Hill & Valley Parish Magazine serving , Longparish , & Woodcott June 2017

LCA Monday Night at the Movies th Village Hall - Monday 19 June 7.15pm

LCA - L2SOTM - The Longparish Second Sunday of the Month Handicap Race It was a lovely sunny morning for the May run. We welcomed new runners Donna Bryan, Nick Lockhart, Elizabeth Gant and James Rodwell. First home with a new personal record time was Laura Reynolds who was a Most Improved Woman. Lauren Beal was our Rising Star, also with a personal record, and David Wearn was Most Improved Man. Daniel Sanderson and Luke Pierce also set personal records.

In this emotional true story, five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of kilometres across India, away from the loving warmth of home and family. He struggles to survive alone in the harsh streets of Kolkata, but has the good fortune to be adopted by an Australian couple (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham). Saroo soon feels at home, comforted by the affection and calm of his new family, and grows up into a confident and ambitious 30-year-old, played by Dev Patel. But he is haunted by the world he left behind and, twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his Our winners (David with a temporary trophy) photobombed by Charlie Hillier and William Wearn unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find Well done to everyone who ran or accompanied children his lost family and finally return to his first home. or simply turned to cheer the runners on. Thanks go to Jim Dundas and Maggie Barber for refreshments, the Free to LCA Members, join or renew your Wearn family, Dennis Doney and Maggie for marshalling membership for £1.00 on the night. and time keeping, David Gould for the signs and the Cricket Club for the lovely venue. Cash Bar available. Donations welcomed Our next race is on Sunday 11th June starting at the usual time of 10am at the Cricket Ground. Everyone is welcome especially volunteers to help (full training LCA Recycled provided). If you'd like to run it is a handicap race so Teenagers people of all abilities have a chance to win. We organise an outing or You can see the full results and photos and find more event, usually on the first information and the entry form in the L2SOTM area of the Tuesday of each month. Longparish website This year's programme can http://archive.longparish.org.uk/l2sotm/ be seen here: LCA Coffee Shop http://www.longparish.org.uk/clubs/recycled- Longparish Village Hall teenagers.html. th Friday 16 June 10am-noon Our next outing is to Leigh on Solent for seaside fish The LCA coffee shop is opens its doors on the second and chips on Tuesday 6th June leaving at 11am and will Friday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Please do cost £3.00. Please contact Corinne on 720643 for more join us. information or to book your place.

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BIRDS OF LONGPARISH LONGPARISH GARDENING CLUB THE TREE SPARROW When I was TUESDAY, 27th JUNE growing up we ALL DAY VISIT TO PENWOOD NURSERY, NEWBURY had a small AND colony of tree WATERPERRY GARDENS, NR WHEATLEY, OXFORD sparrows nesting in the Our annual all day garden visit this year will be to village. But Penwood Nursery which is a family run business selling a sadly they have wonderful selection of trees, shrubs, roses and long gone and herbaceous plants. I’ve not spotted one in the Then we will travel on to Wheatley, to Waterperry village for 45 years or more. They are very similar to the Gardens, which was originally established as a house sparrow, only slightly smaller, the main difference gardening school for girls by Beatrix Havergal dating being they have a brown head, whereas a house sparrow from 1927. has brown sides and grey top. They also have a black mark each side of the neck. There is a wonderful Museum of Rural Life run by The tree sparrow nests between April and July and there museum curator Gordon Dempster, gardens, plant are 2-3 broods. They nest in holes in trees or in a wall, centre, gallery and garden shop. even in the foundations of grey herons’ nests, and sometimes in a hawthorn or something similar. The nest Also close to the Manor House, the parish church is is a flattened sphere with an entrance hole on the side widely considered to be an architectural gem with three leading to the nesting chamber. It’s made from plant lancet windows containing glass dating back to 1220. stems, rootlets and leaves, lined with moss, hair and Coach leaves Longparish 9.30am and returns about feathers. The eggs are smooth, glossy and white to pale 6pm. grey, heavily marked with spots, small blotches, or speckles usually at the larger end. Eggs are incubated This trip is just about fully subscribed but there may be a for 11-14 days and the young fledge in 15-20 days. Their few spaces. food is mainly seeds.

