Hamble-Le-Rice VILLAGE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019

Hamble-le-Rice VILLAGE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019

Harvest Hamble Allotments

Issue 329 Published by Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council and distributed free throughout the Parish and at www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk There was no need to hold a meeting new year. during the Council’s summer recess, The Parish Council also heard that the Hamble marquee hire although since the last Council News Judicial Review regarding 70 homes in a there are a number of important planning fi eld opposite Riverside Park in Satchell matters to report. Lane has been dismissed. The Borough Marquee hire, all types of catering, temporary bars, As indicated in the last Village Magazine, Council refused an outline application furniture hire and luxury toilets for Eastleigh Borough Council’s (EBC) Local for this site but after an appeal by Weddings, parties, corporate events and all occasions. Area Committee (LAC) considered a the developers, a Planning Inspector overturned EBC’s’s decision. EBC sought a planning application at the end of July from GE Aviation for 148 dwellings on its judicial review of the Planning Inspector’s car park and sports fi eld. The Borough decision, but it has been dismissed so Council’s planning offi cer recommended we are now waiting for the developers to its approval despite acknowledging it submit a detailed planning application. was against some of its saved Local Plan A Planning Inspector’s examination policies. The Parish Council submitted hearing of EBC’s proposed new Local strong opposition to this application with its Plan will commence on Thursday 21st Chair and Chair of its Planning Committee November at 10am at the Millennium speaking at the meeting setting out a Suite, Botleigh Grange Hotel, Grange number of reasons why it should not go Road, Hedge End. ahead. Eastleigh Borough’s LAC decided, At the last Council meeting there were after hearing representations from the three applicants to fi ll the vacancy on community and GE, to defer the decision the Parish Council by co-option, as there until a later date for further work to be was not a request for a by-election. After carried out to provide more information on considering what each candidate had to a number of issues. It is understood that offer, Sharon Hayward was appointed as this will likely to be considered again in the your new councillor to serve for the last 8

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1 months of the Council prior to the election dangerous swimming and anti-social IPLAN for a new one in May 2020. Sharon has behaviour at the Quay, including a PSPO PROPERTIES lived in Hamble for 10 years and she is for next year. a marketing consultant. The Council was As mentioned in the last Council News very pleased with the interest shown FOR ALL THOSE JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE Natural England has published it proposed by each applicant and they all had the route of the England Coast Path through A monthly drop-in advice session, ﬁ rst BIG JOBS, SMALL JOBS, NO PROBLEM qualities to be appointed as a councillor. our area and has sought representations

Wednesday of the month at The Mercury KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, PLUMBING, TILING, Over the summer holidays it is pleasing or objections to its proposal. The Parish Library & Community Hub. 10am -1pm CARPENTRY, PAINTING & DECORATING, to report that anti-social behaviour in the Council has supported the route but said ELECTRICS, FLOORING, foreshore area was less than last year that it was essential that an alternative FLAT PACK ASSEMBLY route up to the A27 road bridge is provided thanks to the work by our local police 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE and it deploying dispersal orders, plus for when the Hamble-Warsash Ferry is not the efforts of the Harbour Authority staff. operating. The alternative route could use WE CAN ALSO LOOK AFTER THE Although, on a few occasions, there were the ‘Strawberry Trial’ on the west and the MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RENTAL OR HOLIDAY signifi cant problems that disturbed the existing riverside walk on the east side of LET the river. public and had safety implications. CALL ROGER ON For the fi rst time since the public toilets The Farmers Market was fortunate with very pleasant weather again that bought 0238101425 784855 838564 07500 707254 707254 opened, they have suffered some damage large numbers of people to the village and OR EMAIL and the Council’s staff rectifi ed this as there were queues all day for the ferry to [email protected] quickly as possible. visit it. The Parish Council has received a response The Mercury Library and Community Hub to its Freedom of Information request from continues to become more popular with EBC regarding its halting the provision of an increasing number of users and in a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) particular the Barclays Bank digital skills at the beginning of this summer season. sessions are in high demand. It is pleasing to report that the Chair of the Agendas, minutes and reports for all Council Local Area Committee has said that the meetings can be found on our website: LAC wishes to look at how best to manage www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk

MESSAGE FROM THE CLERK Despite my best endeavours to plan early bulbs again this year complimenting some for Christmas and to start my shopping areas already planted, as well as fi nding in October I never get around to it. My new areas to concentrate on. You will also allotment, that should be clean and tidy and see work start on the verge alongside ready for winter invariably looks ravaged Hamble Lane opposite Ensign Way and up and in need of some stern treatment and to Spitfi re Way to plant a ribbon of poppies the boiler when I go to turn it on refuses to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in to cooperate. Despite all of this personal Europe Day. chaos things in the parish are a lot more Higher up Spitfi re Way adjoining orderly and preparations are well in hand Woodpecker Walk we are also looking to for the coming months. plant a wild fl ower meadow. Although we will Spring Planting be buying seed we would like to encourage The groundstaff will be out planting more people to donate seed from their gardens

