Soberton & Newtown PARISH MAGAZINE

June-July 2016

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Photo: Jonty Sherwill 2016

Rural glimpse - Liberty Road

www.sobertonchurch.org.ukwww.n0wtownchurch.org.uk SERVICES at St. Peter's. Soberton and Holy Trinity. Newtown.

SUNDAY SERyiCES: Please refer to the Inside pages

VICAR: Vacancy

ALL WEDDING & BAPTISM ENQUIRIES Please contact Norman Chapman on 01489877378 or email [email protected]

Licensed Lav Mr. Norman Chapman, Meadow Cottage, West Street, Minister (Reader) SobertOH 01489 877378 e-mail: [email protected]

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles. Roman Catholic Church. St. Martin's Street, Bishop's Waltham, S032 IDN. Canon Alan Griffiths [email protected] O2380 273882 6.00 pm. Saturday (First Mass of Sunday) 9.30 am. Sunday There are Sunday evening services in Winchester and in Fareham. For further information contact Anthony McEwen 01489 877448

The Methodist Circuit. Services in the area as follows Shirrell Heath 10.30 am & 6.00 pm Waltham Chase 10.30 am Bishops Waltham 10.30 am Swanmore 10.30 am & 6.00 pm Hambledon 11.00 am & 6.00 pm

MAGAZINE.

Editor: Penny Rowlinson 01489 877830 Chairman: Perrv Abbott 02392 632338

Advertising: Anthony McEwen 01489 877448 Treasurer: John Rowlinson 01489 877830

Circulation: Pete Woodacre 01489 877768 Secretary: Annie Jacob 01329 832480

Typesetting of advertisements: Solent Design Studio

Front cover design: Jonty Shenvill - www.sherwilldesian.com - 01329 835555 Patience. Care and Understanding Being patient is not everyone's cup of tea; likewise, caring is something we all should be able to do, caring for one's family, caring for our neighbours and friends; understanding, a much understated word, which is perhaps more difficult than patience and caring. We are all, in this community required to think carefully about PCU.

As I write this letter we have travelled through the seven Sundays of Easter, enjoying Ascension Day on the way. St Peter's was the venue for the Deanery Ascension Day Service, a choir of 60 singers, a large congregation. We were delighted to have with us Bishop Timothy Bavin, a former Bishop of Portsmouth, who preached a superb sermon. We have also experienced Pentecost(Whit Sunday)and Trinity Sunday, which was also the Patronal Festival at Holy Trinity - exciting times in the church.

I listened to the radio news this morning, the story of another aircraft crashing into the Mediterranean Sea with the loss of sixty lives. We await news of the cause of the crash. I really do wonder what society is coming to. The loss of lives brought about by terrorists is horrendous. We remember in our prayers all those who lost their lives in this current tragedy, their families who are bereaved and all who mourn their loss.

In today's paper we read that Justice Lowell Goddard, who is leading the public inquiry into sexual abuse in institutions is likely to uncover 30,000 new reports of child sexual offences. This is a huge shock for the society in which we live. If this is true there will be 30,000 very damaged lives to repair.

On a much brighter note, Jo & I were invited to attend the service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty the Queen's 90^'' birthday in Winchester Cathedral, a really uplifting experience; the music was wonderful, the words spoken about the Queen's Life amongst us were memorable. In our Benefice we are planning a service at St Peter's on Sunday 12*^^ June to give our thanks for the Queen's life. The service will start at 1000 and all are welcome.

I really must remind readers that we are in the season of Fetes -Holy Trinity will have had theirs (28*'^ May) before you read this, thank you to all who organised and planned the day. Qn Saturday 25*^ June it will be St Peter's turn - we look forward to welcoming you all to Church Green.

Qur Benefice has almost completed the Parish Profile which will be used to inform candidates for our vacancy about us. The Profile team have worked very hard over the last few weeks. You maybe wondering what next- there is due process to be followed before any further information can be given.

Perhaps this is where Patience, Care and Understanding come to the front of our minds - we must be patient about the process, we must care for all in our parishes, and we must try to understand that "Waiting and Watching" is good for the soul.

I want to repeat my invitation given in the last Magazine - by offering a warm invitation to you all to join us in our weekly services (see the Calendar for full details) You will be very welcome. 'The 'BeTiefice ofSoBerton & Tfewtown wiCCBe CeCeBratw^ the Queen's 90th birthday at St Teter's Church, SoBerton

10.00 Sunday am 12 June 2016

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THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER'S CHURCH. SOBERTON

The Annual General Meeting of the Friends Saturday 9 July at 10 am, in the Church Rooms. Do come along, you will be most welcome. 1f^ '■ '■ '' '■

The Queen's 90**^ Birthday Street Party

On the weekend of 1 June, Her Majesty the Queen will be celebrating her 90*'^ birthday. To mark the occasion you are Invited to a HUGE STREET PARTY. All residents of Soberton and Newtown, their families and friends are very welcome.

When? Sunday 12**^ June 3-5pm (note later start - set up from 2pm) Where? West Street, Soberton What? Music, games and children's activities. Including: hunt the Queen's jewels; best crown competition; face painting; quiz; decorating cakes; and more!

The road will be closed at Its junctions with Cole Hill and Chalk Hill. Car parking will be available In 'Maypoles' field and children's activities In the field opposite 'RIverdale'.

There will also be a 'Best Dressed House' Competition, It Is hoped that people across both Newtown and Soberton will join In.

Please put this date in your diary and Invite your family and friends.

If you would like to help with the organisation, please contact: Louise - 01489 877448, Sarah - 01489 878293, Jane - 01489 877578, Jackie - 01489 878141 Baptism Frankie Jay Michael Tucker 15'^ May 2016 at Soberton

Wedding Oliver Nicholas McLaren and 30"^ April 2016 at Soberton Rachel Emma Cope

Service of Thanksgiving Elizabeth (Betty) Daphne Parker April 2016 at Soberton

Service of Thanksgiving and Buriai Justin Robert Fagence 6'^ January 2016 at Soberton Patricia Lovejoy 11^ April 2016 at Soberton

Service of Thanksgiving and Interment of Ashes Geoffrey Charles Grenville Woods 22""^ April 2016 at Soberton

Buriai of Ashes Susan Mary Stickland 16"^ April 2016 at Soberton

Buriai Jean Flack Munday 14«^ April 2016 at Newtown

Soberton & Newtown Wives'Group

For our April meeting we were much entertained by hearing about Eleanor Richardson's experience as a nun in the 1960's. In May we learned about the amazing help provided by the dogs from Canine Partners, giving those in need greater independence.

The next meeting is the AGM on 1st June. This will now take place in the Glebe House, Soberton. The annual progressive supper is on 4^ June.

The last event of the year, on 7^ July, is a visit to Hambledon House Gardens. Partners are very welcome, as usual.

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Wednesday 1 2000 Wives Group AGM Glebe House, Sob.0

4ggl Thursday 2°'* 1800 MV Garden Club visit Droxford 0 Thursday 2"^ RBL Summer Drinks Party m Friday 3*^^ 1230 Lunch Club Church Room H m Saturday 4 Wives Group Progressive Supper 0 Sunday S**" 1000 Joint Family Communion Holy Trinity |0Ki| 2nd Sunday after Trinity

TTuesdayH 77th 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room

Sunday 12^'' 1000 Joint Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate St Peter's 0 s''' Sunday after Trinity the 90*'' birthday of HM Queeu Flizabeth 11 0 Sunday 12 1500 Street Party West Street m ^ Tuesday 14tb 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion

Thursday 16 1900 Film Club Church Room 0 ^ Friday 17" 1730 Sober Newts Soiree Soberton Down 0 Saturday 18* MV Garden Club visit Droxford 0 Sunday 19*'' 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 4"' Sunday after Trinity 1100 Parish Commuuiou & RocS St Peter's 0

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Sunday 3*^^ 1000 Joint Benefice Service St Peter's 6"* after Trinity Sunday 3^^ 1100 Open Garden Old Droxford Station 101

Tuesday 5*^ 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room 40> Thursday 7*'' Wives Group visit Hambledon House th Saturday 9 1000 Friends of St. Peter's AGM Church Room

th IggP Sunday 10 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 7' after Trinity 1100 Matins - Sea Sunday St Peter's Speaker: Malcolm Williams

Tuesday 12*" 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion

Sunday 17*" 8* after Trinity 1000 Parish Communion & Rocs St Peter's

Monday 18*" 1800 Magazine Copy Deadline

Tuesday 19*" 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room Saturday 23*^ 1830 Film Club Gala Church Room Sunday 24*" 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 9* after Trinity 1100 Parish Communion St Peter's Sunday 24*" 1400 MV Garden Club Summer Show Meon Hall 4®

Monday 25*" 1000 Children's Week starts Guide Hut

Sunday 31®* 1000 Joint Service at end of Children's Holy Trinity 10* after Trinity Week

AVGUST Friday S*'' 1230 Lunch Club Church Room ^ Sunday?*" 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity *2|^ 1 3fter Trinity 1100 Parish Communion St Peter's Tuesday 3'*^ 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room th X Sunday 14 0930 Parish Communion Service Holy Trinity 1100 Matins St Peter's - Tuesday 16 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion Tuesday 17*" 0930 -12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room A Action zr^

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IJiEiiu V The Parish Council is thinking of setting up a Flood Action Croup to address flood concerns throughout the Parish. Initially we will be looking at Newtown and West Street/Station Road and invite you to discuss this and what actions can be taken at Newtown village hall on 2nd July at 10.00. Local communities have to be more active to protect their homes and localities.