Any queries to Rosie Lowry 01264 720325 If anyone thinks they have tree sparrows in their garden [email protected] could you please let me know? Thank you. Chris Bowman or Marion Bell 01264 720205

Hill & Valley Needs You! I came across Hill and Valley Magazine for the first time whilst researching our family’s move to Longparish and was delighted to be moving to such a vibrant community with so much going on in, and around, the three parishes. Little did I know that I would soon become part of this much-respected village resource! Each month the magazine is planned, edited and delivered by volunteers - most of whom have been with ‘The Team’ for many, many years and we have now come to a time when many of those volunteers wish to move on to pursue other interests - so we need HELP! BARTON STACEY WI Please see Rev Craig Marshall’s plea for help on the We meet on the last Thursday of every month at Vicar’s page of this month’s magazine and offer a little of 7.30pm in the Barton Stacey Village Hall. your time to ensure this valuable village resource Put these dates in your diaries now: remains. Without new volunteers the magazine will not be able to continue in its present format. 29th June - Graphology - your character in your Next month will see a combined July/August edition and handwriting there will be no September issue. We hope normal 27th July - Woofability - Assistance dogs service will resume in October! transforming lives The commitment is regular but not onerous. I work full time and manage to fit in my H&V editor role easily NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME – all ladies around my other commitments and I would be happy to are very welcome to attend a meeting for free to try chat to anyone who is interested in joining our team. us out. Cake not compulsory but always available! Barton Stacey WI Committee Johanne Scotland 720258

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Yemen Appeal Longparish Garden Festival

Just when I thought things could not get any BEAUTIFUL worse in Yemen cholera has broken out. They need our GARDENS help more than ever now. AND SPARKLING WATER

Coming soon to a telegraph pole near you – a full colour flyer promoting the highlight of the Test Valley summer, the Longparish Garden Festival. This symbol designed by villager Alison Cooper, will become a familiar sight as fourteen gardens are groomed for the event. It will take place on Saturday and Sunday July 8/9th. Several of the gardens are spread over more than an acre and border the River Test, while others are smaller but beautiful, but they all reflect their owners’ love of nurturing shrubs, trees and flowers. More details of the Over 100 gifts to Oxfam from my London Marathon gardens on display will appear in Hill and Valley next appeal each reinforce my belief in human nature. Your month. generous help takes us over 90% of the way to my Visitors can check out Longparish allotments and also £5,000 target. Please help beat it. explore the common off Southside Road. I know some people have been meaning to give but Georgina Knipe (720713) is masterminding refreshments haven't got around to it yet. It's corny but here's the which will be on sale at the village hall. She would like to round tuit you need with a reminder that Udai Faisal died hear from anyone who is able to provide a cake (or a few days after this picture was taken. It's too late to perhaps more than one) for the event. help him but it's not too late to help. The hall will also be the venue for an exhibition and sale by local artists. Please do it now. Here's the link It is hoped that the Longparish Garden Festival will mirror http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JeremyBarber1 a similar, highly successful event held back in 2004. Thank you very much. The Garden Festival is being organised by members of the Longparish Gardening Club, the Parochial Church Jeremy Barber. Council and the Village Hall Committee. Tel 01264 720459 Tickets will cost £6, purchased on the day, and allow Email [email protected] visitors entry to all the gardens on both days between 1.00pm and 5 pm. Children (accompanied by an adult) Whitchurch CE Primary School are free. A 12-page colour brochure providing details of each garden will be on sale for £2. Temporary Lunchtime Supervisors Parking areas are being arranged at several sites in the We are seeking people to join our friendly and hard village. working lunchtime team. Money raised by the event will be shared between the village hall and St. Nicholas Church and will help finance • HCC Pay Grade A £7.78 to £7.91 per hour planned alterations.

