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October - November 2018
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Afternoon sunshine in Seiworth Lane ti Photo by Jonty Sherwiil
www.sobertonchurch.org.ukwww.newtownchurch.org.uk St, Peter's. Soberton and Holy Trinity, Newtown.
SUNDAY SERVICES: Please refer to the inside pages
ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:-
Licensed Lav Norman Chapman, Meadow Cottage, West Street, Soberton Minister(Reader) 01489 877378 e-mail: [email protected]
Our Ladv Queen of the Aoostles. Roman Catholic Church. St. Martin's Street, Bishop's Waltham, S032 1DN. 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 foiiows:-
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
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Editor: Penny Rowlinson 01489 877830 [email protected]
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Front cover design: Jonty Sherwill - www.sherwilldesian.com - 01329 835555 As I write, I am very conscious that certainly autumn is nearly over and winter will then be on the horizon: what does this mean for us as a caring and loving parish and community? I suggest it means that we should be looking out for our neighbours, especially if the weather is bad. Being a good neighbour means keeping a careful eye to make sure they have everything they need..
Welcome almost to October never to be seen again this year. As the nights draw in, we sit by our fires and watch television, or maybe knit or read. We have enjoyed our Harvest Festival and now move to that time of year when we remember those who died in time of war so that we may enjoy our freedom. The RBL service of remembrance will be held at St Peter's this year, as we remember especially all who died in WW1.
The annual service for All Souls will take place at St Peter's on the 4"^ November, our opportunity to remember all those who have gone before us in these villages. Do join us and remember your loved ones at a quiet reflective service.
Our young organist has left us to go to Bristol University to read Music. Joe has played our organs magnificently. When he arrived in Soberton just over four years ago he was very unsure and he took time to acquaint himself with the two organs, but very quickly formed good relationships with our congregations. When he left us last month with excellent A level results he was without doubt on the road to a musical career of some substance. We look forward to Joe's return during vacations; he is enthusiastic about 'filling in' so the new organists can have a break.
I am now looking forward to "All Saints Day" on the 4"^ November followed by the season of Advent beginning on the 2"^ December; we will then be travelling towards Christmas and all that means to us all. This journey is one that I need and look fon/vard to, it would be really great if you were to join me; all the details will be elsewhere in the magazine.
Pastoral care in the benefice is important for all of us; I try to visit people at times of their need, sickness, loneliness, and death, preparation for baptism, marriage and many other issues and problems.
I need your help - please let me know when you hear of someone in need of a visit. My visits are short and meaningful and I hope welcomed by those who appreciate a friendly visit. I look forward to hearing from you when the need arises. Thank you.
As readers will know we are in an interregnum or a vacancy, we remain without a priest, but movement is on the horizon. After a period of public consultation and consultation within the parishes a Pastoral Scheme for the benefices of Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon has been approved by the Church Commissioners. This means that each of the three parishes will retain their own identity under one priest. Advertisements have been placed in the Church Times. We now await applications from possible candidates. In the meantime the parishes continue with their welcome, pastoral care and mission.
Every good wish and blessing as we travel together in the coming weeks.
Norman Everybody needs Good Neighbours at some time
How to you get to the doctor's or hospital appointments if you can't drive because of illness or injury? Call a friend perhaps. Or maybe persuade someone in the family to give you a lift. If that's not possible, people in Newtown and Soberton are lucky enough to have another option - The Good Neighbours group, which answers dozens of calls every year -from young and old (and in between)- for assistance with medical appointments and getting to lunch clubs. The group has about 20 volunteer drivers who use their own cars, so we can usually find someone to help, provided we get reasonable notice. All our drivers are DBS (formerly ORB)checked. The Good Neighbours Group has been part of village life for 28 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. The group makes a charge for the service to cover fuel and wear and tear. The charges (see box below) should be paid direct to the driver.
Wherever practical your driver will Swanmore/Droxford and back £3.50 wait and bring you home. If your Wickham/Blshops 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. Fareham Community Hospital £10.00 Winchester and Southampton Hospitals £13.50 Parking charges will be extra. If you would like to find out more or to book transport please ring one of our Co-ordinators Sue Musselwhite on 01489 877282 or Phil Bergin on 02392 632551. You can also find these numbers on the inside back page of the magazine.
Meon Valley Pilarimaae Trail 2018
This 28-mile walk up the Meon Valley was planned as a suggested route which might have been taken by St Wilfrid, Bishop of York, in the late T*'' century as he travelled through the lands of the Meonwara tribe, preaching Christianity. The walk starts at Titchfield Haven and follows the length of the river in six stages averaging five miles.
Walkers from the villages of the Meon Valley have gathered every year on the Saturday nearest to St Wilfrid's Day (IZ"" October) to walk a section of the trail. This year, the walk will cover the final section, from West Meon to East Meon.
Please join us on Saturday 13*'' October at the church of St John the Evangelist in West Meon in time to set off at 9.45.am. We should arrive at All Saints church. East Meon at midday. We will be welcomed with refreshments and a short service before dispersing, either to return home or to honour the old English tradition and walk on down to Ye Olde George or round the corner to the Izaak Walton.
As this is a linear walk with no bus service you may wish to consider car sharing. There is a free car park in East Meon on the road in from West Meon.
For more information please contact Robert Goulson (01329 832915) FROM THE REGISTERS
BAPTISM
Anaya Louise Tomkinson - 19"^ August 2018 at Soberton
Sienna Isia Hunter - 26^'^ August 2018 at Soberton
WEDDINGS
Alexander Craig Heron and Katie Jane Harding - 28"^ July 2018 at Newtown
Jason Paul Craddock and Abigail Rose Guy - 15*"^ September 2018 at Newtown
SERVICE OF THANKGIVING AND BURIAL
Robin Gamble Walters - 5^^ September 2018 at Soberton
INTERMENT OF ASHES
Raymond Knight - 28^^ September 2018 at Soberton
WaicoiM Soot Where we welcome new residents to the villages.
Ann Hughes has moved Into the Old School House, School Hill with her dog. Ann previously lived in Milford, Surrey.
Mark and Cordelia Cripps have moved from Chester into 10 Big Tree Cottages, together with their son Cooper and Siamese cat Jazz.
Richard and Prue Bell-Davies have finally just moved into The Mount, High Street after several months of renovation work.
Gary and Sam Mullineaux, their daughter Ellie, son Joe, and Jess the Golden Retriever have moved into Oak Tree Farm, Church Road, Newtown. They have come from a modern, minimalist house and now face the novelty of having the chimney swept and curious cows all around them. We look forward to meeting you all and hope you spend many happy years among us.
Please pass details of any new arrivals to the Editor, having first checked that they are happy to be mentioned. -Xhe Friends ofSt Peter's
you win be weiooiM^e tojoti^ us
on Friday 9*^ November 12.30for 1 pm
Special 3-course Autumn Luncheon in St Peter's Church Room
Tickets (£10) are iimited so phone soon 01489 877378 or 01489 877237
Bring your own wine or soft drink. A raffle will take place during the event
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Meet friends for coffee, mince pies, etc. Festive goods for sale
Saturday December 1st 10.30 to noon In the Church Room
TO ALL POPPY MAKERS
Please would you let me have all the completed poppies by 6*'' October so that Stitch & Chatter can plan the Trail, ending with a 'Wave' at the War Memorial. So far we have almost 600 poppies, with 100 each from Elizabeth Parker and Mavis Humphry!! Many thanks to all of you!