If you ore interested in discussing what we can do as a group, please come along.

To give us some idea of numbers please email either Bob Stranks or Craham Smart at: [email protected] [email protected] ^BERT^

Stall Holders If you can help in any way - or have any donations - Fete Stallholder's would be pleased to hear from you ©

Stall Stall Holder and f Requested Donations Contact Details Grand Draw Sue Mussellwhite Prizes or donations gratefully received. 01489 877282 Auction of Promises John Watklns 07808 955462 Promises would be very welcome this year. Duncan Colin-Jones 01489 877237 Book Stall Sarah Names Good Quality Fiction and Non Fiction, CDs & DVDs. 07776 256447 Can collect/on doorstep, but no books on the day please. Toy Stall Charlotte Cooper Toys and Games In good condition. 02392 632302 Plant Stall PhllBergIn 02392 632551 Plants, labelled If possible. Perennials - either potted [email protected] cuttings or divided plants are especially welcome. Preferably deliver to Church Green on fete morning. Old teapots are required, any condition. Jewellery Jane Baskervllle Necklaces, bangles brooches, earrings, tie pins cufflinks 01489 877124 watches etc gratefully received. Bottle Stall Barry Henderson Barry will be collecting throughout the Village - so please 01329 832043 be generous! Country Fare Sandra H: 01329 832043 Cakes, bread, scones, biscuits, sweets, marmalade,jam, Denlse S: 02392 632338 pickle, fruit and veg. Jo Chapman: 01489 877378 Can collect- or deliver to stall on Fete morning. China and Glass Jill Woodacre and Louise Kitchen ware, decorative ware, all gratefully received. McEwen 01489 877448 Household and Gifts Louise McEwen Anything for the home Is welcome! 01489 877448 Aladdin's Cave Jane Beardmore White Elephant/ Antiques, from 1 June may be deposited 01489 877578 In the right hand car port of West Cottage, West Street Teas Michelle Ettrldge Cake and Scone donations most welcome. 01329 834770 Helpers on the day always required!

Tuggo Rob Scott Please contact If you wish to compete - more muscle 01489 877800 always needed!

For any other information piease contact your fete Area Co-ordinators or: Nigel Whales: 01489 877712 or email: [email protected] Saturday 25^^ June 2pm Church Green Tcthe/Opevied/hy Ke^/ CcLvuyn/hJick/

2.00 pm Fete Opens Warsash Band play for Afternoon 2.15 pm Church Rooms open for Cream Teas (with music from Soberton Strummers) 2.30 pm Tug o' War 1®* Round 3.15 pm Dancing Display - Newtown/Soberton School 3.30 pm Auction of Promises 3.50 pm Bowman Ales Trophy - Tug o' War Finals 4.10 pm Grand Draw Draw for Jo Dawson Picture 4.25 pm Lucky Programme Draw 5.30 pm The White Lion on Fete Night with Live Music

*Bottles *Books ^Country Fare *]eweUery *Household *China *Plants *BBQ *Ices *Pimms* Toys *Strawberries & Cream *Wide Variety of Games *Stocks On Church Meadow Bouncy Castle, Coconut Shy, Pig Bowling, Wellies, Petting Farm, Ferret Racing & Donkey Rides Grand Draw includes Cash prizes. Center Pares/Holiday Apartment/Luxury Hamper/Domestic Oil/Lainston House Tea/ Gliding/Golfand much more

Entrance £2 - Under 12's Free Free Car Parks: Cutts Arch, SVH & West St List of kind Donations and Promises given for Auction at the Soberton Fete

Do look at these special offers made by generous villagers and plan to use and enjoy them: holiday, trips out, eat out, have your own party,so many things. Come and be prepared to bid,they are here for you!

Public Auction 1. Flying over the Needles with Geoff Prout (a pilot instructor) 2. Holiday let in Wallops Wood cottages, offered by Andrew Graham 3. Gliding over the Solent,from Admiral Nick Lambert 4. Lovely pastel of St Peter's church by Sir John Webster, painted in 1995,framed 5. Dining with Norman Chapman in Meadow Cottage 6. Dining with the David and Jill Williams in the Old Vicarage 7. Special Fish meal with Carol and Duncan Colin-Jones, Station Road 8. Canape's (30) prepared by Gill Holland 9. Sunday Lunch for 4 at the White Lion

On table bids 1. Steak & Kidney pie, Sandra Henderson 2. Frozen meal for four, 2 course for the freezer, Georgina Erskine 3. Visit family farm. Lady Musgrave 4. Vouchers for Fitness4U, John Smith 5. Garden design with Jennie Dover 6. Legal advice, Roger Salvetti 7. Magician for children's party, Anthony McEwen

If you are unable to bid on Fete day and wish to make a pre bid on any item please contact either John Watkins (01489 877475) or Duncan Colin-Jones(01489 877237)

Details will be provided regarding any reserve prices and how to make a written bid.

We would like to bring to your attention, Beretta World Sporting Championships will be taking place on Holywell Estate, Swanmore on 24th June and from Thursday 30th June - Saturday 2nd July.

Shooting will take place from 9am.

Please contact 07399127877 for further information. RBL Droxford & At 0730 on 1^* July 1916, after an intense artillery bombardment,60,000 British District Branch Troops commenced an assault of the German lines north of the River Somme in Picardy. Thus began the largest, bloodiest battle in the history of the British Army; by noon 100,000 men had been committed and by nightfall 57,470 were casualties. The THE ROYAL BRITISH Battle of the Somme, which embraced a number of smaller battles, lasted until 18**^ LEGION November 1916 and involved 51 British Empire and 48 French divisions. From a military perspective, having advanced some 6 miles along a 15 mile front in AVz months, the battle was an Allied success and the first ever modern 'all arms' battle that used aircraft and tanks as well as infantry and artillery. Of more than a million Allied casulties, 419,654 were from the British Empire of which 95,675 died. We will remember them. www.soberton.orq 100 years ago,,. In the wake of March's excellent talk on Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, Rear-Admiral Nick Lambert entertained us on 9"^ May with his experiences patrolling the Southern Ocean in command of HMS Endurance. The Endurance was the 2"'' Royal Navy Ice Patrol Vessel to bear the name of Shackleton's ship, her predecessor having achieved fame during the 1982 Falklands conflict. The Nott Defence Review of 1981 had announced withdrawing the 1®' HMS Endurance from service and this was thought to have emboldened the Argentine Junta into invading the Falkland Islands. This reinforced the importance of maintaining a dedicated presence in the region and HMS Endurance was not only retained and replaced but has now been superseded by HMS Protector. The role of the Royal Navy's ice patrol vessel is to provide a UK sovereign presence in the British Antarctic Territory, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and their surrounding maritime areas; to underpin their security and good governance; to meet the UK treaty obligations and exercise rights under the Antarctic Treaty System through inspections, hydrographic charting and support to scientific research. The naval presence bolsters the British Antarctic Survey, whose rumored naming of a new ice breaker Boaty McBoatface was the cause of recent controversy! At up to 3 times the size of continental USA, Antarctica contains 90% of the world's ice and 70% of its fresh water. The continent rises to 12,000 feet above sea level and actually doubles in size during the winter months with ice sheets of up to 4 km in thickness. The life and work of HMS Endurance, her 2 Lynx helicopters and ship's company of 120 was vividly illustrated by a series of slides and film clips, showing the awesome beauty of Antarctica and the treacherous conditions that continue to challenge and fascinate mankind in equal measure. Following our annual Summer Drinks Party on Thursday 2"" June (at which prospective members and guests of members will also be welcome), branch meetings will cease until 1900 on Monday 12"^ September. Commodore Inga Kennedy, Matron-in-Chief of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service will then be speaking to us on The Evolution of Naval Nursing, Crimea to Afghanistan - and beyond. Again, non-members will be extremely welcome.

The RBL Droxford & District Branch is aiways looking for new members, both Service and civilian, to help keep remembrance alive and support our Servicemen and women, veterans and their families. For more information or to join us, please contact the Secretary - Cdr Rob Scott RN at [email protected] or 01489 877800. CHILDREN'S WEEK 2016 Co-ordinated by the Church Parishes of Holy Trinity, Newtown and St Peter's, Soberton Our theme this year is:

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Date: Monday July 25^^-Friday July 29th 2016 Time: 10am to 4pm Place: The Guide Hut, Soberton Heath Cost: £35 per child, for the week Applications will only be accepted for children who can attend the whole week.

Age Range: 6-12 years inclusive (Year l-Vecr 7) (Year 7 will be NQTs - Not Quite Teenagers - and will be a separate group) Numbers are limited to 64 children, inci NQTs

Who for? Children resident in the Joint Church Parishes of Holy Trinity, Newtown and St Peter's, Soberton.(Children living outside the parish, but who attend Newtown Soberton Infant School (current Yrl-Yr2) or Soberton A Newtown Brownies/Guides will be put on a reserve list and we will offer places to those on the list in order of receipt of application, once the resident applications have been allocated.)

What do we do? Children's Week has been organised in the Parish for over 40 years! The children are divided into mixed age groups (except NQTs). During the week we play games, go on a trail, have a barbecue, do craft activities and have a day out.

Applications All applications must be in paper form and have payment enclosed. Applications must reach Mrs C Rogers at 'Horns Hill House, Webbs Green, Soberton, S032 SPY', by Friday 24^^ June 2015. No emails will be accepted.