2 3 for use here. If you have any spare wild Foreshore Benches fl ower seed please pop it in an envelope, As part of the face lift down at the mark what type of seed it is and post it to Foreshore the traditional wooden benches the Parish Offi ce. If you can keep different will be renovated over the next few months; seeds separate it would be helpful. Not only a coat of paint and replacement wooden will the area look much prettier next year, slats. Existing dedications will be re-fi xed it should also help to support more insects as part of the project but if anyone has any YOUR LOCAL ACCOUNTANTS - HOW CAN WE CAN HELP? and other wildlife. concerns get in touch. This will complement New Village Signage the larger project to replace the concrete Our Hamble-based team offer a friendly and professional service to local businesses. On the subject of keeping things clean benches on the southern quay which will Our clients include trades, professional consultants and the marine industry. and tidy you should be able to see the new run in tandem over the next few months. signage produced last year by the children WE CAN HELP YOU COMPLY WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS The Mercury Library and Community at Hamble Primary School. The signs are Hub • VAT • Tax • Accounts located in trouble spots and are designed Over the summer holidays, The Mercury has AND HELP YOU BUILD YOUR BUSINESS to help improve the environment through become a regular haunt for more people • Management Accounts • Budgets • Growth Planning some key messages such as: Do you popping in to either use the IT, borrow a really need to keep your car engine idling FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION book or simply spend some time in the while you wait to pick your children up company of others having a cup of tea or from school? Can you do more to recycle coffee. In particular, we have seen lots the waste you produce as a household? 023 8045 3907 [email protected] www.accountably.co.uk more children coming in to read and borrow Could you be reusing plastic containers in 1st Floor, Unit 12, Compass Point,Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4RA books. If you haven’t already brought your creative ways to avoid it going to landfi ll? child in they will be able to join our book Hopefully a children’s take on the world will scheme, receiving a sticker each time they be a more powerful prompt to help us think return a book. again about the places we live in. Responding to feedback, the volunteers Recycle Your Crisp Packets have arranged to pilot opening on I am delighted to say that the primary Wednesday afternoons from 3-5pm. They school and the parish council will be hope to catch those that cannot make the supporting Hound Parish Council to recycle Hamble £559,950 Hamble £595,000 Hamble £649,950 morning openings. This will run until 2nd crisp packets under the TerraCycle scheme. October. All the other normal surgeries and For those of you that haven’t heard of it activities remain unchanged with details TerraCycle is an organisation that aims to towards the back of the magazine. recycle the “non-recyclable”. It works at a Lastly, I would like to thank the volunteers community level to get organisations or individuals involved by encouraging people at The Mercury. It’s been nearly a year Hamble £387,500 Hamble £995,000 Hamble £760,000 to take household products to a collection since they started signing up for training point where they will be collected and taken ahead of the opening and many have spent to specialist recycling facilities. Hound will considerable hours there making sure that be looking to collect 8kg of crisp packets we tailor the offer to residents needs. If CENTRAL VILLAGE so please keep yours and either take them you want to express your own appreciation pop along to The Mercury – the biggest PROPERTIES FOR SALE to Hound Parish Offi ce, to Hamble Primary School or drop them off at the Parish Offi ce. reward for them is to see people happy and Hamble £795,950 Hamble £659,999 We hope to look at other opportunities such enjoying this lovely new facility. www.hambleestateagency.com Tel: 02380 455055 [email protected] as beach plastic recycling as they arise. - Amanda

4 5 YOUR NEW PARISH COUNCILLOR

Hi, I’m Sharon. local area, such as the Doctor. I believe I have lived in Hamble should continue to explore the Hamble for nearly benefi ts of a Neighbourhood Plan, rather 10 years and run than waiting to see what decisions Eastleigh my own marketing Borough Council make on our behalf. consultancy from A large number of people in the village Funerals here too. probably have no idea what Hamble Parish are important to I love the village Council does, no insight into the reasoning say Farewell and community behind decisions nor understand how they and help us to create one feeling, and how it can interact with the council and infl uence takes 20 minutes to buy something from decisions. lasting memory the Co-op because of how many people you I would like to make the work of Hamble ~ stop to talk to! Parish Council more visible, through social We are here to help and offer our: Like many people in Hamble, I enjoy sailing, media, the parish magazine and any other • Classic Rolls Royce Fleet am a member of the Royal Southern Yacht appropriate means so that the whole Club and can often be spotted jogging community can understand and appreciate • Mercedes Fleet around the rail trail and foreshore. what the Council does and see how every • Monumental Masonry Also, I share many people’s frustration at voice in the village has a chance to be • Coffee Mornings the continuous building development on heard. Hamble Lane and the knock-on impact this sharon.hayward@hambleparishcouncil. • Bereavement Support Groups has on traffi c and access to services in our gov.uk Jonathan Terry • Golden Charter Dip. FD - MBIE - MBIFD Funeral Plans HOUND BASICS FOOD BANK: DONATIONS NEEDED