• Mon-Fri 11.45am or 12noon to 1.30pm

th We are looking for calm, caring and enthusiastic people Longparish Fete 9 September who enjoy working with children to ensure they are 12 noon - 4pm happy, healthy and safe during this important part of the By kind permission of Richard day. Duties will include supervising eating, playing with Wills and Longparish Cricket the children and administering minor first aid. Club. Interested? Please contact the school office on 01256 Please keep the date free & 892755 to make an appointment to visit. turn out and help in any way you can. The [email protected] committee will be in touch with you soon! Whitchurch C E Primary School and County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this Please note next month will be a commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other combined July/August magazine and relevant employment checks. there will be no September issue.

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Saturday 8th July 2017 7pm Lower Mill Gardens

This event is designed to coincide with the Longparish Garden Festival and is being organised by St Nicholas Church in association with the Longparish Gardening Club and the Village Hall committee.

By kind permission of Karen-Marie Dinesen, it is being held in the beautiful surroundings of her garden at Lower Mill.

Cinammon Jazz are providing the entertainment.

There is a hog roast with 3 salads followed by delicious desserts. Wine and beer will be available on the night at very reasonable prices! Just bring your own plates, cutlery and glasses.

All under canvas (just in case of bad weather) with round tables for 10 or 12 with luxury seating for your added comfort and enjoyment. Why not make up a table with your friends, or just Following the sell-out success of One Million come and join in the fun anyway. Tiny Plays last year, LCA and the Village Hall are bringing the Watermill Theatre back to A raffle is being held over the whole weekend, and Longparish. Ellen Robertson's poignant new tickets will be on sale during this evening event, as well as at the different gardens both Saturday and Sunday. play, Nesting, is a funny and moving look at There are some excellent prizes to be won, and the compulsive behaviour and finding love in the draw will take place at the close of the LGF weekend on most unlikely of places. Sunday evening. The play is the same as at the Watermill, the All proceeds for this event will be split between the cast is the same but there is no need to go to St Nicholas Church re-ordering project (more about Newbury to enjoy this entertaining stage show. this in July Hill & Valley) and the Village Hall. The Watermill are bringing high-quality professional theatre to our doorstep! It's a no Book early to avoid disappointment, as tickets are brainer really! limited for this event. Tickets are £20.00 per head and will be on sale in June from either the shop, or from Tickets are £12 (£10 for LCA members). Karen-Marie (720209), or Georgi Leask (720829), or Demand will be high so book early to ensure John Young (720233). you get tickets.

The event is kindly being sponsored by Pearsons, You can book online here Estate Agents. https://billetto.co.uk/watermill-theatre-on-tour- presents-nesting If you aren't able to do online booking please call our Box Office on 01264 720459. The show is suitable for children over 12 and

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Friends of Longparish School (FoLS) News Longparish Little School Longparish Little School has had a busy time preparing It started a little windy and for the fete, many thanks to all the helpers and then the sun came out and volunteers who helped make it a success, and to stayed out for the May everybody who came to support it. The musical bouncy Fayre. There was lots to do disco room was hugely popular and most of the children with pony rides, bouncy were walking around unrecognisable because of the castle, maypole dancing, fabulous face paints. sumo suits, hook the duck, Pony rides, a delicious barbecue and lots of lovely stalls welly wanging, the BBQ and all made it a fun day out. the Pimms/Beer tent to Also last month we had a visit from Andover Fire Station name a few. There was a and some of the children got to have a go with the fire lovely atmosphere and we hose! raised an amazing £5020. A date for your diaries - if you like fish and chips and Thank you to all those who quizzes we are holding a quiz night on June 10th at attended, volunteered and Longparish Village Hall, it is £10 for a ticket and this donated to the Fayre. includes a portion of fish and chips, there will be a bar and an auction with some brilliant lots so gather a team Thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes or helped and come on down to buy your ticket outside the Little in other ways including: - School, or look on our Facebook page for details.