What to bring A packed lunch each day A a lunch-time drink.(We will supply additional drinks throughout the day.) An old shirt/apron for modelling, painting etc, a sunhat if hot; raincoat A wellies if wet!

Can you Help? Children's Week is run entirely by volunteers and help is always appreciated, we always can do with a help making drinks A washing up. Please contact the Children's Week team on [email protected] if you would like to join in the fun.

This year we are hoping to have a Carnival Parade from Rookesbury Hall to Holy Trinity Church along Church Road, starting at 7pm. We will then have a short presentation in the church and finish back outside in the garden for carnival side shows and games. NEWTOWN A SOBERTON CHILDREN'S WEEK 2015 APPLICATION FORM

Please fill in the form below and send with payment to Mrs C Rogers, Horns Hill House, Webbs Sreen, Soberton S032 SPY - by Friday 24*'' June 2016. Please make cheques payable to CHILDREN'S WEEK. No email applications will be accepted.

All applicants will be advised by Friday 1®* July if they have been offered a place or not. A medical information form, photo consent form and Information for the week will be Issued by email In July and these forms must be returned In Paper form on the first morning of Children's Week (Monday 25*'' July). Child's Name (s) Age Date of Birth Current School Year (as of 30/6/15) & School Name

Child 1

Child 2

Child 3

Parent/Suardlan's Name:

Home Tel;

Contact Email:

Address

Post Code..

Please could you name one or two children that your child would like to be In a group with: (please note they may not be with both friends)

Friend's Name for Child 1 or

Friend's Name for Child 2 or ...

Friend's Name for Child 1 or...

I enclose the sum of € (€35 per child. Including NQTs) Please make cheques payable to 'Children's Week'.

Signed: Date Brownie Report - April 2016

Phew!! When you look back at the year, you can really see just how many Brownie Adventures we have managed to fit in! We took full advantage of the summer weather last year, taking the girls out on a walk around Bishops Waltham, pond dipping at Meonwood and attempting to pitch a tent indoors at the Cotswold Clothing company in Hedge End. We worked hard to complete our Artist and Seasons badges, and began on our Out and About Badge.

The Autumn Term saw the Brownies participate in many community events such as the Harvest Festival, Remembrance Service and the Ploughman's Lunch. At the Harvest Festival, the girls wrote their own prayers to be read in church. The Ploughman's Lunch was particularly special, as we displayed a range of original 1930's badges owned by Helen Stiggants, a local lady who devoted so much of her time to the Soberton Guide Unit. The Neal Family at Russells Farm, kindly donated the badges and memorabilia which were found sealed away in a cupboard. Most excitingly, we also have the original bronze Guide Flag standard, which were all proudly displayed at the Lunch. The girls brought back further memories by singing old Guide songs for the entertainment. The year ended with our usual carol singing in the wet and cold. We raised £100 for GUll, a charity that uses equine care to assist people with life changing situations. Thank you to all the parents who chaperoned, all the people who donated and The Rogers Family who open their doors to a wet rabble! The Spring Term has been a cultural experience! We celebrated Burns Night and ate our way through 6 haggis! The girls loved it!! and we refrained from mentioning that it used to be made with offal and cooked in a sheep stomach! Chinese New Year again involved food. Several girls were very brave in their first taste of won-tons, spring rolls and prawn crackers. Our unit has taken on the Zany Zebra challenge Badge, involving activities and games concerning the conservation of the Grevy's Zebra. To end the term, we had our campfire at Meonwood, which involved the biggest marshmallows that I have ever seen! To tempt you with the term ahead, we are ever so excited to offer the girls a trip to a local farm, a trip to GUL for an equine experience, and a visit to Rock-Up to test their climbing abilities. And somehow, we will find time to complete our Sports Badge!

Numbers have remained at 15 girls, so if your daughter is aged 7-10 and likes the sound of our Brownie Adventures then please get in touch! Victoria Rogers has completed her Young Leaders Qualification and continued to seek new challenges! Hannah Barfoot who has helped for a number of years, unfortunately had to leave us at the end of the Spring Term due to work commitments. We would like to thank her for all her time and effort. She is missed by the girls and the Team alike. Katie Rogers and Grace Parker continue to offer their support as Brownie Helpers. As I am due to take my third maternity break at the end of this term, I am putting the call out to any person who feels stimulated enough by this article to ask what you can do for Guiding, and what Guiding can do for YOU! Please contact us if you have any spare time, even if it is just an hour, to devote to our Brownie Adventures.

Mandy Cleeve - Tawny Owl, 1st Soberton & Newtown Brownie Pack Guide Report- April 2016

Our numbers increased to 4 in the Summer term last year, with a new Guide from outside the area. We continued to meet fortnightly and participate in group events with the Brownies including a Town Walk in Bishops Waltham. We also went on a cycle ride to Wickham for ice cream, and finished our term with one big water fight with the older brownies.

The new school year bought many changes -6 new recruits from Brownies, and a previous brownie who went to a different Guide unit returning to join us, swelling the numbers to 10. We also had a new helper, Lucy Ward, who is doing her Volunteering for the Silver DofE . Karen Tumock also moved back to Guides to support me with the numbers. We have been very lucky that her work schedule has slotted into our meeting pattern. The girls worked on Guide Go-for-its, and took part in the Division Incident Hike where they earned their Active Response badge as they walked from St Peter's Soberton to Meonwood. We are very gratefixl to Sue for letting 60 guides use the field and campfire, and Louise for allowing them to start on the Church Green. The Guide continued to join the Brownies for some events, including Harvest Festival, Remembrance Srmday, Guide Hut Ploughman's lunch and Carol Singing at Christmas. All in all, the autumn was very busy term.

The Spring term again bought changes - With so many Guides it was not proving very successful with the half-hour overlap so we have changed our times to 7 til 8.30 continuing directly on from brownies. We also had 3 morej;e£ruits bringing our numbers to 13! We also have a new helper - Victoria Rogers, who wlfbe working with the Guides as well as Brownies. Victoria completed her YoungT^eaders Qualification and is now working on her Queen's Guide and her Gold D ofE Av(^rd and therefore expanding her leadership experience with us. /

This term we have been looking at the different celebrations: Bums Night, Chinese New Year and World Thinking Day. Many of the Guides took part in the Divisional Sleepover for Thinking day in February, and were introduced to the Guides Zebra Sculpture - Vallery. We starting working on our Zany Zebra Challenge Badge, raising awareness of the endangered Grevy's Zebra. Meon 'Vallery' is part of the Zebra Trail Marwell Zoo are organising in the summer in Southampton (similar to the Rhino trail two years ago). The Guides across the division have designed interest badges for Vallery to wear on her Guide shirt and she will be on display with the other small sculptures in the Marland's shopping centre in Southampton from 16* July.

Over the Summer term we hope to complete our Zany Zebra challenge badge, have some promise ceremonies,join the Brownies for some additional adventures, help at the villages fetes and join in for the Queen's Birthday Street party. But we have only 8 meetings before we break up, so again we are going to be busy.

Congratulations go to Katie Rogers, who has been awarded her Baden Powell Challenge. This is the highest award for a guide and takes commitment and perseverance to complete - Well Done Katie!

I have also taken on a new role from February this year - Meon Valley Division Commissioner. This has proved to be a challenging experience and I have a lot to leam as I now deal with all members of the Guiding family, from rainbows to the trefoil guild, and all aspects of running a division. I suspect it will take a few more months before I feel confident as Commissioner but I have support from all the leaders in the Meon Valley and of course our County Commissioner.

We look forward to another exciting year and a whole lot of new challenges - til next time Caroline Rogers Guide Leader Are you concerned about SPEEDING Newtown & Soberton through our villages? With the support of our local Police team, we are starting an RBEEDWATCHI awareness campaign to tackle the problem of speeding In the Newtown, Soberton Heath and Soberton areas. Would you like to do something positive This will cover the roads we know are most problematic but to preserve our peace and promote to be successful the team needs more volunteers (any age responsible driving through our villages? from 18 upwards) to join the current group of approximately 15 people. We are particularly keen to recruit volunteers from the Soberton area that Is under-represented so far. You can help!

Bishops Waltham Police have kindly offered us the For more information or to sign up piease temporary loan of equipment to get this started but In due email our local Community Speedwatch course we will need to fund raise around £^^^fc«iur co-ordinator John Haskins, with your name, own Community Speedwatch equlpmej address and telephone number,

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Daytime & Evening Classes Our Drivers are Professional, Courteous and come Highly Recommended VISIT www.birchtreeyoga.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS OR CALL Tel: 01489 89-90-89 KAREN 01329 83451 1 OPERATED BY Mjlierstaxl.com Old Droxford Station will be open under the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 3'*'' July from 11am to 4pm. Admission is €4. Tea and cake will also be available together with a plant stall. All proceeds go to the National Garden Scheme.

Old Droxford Station is the last complete station on the old Meon Valley line. The garden is a mix of perennials, annuals, wild flower and kitchen garden. Sir Winston Churchill was based at Old Droxford Station immediately before D Day in June 1944.

This is the last year that Old Droxford Station will be open under the scheme.