This year, Hound Basics Food Bank has The items most needed include: Jonathan Terry seen a 40% increase in demand. As a • tinned cold meat Your Local Independent Funeral Director consequence, the food reserves have been • tinned spaghetti • tinned fruit and Memorial Consultant greatly depleted and Hound Basics have had to purchase increasing amounts of • tinned potatoes Please contact us at any time for help and advice at our offices: food. • instant mash • vegetarian tinned meals If you can help by buying some extra items 101 Peartree Avenue, Bitterne, • cook-in sauces with your usual shop, please drop them to Southampton SO19 7JJ • rice 023 8043 4444 the Parish Ofﬁ ce - weekdays 10am-midday • jam and peanut butter 3 College Place, London Road, or 2-4pm - and we will get them to Hound • porridge Southampton SO15 2FB 023 8023 4533 Basics. • rice pudding The items most needed are listed opposite. email: [email protected] www.jonathanterry.co.uk • coffee Referrals agents for Hound Basics Food • sugar Bank include school and community health • snack bars Personal and Caring Funeral Services visitors, community police, community • biscuits centres and churches. • toilet rolls

6 7 Gecko CAN YOU HELP WITH THE POPPY APPEAL? Projects Ltd Property & Garden Services I am writing on behalf of the local Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for help in our Bespoke garden rooms Hamble, Netley and Bursledon areas for Resin Bound Drives & Patios this November. Extensions & Alterations Any help would be most appreciated. 07502297779 Perhaps you could do a street collection 02380199625 near you, deliver poppy tins to the shops [email protected] and businesses in your area or help at Tesco where we man a collection in their Foyer, the ten days before November 1th. If you are able and willing to give up a few or my mobile 07789 881 909. Any help you hours for this very worthwhile cause, please can give us will be greatly received. Thank contact me, Jane Welsh on 01489 784 962 you.

SLEEPING BEAUTY – THE PANTOMIME

As you are reading this, it will be the month Of course, once Christmas is over, we of October and tickets are already on sale move on. It is said in the theatrical world via Ticket Source/ Hamble Players. Also that you’re only as good as your last available direct from our Box Ofﬁ ce on performance, so let rehearsals for a new 02380 440660. Last year a vast number show commence! of tickets were sold on the ﬁ rst day, the In 2020, we aim to stage a play, a Cabaret majority by the end of the week! So, book Evening, a Hamble Youth Production AND early! already decisions have been made about We have been rehearsing for a month now the pantomime. BUT let’s keep you in but it is never too late to come and lend a suspense for a while longer! hand with set building, painting scenery, sewing costumes just to name a few little Come and tread the boards with us, or get activities that keep us busy leading up to involved on the technical side. We also have production week. a Social Secretary who organises Quizzes, Contact Sheila Barker (Director of Sleeping Treasure Hunts, Nights out etc. Beauty) for further information on 02380 Check out our web site for contact details. 453718 All welcome! www.hambleplayers.org.uk

WESSEX CANCER TRUST SUPPORT Have you been affected by a cancer October. diagnosis? Would you like to fi nd out more You can pick up leafl ets and fi nd out about support in the area? about accessing free counselling and Wessex Cancer Trust invites you to drop complimentary therapies at our Chandlers in for a cuppa and a chat at The Mercury Library and Community Hub, between 12- Ford Support Centre. 2pm on Tuesday 24th September or 22nd www.wessexcancer.org.uk

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10 11 HAMBLE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

“The best views of the river Hamble”

One of the tasks of the summer months of the English Coast National Path. The was to renovate the circular oak bench on Common’s Site of Scientiﬁ c Interest status Hamble’s foreshore. It is a very popular places signiﬁ cant restrictions on the use of feature, well used all year round, and it is mechanised plant so volunteer turnout is not surprising that it endures a fair degree crucial for success. O ering superb views over Mercury Marina basin, the river Hamble and Badnam Creek. of wear and tear from the elements and Regardless of the task we welcome The Ga Rigger Restaurant, Bar & Terrace is a stunning location whatever the weather, usage. This year it required replacement with a food and drinks menu to match. volunteers, the tasks can be arduous but of some of the planking and one of our there are roles for a wide range of agilities. members skilfully made identical copies of Open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as elevenses nibbles and Furthermore we appreciate that many the failing ones. Thereafter it was a case of afternoon teas, the atmosphere is upbeat and casual with an excellent ‘can do’ service. people cannot spare the time for the whole sanding it down and revarnishing. task so please do not be put off if you can Our relaxed and stylish, tastefully renovated restaurant-bar both overlook the river, and our stunning terrace o ers perfect al fresco dining. We expect the autumn to be a very busy only be with us for a short time. Where ever you choose to sit, and whether with friends, family or alone, period for us with a major campaign to you’ll be able to sit back, relax and watch the marine-world go by. remove scrub from Hamble Common and BEACH CLEANS a task to renovate the footpath that runs 2nd & 16th October 2019. We’re open at 9am every day, Wi access, ample free parking. parallel with the boundary of the Common The next conservation task Traditional Sunday lunch served every Sunday from Noon. with Hamble Point Marina. We understand MAIN TASK Booking is always recommended. this section of path is likely to become part 9th October For enquires and reservations:- 023 8045 5595 For the main task, meet 10am Hamble Point Car Park and please wear clothing suitable for the www.ga rigger.co.uk weather on the day. We provide all equipment but welcome contributions to the tea fund. To book your place for this event please contact Philip: Mercury Yacht Harbour, Satchel Lane, Hamble, SO31 4HQ 07810 453 138 / [email protected]. www.hambleconservationvolunteers.org.uk

