramshott Place Village, the over 55s village in Liphook, Hampshire, is a former croquet champion who is planning to teach his neighbours how to play the game. Leslie Chapman, 71, and his wife Joyce, 72, have recently moved into a two-bedroom cottage at the development near the Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex borders.

Leslie, who retired on selling his structural engineering business 10 years ago, and Joyce have downsized twice. They initially moved from a large barn conversion in Alresford to a penthouse at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. “We had filled the barn with furniture and antiques. We sent five lorry loads up to Christie’s in London for auction when we moved from there,” comments Leslie.

“However, Gunwharf Quays became too busy and noisy for us and we wanted some peace and quiet, which we have found at Bramshott Place Village. Hopefully this will be our last move.

“The build quality and amenities here are good, and the clubhouse is very nice indeed. It’s a lovely central area too, close to Guildford, Petersfield, Midhurst and Farnham and right on the A3 for getting to London.”
During his successful business career, Leslie also became one of the country’s leading croquet players. “It was the one recreation that I took up seriously,” he says. “I joined a local club in Winchester and started playing tournaments. It seems like a closely guarded secret but there are actually about 5,000 serious tournament players in this country, and lots of excellent croquet clubs. There is a handicap system, similar to golf, but instead of going from scratch to 28 as in golf, it goes down in halves from 24 to -3. My handicap got to ½. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, was coached by an ex-world champion, and won lots of trophies. I was ranked 21 in the UK at one point and I also designed my own mallets.
“There are two forms of croquet: the simple one is called golf croquet, and the proper game is called association croquet, which is a cross between chess and snooker. It’s very tactical and can take up to four-and-a-half hours. I love it and would be delighted to encourage my fellow residents to get involved and teach them to play properly.”

Bramshott Place Village is now well established and many of the apartments and cottages are occupied. The exclusive Clubhouse provides a restaurant, bar, library and leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool. Prices range from £295,000 to £525,000. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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One of the latest residents at Bramshott Place Village, the over 55s village in Liphook, Hampshire, is a former croquet champion who is planning to teach his neighbours how to play the game. Leslie Chapman, 71, and his wife Joyce, 72, have recently moved into a two-bedroom cottage at the development near the Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex borders.

Leslie, who retired on selling his structural engineering business 10 years ago, and Joyce have downsized twice. They initially moved from a large barn conversion in Alresford to a penthouse at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. “We had filled the barn with furniture and antiques. We sent five lorry loads up to Christie’s in London for auction when we moved from there,” comments Leslie.

“However, Gunwharf Quays became too busy and noisy for us and we wanted some peace and quiet, which we have found at Bramshott Place Village. Hopefully this will be our last move.

“The build quality and amenities here are good, and the clubhouse is very nice indeed. It’s a lovely central area too, close to Guildford, Petersfield, Midhurst and Farnham and right on the A3 for getting to London.”
During his successful business career, Leslie also became one of the country’s leading croquet players. “It was the one recreation that I took up seriously,” he says. “I joined a local club in Winchester and started playing tournaments. It seems like a closely guarded secret but there are actually about 5,000 serious tournament players in this country, and lots of excellent croquet clubs. There is a handicap system, similar to golf, but instead of going from scratch to 28 as in golf, it goes down in halves from 24 to -3. My handicap got to ½. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, was coached by an ex-world champion, and won lots of trophies. I was ranked 21 in the UK at one point and I also designed my own mallets.
“There are two forms of croquet: the simple one is called golf croquet, and the proper game is called association croquet, which is a cross between chess and snooker. It’s very tactical and can take up to four-and-a-half hours. I love it and would be delighted to encourage my fellow residents to get involved and teach them to play properly.”

Bramshott Place Village is now well established and many of the apartments and cottages are occupied. The exclusive Clubhouse provides a restaurant, bar, library and leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool. Prices range from £295,000 to £525,000. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 18th May 2010

Bramshott Place Village is the perfect partner for the Bramshott Open Gardens Festival

The developers of Bramshott Place Village, Urban Renaissance Villages and Helical Bar, are delighted to be the major sponsor of the very popular Bramshott Open Gardens Festival, and have just handed the organising committee a cheque for £5,000. The biannual event this year takes place over the weekend of 12th and 13th June, where almost 30 private gardens within a one mile radius of Bramshott church will be throwing open their gates to visitors, and proceeds will go to three excellent causes: Bramshott Church roof repairs; Macmillan Trust and Bramshott Sunken Lanes.

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages said the ethos of the Festival and its place within the heart of the local community mirrors exactly the principles and feel of Bramshott Place Village. “The community within Bramshott Place Village and its links with the local area, are really becoming established and it is excellent for us to have the opportunity to support such a worthwhile event with which we have so much synergy.”