Meon Valley Garden Club

The clubs Spring show was held at the Meon Hall In April, It was a great success In most classes. Many exhibitors thought they would not have a daffodil to show, but as usually there were plenty. The class that did not do well was Rhubarb In fact there were no entries, something to do with not having a cold enough winter! The cookery judge was very complimentary about the entries; she particularly liked the cakes and was most Impressed with the men's section as they had to make Hot cross buns. Not a bad Job tasting all those sweet and savoury delights. As usual the children's classes were wonderful, so much young talent. The judge found It hard to choose winners In some classes.

Also In April we had our Coffee morning this year held at Old Droxford Station, so our thanks go to Jo and Tony Williams for hosting It. It was not particularly good weather but we all enjoyed refreshments, a wander around the garden and some retail therapy, mainly cakes and plants.

Don't forget our Summer Show on 24^*^ July. Caroline Harris, Secretary www.meon-vallev-garden-club.co.uk Or Droxford Village web site Diary for June /July

Thursday 2"** June Garden visit Blackdown House, Blackdown Lane, Upham - Meet Droxford Sq. 6.00pm Saturday IS**" June Coach Trip to Kew Gardens, Pick up at Droxford and Corhampton Saturday 2"" July BBQand open Gardens(members only) - Northfleld House, Soberton at 4.00pm Sunday24th July Summer Show Meon Hall 2.00pm Summer starts here!

Newtown Church Fete now ranks with Chelsea Flower Show and Wimbledon as one of the great British summer landmarks - or so one visitor was heard to comment. And who could disagree? All the ingredients for a classic summer's afternoon were there - whether it was tea and delicious cake on the lawn listening to the Victory Brass Band and the Swanmore College Jazz Band or beer and a BBQ to the delightful strains of the hugely popular Soberton Strummers Ukulele Band. There was sporting celebrity in the shape of Derek Gamblin, known to most of us as the retired boss of Meon Valley Nurseries, who revealed in his fete-opening speech his proud record of 42 caps playing football for Portsmouth, England and Great Britain. Flowers were in abundance, both in the charming grounds of Meonwood and on the stunning plant stall which attracted garden-lovers from miles around eager to snap up bargains. Like all the very best British occasions there was something for all interests, whether it was the line-up of vintage tractors and steam engine in the Scout Field, the classic and interesting cars collected on the Front Lawn, dogs being put their paces by The Victory Dog Training Club or the Pet Farm complete with piglets, lambs and hens. Donkey Rides and Thomas the Tank Engine for the young. I met one delighted woman leaving with an empty purse and a carload of fantastic bargains from the Nearly New Clothes stall. Two children spending their last pennies at the raffle stall proudly clutched cuddly toys won down in the Arena, where they had obviously had the time of their lives. And the "Sing and Tonic" Meon Valley Community Choir inspired many visitors to give their rusty vocal chords a work-out and can now expect an influx of new members. Meanwhile Newtown and Soberton Infant School charmed everyone with one of their best- ever country dancing displays. But most importantly, we had smiles - lots of them - people simply beaming with the pleasure of being there whether as visitors or stall-holders on what was just a perfect summer day. John Barfoot was still grinning late that evening despite having walked 22 kilometres around the site during the day (according to his Fitbit!) and Sue Wells was probably not far behind as she flew around supporting her team. Malcolm Padgett must also have covered a good few miles as he dashed from one highlight to another to deliver his entertaining commentary.

On a sadder note, there were some well-known faces missing from this year's fete: among them were Stan Turton and Chris Clark who both died during the past year. For many years Stan helped his wife. Holly, on the White Elephant stall and for the past four years or so master-minded the parking arrangements - and Hugh Pringle, who led the parking team this year, will testify as to how demanding and important a role it is to find safe parking for some 430 vehicles within walking distance of the fete.

Chris co-ordinated the Portsmouth & Southsea Mini Owners Club which regularly thrills enthusiasts with its display. It was good to see that Rosalind Golden, the new co-ordinator, made sure that Chris's Mini Cooper Sport made an appearance this year in his memory. We also desperately missed Abie Guy, a star among the younger helpers at the fete for the past 12 years, who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer at hospitals in London. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back in action at next year's fete. With around 150 people named on the official helpers list - and dozens more who just turned up on the day - it is impossible to acknowledge all the individual contributions to this fantastic event. They are all absolutely vital to the mix, to the variety and sheer scale of what is generally recognised as one of the best church fetes around and a brilliant start to the summer. Phil Bergin Newtown Church Fete 2016

List of acknowledgments

Thank you to our main sponsors for their most generous support

Saje UPVC Ltd for donating the cash prize for the draw

Blanchard Wells for sponsoring the printing of the fete programme Southern Concrete for cones Taylor Gamier for advertising boards Medina Processing Ltd for their kind donation The day pass to Paulton's Park and Peppa Pig World from an anonymous donor £100 for £50 Garden Vouchers and the £50 cash prize from an anonymous donor lull's Fine Foods, Wickham, Harriotts Butchers, West Meon Tesco, Fareham for the Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine Thanks also go to the following for donating prizes for the Grand Draw

Budgens Supermarket Heming of Wickham Marwell Zoo

Garson's Garden Centre Fernham Hall Mount Folly Nurseries

Marks & Spencer Mud Island Nurseries Waitrose

Exbury Gardens & Steam Fareham Leisure Centre Moles, Wickham Railway

Auction of Promises An anonymous donor for the holiday in a luxury Chalet In Murren Mr Malcolm Hudson for the day with a working steam roller Karl Arnold for the bespoke luxury handmade garden bench Trip for four around the Meon Vailey in a 1910 steam car from an anonymous donor HM5 Warrior Trust and Bob Daubeney for the Portsmouth Dockyard Pass Carters of Swanwick and David Jacobs for the Garden Machinery maintenance voucher

^ And a big thank you to the following for making the Fete such a success

3rd Portchester Scouts - The Livingstone Troop for all their tentage and support The Swanmore College Jazz Band The Soberton Strummers Ukulele Band Sing and Tonic, Meon Valley Community Choir Swanmore College Food Technology Department for making cakes and flans The Victory Dog Training Club and Jackie Povey Staff at Newtown Soberton Infant School for arranging the dancing Jim at the Bold Forester for donating the beer * Meon Valley Nurseries for plants Mandy Cooper for ceramics * Jane Chantrey & Labels Designer Clothes The Co-op, Wickham for donating cookies Sainsburys for donating donuts and rolls Boarhunt Garage, David Cieeve & Darren Gambiin for providing transport ASM Sound services for the loan of the PA equipment and for manning it on the day STOP PRESS We had one of the best fetes ever, wonderful weather and such a great community day with all ages involved. Funds raised will enable us to continue to support our lovely church and also enable this year to make a contribution to the Village Speed Awareness Project. Thank you to everyone Involved. John & Sue HEON VALLEY

MEON VALLEY CARERS GROUP NEWS Registered Charity No. 1107865 Promoting a positive way of living with dementia Telephone: 01489 895444 Email: meon-valley@btconnect We enjoyed a very happy time during March, April and May. The Easter Bonnet Meeting was great fun on 22 March with Sandra Simmonds, our speaker, entertaining everyone with the second talk of her series entitled' A Day in the Life of an Iranian Housewife'. There is still one more talk in the series for us to enjoy. Sandra judged the Easter Bonnets and a winner was announced. Each member had an Easter Egg and the tea and coffee was particularly special due to the hard work by our band of volunteers who took the meeting in my absence. May was again a busy month because apart from our Lunch and Group Meeting, we hosted the Bishops Waltham Film Night on 11 May at the Junior School. We went to Hill Place for the afternoon on 24 May 2016 which was very interesting as it was the first visit by the Group to this venue. We are very excited that by next month, our new website will be ready to go and details will be available.

Our activities each month include the Pub Lunch at the Forge, Shedfield, on the second Tuesday of each month, providing all carers with an opportunity to relax and socialise with others just like them. The Group Meeting is held at The Peterson Centre, Church Road, Swanmore on the fourth Tuesday each month. On a regular basis. Carers are able to mix with people in a similar situation, whilst their cared for are able to be with them, encouraged by volunteers to take part in stimulating activities such as art, games and musical events. We are so fortunate to have a student from the Winchester College of Art to provide activities that will interest the cared for, this month they worked with clay, which was very successful. We endeavour to compile a programme that will provide interesting speakers and also include two to three outings a year. The generosity of the Meon Valley Lions Club means that members who are unable to transport themselves, are collected by Minibus and brought to the meetings and taken safely home afterwards.

The volunteers attend the meetings and pub lunch and provide a warm welcome to any new comers. Please do come and see for yourself how this extremely friendly, relaxed group of people will lighten your worries and help you in any way they can.

The Programme for the Group from January 2016 - June 2016 is available and if, on reading about us regularly in your parish magazine, you realise this is just what you are looking for, please do contact us by ringing 01489 895444, the office is open throughout the year on Monday morning from 09.15-13.15 except on Bank Holidays.

Email: [email protected] . Messages are always acted upon and emails always answered. There is clear signage and bell at the entrance to the Peterson Centre. The answer phone is switched on so please feel free to leave a message should you require assistance. If using a sat-nav to find us, the post-code is S032 2PA.