12 13 HAMBLE VILLAGE PLAYSCHOOL Royal Victoria Country Park Itchen Valley Country Park We are fi nalising our register for the 2019-2020 school year, and have places available starting now. So, if you are looking for established childcare in a safe, secure and stimulating environment, Hamble Village Playschool is the ideal setting. Contact our pre-school manager, Julie Ash on 07903 388568 to arrange a visit and inspection at the start of 2018. SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRAIL to discuss availability of sessions. 26th October to 3rd November, between In addition to the spacious and well- ROOM ON A BROOM STORY TRAIL Hamble Village Playschool was started by 10am and 3pm. equipped indoor space, the pre-school has AND CRAFT a group of parents in the year 2000, as a Do you dare to follow our spooky a colourful open-air playground, an outside Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th registered charity, governed by a parent- Halloween trail into the woods? Gather undercover play area and a wooden pirate October, 11am to 1pm or 2 to 4pm. led committee with a full-time manager. clues and get the answers right to win a ship for the children to play on. The staff Join us for the retelling of this popular story treat! We are a community run pre-school for monitor the children carefully, but where during a stroll around the Park. Followed Why not get dressed up to make the most children from Hamble and the surrounding possible allow the children to move freely by an indoor craft session. Suitable for 6 of your Halloween costumes? area. At present we have around 50 between the indoor and outdoor areas, yrs and under. 11am - 1pm. All children Pick up your trail guide from the children attending and we offer half-day choosing their own activities. Each year, must be accompanied by an adult. £6/ Information Desk. and full-day sessions for children aged we hold a number of fundraising events, child. Spaces are limited so booking in £2.50 per trail guide between 2 years 9 months and 5 years. such as a summer fete, an Easter egg advance is essential (details below) We have close links with Hamble Primary hunt and a children’s cinema night. We £6 per child School although our children may also go also take the children on walks around the on to attend other schools in the area. village along with periodic visits to other Hamble Village Playschool endeavours local community organisations such as to provide the best possible learning St Andrew’s Church, Mercury Hub Library environment for pre-school children which and the Fire Station. we achieve by teaching and learning through In 2020, we are looking forward to our 20 play. The enthusiastic and dedicated staff year anniversary celebrations including INTO THE DARK ON HALLOWEEN make sure the atmosphere is a happy one, a fantastic fun day planned for 20 June NIGHT where children feel supported, valued and 2020. Thursday 31st October, 4.30pm - 7.30pm SPOOKY TALES AROUND THE FIRE safe. Pre-school operates from the back Julie Ash is the pre-school manager (call to book a time slot) hall of the Memorial Hall in the heart of Thursday 31st October, 6pm to 8pm. Make Halloween a night to remember! and if you are interested in your child a spooky night of stories around the the village and has a secure outside play Give the sugar overload of trick or treating attending the pre-school please contact bonfire with toasted marshmallows and area to the rear. a miss and enjoy a real Halloween her at the Memorial Hall or email julie@ hot chocolate. A great evening for all adventure in the woods at IVCP. At Hamble Village Playschool, the aim hamblevillageplayschool.org.uk. She is the family (4yrs and over). Don’t forget to Experience the Spooky Halloween Trail is to provide a secure, fun, varied and very willing to talk to you and provide dress warmly and bring a torch. Spaces after dark in the woods. Gather round stimulating learning environment. We any further information. If you would are limited so please book in advance to the fire, tell scary stories and toast provide children the opportunity to learn like to contribute personally or through avoid disappointment. £4pp. All children marshmallows. and explore using a wide range of activities your business to the pre-school’s must be accompanied by an adult. Treat yourself to Halloween themed meals and equipment, covering all areas of the fundraising activities, please contact £4 per person in the Woodland café. Early Years curriculum and lay the best Julie and she will pass your details to To book either event, visit the Park shop Book a time slot by calling 023 8068 possible foundations for their future. The the committee. To fi nd out more about or call 023 8045 5157 (10am - 4pm). 3790. Free parking after 4pm. pre-school is registered with OFSTED and Hamble Village Playschool you can fi nd Normal parking charges apply at the £6 per trail pack (includes a torch, hot we are proud of our “good” rating, which us on Facebook or look at our website: Royal Victoria Country Park. chocolate and prize). was reconfi rmed in the latest OFSTED www.hamblevillageplayschool.org.uk