I Sandra Henderson Meon Bank , High Street 01489 877978 I
3Ps Carols and Cheer
Thursday 13 December 7.00pm in Rookesbury Hall Come and have a Big Stir on Stir-up Sunday ^ ^ Sunday 25th November Holy Trinity, Newtown 10 am led by Canon Anthony Hulbert ^ /I
Come and have fun at Christmas Cake Making
We will be creating cakes, one for Holy Trinity and one for St Peters, in church for sharing with the church and community. People will be asked to bring along particular ingredients to make these Special Cakes, then they will all go into the bowl for one big stir-up during the Service! On Christmas Day the baked cakes will be returned to the churches for a celebration taster. All enquiries to Sue Wells: 01329 834130 [email protected]
Holy Trinity warmly invite you our annual ^ ^
PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH M [ CHRISTMAS FAIR %'■'}
Saturday 17th November 2018 /o *S:m 12 noon Rookesbury Hall, Newtown
Christmas Gifts * Cakes * Christmas Produce * Draw
Adults: £6 Tickets from: Sue Wells Children £3 Barry Rowswell Josie Cleeve c/o Newtown Soberton School
Proceeds to Holy Trinity Church All enquiries to Sue Wells: 01329 834130 [email protected] The Guide Hut Committee invite you to a Beetle Drive for all the family Friday 19*"^ October 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Soberton Village I Tickets: £5.00 to Include Hot Dogs, cake & a glass of wine or soft drink You play in pairs, and move round the tables after each Beetle. All the rules will be explained beforehand, so no prior experience needed.
Tickets available from: Caroline Rogers: 01489 877430 Mandy Cleeve : SoberTots r\t Josie Cleeve: Newtown Soberton School All proceeds to the maintenance of the Guide Hut PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD 2018
As usual, PiNS will produce its Christmas greetings page in the Parish Magazine this year. Thanks to your generosity in previous years we have been able to renovate many of the most dilapidated fingerposts in our area.
The major project is still to have a new sign made from scratch for the junction of Liberty Road and Kiln Hill. This is now approaching completion and we hope to see it in situ shortly.
If you would like to support PiNS in our work in the Parish and send Christmas greetings to your local friends and neighbours without the cost of cards and stamps, please fill in the slip below and send a donation. If you have any suggestions for other projects you would like considered, please also let us know.
All you have to do is:-
• Enter the names you would like on the 'card' on the slip below. • Cut out the slip and put it and your donation in an envelope(make any cheques payable to PiNS please). • Push this through the letterbox at Ashley House, High Street, Soberton, opposite the bank before Thursday 1st November so that there is time to prepare and catch the magazine copy date. K-
NAMES TO GO IN 'CARD':
TELEPHONE NUMBER:....
DONATION: (cheques made payable to PiNS please).
OTHER PROJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Shires
Children's Week 2018
The Leadership Team would like to thank everyone who was involved in this year's activity week: The Group Leaders - who lead the children's teams The Adult Helpers- who supported the group leaders The Kitchen Friends for the drinks and washing-up never ending paintbrushes! The Teenagers who helped support the adults And all the behind-the-scenes people who worked very hard before, and after, to organise the trip, the activities and the general admin; without which the week would not be able to happen.
This year we made County Maps to display around the villages,( 9 in total) and our special thanks go to Sydenhams Timber for supplying the wood and John Raskins for cutting out and making stands for the maps.
Also a very BIG thank you to Fra & Sue Wells for allowing us, once again, to invade their gardens. And lastly, thank you to the Meon Valley Lions, who lent us their Minibus to transport the Children (and craft) around on the Friday. Making life just a little easier!
We will be starting the planning and admin in January for CW2019 - so if you can help, in any way, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to have children attending to help, many of our helpers are child free. So whether you can volunteer for a few hours or a few days, we always have a job you can help with.
Thank you again to everyone who got involved.
With love from CW Leadership Team x
To contact us, please email: [email protected]
Meon Valley Flower Club
Tuesday October 23rd Demonstration/workshop titled " Autumn Colours " by Gill Sadler.
Tuesday November 27th Demonstration titled " Home for Christmas " by Lucinda Knapman. Also our Christmas Fayre.
Both meetings held in the Meon Hall Meonstoke. 1.45pm for 2.00pm. Non members very welcome.
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I am looking for someone reliable, trustworthy and effective! Is there anyone locally who would recommend their cleaner, assuming they want a bit more work. This is domestic not commercial. If so, please drop an e-mail to Sarah Lowson: [email protected] Soberton S032 3PF Tickets: £8(adults), £4(children)
Pre-theatre 2-course supper available at 6pm at The White Lion Book direct with the pub on 01489 877346 • Adults; £17.50, Children: £9.95
Box Office: 01489 878 184 or 07866 931 487 ms. Kmail: [email protected] /A AO \^j/ B(D©(D(i)aaaaaa(ES) /A[A0 ocrom^ 2018 0^
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Tuesday 2"^ 1400 U3A Wickham Centre
(A'K Wednesday 3'"^ 2000 Ladies' Group Old Forge Cottage 'KaO, /a(KO Friday 5'^ 1230 Lunch Club Church Room /A[aV Saturday 6"^ 1000 Autumn Plant Sale Droxford Hall
Sunday 7*'' 1000 Joint Service and Rocs St Peter's Trinity 19 VWa'O (A^av sJS^ Tuesday 9^^ 1930 Play Reading Group Meon Hall
/A'A'l Thurs 11 th Oct 1930 Local History Society Church Room
Saturday 13*"^ 0945 Pilgrimage Trail St. John, West Meon /A'aO
Saturday 13'^ 1400 Postie Retirement Party The Bold Forester rA[A''
,, ,. Sunday 14**^ 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity /a[a'0 Trinity 20 1100 Matins St Peter's /a[a'o Tuesday 16**^ 1400 U3A Wickham Centre
Friday 19"^ 1800 Beetle Drive SVH rA(A''''
Saturday 20'^ 1400 Jumble Sale Rookesbury Hall /A[a'i^
Saturday 20^^ 1115 Garden Club Trip Droxford Square /a(a'o
Sunday 21^* 1000 Joint Service Holy Trinity Trinity 21 S/ ^Saturday 25^*^ 1900 Film Club Church Room
Sunday 28*'' 1000 Joint Service (Bible Sunday) St Peter's Last after Trinity
Tuesday 30"' 1400 U3A Wickham Centre
aaaaaaaa)©©©© a5^' Thursday 1®^ Deadline for card entries Friday 2"^" 1230 Lunch Club Church Room
Sunday 4**^ 1000 Parish Communion for All Saints Holy Trinity Celebrant Canon Anthony Hulbert Ow/ Sunday 4**^ 1000 Parish Communion & Rocs St Peter's All Saints Day 1800 Service for All Souls St Peter's
Tuesday 6*"^ 1400 U3A WIckham Centre Wednesday?*^ 1930 MV Garden Club AGM Droxford Wednesday 7"^ 2000 Ladles' Group Rookesbury Hall Thursday 8th 1930 Local History Society Church Room Friday 9^^ 1230 Friends of St. Peter's Lunch Church Room
Sunday 11*'' 1050 Remembrance Sunday RBL service St Peter's
*<45^ Tuesday 13"' 1930 Play Reading Group Meon Hall Saturday IT*" 1200 Ploughman's Lunch & Christmas Fair Rookesbury
Sunday IB"* 1000 Joint Service St Peter's 2"" before Advent
Monday 19"' 1800 Magazine Copy Date
Tuesday 20"' 1400 U3A WIckham Centre Wednesday 22"" 1930 MV Garden Club Droxford
Sunday 25*'' 1000 Joint Service Stir up Sunday Holy Trinity Christ the King Celebrant Canon Anthony Hulbert f
Thursday 29"' 1930 King Arthur SVH Friday 30"' 1930 King Arthur SVH
(DECEMm^ 2018
Saturday 1®' 1030 Friends of St. Peter's coffee morning Church Room U^)Saturday 1®' 1400 King Arthur SVH Saturday 1®' 1930 King Arthur SVH
viSy Sunday 2"" 1000 Joint Service & Rocs St Peter's 1 ®' of Advent [^Friday?"' 1230 Lunch Club Church Room
Sunday 9"' 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 2"^" Sunday of Advent 1100 Matins St Peter's
1000 Parish Communion Holy Trinity
Sunday 23"' 1100 Service of Nine Lessons & Carols St Peter's Monday 24"' 1800 Children's Nativity with Carols - St Peter's Christmas Eve 2330 First Communion of Christmas St Peter's Tuesday 25*" 1000 Parish Communion &Carols Holy Trinity Christmas Day iiO service atSt Peter's HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL report to Soberton «& Newtown Parish Magazine — 12"* September for the October/November 2018 edition
Dear Resident Ishall start this report with another reminder about the budgetI hold tofund •*"' ^8^9 community projects. Ifyour local organisation is seekingfunds to undertake BiB^ a special project or buy some much needed equipment, then you might Hyi ." JitJ qualifyfor funding from my Councillor budget. You will need to go online — 11^11,, .. '|MBH| www.hants.sov.uk - and key in the search words "Councillor Grants" to read the grant criteria. Ifyou have something in mind, then please contact me by email[see my address below]and I will advise you whether or not to proceed with the application. I have made previous grants to enable the holding ofa community partyfor children; a visit to the pantomimefor a youth club; an outdoor adventure trip to Walesfor young people; equipmentfor a Community Centre; crockeryfor a Church lunch club; a loud speaker system for Scouts; a day trip to the seasidefor a lunch club, a zip wirefor a play park; community benches, and much more. I cannot give grants to individuals, only to organised groups, who have a Treasurer and a bank account. I hope to hear your ideas soon.