Please do contact if the above article and information applies to you! COUNCILLORS VICKIWESTON,FRANK PEARSON AND LINDA GEMMELL REPORT TO SOBERTON AND NEWTOWN Your administration at Winchester City Winchester City Council will be laimching a public Council. consultation for all residents to help map out the route local government should take. For more Councillor Stephen Godfrey details check out website: Leader Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate http://www.winchester.gov.uk/about/devolution/ Policy: Policy and Projects; Financial Services; Revenues and Benefits; Mobile Libraries No static libraries will close but as from the end of Councillor Victoria Weston Jrme 2016 the mobile library service will be Deputy Leader Portfolio Holder for Built Environment: Development Management; Strategic replaced by a Home Library Service, delivered by Planning; Building Control; Historic Environment; volimteers for those customers who are unable to Corporate Communications access a static library. If you can't get to a library because of ill-health, disability or caring Coimcillor James Byrnes responsibilities, then the Home Library Service Portfolio Holder for Transport & Professional Services will come to you! The service is free and you can Traffic Transport & Engineering; Parking; find out how to apply by visiting Organisational Development; Business management; www.hants.gov.uk/home-library-service or free Legal Services & Democratic Services; IMT. telephone call 0300 555 139

Councillor Caroline Horrill Feet First Campaign Portfolio Holder for Housing Services: Housing Services; New Homes Delivery The aim of Feet First, the City Council's corporate campaign, is to promote walking as the norm for Councillor Steve Miller short journeys or as part of a longer journey. Portfolio Holder for Estates: Estates Economy & Arts; Feet First aims to provide information, signage, Tourism; Community Grants. leaflets etc to maximise potential for walking If you already have an organised walk in your local Councillor Frank Pearson area and would like help promoting it or would like Portfolio Holder for Environment, Health and to get involved or find out more about the Feet Wellbeing: Environmental Health, Licensing; First campaign, email Environment Contract; Landscape, Open Spaces; Street [email protected] Care; Health, Wellbeing; Community Safety, Neighbourhood Services; Sport. Change of Winchester City Councils Chief Councillor Rob Humby Portfolio for Business Operation Officer. Partnerships & Policy Co-ordination. Policy co Stephen Whetnall, Chief Operating Officer, retired ordination; Business Partnerships. from the Council after a long and loyal service for over 27 years. Howard Bone, Head of Legal and Devolution Democratic Services, has taken over the role Currently there are three concepts on the table for as Returning Officer for Winchester City Coimcil's devolution for Hampshire. elections. We started with an initial proposal for a combined Hampshire authority, which included all the district Community Speedwatch councils, national parks and police and fire We are grateful to PCSO Sarah McCulloch and departments, however this failed as many authority PSCO Owen Reeves for their assistance in setting leaders did not want an elected mayor for the up the Newtown and Soberton Community whole of Hampshire. This then lead to the Solent Speedwatch scheme and to John Haskins and Deal being formed which did not include Robert Brown for taking on the role as co Winchester and so the Heart of Winchester Deal is ordinators and to all the volunteers so far. See being developed with Winchester, Basingstoke and advert elsewhere in the magazine of how to join the Deane, Hart, New Forest, Rushmore and Test team. Valley alongside the two National Parks. However last week the County Coimcil aimoimced that they Neighbourhood Watch and general information - if you are proposing a new Unitary structure for local would like to be added to the email distribution list - government for the whole of Hampshire. please just send an email to [email protected] [email protected] Frank R. Pearson Tel: 01489 892 822 or e-mail: [email protected] Vicki Weston Tel: 01329 835 161 or e-mail: [email protected] Linda Gemmell 01489 895 023 [email protected] End of season drama will be tough act to follow

By the slimmest of margins,just singles tournament, a second such scalp one point, the B team from for this hard-hitting attacking player who some weeks earlier won the singles crown Soberton & Newtown Table in the Portsmouth & District closed Tennis Club won the Division 4 tournament. championship (2015/16 season) and with it promotion to Division 3 of Dave's father and A squad captain, Pete Woodacre, had further cause for pride as the Portsmouth & District Table he saw his team gain victories in the Tennis Association. Constad Cup and Stannard Shield, it was an unexpected victory as title handicap knockout competitions favourites Lovedean only had to win their organised annually in the Portsmouth final match against a side they had beaten area. earlier in the season. Instead they suffered a shock defeat, leaving Soberton & Newtown the task of winning their last fixture against a mid-table team from Knowle. The opportunity was not squandered!

With a near unblemished record, Russ Anderson was the B team's leading player but he was ably supported by the other members of the victorious squad: Pete Ward, Mike Vogado, Mark Gibbs, Dave Kelsey and Adrian Hunt. In the Gosport & Fareham League the B team had a less successful season but all credit to Adam Kimber, Jeremy Miles and Jeremy Nightingale who were experiencing League table tennis for the Pictured (l-r): club members Richard Billings, Dave first time. Playing alongside them was the Woodacre and Russ Anderson. more experienced player Steve Coltman who went on to win the league's end of season handicap singles tournament. The Soberton & Newtown Table Tennis Club runs practice sessions most Sunday Congratulations to them all. afternoons and an adult beginners' 'A' team victorious for third session on Friday mornings, both at consecutive year Soberton village hall. For more information please contact either Pete In the top division of the Gosport & Woodacre [email protected]: Fareham League the A team from 01489 877768) or Adrian Hunt Soberton & Newtown dominated once ([email protected]; 01489 878141). again, securing the title for the third consecutive year. Squad member Dave Woodacre also won the season-ending Soberton & Newtown Table Tennis Club Meon Valley harden Club Summer Show Sunday 24^^ July @ 2.00pm

Meon Hall Refreshments, Music, Plants, Side stalls and Games

MBE awarded to Anne Deane - October 16**^ at Windsor Castle by HM the Queen

I am sure that many of you remember Anne Dean who lived in Soberton for many years, in Beacon House with her husband Phiiip and their three children. She was very involved with so many things- the Red Cross, Brownies, Guides, Foot Clinic and very much more - including Viliage Outings! On a personal note, she was very kind and helpful to me when I moved into Soberton on my own with a young baby girl and a 2 year old daughter - about forty six years ago!. It was her idea that she and I and Rachel Copeman should start a summer holiday Play Week - still happening every summer- and also the 3Ps, with the then Vicar also on our team.(At that time we tried to have an event every month).

After Philip died, Anne moved down to Dorset to live near her daughter - and, typically Anne, got herself involved in many similar activities.

Last year her daughter wrote to me regarding Anne's activities in Soberton as she was putting her forward for an Honour - which of course i did, listing as many as I could remember -1 probably left some out. Subsequently, last October she was awarded an MBE at Windsor Castie by HM the Queen. Well done Anne! She said in her later letter to me that it was all a complete surprise to her that she was to receive this award - she had a wonderful day and all three of her children came and looked after her, etc. on the day.

I am sorry that I have taken so long to inform you all about Anne's Award - a case of events, events, etc.

Jennie Dover

Soberton Film Club

We had a very successful evening recently showing SUFFRAGETTE. Our next presentation will be on Thursday 16/6 at 7 pm In the church room when we will be presenting WOMAN IN A VAN preceded by a Norman supper, all for the amazing price of £10 pp. There are still places left, so please book through me as usual. BYO. On Saturday 23/7 at 6.30 pm we shall hold our Gala Evening. As usual we shall precede our special Norman dinner with PImms offered by Prof. Duncan C-J. Black tie and BYO. Cost: £15pp. The film Is BROOKLYN, which slipped under some people's radar. I have seen It and can promise you It Is a lovely love story set In the era of Irish emigration to the U.S. Please book through me. We have places still. Any newcomers are assured of a warm welcome. Lyndon Palmer, [email protected] 07881991763 SOBERTON AND NEWTOWN Conservation Group Contacts: [email protected] SobcrlS/cwts * Richard Osmond 01489 896234 Niqel Johnson 01489 877324

Soberton Down Midsummer Soiree 5.30pm to 7pm on Friday, June 17**^

SoberNewts has been working hard over the past two winters to restore Soberton Down to its natural beauty. We think we are nearly there - and to celebrate we would like to > Invite you to join us for a celebration of this ten acre downland site ^ with its rich plant and butterfly life. Take a walk around the Down with one of our guides and get the inside track on the many different species which make it their home - including the orchids which we expect to see in June. Or simply come and enjoy the spectacular view and drink a glass of something refreshing with us! Soberton Down is open to everyone at all times under the "Right to Roam" provisions - provided dogs are kept on leads to prevent disturbance to nesting birds or cattle grazing in the winter months. Try and keep to the trodden paths to avoid trampling wild flowers.

How to get there: From the crossroads in front of Soberton Village Hall walk up Chalk Hill until you come to the finger post marking the Wayfarer's Walk - postcode is 8032 3PH. Follow the footpath past two white cottages until you come to a "kissing gate" on your left. This is a short but quite energetic climb. Go through the kissing gate and you are on the Down. A rough trodden path leads from the gate along the top of the Down, with another path descending diagonally back to the blackthorn fringe at the bottom of the Down after a few hundred yards.

Care is needed when walking on the Down, even when following the paths, due to the holes left by rabbits and badgers, and other trip hazards caused by brambles and the cut ends of bushes that have been removed.

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KEEP FIT CLASSES

Every Wednesday in Soberton Village Hall from 10.00 till 11.00am

Do join us

Further information from Jo Chapman on 01489 877378 Village Agents Help You to Prevent Falls

David and Sylvie are your local Village Agents covering Soberton, Newtown, Village Southwick and Boarhunt. Village Agents are volunteers for Age Concern Hampshire who can help older people to find Information and services In their Agent local community such as getting out and about; help around the home and on money matters. Falls prevention Is one of the top things we get asked about at Age Concern Hampshire, and your Village Agents can help you to find out about ways to keep yourself active and mobile and to prevent falls.