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DISCOUNT FOR TAKE-AWAY ORDERS The Gregg Schools Independent day schools for boys VIKING CARS and girls aged 3-16 years old 023 8040 6633 www.thegreggprep.org Based at Hamble Point Marina Reliable friendly private hire/taxi www.thegreggschool.org Service – FOR SHORT OR DAILY MINIBUS SERVICE LONG Distances and ALL AIRPORTS Contemporary Indian Cuisine 4-7 High Street, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4JE FROM HAMBLE VILLAGE AND PORTS. 4, 6, 7 & 8 Seaters Tel: 023 8045 2285 The Gregg Preparatory The Gregg School Prices from: Tel: 023 8045 4477 School Townhill Park House 17-19 Winn Road Cutbush Lane Opening Hours: Southampton airport £22.00 Southampton Southampton Heathrow £80.00 Gatwick £95.00 7 days a week - 5:30 to midnight SO17 1EJ SO18 3RR All major credit cards welcome Tel 02380 557352 Tel 02380 472133 Bournemouth £58.00 Free Car Parking [email protected] [email protected] www.cinnamonbayhamble.co.uk 023 8040 6633 [email protected] www.vikingcars.co.uk VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

16 17 HambleParishMag.indd 1 26/02/2018 17:56:38 HAMBLE-LE-RICE FLOWER CLUB

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Best In Show Pat Maple Award for the People’s Choice A big thank you to everyone in the Flower we would all love to be there when royalty Club, the committee for their hard work, visits even just to avoid the crowds! A very the members for the brilliant arrangements enlightening afternoon. and lastly to all the people of Hamble and On Monday October 14th we welcome surrounding district who supported us. An Diane Norman for a demonstration entitled enjoyable afternoon had by all. ‘Ikebana’. This should be a fascinating Special thanks to Maureen Lawes, a afternoon. Members £3 and non-members NAFAS judge for her time and wonderful £5. If you have been inspired by coming to comments. Also, to Heather Veal for not our Show, do come to a demonstration to only providing a wonderful arrangement in see how it’s all done! Doors open at 1.pm the foyer but also presenting the awards. for a 1.30pm start. September has been busy! The day after the Don’t forget our Classes are still continuing show at our monthly meeting Pip Bensley through the Autumn and Winter usually on entertained us with anecdotes about the third Monday afternoon of the month in Chelsea. We had the privilege of actually the Roy Underdown Pavilion. Just contact seeing one of her Gold medals, won for the Christine for further details. Hillier Gardens exhibit in which she was Sheila, Chairman - 02380 453718 involved for over twenty years. We learnt how the judges are allocated and the strict Christine, Vice Chairman - 07764 219193 rules they must abide by. Plus, interesting Jeanette, Hon Secretary - 07813 326997 photos of gardens and celebrities. How Judy, Hon Treasurer - 02392 554157

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Time for me to give you an update of what playing at Albert Hall to volunteering at the Hamble Ladies have been up to over the Samaritans when she moved to London. past 3 months. Hopefully everyone has Following this experience, she decided to enjoyed the summer months and made the train as a councillor and psychotherapist most of the lovely weather we had. and qualifi ed in 1995. She did this for 15 In June we had our social evening held in years working in safe houses with female the Priory Centre. We served our ladies with ex-convicts at the serious end of crime strawberries and cream accompanied by (murderers) with a lot of mental health wine and soft drinks. Lots of chatting went issues. on and it was very enjoyable. We played a She explained that she discovered a lot few ‘silly games’ which was fun - we are all of things about women and crime. The young at heart after all. passive ways of killing - fi re bombs and Debbie Phillips from SeaSky Studio came poison for example and a lot were used as along and showed us how to do some self-defence for them and their families. origami which was very interesting and with She said she had used all this experience her skill of teaching many of us achieved for her books but without any names something nice to take home. A very relaxed mentioned and her books refl ect that it is and happy evening. about why and how and not what and who. In July we set off in a very large coach and Alison moved to Southampton and carried headed for Highclere Castle. The sun was on working as a psychotherapist but she shining for us which helped us all have a decided to change direction. She wrote very good day. We were able to tour around some self-help books in London but hadn’t the house in our own time so on arrival written any fi ction. She told us how much some of us did that fi rst then went for coffee she loved reading and started thinking of and others did it around the other way. For writing a novel but wasn’t too sure about it. those followers of the show Downton Abbey, She started writing and was taken on by a MOORE it was lovely to see the beautiful rooms that top agent in London in 2010 but nothing ELECTRICAL SERVICES the show is fi lmed in with all the wonderful came of it and she was dropped but this David Moore - Approved Electrician furniture and settings. did not deter her and she carried on writing and wrote two more books and approached l l As it was such a warm sunny day a walk Rewires Testing & Fault another agent. Success began and in Finding around the grounds was possible and l Showers 2013 her fi rst book ‘The Evil Beneath’ was l Fuse Boards well worth it. This was a real treat as they l Extra Sockets & published in Germany and France. Her l are beautiful with views for miles of all Lights Security Lighting career went from strength to strength and l the surrounding countryside. Many of our l Outside Sockets & Fire & Security members treated themselves to souvenirs her books were put on ‘E Book’ by Amazon. Lighting Alarms One of her books was titled ‘Girl on a Train’ l Extra TV Points from the gift shop and cream teas from the l Power to Garages, restaurant. which had great success and the sale of this Sheds and l Ethernet Data book shot up as there was slight confusion Conservatories Wiring The day was extremely enjoyable and I with another book called ‘The Girl on the l Energy Efficient l Extra Satellite would like to thank Joan for organising it so Train’ both psychological thrillers. This Electric Heating Points well. We didn’t lose any of the ladies and brought a lot of publicity which was all good Tel: 01489 786419 all were present and correct when we came for the sale of her books. home. Mobile: 07971 405014 Alison has written lots of books and says Email: [email protected] In August we were joined by Alison (AJ) she writes one a year and all her books end 29 Reservoir Lane Hedge End Waines, a local resident of Hamble, who is with a ‘twist’. She read an extract from her an author of psychological thrillers. latest book ‘Enemy at the Window’ which Alison gave us a brief outline of her career had us sitting on the edge of our seats before she became an author. wanting to hear more. She says she likes She grew up in Birmingham and from petrol to be at home where she does her writing pump attendant to professional cellist listening to music and absolutely loves