Ready for Winter
Over one million square metres of Hampshire roads have been renewed and are ready for winter. Hampshire Highways teams made the most of the hot dry summer and renewed hundreds of miles of some of the County's busiest roads to reduce potholes forming this winter. They completed over 300 surface dressing schemes, equivalent in size to 142 football pitches. Surface dressing is a preventative measure and extends the life of the roads.
Targeted Health Checks
As part of a new £9 million contract with health providers, starting in April 2019, Hampshire County Council is aiming to increase the uptake of free Health Checks by Hampshire residents, particularly those most at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The County Council is responsible for ensuring Hampshire residents aged 40-75 years are invited for regular health reviews by their GP surgeries. Currently just under half of those people invited take up the offer of a check. This is something we want to see improve, so through a new contract with CPs and other health providers, we are aiming to increase the uptake numbers.
The NHS Health Check programme aims to prevent heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, and raise awareness of dementia both across the population and within high risk and vulnerable groups. Health checks are normally undertaken by practice nursing teams. Cardiovascular disease is the second most common cause of death in Hampshire. According to the British Heart Foundation, healthcare costs relating to cardiovascular disease are estimated at £9 billion each year.
Probation Report
The County Council has welcomed the outcome of a review by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation [HM! Probation] of the Council's Youth Offending Service. The report, published in September 2018, identifies Hampshire as one of two local authorities to be judged as "good" with some features found to be outstanding. The report also states that Hampshire's Youth Offending Service [YOS] provides an excellent range of interventions to reduce the likelihood of offending.
Libraries Refurbished Hampshire Libraries are being refurbished and modernised to make library spaces fresh, versatile and equipped with modem technologies for everyone to access and enjoy. Since the start of this year, Totton and Romsey Libraries, and Gosport Discovery Centre have reopened their doors following extensive improvements. By late autumn we will also have installed easy to use self-service technology across all of our Library branches making it easy for customers to issue and return stock items quickly and easily. The refurbishment and investment demonstrates the County Council's commitment to ensuring that Libraries remain at the heart of their local communities, and is included in our Hampshire's Library Strategy to 2020. To subscribe to the Library newsletter visit - https://www.hants.gov.uk/community/residentnewslettersignup. To get involved with activities and events at your local Library visit - https://www.hants.gov.uk/librarv.
Community Spirit
Work carried out by community groups across Hampshire on a range of initiatives to provide strong and inclusive communities, such as supporting people living with dementia, boosting access to green spaces and helping those at risk of being homeless, has been awarded £126,215 from Hampshire County Council. Funding is from the Community Capital Fund 2018/2019 and the Culture and Community Activity Grants 2018/2019.
Winchester District grants include £3,000 towards a weekly activity group for people who have dementia, their partners and/or carers and wider community members; £1,240 towards a fortnightly community cinema, particularly for older people and £3,525 towards an upgrade of a village hall's heating system and controls to improve energy efficiency. The outside space will be improved by creating a garden area which will increase hireable space, and changes will be made to make the access to the storage shed outside better.
Crisis Funding
As the relevant Cabinet member, I have recently given approval to make grants from the Local Welfare Assistance(LWA) budget totaling £80,500 over 2 years to local Borough and District Councils to support families in crisis. LWA funding has been used by the County Council to fund and support innovative solutions to welfare concerns throughout Hampshire. Through the continued commitment ofthe County Council to deliver crisis support to vulnerable residents, providing funding to families in crisis has remained a key priority focus.
Connect to Support Hampshire
The web site - connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk - is an online information and advice guide and directory of services for adult residents in Hampshire where you will find information, advice and services to manage your own care and wellbeing. You can find out about local groups, activities and services within your community as well as formal care provision.
For advice for under 18s, visit the Familv information and services hub - https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/home.page
Emissions
C02 emissions from Hampshire County Council operations have fallen to 83,992 tonnes in 2016/2017 from 86,684 tonnes in the previous year [a reduction of 33.30% since 2011/2012] keeping the County Council on track to meet its target of 79,080 tonnes by 2020.
Highways
The County Council has secured £12.9 million funding from Highways England which, together with a £6.6 million investment from the County Council, will enable improvements to Junction 9 ofthe M27 and Parkway South Roundabout, White
Patricia Stallard Executive Member for Public Health; Supporting Families Programme; Emergency Planning & Resilience Hampshire County Councillor Winchester Southern Parishes Division Mental Health Champion [email protected] or [email protected] Fly Tipping - It is illegal to fly tip with a potential of up to £50,000 in fines in addition to a Winchester District maximiini prison sentence of two years. Councillors report When a contractor is disposing of waste from your property ensure that they are doing so Winchester City Council Extra Care development nominated for correctly. You could be national award liable for fly tipping if they do not dispose of it Winchester City Council's Extra Care development, Chesil Lodge, has been shortlisted correctly! for 'Best Older People's Housing Development'(under 70 homes)in the prestigious Inside Housing Development Awards, which celebrate the very best residential developments across the UK from the past year. This award recognises a completed or Ditches and Flood planned development that creates homes for older people that are desirable and well Prevention - Do you designed to meet current and future care and support needs. Chesil Lodge, which opened in July, is an exciting and innovative development of 52 Extra Care homes for own land that has a people aged 55 and over with an existing or potential care need. The £16m state-of-the- watercourse or drainage art development provides 44 one- and two-bedroom self-contained flats for affordable ditch on or adjacent to it. rent, six shared ownership flats and two flats sold on the open market. The Lodge offers If YES then you are a an excellent range of communal facilities, including a restaurant, laundry, treatment rooms and lounges. It also includes a day care facility managed by Hampshire County riparian landowner and Council you are responsible for maintaining those Winchester City Council given clean bill of health by Auditors The council has had to deliver its financial statements in record speed with the deadline watercourses. For more brought forward for the final report by a month compared to last year, with a further details check out HCC month less for the external audit. The auditors also provided an unqualified opinion on website below the council's arrangements for securing value for money by declaring a 'no matters to report' conclusion on this aspect of financial management. http://documents,hants.g HMO Licensing powers to come into force in October Winchester ov.uk/flood-water- City Council will soon be widening the scope of licensing houses in multiple management/ditchmainte occupation (HMOs). Currently, mandatory licensing of HMO's only applies in nanceposter.pdf buildings of 3 or more storeys but as from October 2018, all privately rented properties in multiple occupation with 5 or more residents who are not from the same household, will require licenses. This comes after the government passed SDNP Local Plan legislation, which requires HMO Landlords to apply for a licence by October Update — The first 2018, and failure to do so will be a criminal offence. hearings of the Plan M27 junction 4 to 11 Smart Motorway - Preparation Work examination are Between September 2018 and January 2019, contractors working on behalf of expected on Tuesday 13 Highways England will be carrying out works in the carriageway hard shoulder and November in the South verges in preparation for the installation of the temporary traffic management. Downs Centre, Traffic management including narrow lanes will remain in place thereafter. Some of Midhurst. the hard shoulder preparation works will need to be undertaken during night time lane closures because of their proximity to the carriageway. The hard shoulder Contact your councillors: preparations will take place from September 2018 to January 2019, on specific
Linda Gemmell sections of the M27 between junctions 4(M3 Interchange) and 11 (Fareham). The lgemmell@\¥inchester.gov.uk works will be carried out during a series of night time lane closures with a maximum of2 of the lanes being closed, meaning there will always be one lane Frank R. Pearson e-mail: open from 22:00hrs to 06:00hrs the following morning. This preparatory work will [email protected] allow them to install traffic management, before the main construction work starts Vicki Weston e-mail: this winter 2018/2019. [email protected] Do you own land that has a watercourse or drainage ditch on or adjacent to it?