Home Safety - Being aware of your surroundings and potential hazards Is very Important In preventing falls and other mishaps. Keep an eye out for trailing cables, uneven floor surfaces and rugs that may cause a fall. Make sure you have adequate lighting, non-slip bath and shower mats, and handrails If necessary. Your Village Agents can help you to arrange a visit from the Occupational Therapy Team or Community Independence Team based at Hampshire County Council If this would benefit you. Your Village Agents can also offer you a FREE Home Fire Safety visit themselves to help Identify potential fire risks If this Is a concern.

Better Balance/ Steady and Strong - There are so many benefits to regular exercise Including for your muscles, joints, confidence and wellbelng. There are many group exercise sessions aimed at preventing falls across the county, and your Village Agents can point In the direction of your nearest group. Alternatively, you can visit www.hants.gov.uk/adultsoclalcare/thlngstodo/balance.htm for a list of regular classes.

Personal Health - If you are prone to falling you may want to consider a review of your regular medications to see If this could be making you feel dizzy and therefore contributing to falling. Having your eyes tested at least once a year Is vitally Important too as poor vision can Increase your risk of falling. See your GP for a medication review or your local optician to book an eye test.

What to do if you fall at home - Hampshire County Council have produced various leaflets on Falls Prevention, Including a very useful guide on what to do If you have a fall. This can be viewed online: http://documents.hants.gov.uk/adultservlces/older-peoDle/Fallsoreventlonleafletwebverslon- web.pdf or your Village Agents can provide a leaflet for you If you cannot access the Internet.

Hampshire County Council also have lots of information available about teiecare, including personal alarms which can provide peace of mind for you that you will be able to get urgent assistance if you have a fall at home. This can be viewed here: http://www3.hants.aov.uk/adultsocialcare/manaainQathome/telecare.htm or your Village Agents can provide information for you if cannot access the internet.

If you have any concerns around Falls Prevention then please give your Village Agents, David and Sylvie, a call on 07814 621364 and they will happily chat to you, or if unavailable call Age Concern Hampshire on 0800 328 7154 or email [email protected].

Your Village Agents can also help to point you in the right direction to local services and organisations that may be able to help with other needs, such as help in the home, gardening services,finding a local activity club or group, and a wide range of other topics. Give them a call today to find out how they can help you! Village Agents Provide Information on Hospital Discharge Procedures

Are you or a loved one due to go Into hospital? Do you know what happens regarding your discharge when admitted to hospital? Your Age Concern Hampshire Village Agents can help you to prepare for this by sharing information on hospital discharge procedures. For example:

Did You Know?

A patient should only be discharged when:

• They are medically fit • Care Plan services are ready to start • All equipment is in place and ready for use • A discharge assessment must have taken place, and a care package arranged if necessary, before discharge, otherwise discharge is unsafe. • No-one should be discharged in the middle of the night and staff should check you have transport home following discharge. • There should be a named person in charge of the patient's discharge (this may be a different person on different days) and the patient should be told who this is and how to contact them. • A patient must have the capacity to agree to an assessment(and treatment). If the patient lacks capacity, staff must consult the Power of Attorney or the Welfare Deputy appointed by the court.

These are just a few things to be aware of when considering discharge from hospital. There is a lot more information available and important to be aware of and your Village Agent can help you to access a full fact sheet and leaflet produced by Hampshire County Council on these procedures. David and Sylvie will happily chat to you if you have any concerns around this. Please call David and Sylvie on 07814 621364if you'd like to discuss this further, or if unavailable call Age Concern Hampshire on 0800 328 7154 or email [email protected].

SinoinQ for Fun Come and sing your favourite songs and learn some new ones. No talent required. The Stables, Free St, Bishops Walthom 1®* and 3"^ Fridays 2.00 to 3.30pm 2016 June 3rd <& 17^*^ July 1®^ <& 15^^ August no sessions

Ages 40's to 90's, people with disabilities especially welcome. Cost £1 a session, includes refreshments. Further information from Annabel 01489 877130 or 07732 329792. Or just turn up. Soberton Races part one Soberton, or more correctly, Hambledon Hunt Races, usually held in May, and initially on Soberton Great Down and are generally believed to date from the last decade of the 18th century. Certainly by 1814 they were advertised locally by the Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle and nationally by 1823 in the Morning Post.

In these early days there seem to have been only two races but they were each run over three heats. In 1823 eleven horses took part in the first race, the Sweepstake, worth five guineas. The second race was the Farmer's Cup, usually run over two miles. There were seven starters, they had to be non-thoroughbreds and the property of farmers within the limits of the Hambledon Hunt. The races were run over the open Soberton Great Down and, according to hearsay, started a little to the north of Big Tree and via a track on to the Downs, out to Bushey Down and returning along Long Road. The day ended with a Supper and a Ball frequently held at the George Inn, Hambledon.

A newspaper report on the Races of 1826 notes that due to the fine weather a large company assembled "although we missed some of those gay and splendid equipages which on other occasions have graced the scene". However, it was not without drama. The day concluded with a pony race but one pony "dropped down dead at the end of the first heat," and an unfortunate accident within the crowd. The paper regrets "the very lamentable practice of recruiting parties appearing on race courses". The beating of a drum caused a horse in a gig to bolt throwing the occupants, two ladies and a gentleman, a considerable distance. They escaped with a few bruises.

In 1835 The Hambledon Hunt Races were attended by the Turkish Ambassador and were followed by a well-attended Ball at the King's Head, Mickham. In Dune the Portsmouth Garrison Races took place on Soberton Down instead of Portsdown Hill which caused some controversy in Portsmouth. The day was oppressively hot and there were several accidents including a Warnford man (or boy) being knocked down and trodden on by a horse.

Over the years the programme and rules of the race meeting evolved, more races were added but the Farmer's Cup remained, the rules for entry more or less the same. In 1845 the Officers of the Army & Navy are included on the card and a notice appeared in the local paper that 'applicants for Booths' were to be made to the Clerk of the Course and paid for before the day of the races Not only did the races attract most of the important families of the county and sometimes the 'aristocracy', no doubt in their own conveyances, from the 1850's advertisements appear in the local papers for an 'Omnibus' leaving the High Street in Portsmouth for a return fare of five shillings.

The 1859 Act for the Enclosure of Commons and Maste Grounds meant that 1860 was the last year the races were held on Soberton Down. A press release of 1861, stating that the race course was now ploughed up but the intention was 'that the races should continue when a suitable locality shall have been chosen'.

The next copy date is 18**^ July.

As usual, copy can be sent to Penny Rowlinson at [email protected] any time before 6.00 pm on the copy date. Word format is preferred. Please avoid PDF for part pages as it complicates page layout. FILM ONA FARM

It's been a beautiful sunny day, summer dresses are on and you don't want the day to end.

What If you could spend balmy summer evenings outdoors with your friends in a field, with the most stunning views of the South Downs National Park? Relaxed, laid back and escaping from it all. What if you then add in a classic movie and a bar stocked with exquisite cocktails and local ales? Sound like a great idea? Well that's exactly what Chris Horn of Droxford thought when he established Film on a Farm in 2015.

Now into his 2"'' year. Film on a Farm is storming ahead, with 10 screenings already planned and more to squeeze in around Harvest. Make no mistake 2016 is set to be even bigger and better than ever.

Film on a Farm season started this year with Top Gun on the 27"^ May at their home farm in Droxford. They are also showing Mamma Mia, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Lion King, Notting Hill and Grease. You can visit www.filmonafarm.co.uk for more details on venues and dates throughout the UK.

Moscow Drug Club Reviewed by Jonty Sherwill

The jazz group with the edgy name returned to Rookesbury Hall on 29th April (last time it was February 2013) and once again played to a packed audience. Led by Canadian singer Katya Gorrie, the line up for this performance was a bit different with Jonny Bruce now on trumpet and Andy (surname missed) on acoustic guitar alongside the other two regulars, bassist Andy Crowdy and Mirek Salmon playing his accordion.

Jonny Bruce, a classically trained freelance trumpeter was on top form and entertained with vibrant solos, a perfect contrast to some delicate and dextrous guitar solos. With numbers from the likes of Jacques Brel, Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, Dinah Shore and Leonard Cohen the evening delivered a varied musical mix, including Katya's romantic rendition of Cohen's'Dance me to the End of Love', also enjoyed last time they appeared.

After a half time break for more wine and nibbles the second set was equally absorbing but perhaps we missed the singalong enjoyed last time! No matter, the group were not allowed to leave without an encore, and they chose their title song 'Moscow Drug Club' as the finale. Once again the Rookesbury Hall committee with compere Grant Cameron delivered an exceptional evening of entertainment, so keep an eye out for their next event. 0n6 Man. Two Guvnors - Review by Jonty Sherwill The Soberton Players' production of Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors will have had many of us chuckling for days after seeing it and not just because of the excellent script. An English adaptation of Servant of Two Masters, a 1743 comedy play by the Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni, the play successfully replaces the Italian period setting of the original with Brighton in 1963.

After a musical introduction from skiffle band The Brighton Boys'(Roger Easey, Josh Harris & Jeff Hooper)the opening scene introduced the array of dubious characters who throughout the play deliver some spendidly cliched dialogue with a sharpness and pace that would suggest the whole cast had an affinity with the character they were playing.