Bill Gair, Urban Renaissance Villages (second left) hands over the sponsorship cheque to the Bramshott Open Gardens Committee - Craig McGregor (L), Tony Rudgard (second R) and Angela Glass

The 2008 Festival attracted 700 visitors, but this year the organisers are hoping to bring in 1000 or more. It is certainly expected to be a major event. The wide variety of gardens open for inspection will range from large formal grounds designed by Gertrude Jekyll to traditional cottage and courtyard gardens, and all providing inspiration and ideas to take home and try. A mini bus will take visitors from one garden to another, free of charge. Visitors can also enjoy a barbeque lunch, afternoon tea, a concert recital and a dazzling flower display in the 12th century St Mary’s Church. More details are available at www.bramshottopengardens.org.uk

Bramshott Place Village is now well established and many of the apartments and cottages are occupied. The exclusive Clubhouse provides a restaurant, bar, library and leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool. Prices range from £300,000 to £495,000 for apartments and from £440,000 to £535,000 for cottages. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 23rd February 2010

Bramshott Place Village: delighted to be main sponsor of Bramshott Open Gardens Festival

Anyone who is a keen gardener tends to be very inquisitive about other people’s gardens, and most gardeners love to share their ideas and tips. So the forthcoming Bramshott Open Gardens Festival is a wonderful opportunity to be nosey – in the nicest possible way! The event is biannual and this year takes place over the weekend of 12th and 13th June. Almost 30 private gardens within a one mile radius of Bramshott church will be throwing open their gates to visitors, and proceeds go to three excellent causes: Bramshott Church roof repairs; Macmillan Trust and Bramshott Sunken Lanes.

Bramshott Place Village, the exclusive development of cottages and apartments for the over 55s in Liphook, is proud to announce that it will be the main sponsor of the Festival this year. Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages, joint developers of Bramshott Place Village with Helical Bar, said: “The Village has quickly become an integral part of Liphook and Bramshott life, so as a company we are delighted to be involved in an event that draws the whole community together and creates wonderful visual appeal.”

The 2008 Festival attracted 700 visitors, but this year the organisers are hoping to bring in 1000 or more. It is certainly expected to be a major event. A wide variety of gardens, within a one mile radius of Bramshott Church, will be open for inspection. They range from large formal grounds to traditional cottage and courtyard gardens, gracing some of the most beautiful homes in Hampshire, and all providing inspiration and ideas to take home and try. A mini bus will take visitors from one garden to another, free of charge. Visitors can also enjoy a barbeque lunch, afternoon tea, a concert recital and a dazzling flower display in the 12th century St Mary’s Church. More details are available at www.bramshottopengardens.org.uk

The Festival is an event that perfectly reflects the ideals of Bramshott Place Village, which has been created for the active, independent over 55s. One of the development’s many attractions is its glorious parkland estate, dating from the 16th century. The residents are therefore appreciators of beautiful surroundings, and many will no doubt visit the Bramshott Open Gardens Festival.

Bramshott Place Village is now well established and many of the apartments and cottages are occupied. The exclusive Clubhouse provides a restaurant, bar, library and leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool. Prices range from £290,000 to £325,000 for apartments and from £440,000 to £525,000 for cottages. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For immediate release 18 January 2010

Community Grows with New Village Manager

The dramatic January weather did not keep Sue Lapicki from getting to grips with her new role as Village Manager for Bramshott Place Village, which she started on the 4th. As a local Bramshott resident, she was able to walk to work through the snow and get on with the task in hand, of setting up systems and liaising with staff and residents, ensuring the smooth running of the Village.

Sue, who is married with a grown up son and daughter, has lived in Bramshott and Liphook for 22 years. Apart from knowing the area well, her previous experience makes her the perfect person for the job, including the nursing profession, the service industry, and, most recently, in general management with a local engineering company, therefore providing all the necessary skills and experience to the create the perfect environment.


Local resident Sue Lapicki in her new role
as Village Manager at Bramshott Place Village

Sue is very impressed with Bramshott Place Village. “Obviously I knew a retirement village was being built in Bramshott, and I was interested in the whole concept,” she comments. “It is an excellent development, the build quality is superb and everyone who lives here is delighted with what they have. I have already been to one of the coffee mornings arranged by the residents in the Clubhouse, to meet people, and I will be attending regular Residents’ Association meetings.”

Sue is looking forward to the complete opening of the Clubhouse – scheduled for Spring – and getting involved with the activities residents are already devising. “The Clubhouse is absolutely beautiful,” Sue says. “It is five star all the way through. The residents are all very sociable and looking forward to organising their own events.”

Independent living is the all-important factor at Bramshott Place Village, and Sue’s managerial and organisational skills will enable residents to do just that. “I will be responsible for the recruitment of new staff, to provide a domestic services team, on - site maintenance, together with a nurse and administrative personnel, so we can offer our residents the best possible levels of service. I will also be their first port of call if, in a rare occurrence, something goes wrong with their home.”

Bramshott Place Village consists of luxury apartments and cottages and many residents have now moved in. The Village offers an outstanding living environment, offering a way of living with increasing appeal for the independent, busy over 55s, who like the idea of a community of like-minded neighbours, with convenient facilities, and a little extra security in the form of a call system connecting all properties to the concierge’s office.

A limited number of properties are still available in Phase 1 with prices ranging from £295,000 to £310,000 for apartments and from £440,000 to £490,000 for cottages. Phase 2 cottages are now released for sale. Further information is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800 or by visiting www.bramshottplace.com.

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