Answer: Yes -You are therefore a 'riparian iandowner' and you are responsible for maintaining those watercourses Ordinarv Watercourses are What is a watercourse? watercourses that Watercourses are any natural or artificial channel are not part of a main above or below ground through which water flows. river and include Watercourses are classified as either 'Ordinary streams, ditches, Watercourse' or 'Main River'. drains, cuts, culverts, dykes, sluices, sewers (other than public sewers) and Property B passages, through Property A responsible which water flows. responsible to to centre of Property B centre of piped piped ditch responsible ditch for adjacent Main Rivers are ditch next to typically larger streams highway and rivers, but some are smaller watercourses of local
Property A significance. Property B
Previous piped ditch
What can land and properties owners do to reduce the risk of flooding? ❖ Identify your ordinary watercourses/ditches/piped watercourses - check deeds if required ❖ Check whether they are clear from debris and vegetation and if not clear them As a landowner you have a right to protect your property from flooding - consider how you might do this and prepare a plan.
More Information: www.hants.qov. uk/watercourses National Flood Forum provides Information on preparing for a flood: www,natlonalfloodforum. ora. uk/at-rlsk-of-floodlna-2/ Hampshire County Council www.hants.gov.uk Flood Action Group
This document contains important information about our local flood risk. Please take the time to read.
Background
Soberton Parish Councirs Flood Action Group exists to advise and help land and property owners prepare for, and hopefully prevent, flooding throughout the villages within the Parish.
The Flood Action Plan (written by the Flood Action Group) will aim to alert residents, parish volunteers, the Parish and County Council (HCC) and, when required, the emergency services to a flooding event. The group will work collectively with volunteers to direct residents to sand bag locations, identify safe havens and identify and prioritise assistance for vulnerable or elderly residents.
Soberton, Soberton Heath, Newtown and Hoe Gate can be affected by two forms of flooding;
• Surface Water runoff which is caused by intense rainfall culminating in overwhelmed drainage systems and surface pooling. This type of flood event is generally caused by either blocked drains or the reduced capacity of local surface water drainage systems. • Ground Water flooding is where the aquifer within the permeable chalk bedrock rises to above the ground surface due to prolonged rainfall. Flood water can emerge in dry riverbeds and exceptionally springs may appear on higher slopes of the Downs. This type of flooding tends to subside more slowly than surface water events. Surface water runoff is predictable and can be effectively managed. Drains, culverts and open ditches need to be maintained to allow the free flow of water towards receiving watercourses, such as streams or the river. It is an offence for a home or land owner to prevent the natural flow of water across their property. In areas without mains drainage in need of open ditch systems you are termed a 'Riparian Owner'. A Riparian owners' responsibilities, and the enforcement of which, relates to the Land drainage act 1991 and the Public Health Act 1936. Generally, it is a lack of maintenance, such as blocked drains or ditches, which cause a backup in the drainage flow. This is the cause of most local floods. Rising levels of ground water (the chalk aquifer) can also be predicted. The Environment Agency has mapped (see their website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agencv and type in your postcode) all areas zoning them as 1,2 and 3. It is zones 2 and 3 where there is a high risk of flooding as flooding has been seen in the past 30 years. In some cases, ground water springs can be managed and directed like surface water at the point at which they emerge from the ground. A number of dwellings were listed as flooded in 2003 when the aquifer was very high, a report was produced by the Engineering Consultants Halcrow on that flood period (the Parish Council has a copy if anyone is interested). To reduce the risk of flooding it is essential that all ditches and water courses are maintained. Culverts connecting ditches(below access to houses or field entrances) must be kept clear of debris and be of sufficient size to receive storm flows. Drains must be regularly jetted and cleaned. Some drains are the responsibility of Hampshire County Council's highways department and are routinely Jetted by HCC and in some instances as an emergency call out. Many of our highway drains run into soakaways and can back up in times of excessive rainfall.
Who is responsible? It is the land owner or the Hampshire highways department(under HCC) who have responsibility for water management in an area not serviced by mains drainage. In such an area water flows downhill, historically along natural watercourses and ditches(some which only appear in the winter). Again, it is against the law for land owners downstream to prevent natural flows of water crossing their land.
A simple example:- If there is a ditch running in front of your drive or house, and it has blocked or has been filled in, it is your responsibility to clear it out or reinstate it. If it is a road drain or culvert HCC(Highways department) will carry out the clearance work.
How can the Parish Council help?
The Parish Council has no funding or direct labour to call on to carry out riparian maintenance work. If you need to investigate or improve the state of your ditch then please do this as soon as possible, most importantly before the winter. If you have concerns over a flooding issue and you believe the natural flow of water has been impeded then there are a number of ways in which we,the Flood Action Group can help you.
The Flood Action Group can:-
Write to your neighbouring properties to ask for corrective measures to be taken to improve the flow of water. Assist in these householder's investigations to establish whether the watercourse is functioning (for example the supply of rodding lines). Where a number of ditches are in extremely poor repair, liaise with the householders concerned to establish a collective 'working party' or a collective 'contractor hire' to carry out maintenance on a number of properties. Engage the support and expertise of the Flood and Water Management Team at HCC who also have powers to enforce the Land drainage act 1991 and Public Health Act 1936. In the event of a Highways issue, the Parish Council will speak with HCC and request urgent action on your behalf. There is a link to the 'Hampshire County Council flood risk and management for landowners leaflet' on the Parish website www.soberton .ore and the Parish Magazine website http://www.sobertonchurch.org.uk/parish-magazine/
For further information please contact:
Bob Stranks @ 01489 878270 or Email [email protected]
Rachel Hicks H 01329 835050 or Email [email protected]
Soberton & Newtown Ladies' Group
We started our new programme with member Sue Moulding telling us about her amazing trip to the Antarctic and the many varieties of penguins and birds she encountered. For the meeting on Wednesday 3rd October at 8pm, BBC television and radio journalist, Ian Henderson will be giving a talk entitled 'Around the World in 40 Years'. The venue is the home of Faith Mortimer, Old Forge Cottage, High St, Soberton On 7th November the meeting will be in Rookesbury Hall where Zoe Phillips will talk to us about CPR - 'Resuscitation', a skill that could be useful anytime.
New members are always very welcome. Liz Whales - Secretary - 01489 877712 [email protected] ms uNivsi^rTV ens nte THiias ASS
Meon Valley
Meetings are held at the WIckham Centre, Mill Lane usually twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 2.00pm. Talks by Branch Members are free to members, otherwise £1.00. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £2.00.
Our new season began in September. There may be spaces for new members,for forms contact details are below or you can collect them at a meeting.