In particular John Rowlinson's portrayal of the retired criminal Charlie 'The Duck' Clench was worryingly convincing, while Hugh Pringle, as corrupt lawyer Harry Dangle fell so happily into the role to suggest an alter ego that only retirement has allowed him to indulge. Completing the trio of old pros was Ewart Wood as the affable ex jail-bird Lloyd Jones.

Not for the first time Ben Bracken was cast in the lead role and for good reason. This time as the rather less than sharp Francis Henshall, and as usual his natural humour was matched by superb comic timing: the slapstick routine of beating himself up was a high spot in a consistently energetic performance.

Vying for 'best actor', Pete Berkelely as the self-absorbed Alan Dangle delivered a piece de resistance in ham acting while Sharon Millmore playing Pauline, his betrothed, excelled with all the gullibility intended for the part.

Some moments of comic genius shone through, and whether these were meant in homage to past joys or not it matters little, they worked! Chris van Schaick's Alfie, the stooped and decrepit novice waiter immediately conjured both Max Wall and Freddie Frinton in Dinner for One, a perfect contrast to the suave and sardonic yet kind hearted maTtre d' played brilliantly by Mike Flanagan.

Caroline Barfoot shone as ever in her role as Rachel Crabbe, although 'drag' hardly seems the right epithet for a woman playing a woman dressed as her brother, and Jeremy Miles as the loathsome Stanley Stubbers complete with black wig that had no relevance to the plot, but raised a half-horrifed, half-fascinated guffaw from the women (mostly) in the audience.

Such was the standard of performances that the somewhat strange inconsistency of the plot and script seemed of little consequence as the audience kept laughing at humour more graphic than might have emanated from Max Miller's blue book, and where in the opening scene a walk on part for Richard Attenborough's Pinky (Brighton Rock) might have fitted the script perfectly, in the second half an entrance by Brian Rix would have been even more believable! There was even some audience participation, and while one would think that having a jug of water poured over your head was beyond the call, the unflappable Alison Baseley retained her composure before being ushered away to be dried off!

While the play culiminated in a predictably romantic conclusion as Francis wins the effervescent and voluptuous Dolly played by Sharron Channing, in any production of such high standard any loss of pace is shown up and the only minor quibble might be the rather overlong restaurant serving routine, ludicrously amusing though it was.

As usual for Soberton plays the production, sets and costumes were superb (Susan Hyland, John Haskins, Zoe Philips and Paul Hayles) and with some clever visual surprises that included the crepe suzette that went off a bit too flambe, and at least one well cued sound effect from Rob Wheeler and Paul Clark at the lighting desk. Best of all was to see our much loved regulars in the cast delivering lines so utterly out of character that their seeming endorsement of the whole script rendered some blatantly vulgar gags inoffensive even to a family audience.

This thoroughly competent production masterminded by Director Katie Flanagan was a tour de force, and she should be proud of extracting polished performances from every member of the cast, including her daughter Millie whose walk on part was anything but that, requiring a perfectly timed cart wheel! Hampshire Fare pop-up restaurant comes to Wallops Wood Cottages

As part of the 25^^ anniversary Hampshire Fare Food Festival taking place at venues across the County in July, Wallops Wood Cottages are hosting a pop-up restaurant in one of their award-winning self-catering cottages on July in collaboration with fellow Hampshire Fare members T.A.S.T.E. Dining Company and Discover Wines.

After canapes with a glass of Hambledon Classic Cuvee, a four course seasonal menu will be offered, using local ingredients sourced from a number of Hampshire Fare members, and optional matching wines.

Date: Thursday 7th July 7.30pm Venue: Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford S032 3QY

Price: Adults £30 (optional matching wines £15) Booking essential T: 01489 878888 or email: [email protected]

Rooms: Guests attending the dinner are offered the chance to book B&B for just £65 for a room.

Good Neighbours Group

Broken your arm - or injured your leg - and can't get about? Car on the blink and an urgent medical appointment to get to? No means of transport, but Southampton Hospital wants to see you?

It's time to call on Soberton and Newtown's Good Neighbours Group - your local, friendly team of volunteers who are available to help people, of any age, living in our community to get to medical appointments, lunch clubs and other essential services.

Every year we answer dozens of calls for assistance. We have 18 volunteers who use their own cars in exchange for a modest charge (see table below) to cover fuel, wear and tear etc.

The Good Neighbours Group has been part of village life for 25 years and, as part of the Good Neighbours Network umbrella group run by the local dioceses, is fully insured for public liability, personal accident and monetary loss.

How do I book? To request transport ring one of our Care Co-ordinators Phil Bergin on 02392 632551 or Sue Musselwhite on 01489 877282. These numbers are published on the back page of the parish magazine each issue.

How much will it cost?

Wherever practical your driver will Swanmore/Droxford and back £3.50 wait and bring you home. If your Wickham/Bishops Waltham and back £4.50 appointment is long we may need to Q.A. Hospital and Fareham £7.00 book a second driver to collect you. Winchester and Southampton Hospitals £13.50 MEON VALLEY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

Exercise Class - St. Peter's Church Hall Bishop's Waltham. Every Monday from 10:00 to 11:15 Cost per individual session: members £2.00, non-members £2.50 Please note there is a waiting list for this class Contact: Chee Price 01489 893140.

Ladies' Pub Lunch. Mondays - June and 4"^ July Contact Sandy Holden on 01489 892136 by the previous Monday for venue and to book a place. There is a waiting list.

Tai Chi - Jubilee Hall - Gold Room Bishop's Waltham. Wednesday mornings. There are two sessions: Beginners: 09:00 to 10:00 Experienced: 10:00 to 11:00 Cost per quarter: £50.00 Cost per individual session £4.50 for members; £5.50 for non-members Contact: Teri Morley on 01489 895119

Table Tennis - Priory Park Clubhouse, Elizabeth Way, Bishop's Waltham Wednesday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 Cost per quarter: £39. Cost per session £3.50 for members, £4.50 for non-members. Contact: John Moorhouse on 01489 896366

Gentlemen's Pub Lunch: The Barleycorn, Bishops Waltham. Third Thursday of the month: 18"^ June, July 21®'. 12:00 for 12:30 Contact Richard Davenport for details on 01489 891862.

New Age Kuriing - Jubilee Hall - Ruby Room Bishop's Waltham Third Thursday of the month: 18"' June and July 21®'from 14:00 to 16:00 Cost per quarter: £8.00 Cost per individual session: members £3.00, non-members £3.50 Contact: John Walker on 01489 890434

Spanish Lessons Classes held on Friday mornings at The Stables, Free Street, Bishops Waltham. Continuing Class from 09:15 to 10:15 and the Beginner's Class from 10:45 to 11.45. Cost £3.50 per session. NB: Classes finish for the summer on 8"' July. There are waiting lists for both classes. Call John Moorhouse on 01489 896366 to discuss

Scrabble for Fun: Sessions on Friday afternoons in the small room at The Peterson Centre, Swanmore (next to the church)from 14:00 to 16:00. Cost £1.50 per session. Please be prompt! Contact: Lena Frost on 01489 894828

If you need to call the emergency services, the following guidelines will help....

• Keep a record of your address and post code by your phone (it may not be you or a member of the household that makes the call); • Ensure your house name/number is clearly displayed by your front gate(many are difficult to spot!): • Switch on front internal and external lights at night to help us find you; • Ensure pets are secured safely out of the way; • Prepare to flag down the ambulance (use high-vis jackets and/or torches); • Compile a list of drugs patient is taking, when last taken and details of any allergies, medical conditions, etc; • Ensure path/driveway affords clear and easy access. It's BBQ season again!

Spring has sprung and the Meon Valley Lions have scrubbed up the BBQ kit for another season of FSA five-star rated, gastronomic excellence. We had three events lined up on consecutive weekends in April and the team's first major outing of the year, was the 16"^ Annual Charity Beer festival at Wickham. This year we attended on both the Friday and Saturday nights, although the Friday was a purely social affair, when several of us went along to enjoy the excellent beer, blues and curry evening. The hard work was reserved for the Saturday night, when we worked full-tilt from 6.30pm to 10pm, serving over 500 portions and raising around £900 for our charity account in the process. Thanks to Mike and the team for letting us support this great fund-raising event - we look forward to many more. Strangely, we never have any shortage of volunteers when the beer festival comes around!

Sadly, the following week's BBQ at the Canine Partners' Bluebell Walk was rained off. Although the day itself was fine, the ground at Holywell estate was completely waterlogged from two previous days of heavy rain, leaving the organisers little choice but to cancel the event on the Friday afternoon. In contrast, for the "By George" event in Swanmore, the weather turned out rather nice. Set in the beautiful St Barnabas Church and Paterson Centre in Swanmore, this was a community event celebrating St George's Day. Lions is an international organisation, dedicated to supporting local people and communities, so we were delighted to be invited to participate in this wonderful village event. Despite the fierce competition from Barnaby's coffee bar and the cake stall, we managed to sell out our BBQ stock by early afternoon, raising another £270 for our charity account. The whole day was topped off when Lion Ian Adams won a bottle of champagne in the "Guess the weight of the Henry vacuum cleaner" competition.

Could you be a Lion? Lions are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others and support good causes. We have 17,000 active members belonging to 900 local clubs throughout the British Isles and Ireland. Meon Valley Lions club has been going since the early 1970s and currently has 25 members. We are involved in raising funds, organising local events, providing direct support for individuals or groups in the community and responding pro- actively wherever and whenever we can. But we also make sure we have a bit of fun along the way, with a programme of fun social activities. If you'd like to put something back into your local community, why not come along to one of our events and find out a bit more? We're really quite a friendly bunch. Visit our website by putting Meon Valley Lions Club into your search engine, email us at [email protected] or call us on 0845 833

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Rookesburv Hall Library

Sadly following a consultation by Hampshire County Council, the decision has been made to end the mobile library service. The library van will make its last visit in June and will be very much missed in the village.