Arbonne Skincare, Jeremy and Maggie Barber, Back on Track, Becky’s Beezzzs, Ewa Bellman, Bere Mill Meats, Longparish CE Primary School News Blue Ginger, Bombay Sapphire, Bourne Valley Inn, I am pleased to inform you that, following a week of Brasserie Blanc, Broughton Crafts, Carter Jonas, Co-op interviews, a number of extremely strong appointments Whitchurch, Cote Brasserie, Dry-Si, Fireranger, Finkley have been made to the school. Down Farm, Mrs Sarah Jordan, an outstanding and experienced teacher currently working in West Berkshire, was George and Dragon (Hurstbourne Tarrant), Hampshire appointed as Key Stage 1 Leader. She will be joining the Golf Club, Hardys Cottage Plants, Hare & Hounds school in September and will teach the Year 1/2 class. (Charlton Down), Haynes Hanson and Clarke, Miss Tessa Bailey, who teaches Years 3 and 4 in school, Castle, Holiday Inn Winchester, Hunters Wellies, Julia’s was also successful at interview for the post of Key Wellness Centre (Barton Stacey), K & H Falconry, Karen Stage 2 Leader and will work alongside Mrs Jordan as Livingstone, Kenyons, members of the Senior Leadership Team. Further internal appointments include that of Mrs Christine Leach Kings Arms (Whitchurch), The Lights, Little School, Anna to the post of School Business Manager and Mrs McAllister, New Forest Wildlife Park, Norton Livery, Catherine Graham-Evans to the post of SENCo. Oakley Hall, The Petal Boutique, Plaques by Karen, The school will therefore be led by a very strong, stable Portsmouth FC, Principal World Travel, REKA Crochet, and experienced team, alongside an Acting Riverford Organics, Riverside Yurt Bransbury, Robinsons Headteacher, whilst a permanent replacement Butchers (Stockbridge), Headteacher is appointed. This will enable the school to go from strength to strength as we move forward. Room to Float, Rosebourne Farm Shop, Roxtons Alex Foggo (Stockbridge), SeaCity Museum, Serena Read, Sonia Whiteman Soft Furnishings, Southern Co-op Below are a couple of pupil reports following visits to Stockbridge, Southern Sports Limited, Sugarlicious, support learning in class, I hope you enjoy reading them. Sylvanian Families, Sylvia Crook, Tree Runners, Twist Hair & Beauty, Twinings, Vitacress, Waitrose, Laura Heron’s visit to Marwell Zoo Wearn, The White Lion, Wherwell, Wine Utopia On Tuesday 2nd May, Heron class drove to Marwell Zoo. I went on a white bus. At last we were there. First we all We are also pleased to welcome Karen Livingstone to strolled to the penguins, they all swam gracefully. After the FoLS committee. She was a big help in the run up to that we went to the Savannah tracks, on our way we saw and during the Fayre and will be a great asset to the two leopards and two cheetahs, they were spotty. team. Next we saw three giraffes, one was licking the wall outside. Then we walked into the Education Centre, our Our efforts now move to the School BBQ / Camp Out that teacher was called Katherine. She showed us some takes place on 1st July. Save the date if you have amazing things. I saw an elephant tusk that was bigger children at School. than me! I also saw a snakeskin. We met a stick insect called Sally and we got to touch her. Next we had lunch, I had an apple, a wrap, biscuits and Hoola Hoops. FoLS 10 Club Winners – May Then I went to the play park, it was fun! After that we saw Meerkats, they were slinky and had burrows. After Isabella Scott £20 that, we saw a zebra; it was stripy. Next we saw a snow Becky Chadd £10 leopard, toucans and wallabies. Then I saw a red panda, it was curled up in a ball. Then we saw a tiger. I had Penny Billingham £5 such a fun day. Fred Tufnell – Year 1 5 Hill & Valley Parish Magazine serving Hurstbourne Priors, Longparish , St Mary Bourne & Woodcott June 2017

Robin’s Transport Visit are public, and parishioners are also welcome to speak on One stormy day, Robin class went on a transport trip. specific agenda items by prior arrangement with the Chairman First we went on the minibuses. Next we went on the – Jonathan Frere tel: 720574, or email: fast, flashy, shiny train. Then we crossed the car park [email protected] and finally we got to the aeroplanes.