October and November Meetings:
Got 2"^ Winchester 1; Bishops, Buildings and Bones - Andrew Negus, Historian
16*"^ Fifteen Favourite Paintings - Harvey Griffiths, Branch Member
30"^ A Ukele Afternoon Part 2- Soberton Strummers
Nov 6'^ Wilfred Owen Centenary - Denis May and Friends, Branch Members
Nov 20*^ A Tour of the Hebrides - Alan Inder, Branch Member
Meon Valley USA also has Small/Special Interest Groups, which mostly meet monthly in members' homes. Current groups include Geology, Egyptology, Reading (3 groups). Poetry, Art appreciation. Strolling and World Faiths. These groups arrange their own venues and dates. If anyone would like to set up a new Interest group we would be pleased to hear from you.
Enquiries to: Betty Hiscock 01489 894807. Website: u3asites.org.uk/meon-valley
MEON VALLEY PLAY READING GROUP
No lines to learn - No acting on stage - No commitment to attend every meeting Just a fun evening, reading a different play at each meeting.
A charge of £3 pays for rent, coffee, etc. We meet on 2"*^ Tuesday each month at 7.30pm in the Meon Hall New dates are Tuesday 9**^ October and Tuesday 13^*^ November.
More details? 'Phone Paul or Gerry Hayles 01489 878589
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 Meon Vallev Garden Club
The visit to the Real Flower Company's rose growing gardens near Hinton Ampner in August was well supported. We were given a very informative talk by the head gardener and the owner. Not only did we see the roses but a vast range of herbs and shrubs they grow which are included in their bouquets and send to their shop in London. Some members took advantage of the plant sale area and were seen heading off with new plants for their gardens. And now for something completely different! Our September talk was entitled Life below Decks on the Royal Yacht Britannia by Mike Hill. He gave a really interesting and amusing account of his time as a stores officer from June 1960 until December 1963. He certainly saw a lot of the world and experienced some wonderful events. His favourite tour was to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific islands. What a wonderful time he had. He is still an active member of the Royal Yacht Association. Talks for the rest of the year include Woodland plants by Roger Hirons and Mighty Greens by Chris Bird. Non - members are always welcome. We also have our very popular Autumn plant sale on Saturday 6"^ October at 10.00am in the Droxford Hall.
If you would like to join the club, please contact our Membership secretary Phil Butler on 01489 877596 or philipbutler831 @btinternet.com Caroline Harris, Secretary More information on droxfordweb.co.uk under clubs and leisure
Diary for October & November
Saturday October Autumn Plant Sale Droxford Hall at 10.00 am
Saturday 20'^ October Trip to Hillier's Garden at Romsey Meet at Droxford Sq. at 11.15am
Wednesday 7'^ Nov AGM Droxford Hall 7.30pm
Thursday 22"^^ Nov Mighty Greens by Chris Bird Meon Hall at 7.30pm
o v- ^ Autumn Plant Sale Saturday 6th October Droxford Village Hall 10.00am
All sorts ofplants at very good prices.
See Droxford Village website JUMBLE SALE ROOKESBURY HALL
SATURDAY,20™ OCTOBER 2018 AT 2.00 PM Entrance: 25p
Donations will be greatly appreciated and can be brought to the Hall on Friday morning, 19"^ October, or on the morning of the sale. Further information or enquiries to Jenny Thomson on 01329 835275 or Sue Miles 01329 832157.
MEON VALLEY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Programme October & November 2018
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 N.B. there is a waiting list for this class. Contact: Chee Price 01489 893140.
Ladies' Pub Lunch. Mondays — lunches on October 1®'and November O®" 12:15 for 12:30 Contact Chriszena Strachan 01489 893719 by the previous Monday for venue and to book a place. Please note there is a waiting list.
IT Learning Classes Subject to demand, new classes start on 4"^ September: one-hour sessions to be held at Jubilee Hall. Course will run until 11 December and will cost £75 Contact: Ian Wynne-Powell on 01329 833254
Advanced French Conversation — meetings held on second and fourth Tuesday afternoon of the month from 14:00 in the home of a member. Contact organiser Lyndon Palmer on 01489 896862
Tai Chi - Jubilee Hall - Gold Room. Wednesday mornings. There are two sessions: Beginners/less experienced: 09:00 to 10:00 Experienced: 10:15 to 11:15. Cost individual session £3.00 for members; £5.00 for non-members Contact: Cherry Wynne-Powell on 01329 833254
Table Tennis - Priory Park Clubhouse, Elizabeth Way, Bishop's Waltham Wednesday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00. New members welcome! Cost per session £3.00 for members Contact: Leslie Craddock on 01489 325894
Spanish Lessons Classes held on Friday mornings at The Stables, Free Street, Bishops Waltham.NB: No classes on October 26"' Cost £3.00 per session. Spanish I for beginners runs from 09:15 to 10:15 and Spanish II from 10:45 to 11:45. Autumn Term finishes on December 14"' 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. Please confirm location with organiser. Cost £2.00 per session. Beginners very welcome. Please be prompt! Contact: Lena Frost on 01489 894828
Theatre/Cinema visits: Visits are organised throughout the year. For information on theatre/cinema visits contact Kay Corke 01489 890727
Hon Sec: Ann Joyce [email protected] 01329 232099 MEON VALLEY MEON VALLEY CARERS GROUP NEWS Registered Charity No. 1107865 Promoting a positive way ofliving with dementia Living with dementia can be an incredibly hard and lonely experience for both the person with dementia and their families. If you or someone you know is caring for a friend, relative or neighbour with dementia do you wish you could talk to someone else who understands just how you feel? Then why not come and join us at one of our meetings. The Meon Valley Carers Group is a voluntary group supporting Carers and families of those living with dementia. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday every month. On the second Tuesday we have a social pub lunch and the fourth Tuesday we meet at the Paterson Centre for a variety of talks and activities.. We are always pleased to welcome new faces and transport can be arranged within the Meon Valley area by contacting the office on the telephone number below.
On Saturday 13 October we will be outside Budgens in Bishops Waltham raising awareness of the group and activities we offer. If you happen to be shopping that morning we would love to say hello.
As with many other groups, volunteers are very important to the continued success of the Meon Valley Carers Group. Currently we need somebody with up to date office computer skills who would be willing to donate 3 hours on a Monday morning to work alongside existing volunteers with the running of the office.
9"^ Oct Pub Lunch at The Black Dog, Waltham Chase 12 noon 23'^'' Oct Annual General Meeting The Paterson Centre 1.45 for prompt 2pm start 13"^ Nov Pub Lunch at The Black Dog, Waltham Chase 12 noon 27'*' Nov Outing to Haskins 2pm -4pm If transport is required the minibus will leave the Paterson Centre at 1.30pm Meon Valley Carers Group, at the Paterson Centre, Church Road, Swanmore Mon 9.15 am - 1.15pm, Tel: 01489 895444. E-Mail [email protected]
POSTIE MARTINIS SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER
A big THANK YOU to all who have offered to contribute cakes etc for this special event.
If possible please would you take items to The Bold Forester from 10am onwards on the day. Sam Dunlop will be there to receive them.
Alternatively to Sam, Priory Cottage, Chapel Road.
Thank you. Sandra Henderson. 01489 877978
1 Martin The Postie' Retirement Party
\ Afternoon Tea Party at The Bold Forester Saturday 13^^ October, 2pm to 7pm,Presentation 4pm to 5pm
Martin Chapman, also known as Victor(Meidrew!), will be on his final round as a Postman on Saturday 6^^ October. However, to send him off in style, and thank him for over 23 years of great service to our village - often above and beyond the call of duty - we have made sure we will be seeing him again on the following Saturday. We know that Martin will be really touched to see as many villagers as possible at his afternoon tea party - for just one more chat and to say farewell!