20 21 what she does. Another very interesting Christmas Dinner - yes, it is not far away and successful evening and we were able and we like to be organised. to purchase some of her novels that she All our meetings start at 7.30pm in the had brought along with her. Priory Centre, Hamble. New members are October 8th: we have Joey Wilds on Table always welcome. We have had a few new Styling faces come along over the last couple of months to join us and from the feedback November 12th: we have Hamble Ukelele from them is that they have enjoyed the Players evenings. Any queries please ring me on December 10th: we will be having our 02380 453626 - Bobby Conduit HAMBLE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Craig Lambert, Professor of Maritime commanded by William Dalaple, sailing History at Southampton University, who had from Southampton to Rye with salt in April previously given a very popular talk to the 1575. Society about Henry V’s ships based in the In a 2-year period in the early 1570s 2 Southampton area, gave another talk on ships at Hamble (average 11-tons) and 5 his latest research about Tudor shipping in ships at Bursledon (average 17-tons) are our area during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. listed but it is known far more were not In particular he talked about ‘Shipping, recorded. One of these ships the 25 ton Seafarers and Trade: Southampton and ‘James’ of Bursledon commanded by John its Associated Ports from 1565 to1580’ Euystaces (Eustace) was carrying wheat and focussed on the shipping and trade from Chichester to Rye in 1573. Edmund of the ports and settlements located on Clarke was master of the 12-ton ‘George Southampton Water, including Hamble. of Bursledon’ taking a cargo of 3,000 He started by explaining the sources he used Newfoundland fi sh from Weymouth to ROYAL SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB in his research such as custom records, Southampton. government surveys and naval records that One survey provided good information CHRISTMAS FAYRE 2019 ADVERTISE IN listed the crown’s wartime requisitioning of about local vessels and interestingly the merchant vessels. Elizabeth I used the new biggest ship in Southampton was not SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER rising merchant men who were willing to recorded as carrying merchant goods but 10am to 3pm be pirates/privateers as a cheap means of other records indicate it was built as a waging a war. privateer to take prizes. This survey also OFFICIAL From 1565 to 1580 it is recorded that 277 included small boats such as fi shing boats, OPENING Hampshire vessels made voyages overseas lighters and oyster dredgers that are not 10.00am and 594 were coastal trips. Most overseas recorded in other documents. Craig gave an [email protected] voyages were to the low countries and Spain example of how long a career was at sea. • 32 Stalls with quality gifts but on occasions the ships were taking Ship master, John Holford, spent 35 years • Bar Lunches available • Cafe cannons and arms to Italy. During this 15- at sea commanding 5 different vessels. • Spectacular river views year period most coastal voyages were to Elizabeth I commissioned a survey of ships • Dedicated parking BERYL’S TEA SHUFFLE Sussex, Dorset (Poole) and the Channel in the country as she was concerned about • Wheel of Fortune Islands. The ships were reasonably small piracy. She asked that it found out who was • Supporting local charities Come and join us for music and a with the average size of 30-tons and carried a pirate, what the shipping was doing and chat! goods as diverse as tin from Cornwall and how many ships and houses there were in fi rewood from the New Forest. each port. In Hampshire there were 174 Thursday 10th October, 1-3pm at Craig showed a copy of the original boats and 166 ship owners. Southampton Hamble Memorial Hall. document of the ‘John of Hamble’ (10 had 323 occupied houses with another £2.50 entry including a cuppa tons) commanded by Edmund Clarke, 52 uninhabited. In 1565 Hamble had 26 Royal Southern Yacht Club heading from London to Portsmouth in households, 22 boats owned by 24 men. Rope Walk and biscuits. Entrance Hamble 1565 mostly carrying haberdashery wears Most of its boats were between 1 and 2 £3 Hampshire SO31 4HB Call 07944 574 344 for more. and other goods. Another document he tons with the largest 12 tons. Warsash showed was the 12 ton ‘William of Hamble’ had 5 boats and 5 ship owners and it was