My favourite part was the aeroplanes because I like Longparish Cricket Club aeroplanes. I was so excited because I wanted to go as Longparish enjoyed a successful fast as the trains can go. return to the top flight of the Will Bryant – Year 1 Hampshire Leagues after a twenty- year absence with an impressive 149 run win at New Milton. A 94 run win Parish Council Report from Meeting over Hook & Newnham II followed th Held on 8 May taking Longparish to the top spot in the top division in the Hampshire Leagues. Minutes of previous meetings are available on the current or archived Longparish website (longparish.org.uk). Longparish II started the season with a nail biting 1 wicket home defeat to Sparsholt II but bounced back with Procedural an impressive win away at Alton III. This was the statutory Annual Meeting of the Council, and Longparish III started their campaign with 2 very short Jonathan Frere was re-elected as Chairman and Natasha low scoring games, losing by 8 wickets at Laverstock and Rouse as Vice Chairman. The chairmanship of the Planning Ford and winning away at Broughton by 5 wickets. Committee and Working Parties was also agreed. Sunday Friendlies have included useful games with Planning Donnington, St Mary Bourne and Merlin. The Council had no objection to: Nets and practice take place for the senior sides on  Two storey rear extension at Spring Cottage, Thursday evenings from 6pm. Harewood Forest Industrial Estate. Colts training and matches for the Longparish U11, U13 The Council objected to: and U15 sides are in full swing with training on Monday  Continued siting of mobile home at Testwood Trout and Tuesday and matches on Friday evenings and Farm, Southside Road. Sunday mornings. Other Planning Matters The depth of furrows on our Treasurer's brow have been The Council was informed that revised draft plans for the reduced after two very generous anonymous donations, development of the garage complex at North Acre had been one of which was specifically used to buy some seen by some residents, but was not aware of any further expensive and much needed Colts equipment and the substantive action. other a generous offer to cover the club's deficit in its accounts for the past twelve months. From all at LCC Finance thank you both very much. The Council agreed the Accounts and Notes for 2016-2017 Thanks also to the many people who have generously and the Annual Return, and noted that these would be sponsored match balls this year. Ninety five percent of scrutinised by the Internal Auditor before being passed to the match balls (and that's a load of balls) currently carry a External Auditor. The Council also approved the revised sponsor's name Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Risk Assessment. In other news we've a thatched roof to pay for. It's been Open Spaces the elephant in the room for a while, but now the A successful Clean-Up Day had been held in April, and useful elephant is out and about and living it large on a diet of work had been completed in the cemetery, playground, doughnuts. stream and Village Hall car park. Litter-picking had also been It is a requirement of the club's long lease with Middleton carried out along the roads and in the bus shelters. Thanks Estate that in return for our annual rent of £5 we stump were expressed to all those who had taken part and to up for the roof. Raymond Brown, TVBC and Lower Mill for their support. If anybody has a thatched roof they are not using or is Suggestions for increasing the use of the football pitch were able to learn how to thatch in the next few years or discussed, and the problem of dog mess being bagged and left knows a Thatcher who is willing to bring back a few was also raised. reeds at the end of each day so we at least have the raw materials then don't be a stranger as the thing will need Highways attending to sometime in the next decade and will cost The Council noted that a section of Southside Road leading around £40,000. into the village from Mill Lane would be closed in July, and A lot of funds are already required to redo net surfaces, that the details of this closure were displayed on the notice keep machinery running and maintain training equipment board outside the shop. Opinions would be sought from in a current and safe state. school users about ways of reducing the risk from traffic at the pedestrian entrance to the Village Hall overflow car park. Next Parish Council Meeting LCC Hundred Club The next Parish Council meeting will be held at 7.30pm on £35 Ann Herbert £15 Sarah Nicholson £15 Alex Wills Monday 12th June in the Village Hall. Parish Council meetings 6