To obtain tickets: Please see flyer(opposite page), FAQs, or ask your local contact. Donations for special gifts for Martin from the whole village - please see flyer or talk to ■■ your local contact(see village noticeboards). BACs information: ®® c/o: R. Ward, Sort Code: 40-44-25 A/C No: 01638254, ref:'Party-your surname' If you prefer to get your own present - just a reminder that Martin doesn't drink alcohol and he loves carp fishing (vouchers from Rovers at Fareham), and also may be in need of some Euros for next year © Cake Donations Coordinator: Sandra Henderson (01489)877978, [email protected] igpr All cake donations for the tea party will be very much appreciated. Personal Messages for Martin on labels / post cards: If you still need to complete your / 7 message card, please can you do this asap as we are hoping to have them on display at the \/ party, and so need some time to organise this. Please give completed cards to your local contact I Sam Dunlop Photos, video clips, Martin Stories: We are hoping to use a range of media at the event. K2I Pet's Farewell - any photos of your pets known to Martin. Children's Farewell - any photos or short film clips of goodbye messages, songs, poems etc! We will present them during the party so there is no pressure on the children to perform at the event,(contact Su Lancashire [email protected]) Farewell if you can't be at the party: Photos, short film clips as above. Everything is welcome. m Shorts: Wear them at the party (optional!) as a tribute to Martin's love of wearing shorts whatever the weather!! ^
FAQs: https://rebrand.ly/FAQpostie
Mrs Sam Dunlop (01329) 833268 HuBeSSE^ [email protected] Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this party happen MARTIN THE POSTIE RETIREMENTPARTY INVITATION
You are all invited to afternoon tea to celebrate our favourite Postie Martin "Victor" Chapman's retirement following over 20 years of service to our village.
Please join Martin and his family on;
Saturday 13th October, at The Bold Forester Pub, Forester Rd, 2pm - 7pm. There will be entertainment, afternoon tea and lots of special events taking place.
We are seeking donations from villagers who know Martin and/or who are on his current postal round. Contributions are to cover the event, food and a special gift for Martin to remember us all. We are also encouraging people to a write a personal message to Martin. All messages will be displayed at the party and kept by Martin for posterity. Please write any message you wish to include on the attached post card. If you would like a ticket(s),or if you're unable to attend but wish to write a personal message and donate, please can you complete the slip below and drop back to: Mrs Sam Dunlop, Priory Cottage, Chapel Road, Soberton Heath Tel 01329 833268 or 07720 305613 or Email [email protected]
Name Tel Number. Address I would like ticket(s) for Martin's Retirement Party on Saturday 13th October. 1 enclose a donation of £ Plfia.se makfi nhenufis navahlfi to Rfihficr.a Ward RACS- 40-44-?.'^ A/C No- nifi382.'^4 ref: 'Partv-vniir siirnamfi' Advertisements In the Parish Maqazine
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Shortly after dawn, France's Marshal Foch accepts Germany's surrender on behalf of the Allies with armistice terms taking effect at 11.00am. Although the Great War would not officially end until the Treaty of Versailles had been signed on 28'^ June 1919, the fighting on the Western Front was over, leaving over 10 million dead; of these, some V* miliion were British with V* million from the British Empire. More than half have no known grave. To quote a veteran: "We were too far gone, too exhausted really, to enjoy it. There was no cheering, no singing...we simply celebrated the Armistice in silence and thankfulness that it was all over. We were drained of all emotion...and then it was a question of when we were going to get home." .some corner of a foreign field which is forever England" Remembrance Sunday is on 1 Novenriber 2018 which ai^ marks the centenary of Armistice Day. The RBL Service of Remembrance will take place at 1050 at St Peter's Church, Soberton with other services held locally are shown in The Bridge magazine. In the preceding weeks, the Branch will be displaying 'Silent Soldier' - a silhouette depicting a soldier returning to his community at the end of the war. In stark contrast to the patriotic fervour and cheering crowds that waved soldiers off to war, many returned singly, quietly, traumatised and irrevocably changed by their experiences. Our 'Silent (Soldier' will appear in each of our villages. As the many war memorials and cemeteries testify, the (human sacrifice was appalling, and few families escaped the pain of bereavement. We remember the fallen with pride and share the sorrow of their loved-ones. The next meeting will be our Annual General Meeting at 1900 on Monday 12'' November at iOroxford Village Hall which will be followed by a presentation on the Great Pilgrimage 90. Prior i to that, we will be holding our annual dinner on Monday 8'" October at the Bat and Ball at iBroadhalfpenny Down, 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Contrary to popular belief, the Great War was not the bloodiest conflict in history - probably taking 5"' place in that tragic league. Of more than 10 million military deaths, over one million were from the British Empire with Great Britain and Ireland, Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, India, New Zealand and South Africa bearing the brunt. Our Allies (the Entente Powers), notably France and Russia, lost over 6 million while our enemies (the Central Powers)- German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires - lost over 4 million. Military wounded accounted for twice these numbers and many of these would be severely disabled or die early from their wounds. In addition, there were more than 6 million civilian deaths directly attributable to the war, including victims of an influenza epidemic that swept across Europe in its aftermath - taking its toll of a weakened and malnourished population. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) maintains 1.7 million graves and memorials from all wars at 23,000 locations in 150 countries. These range in size from Tyne Cot near Passchendaele with nearly 12,000 graves to small cemeteries with as few as 4 graves. Ages of those interred range from 14 to 67 years. Those for whom there are no known graves are commemorated on one of the many memorials, the largest of which is at Thiepval on the Somme with 72,000 names recorded thereon - the so-called "Missing of the Somme". The RBL Droxford & District Branch is always 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 robmunroscott&aol.com or 01489 877800. www.soberton.org/rblweb. ROLL OF HONOUR(SOBERTON & NEWTOWN) S/N Surname First names Rank Unit Age Date of death Where fell or Local memorial connection THE GREAT WAR (1914-1918) N BEVI8 Jack Private 21st Infantry 33 28/08/1918 Haucourt Chiphall, Battalion, 2nd Wickham N BEVI8 William Private Leicestershire 36 13/04/1917 Arras Chiphall, Regiment Wickham N&S BROWN Frederick Private 1st Battalion 26/04/1914 Ypres Robert (a) Hampshire S BUCK8EY John W Private 2nd Battalion 06/05/1918 Hazebrouck East Hoe Hampshire Cottages S DEADMAN Harry Boy 1 St Class Royal Navy 16 26/11/1914 HMS Bulwark West Street Sheemess Soberton N DOREY Frederick Stoker Petty Royal Navy 44 26/11/1914 HMS Bulwark Soberton George(b) Officer Sheemess N FIELDER Arthur Bertram Sergeant 6th Field 24 04/04/1918 Bailleul Laurels, Artillery Soberton N(p) FISHER James Private 1 St Battalion 29 24/03/1918 Arras Bunns Lane Wiltshire (q) FOWLER F W Stoker Petty Royal Navy 48 20/03/1918 Soberton West Street Officer {HMS Vemon) Churchyard Soberton N HILLYER Dennis Claude Private King's Own 21 28/10/1918 Tezze, Italy St Martin's Yorkshire Light Comer S LONGMAN Thomas Private 15th Battalion 17 15/10/1916 Seine Maritime Soberton Hampshire Heath N LUTMAN Emanuel Private 15th Battalion 36 13/08/1917 Ypres, Menin Boarhunt James (c) Hampshire Gate N MELLI8H Sydney Alfred Private 8th Battalion 14/10/1917 Bagdad, Iraq Soberton Hampshire Heath S ME88AM