22 23 clear that there were links between Hamble trade networks and provided vital service in and Warsash such as Thomas Sexes who ports and in feeding urban populations. appears in both lists. Craig’s talk was very well received with great ROOFCAREROOFCAREROOFCARE ROOFCARE ROOFCARE ROOFCARECraig concluded that through his research interest. His new comprehensive research he had found out that Southampton Water information will add much to our knowledge STORM GutteringDAMAGE!Guttering service service URGENT! Guttering service Guttering service Gutteringports service formed an important link in the south of shipping, trade and the seafarers in our IMMEDIATE ATTENTION / INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESSED coast trade networks. It was experienced locality including Hamble and its river. in foreign trade, but specialised in Cross- RepairsRepairs * Clearing* Clearing * Cleaning* CleaningRepairs * Clearing * CleaningRepairs * Clearing * CleaningRepairs * Clearing * Cleaning For more information about Craig’s • Maintenance/Gutt ering Repairs/UPVC renewal/Facia etc Channel runs for wine and salt. There was a healthy merchant fl eet due to the need research project please see his website UpvcUpvc – renewal:– renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes Gutter/Facia/downpipesUpvc – renewal: etcGutter/Facia/downpipes etc Upvc – renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes etc Upvc – renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes etc etc • Tiling and Slati ng Repairs / Roof Ridges Re-pointed to undertake frequent voyages to the south- www.medievalandtudorships.org that west and London, as well as short runs to includes a database of over 53,000 ship • ExteriorRoofRoof repairsPainti repairs to to ngsuit: suit: • TilesFlat Tiles Roof* Slates*Roofs Slates repairs * Felt*Re-Felted Felt to suit: TilesRoof * Slates repairs * Felt to suit: TilesRoof * Slates repairs * Felt to suit: Dorset Tiles * andSlates Sussex. * Felt They were a versatile voyages from over 500 English ports during bunch of shippers that managed complex 1400-1585. • Chimney RepairsChimneyChimney / repointing Re-Pointi repointing Ridges Ridges ngChimney */ Hips * LeadworkHips etcrepointing etc RenewalRidgesChimney * Hips repointing etc RidgesChimney * Hips repointing etc Ridges * Hips etc FROM THE COUNCIL’S RECORDS • Garden* Flat* Flat roof Rubbish roof repairs/renewal repairs/renewal Clearance* Flat roof repairs/renewal* Flat roof repairs/renewal* Flat roof repairs/renewal NO JOB TOO SMALL: 10% OAP DISCOUNT 100 YEARS AGO - Buses ... raised the question of the Buses not always being reliable FreeFree estimates estimates Free estimates Free estimates Free estimatesfor meeting certain trains. It was decided to send a letter to Messrs A.V. Roe & Co, to ask if FOR FREE ESTIMATES, SOUND ADVICE AND CHEAPEST QUOTES: they would arrange for their bus to leave to catch the 8.26am train from Netley, and to await Please ring Les: 02381 781 364 / 07931 408 769 the arrival of the 5.13pm train at Netley. OCTOBER 1919 *PLEASERingRing KEEPLes: Les: FOR 02381 02381 FUTURERing 781 REFERENCE*781Les: 364 36402381Ring 781Les: 36402381Ring 781Les: 36402381 Netley 781 was Hamble’s 364 closest station as Hamble Halt was not built until the Second World War 75 YEARS AGO - Spilcroft Allotments ... a discussion on the Notice to give up the Spilcroft Allotments, in his opinion the Wartime regulations would not allow the Tenants to be disturbed until the end of the duration, and even if the Notice held good, the land could be requisitioned for Allotments ..... contended the Notice was in order and the Tenants were "My mother's Live-in Carer aware of the conditions under which the land was offered by reason of each Tenant signing is a real godsend for us all" the Agreement which specifi ed that it was let without security of Tenure. OCTOBER 1944 (Does anyone know the location of Spilcroft allotments?) 75 YEARS AGO - Educational Arrangements ... the general question of organisation One-to-one, personalised support of schools under the Education Act, 1944. The County Educational Offi cer states there is no delivered by carefully matched doubt the existing senior school at Hamble will become a secondary school under the new Carers providing companionship, Act, although it may be that it would be necessary to make special arrangements for a few home-cooked meals, laundry children at a grammar school ... OCTOBER 1944 and housekeeping. 50 YEARS AGO - Inshore Rescue Service ... He also reported that the service is We are your local Hampshire already operating and hope very shortly to be fully operational ... OCTOBER 1969 Live-in care agency, private 50 YEARS AGO - Coronation Bend ... understood that C.C. offi cials had looked at and family-run since 1994, Coronation Bend and talked with shop-keepers on Coronation Parade, who told the C.C. helping you arrange care. representatives that it was a daily occurrence for cars to park on the bend - whilst the drivers Call our friendly Live-in care use the telephone kiosk - thus causing an obstruction. It was observed a Police car went by while a lorry was parked on the bend, but took no notice ... OCTOBER 1969 specialist to find out more: 25 YEARS AGO - Transfer of Licence ... a new Justice’s Licence in respect of the Gaff 0800 980 3958 Rigger, Mercury Marina ... The application for a new Justice’s Licence excludes the current restrictions on use as a Club only and would permit public use ... OCTOBER 1994 W W W . A C C E S S - C A R E . C O . U K THE ABOVE IS AS RECORDED IN THE ARCHIVES (IMU)