Although most of us can visit a library in Fareham or Waterlooville there are times when we have read our books and have nothing to read. So we have filled a bookcase with an excellent choice of books left over from the Jumble Sale in April for you to borrow. The bookcase is in the entrance hall and we have even provided a very comfortable armchair so you can make your choice in comfort. We will remove all of the books in October and replace them with a fresh selection from our next Jumble Sale. There is no charge or donation but please remember to return the books when you have read them.

The hall is open on Monday and Friday mornings between 9.30am and 12.30pm for the Post Office.

This small library will bring Rookesbury Hall back to its original roots when it was a Reading Room where newspapers and books were supplied although the location was at The Hawthorns in Church Road.

If you would like to read more about the history of Rookesbury Hall we have an excellent little booklet written by Ann Pendred which costs £2.50. Telephone Sue Miles -01329 832157 Meon Vallev Communitv Bus Association 0903 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH Mondays to FAREHAM 0907 Droxford Square(PARK and RIDE) 0920 West Meon, Long Priors 0912 Meonstoke Triangle 0923 West Meon, Thomas Lord PH 0914 Meonstoke Pound Cottages 0924 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 0917 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0928 West Meon, Meonwara 0919 Exton The Shoe PH 0933 Warnford Village Hall 0923 Warnford Village Hall 0940 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0928 West Meon, Long Priors 0942 Meonstoke, Pound Cottages 0931 West Meon, Thomas Lord PH 0945 Meonstoke Triangle 0933 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 0950 Droxford Square(PARK & RIDE) 0936 West Meon, Meonwara 0954 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH 0955 Winchester Broadway 0957 Soberton Village Hall (PARK & RIDE) 1000 River Park Leisure Centre 1001 Webbs Green, War Memorial Return: 1005 Soberton Heath, Chapel Road pond 1155 River Park Leisure Centre 1007 Soberton Heath, Bold Forester PH 1200 Winchester Broadway 1009 Sob' Heath, Liberty Rd / Heath Rd post box 1025 Fareham Library 2"*' Friday each Month to WATERLOOVILLE 1030 Sainsbury's, Fareham 0920 West Meon, Long Priors Return: 0923 West Meon, Thomas Lord PH 1230 Sainsbury's, Fareham 0924 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 1235 Fareham Library 0928 West Meon, Meonwara 0933 Warnford Village Hall 0937 Exton, The Shoe PH Wednesdays to FAREHAM 0940 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0940 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0942 Meonstoke, Pound Cottages 0942 Meonstoke, Pound Cottages 0945 Meonstoke Triangle 0945 Meonstoke Triangle 0950 Droxford Square(PARK & RIDE) 0950 Droxford Square(PARK & RIDE) 0954 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH 0954 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH 0957 Soberton Village Hall(PARK & RIDE) 0957 Soberton Village Hall(PARK & RIDE) 1001 Webbs Green, War Memorial 1001 Webbs Green, War Memorial 1006 Newtown, Liberty Road 1005 Soberton Heath, Chapel Road pond 1009 Newtown, Rookesbury Hall(PARK & RIDE) 1007 Soberton Heath, Bold Forester PH 1025 Waterlooville Waitrose 1009 Sob' Heath, Liberty Rd / Heath Rd post box 1030 Waterlooville Sainsbury's 1025 Fareham Library Return: 1030 Sainsbury's, Fareham 1230 Waterlooville Sainsbury's Return: 1235 Waterlooville Waitrose 1230 Sainsbury's, Fareham 1235 Fareham Library 4*" Friday each Month to PETERSFIELD 0900 Soberton Village Hall (PARK and RIDE) Thursday to FAREHAM 0903 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH 0920 West Meon, Long Priors 0923 West Meon, Thomas Lord PH 0907 Droxford Square(PARK and RIDE) 0912 Meonstoke Triangle 0924 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 0914 Meonstoke Pound Cottages 0928 West Meon, Meonwara 0933 Warnford Village Hall 0917 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0921 Exton The Shoe PH 0937 Exton, The Shoe PH 0925 Warnford Village Hall 0940 Meonstoke PO & Stores 0942 Meonstoke, Pound Cottages 0945 Petersfield Waitrose 0945 Meonstoke, Oxendown Return: 0949 Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH 1200 Petersfield Waitrose 0952 Soberton Village Hall (PARK & RIDE) NOTES: 0956 Webbs Green, War Memorial 1. The bus does not run on Christmas Eve, New Years 1001 Newtown, Liberty Road Eve or Bank Holidays. 1004 Newtown, Rookesbury Hall (PARK & RIDE) 2. Fares to all destinations are £5 adult return / £2.50 adult single. Concessionary passes accepted. Children under 16 1008 Hundred Acres pay half fare and under 5s free. 1025 Fareham Library 3. Request halt operates at Station Road lay-by between 1030 Sainsbury's, Fareham Brockbridge, The Hurdles PH and Soberton Village Hall. Return: 4. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1128 the 1230 Sainsbury's, Fareham bus will take passengers at Sainsbury's to Fareham Library and at 1132 from Fareham Library to Sainsbury's. 1235 Fareham Library 5. Timings for all trips are strict and the bus will not wait after scheduled time. 1»t& 3"* Friday each Month to WINCHESTER 6. For the return joumey, priority will be given to returning 0900 Soberton Village Hall (PARK and RIDE) passengers over "one way only" passengers. Local Information

EMERGENCY 999 District Mr.Frank Pearson 01489 892822 POLICE Counciliors(N) Ms.Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Non-emergency 101 District Mrs Caroline 02392 632696 Councillor(S) Dibden Beat Surgeries Rookesbury Hall Alternate Fridays Brownie & Guide Mrs. Caroline 01489 877430 10:00 to 12:00 Leader Rogers DOCTORS* Droxford 01489 877588 CAB 01489 896376 SURGERIES WIckham 01329 833121 Denmead 02392 239630 Children's Mrs. Sue Wells 01329 834 130 Soc.(N) Good Mrs Sue. 01489 877282 Children's Mrs. Liz Whales 01489 877712 Neighbours Mussellwhlte Soc.(S) Group M/s Phllomena 02392 632551 Film Club Or Lyndon Palmer 01489 877174 Co-ordlnators Bergln WIckham 1st Wed 2.00-3.00 Local History Prof. Duncan Colin- 01489 877237 Baby Clinics Comm.Centre Chairman Jones Waltham Chase 4th Wed 10.-11.30 Soberton Mr. Keith Moran 01329 834 897 Village Hall Football 111 Soberton Players Mrs. Susan Hyland 01489 878724 N.H.S. Direct

Social Services 0845 600 4555 Soberton Hall Mrs Jane Salmon 01489 878659 Direct Cttee. Hants Carers 08457 221122 Table Tennis Mr Pete Woodacre 01489 877768

Helpline Club Mr Adrian Hunt 01489 878141 Soberton Hall Mrs.Rosemary 01489 877256 Village Agents Mr. David Smith 07814621364 Booking Taylor Ms Sylvie Leigh-

Flemons 0800 3287154 [email protected] Village Mr. Norman 01489 877378 P.A.System Chapman Rookesbury Hall Mrs. Joan Cleeve 01329 833385 Wives Group Mrs. Liz Whales 01489 877712 Booking Guide Hut Mrs. C. Rogers 01489 877430 W.R.V.S. 01962 852329 Booking

CHURCHES SOBERTON PARISH COUNCIL

Church Wardens Mr. Fra Wells 01329 834130 Chairman John Hyland 01489 878724 (N) Mr.Barry Rowsweli 01329 834671 Vice-Chairman Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Church Wardens Mrs. Louise McEwen 01489 877448 Finance John Hyland 01489 878724

(S) Mr Norman Chapman 01489 877378 Gus Lewis 01489 878382 PCC Minutes Or 8 Holden 01329 832626 Planning John Hyland 01489 878724 Secretary(N) Stan Turton 01329 832164 PCC Mr Norman 01489 877378 Open Spaces Debbie Thomas 01329 832502 Secretary(S) Chapman Barry Henderson 01329 832043 Capt. Of Bells(S) Mr.Noel Evans 01489 877271 Roads, Transport & David Salmon 01489 878659 Footpaths Robert Stranks 01489 878270 Churchyard Mr John Lester 01489 878557 Clerk & Proper Norman Chapman 01489 877378 Keeper(Sob) Officer

Please e-mail copy for the Magazine to Penny Rowlinson [[email protected]] For copy date, see Calendar pages From the Archives.

Above - The Methodist Chapel In Chapel Rd, Circa 1910, which is currently undergoing conversion to a residential property. This Chapel was built in 1902. Note the complete lack of surrounding buildings. Below - School Hill, postcard stamped 1906, showing the ivy-clad Porch House which has medieval origins and was formerly two cottages. The porch is an 18C addition. This view is virtually unchanged. Grateful thanks to Mrs M Wingham of Woodend who kindly provided the postcards to the Society.

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(from the Archives of the Soberton & Newtown Local History Society) any additional information is always welcome. Please Contact duncan.colinjones©btinternet.com or [email protected].