Alfred Walter Private 15th Battalion 25 24/03/1918 Demancourt Soberton Hampshire Heath N&S ME88AM Oliver Private Royal Army 24 20/01/1918 Dar Es Salaam Inglenook, Nehemiah Service Corps Soberton 8 ME88AM William Oliver Private 2nd Battalion 31 16/12/1918 Kalamaria, Soberton East Surrey Greece Heath 8 NEWELL Leslie 2nd 1 st Battalion 23 02/09/1915 Pas de Calais Lieutenant London N PYLE George Gunner Royal Marine 23 12/10/1918 Vadencourt Hoe Gate Wallace (d) Artillery Farni 8 RYE Robert William Private Royal Marine 23/04/1917 Pas de Calais Ingoldfield Light Infantry, Cottage N 8CARDIFIEL Wilfred Withers Corporal 1st Battalion 27 04/10/1917 West Flanders Newtown Duke of 8 8EARLE Alfred John Private Royal Marine 04/06/1918 Soberton Cold Hill Light Infantry Churchyard Soberton 8 8EARLE William John Private 2nd Battalion 31 12/05/1915 Ypres Liberty Road Essex (q) 8ETF0RD James Shipwright 1st Royal Navy 58 14/07/1918 Soberton h/o Eiley Class (HMS Vemon) Churchyard Setford 8 TWYNAM Godfrey 2nd 11 th Battalion 25 18/11/1916 Beaumont- Soberton Lieutenant Border Hamel House 8 TWYNAM Hugh Lieutenant Royal Naval 29 19/01/1917 HMS/ME36 Soberton Reserve North Sea House 8 TWYNAM John Staff Sergeant 1 st South 32 30/11/1914 Bethlehem, Soberton African Free State House 8 TWYNAM William H Corporal 7th Infantry 33 24/04/1915 Ypres Soberton Battalion, House ROLL OF HONOUR fSOBERTON & NEWTOWN) SECOND WORLD WAR (1939-1945) N CROOK John Able Seaman Royal Navy 18 07/01/1944 HMS Tweed Wickham North Atlantic N EMERY Frank Chief Petty Royal Navy 38 14/09/1939 HMS Royal Newtown Chandler Officer Oak Scapa S HUTCHEN8 Eric Frank Lance 16th Battalion 23 30/09/1943 Salerno Soberton Corporal Queen's Royal N KERLEY Daisy Mary civilian National Fire 30 09/02/1943 Winchester/bur Kennel Service led Holy Trinity Cottage 8 LEGGETT HairyOswald Sergeant 25th Field 25 13/12/1941 Ala mein Soberton Regiment N LINSELL Bemard John galley boy Merchant Navy 20 26/09/1940 SS Port (e) Denison North N PINK George Driver Royal Army 20 29/05/1940 Dunkirk Newtown Frederick Service Corps N PRATT Albert Arthur Private 4th Battalion 23 06/03/1943 Tunisia Newtown Percy Hampshire 8 STEEL Douglas Instructor Royal Navy 44 24/05/1941 HMS Hood Soberton Merson Commander Denmark Strait 8 TANNER Reginald Percy Commander Royal Navy 37 22/05/1941 HMS DSC Gloucester N WARBURTOI Bemard Captain VC Royal Navy 44 10/04/1940 HMS Hardy Soberton Mill Narvik N WHITE Robert Samuel Private Hampshire 21 02/10/1940 North Africa Wickham Regiment IRAQ 2007 (f) DLUGOSZ Eleanor Private Royal Army 19 05/04/2007 Basra Swanmore Medical Corps Notes (a) Assume 'E R Brown' shown on Newtown memorial is same person as 'F R Brown' on Soberton's as there Is no E R Brown listed for Hampshire Regt on CWGC* website (b) No trace of Dorey with initials 'F G' on CWGC website. Could only be SPG (not CPO)F W Dorey. (c) Although shown as M J Lutman on Newtown's memorial, he was known as Manny which would explain the error. (d) Initials shown incorrectly (?)as W G on Newtown memorial. (e) The only Linsell recorded on CWGC website is Bernard John who was Merchant Navy not Royal Navy as shown on Newtown's memorial. (f) RAMC medic sen/ing with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Battle Group whose Warrior Armoured Vehicle was the victim of a roadside bomb. 4 lives lost. Commemorated at Swanmore War Memorial but mother now lives in Soberton. (g) Pre-Dreadnought battleship exploded at anchor off Sheemess when cordite charges stowed against boiler room bulkhead 'cooked off; 736 lives lost and only 17 survivors. (h) Sunk with all hands following collision with MM Submarine E43 nearTerschelling, an island off the Northern Netherlands. (i) Killed by lightning strike. (j) Frigate of 5th Escort Group torpedoed by U305 South West of Ireland; 83 lost from ship's company of 127. (k) Battleship torpedoed by U47 whilst at anchor in Scapa Flow with loss of 833 men from ship's company of 1,234 (I) General cargo ship sunk by German bombers off Aberdeen; 16 lives lost. (m)Battle cruiser sunk during opening engagement with Bismarckand Prinz Et/gen;only 3 survivors rescued from a ship's company of 1,418. (n) Cruiser sunk by German dive bombers during the Battle of Crete; 722 men lost from a ship's company of 807. (o) Destroyer lost during the First Battle of Narvik during which Captain Warburton-Lee (Captain (D)2nd Destroyer Flotilla) won a posthumous Victoria Cross. (p) Also on Denmead War Memorial (q) Not recorded on Soberton or Newtown war memorials but in CWGC maintained graves. (r) HMS Vemon (hulk) was the Royal Navy's torpedo school moored in Portsmouth. It later became a shore establishment which is now Gunwharf Quays. Comrrronwealth War Graves Commission. The End of World War One Although most people In Soberton and Newtown were overjoyed when news came through of the signing of the Armistice there were a few families who had recently heard of the deaths of their loved ones or were still waiting the news. They must have asked questioned how and why their man had got so near to the end and then died, for the summer and autumn of 1918 was a sad time for families and friends of the following A. J. Searle(c 1888-1918) Alfred John was the son of Alfred and Ellen/Esther Searle of Cold Hill. It Is assumed he attended Soberton School as a sibling Is recorded In the limited Admission Register available. Private A.J. Searle (No. PO/14576)Joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Portsmouth Division. John, according to Soberton Burial Register, died of Influenza and was burled In Soberton churchyard on the 8"^ June 1918. Jack Bevis (1885-1918) Jack's next of kin was given as his mother Mrs. E.A. Bevis, of Chip Hall, WIckham. It Is likely that his father was Charles who died In 1921 aged 73 at Chlphall. The family had at some time lived In Liberty Rd. Jack Joined the Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) 21®' Bn Service No. 4020901 and died In France on the 28"' August 1918. He Is burled In the VIs-en-Artols British Cemetery, Haucourt, Pas de Calais Wallace George Pyle (1895 -1918) was son of William and Ruth Pyle who farmed at Hoegate. He had attended a Dame School before being admitted to Newtown School, almost certainly the Dame school run by Elizabeth Weston at Governess Cottage, later replaced by Rose Thicket. George, as he was known, was a gunner with the Royal Marine Artillery. He was with the "Howitzer" Brigade and quite likely received his training at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth. Gunner Pyle died on the 12"* October 1918 In the Alsne Department, France and was burled In Vadencourt New British Cemetery at Malsaemy. It Is a comparatively small cemetery enclosed by a rubble wall In a rural location and appears to be appropriately adjacent to a farm. His sister married Charles Stiggants who farmed Russell's Farm so he had been very much part of the farming community. J.C. Hillier(1897-1918) Newtown memorial shows he served with the 8'" Battalion of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. From there It was found that this was In fact Pte. Dennis Claude Hlllyer and parents given were Louisa and Herbert Tee of St. Martin's Corner, Hambledon. The 1911 census shows Dennis as the stepson of Herbert Tee and that he was born In Portsmouth. He Is not on the Newtown Admission register so perhaps he attended Hambledon School. At the outbreak of war Dennis was about 16 or 17 and It Is Intriguing to know why he should Join a Yorkshire Regiment. It appears that the 8"'(Service) Battalion were In Hampshire from December 1914, first at Aldershot, then Hythe and finally Bordon before leaving for Boulogne In August 1915. Dennis presumably enlisted at one of the Hampshire locations. They saw action In France before being sent from the Somme In November 1917 to strengthen the Italian resistance after Italy had suffered a disaster at the Battle of Caporetto. (Formerly part of Austro-Hungarlan Empire now Slovenia). In November 1917 the battalion moved to Italy. Pte. 43854 Hlllyer was killed In action whilst crossing the River Plave In Italy on the 28"' October 1918. He Is burled In the cemetery Tezze, north of Venice. William Messam (W.R. or W.O.)