24 25 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY IN OCTOBER Regular Events

st Weekly What Where Tuesday 1 Every Sunday Bursledon and District Netley Abbey Junior Parkrun Monday Monday Club 1.30pm, Hamble Club Gardening Club A free 2k event for juniors Mondays Hamble River Singers Community Choir 7.30pm , HRSC Rooms “Autumn Fireworks” a only (4-14 year olds). Just (Contact [email protected]) talk by Peter Chivers. register before you visit: Monday U-Tone Circuit Training 8.15-9.15pm, Competition: 3 Dahlia www.parkrun.org.uk. Memorial Hall (Rear Hall) Stems. 9am, Royal Victoria Country £2 per meeting for visitors. Park Monday Forever Fit: 60+ fitness exercise to music. 10.30 - 11.30am, 7pm, St. Paul’s Church, Oak (except Bank Hols) 4 week block £16. (Call Julie: 07952 983 349) Follands Sports & Social Club. Road, Pilands Wood Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group 9.30-11.30am, Memorial Hall th Thursday 31st Monday 14 Tues & Thurs Pilates (Tues 12-1pm) (Thurs 10-11am) Saturday 12th Hamble-le-Rice Parish World’s Biggest Co ee Memorial Hall Jubilee Sailing Trust Council Meeting Morning for Macmillan Tuesday Puppy Classes (contact Annette 023 8045 3490) 6-9pm, Memorial Hall Autumn Pumpkin All Council meetings are at The Mercury Library Festival and Scarecrow open to the public to and Community Hub Wednesday Yoga 10-11.30am, Memorial Hall Dear ...... Avenue attend. (80 characters) Fantasy Allstars Cheerleading Classes The main details aboutWednesdays 6-8pm Wed (12+), 5-6pm Fri 7pm, Mercury Library and your event (120 & Fridays at Hamble Sports Complex (3-8years), 6-7pm Fri (9-11years) xxx Community Hub characters max). For more space hereWednesday Chairﬁ t: 60+ Seated exercise to music. 11.15am-12pm, use less in the Headline or Contact fields. 4 week block £10. (Call Julie: 07952 983 349) Roy Underdown Pavilion. Your RSVP/Contact details Monday 28th here (100 characters max)Wednesday Cherubs 10.30am - 12pm, Hamble Parish Planning (Contact: Father Graham Whiting 023 8045 2148) St. Andrews Church. Committee Meeting Wednesday Acting Up Memorial Hall Considering the Council’s For class times contact: 07519 754829 Local food & produce, response to applications in Join us for co ee, cake crafts & gifts, live bands, Thursday Walking Netball 10-11am, or a ecting Hamble. Organisedand in aida of Macmillanchat Cancer while Support, registered raising charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of giant pumpkins and Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. Hamble Sports Complex 7pm, Mercury Library and money for Macmillan. much more. Community Hub Friday Village Market Memorial Hall, 9.30-10.45am £5/adult, children FREE 10am-midday, The Mercury Midday-5pm, Listing of an event does not constitute endorsement. Bi-Weekly What When Royal Victoria County Park Details believed to be correct at the time of publication. 1st, 15th & 29th St. Andrewʼs Cafe @ The Priory Centre 10.30am-12.45pm At The Mercury Library and Community Hub. Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-midday Monthly What Where Hamble Flower Club Monthly 2nd Monday 1.30pm, Memorial Hall RAF Association Itchen & Hamble branch Citizens Advice Drop-in Sessions, 1st Wednesday, 10am-1pm 4th Monday 12pm, Hamble Club Next Sessions: Wednesdays 2nd October and 6th November (Contact: Steve Rawlings 02380 740771) 7pm, Barclays Tea and Teach, 2nd Wednesday (by appointment only) 1st Tuesday Bursledon and District Gardening Club Help with digital skills. Contact the Parish Office to register your interest. Next Session: Wednesdays St Pauls Church, Bursledon 9th October and 13th November (must be pre-booked) 7.30pm, Priory Centre, 2nd Tuesday Hamble Ladies Group Wessex Cancer Trust Support Drop-in, 12-2pm Tuesday 22nd October St Andrew’s Church Drop in for a cuppa and a chat to find out about support available. 1st & 3rd Weds Hamble Conservation Beach Cleans 10am, Hamble Point Car Park Weekly 2nd Wednesday Hamble Conservation Task 10am, Hamble Point Car Park Creative Writing, every Thursday 7.30-9pm in blocks of 8 weeks Informal Bereavement Support Group 4th Wednesday 2pm-3pm, The Priory Centre An enjoyable and friendly class to develop your writing skills covering everything from creating (Contact: Heather Smith 02380 452988) characters through to journaling. £10per person, drop-in, pay as you go. Place 2B Café Last Saturday 10am-12pm, Priory Centre [email protected] 07496760935. (Coffee, Cake & Conversation)

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