(c1887-1918) As a child William lived with his grandparents John and Mary Ann Messam. John worked for HM Woods In Bere Forest and In the 1891 census the address was The Forest but by 1901 they were living In Chapel Road. William's birthplace was given as Soberton but so far we have not found him In parish birth or marriage registers of either church but then the Messam Family were prominent at Soberton chapel. William married and had a daughter Gertrude born In 1910. She attended Soberton School for a time but left to live In Leicester. William Joined the East Surrey regiment but was later transferred to Employment Company, Labour Corps. He died In the December of 1918 In Greece and Is burled In the MIkra British Cemetery at Kalamarl about 8 miles from Thessalonlka. He was aged 31. His next of kin was given as his wife, G.A. Hawkins (formerly Messam)of 115 Church Gate, Leicester. Film Club Our next showing is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' on Thursday 25/10 at 7pm sharp. It will be in the usual venue - St. Peter's Church, Soberton, in the church room. The price of £10pp includes supper. BYG. Please book through me in the usual way. Lyndon Dr.L J Palmer, 1 Gunners Mews, Bishops Waltham, 3032 1HX 07881991763 LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Thursday 1 October. Amazing Animals of WWI. Tony Babb. Thursday 8^^ November. History of Alresford. Don Bryan HAMPSHIRE POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR RECRUITING! If you like to sing then why not come and see what it's like to sing with the Police Male Voice Choir. You do not have to read music. You do not have to be a Police officer You might surprise yourself, and it's good fun. The choir rehearses at 7pm every Wednesday at Sarisbury Green Social Club For further information contact 01329 664456 or email [email protected] ADVANCE PIANNER 2018/19 December Friends of St. Peter s coffee morning Church Room Players' Panto SVH Film Club Church Room Carols & Cheer Rookesbury Janua 21^' Magazine Copy Date March 18"^ Magazine Copy Date May 20'*^ Magazine Copy Date June 29'^ Soberton fete A Summer of Fun and Fundraisint jHH As autumn approaches and the memories of a fantastic summer fade, the Meon Valley Lions can look back at an exciting few months of fund-raising and frolics. During the summer we were busy attending numerous community and charity fund-raising events. One of the new events on the calendar was the Bishop's Waltham "KidsTreat" fun day organised by the Bishop's Waltham Town Team. Based on a concept someone had seen while on holiday in Portugal, the idea was to give over the whole town centre for an afternoon of fun activities and games, purely and simply to entertain the young people of the town. There was a massive turn out and everyone seemed to have a splendid few hours courtesy of the numerous clubs and charities who volunteered to provide the activities. The Lions presented their "Play Your Cards Right" game and with over 200 children taking part, seven managed to beat the odds to win a box of chocolates. Some of the parents paid £1 to play the same game and of course, there were NO winners - except the Lions, who raised around £75 from the proceedings for charity! Each year. Lions clubs across the south unite to provide a fun day out for disadvantaged kids at Paulton's Park. We donated 105 discounted family tickets at £11 each, to Meon Valley families nominated via Home Start, the Rainbow Centre, Young Carers and Family Support Services. Lions Sue, Eddy and Hilary were in attendance to ensure everything went well, although Sue declined to wear the fluffy Lion suit this year, on account of the high temperatures! Some families had five children attending, others only one, children under one metre in height went in free of charge, as did those in wheelchairs, therefore, our 105 tickets probably benefited around 200 recipients. The Lions love to support this sort of activity because it isn't simply about helping out individuals with a cash handout - it's more about putting a smile back on somebody's face. One of the organisations we support in the local area is the Rainbow Centre in Fareham. The Centre relies heavily on donations to deliver its Conductive Education programmes for children and adults, from all over Hampshire. The special programmes encourage children and adults to improve mobility and movement in the face of disability caused by cerebral palsy, adult-stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease or similar. The Lions once again volunteered to deliver the barbeque catering at the Centre's annual Fun-Day event, selling hundreds of sausages and burgers. The £1,000 raised will go specifically to the Rainbow Centre's "Helping Hand" Fund which is there to help participants of all ages to access services they otherwise couldn't afford. If you'd like to get involved with Lions and do some worthwhile work in your local community, why don't you make contact? Drop us a line via our website and we'll invite you to one of our many social events, where you can meet the team and learn more. Local Information EMERGENCY 999 District Frank Pearson 01489 892822 POLICE Councillors(N) Vicki Weston 01329 835 161 Non-emergency 101 District Linda Gemmell 01489 895023 Councillor(S) Beat Surgeries Rookesbury Hall Altemate Fridays County Councillor Patricia Stallard 02392 251484 10:00 to 12:00 DOCTORS' Droxford 01489 877588 Brownie & Guide Caroline Rogers 01489 877430 SURGERIES Wickham 01329 833121 Leader Den mead 02392 239630 CAB 01489 896376 Good Neighbours Sue Mussellwhite 01489 877282 Age Concern Head Office 0800 328 7154 Group Co-ordinator Philomena Bergin 02392 632551 Film Club Lyndon Palmer 01489 877174 Wickham 1st Wed 2.00-3.00 Local History Duncan Colin-Jones Baby Clinics 01489 877237 Comm.Centre Chairman Waltham Chase 4th Wed 10.-11.30 Soberton Football Keith Moran 01329 834 897 Village Hall 111 Soberton Players Susan Hyland 01489 878724 N.H.S. Direct Social Services 0845 600 4555 Soberton Hall Sue Houlding Direct Secretary Hants Carers 08457 221122 Table Tennis Club Pete Woodacre 01489 877768 Helpline Adrian Hunt 01489 878141 Soberton Hall Rosemary Taylor 01489 877256 Ladies Group Liz Whales 01489 877712 Booking [email protected] Meon Valley Lions Ian Adams 0845 833 7812 Club Rookesbury Hall Jenny Doney 01329 834392 SOBERTON PARISH COUNCIL Booking www.soberton. org [email protected]. uk Chairman John Hyland 01489 878724 Vice-Chairman Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Guide Hut Booking Caroline Rogers 01489 877430 Finance Arabella Tumer 01489 878409 Planning Tim Pickford 01489 877602 CHURCHES Church Wardens (N) Era Wells 01329 834130 Open Spaces Barry Henderson 01489 877978 Barry Rowswell 01329 834671 Andy Andrews 01329 832959 Church Wardens (S) Louise McEwen 01489 877448 Roads, Footpaths David Salmon 01489 878659 and Transport Bob Stranks 01489 878270 PCC Secretary(S) Norman Chapman 01489 877378 St. Clair's Meadow Jane Masterman 01489 878580 Capt. Of Bells(S) Noel Evans 01489 877271 Flood Action Bob Stranks 01489 878270 Rachel Hicks 01329 835050 Churchyard Keeper John Lester 01489 878557 Clerk & Proper Norman Chapman 01489 877378 (Sob) Officer Please e-mail copy for the Magazine to Penny Rowlinson [[email protected]] For copy date, see Calendar pages From the Archives. Above - Newly built houses In Station Road, looking remarkably as they do today. The Tudor style houses were the first to be built (pre 1905,) in what was then Stokes Lane to take advantage of the nearby railway station. The Station Road inhabitants tended to turn to Droxford for their daily needs and indeed up to the advent of postcodes, some residents still gave their address as Station Road, Droxford.(Postcard courtesy of M Wingham) Below - This map is from the 1892-1905 series showing the same area. It appears that the row of houses was completed before the adjacent stretch of railway line.(Map courtesy of The National Library of Scotland) Little Common (from the Archives of the Soberton & Newtown Local History Society) any additional information is always welcome. Please Contact [email protected] or [email protected].