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Vicar of Soberton. Newtown and Hambledon The Reverend David Morgan. The Vicarage, Church Lane, Hambledon. 023 9263 2921. Email: [email protected]
Licensed Lav Minister(Reader) Norman Chapman, Meadow Cottage, West Street, Soberton 01489 877378 e-mail: [email protected]
Our Ladv Queen of the Apostles. Roman Catholic Church St. Martin's Street, Bishop's Waltham, S032 1 DM 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 are as follows:- Shirrell Heath 10.30 am &6.00 pm Waltham Chase 10.30 am Bishops Waltham 10.30 am Swanmore 10.30 am & 6.00 pm Hambledon 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
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As November quickly approaches, remembering seems to be what we do. The 'gunpowder, treason and plot' of November S"* quickly gives way to a more solemn remembering of the war dead of a century and more, on and around November ll"'. But there's more to remembering than simply recalling past events, though that's certainly a part.
When we properly remember something, we recognise that we are part of the same story, and that the events of the past- even those in which none of us were directly involved - can and do impact how we think and act and live today. The thwarted attempt to assassinate the King and Parliament in 1605 stands as a lesson to us, over four hundred years later, that violence is not a good solution to our political disagreements, no matter how complicated and seemingly intractable things might appear. To honour the casualties of war is not just to pay tribute to bravery and self-sacrifice which continues even today, as right as it is to do so, but it is a continuing challenge to us all to strive for a world where such bravery and self-sacrifice are no longer needed.
The Church also has its own special days of remembrance at the beginning of November. November 1®* is All Saints' Day (in older English also known as All Hallows' Day - hence the name "Hallowe'en" for October 31^*), a day when we give thanks for all those who have lived Christian lives worthy of celebration. There are, of course, days for particular named saints throughout the year - and watch out for more from me on that topic in future issues - but this is a day to celebrate them all together, even those ones whose names we no longer recall, and to think about how their examples of life and faith can inspire and shape us today. We'll be marking the day on Friday r* November with a service at St Peter's Soberton at 7.30pm, and also at our morning services on Sunday 3''' November.
November 2"'^, meanwhile, is All Souls' Day,for remembering all those whom we have loved and yet see no longer. Family members,friends, loved ones, people from our villages...there are so many who, in some way or other, have made us each into the people we are today. There will be special evening services of'Remembering Loved Ones' at St Peter's Soberton and at St Peter & St Paul Hambledon on Sunday S"' November for us to remember and give thanks for everyone who has influenced our lives. All Saints' and All Souls' together also remind us that while we may eventually be forgotten by people, we will never be forgotten by God (Isaiah 49.15). As always, you are all warmly invited to come and join in these and indeed any of our church services across the benefice.
There isn't much point in remembering so much in the first few days of November, however, if it doesn't make any difference to us the rest of the year. In fact, if it doesn't make any difference, then we almost certainly haven't actually remembered properly. Are all these things just an excuse to tell good tales about the past? Or are they opportunities to think, to learn, maybe even to change how we are going to live right now?
Just as the events of the past aren't only tales to be recalled, but part of the story of who we currently are, so our lives are part of the story that will shape the lives of generations to come,sometimes in ways we can't even imagine. Our villages, our country, our world, and each of us- we are all how and who we are because if the influence of people we will never know. Really, truly remembering the people and events of the past reminds us of that, and it also challenges and inspires us to be people whose lives and influence will be remembered for the right reasons even when our names are long past human recollection. Whoever, whatever, and however you choose to remember this November, let us give thanks for all that has been good, be honest about those things which have not been good, and together learn from it all. Let's make our small part of the story one that, for all the best reasons, people will want to remember.
Fr David Editor's note Please note that, going fofward, the time/venue of church services will cover the whole benefice i.e. will Include Hambledon THE BENEFICE OF SOBERTON, NEWTOWN & HAMBLEDON OCTOBER Sunday 6 October - IS'" Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Trinity, Newtown Holy Communion (BOP) 9.15am St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion & Rocs 11.00am Hambledon Harvest Festival 11.00am Holy Trinity, Newtown Morning Prayer 6.30pm Hambledon Evensong (BCP) Sunday 13 October - 17"^ Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Hambledon Holy Communion (BCP) 9.15am Hambledon Holy Communion 10.00am St Peter's,Soberton Baptism 11.00am St Peter's,Soberton Harvest Festival 6.30pm Hambledon Evensong (BCP) Saturday 19 October 2.30pm Hambledon Autumn Workshop Worship, activities and refreshments especialiy for children Sunday 20 October - 18"^ Sunday after Trinity 8.00am St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Holy Trinity, Newtown United Benefice Holy Communion 6.30pm Hambledon Evensong (BCP) Sunday 27 October - Last Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Hambledon Holy Communion (BCP) 9.15am St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion 11.00am Hambledon Matins(BCP) 11.00am Holy Trinity, Newtown Holy Communion 6.30pm Hambledon Holy Communion Church Services - NOVEMBER Friday 1 November- Ail Saints' Day 7.30pm St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion Sunday 3 November-All Saints' Sunday 8.00am Holy Trinity, Newtown Holy Communion (BCP) 9.15am Hambledon Holy Communion 11.00am St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion & Rocs 11.00am Holy Trinity, Newtown Morning Prayer 6.00pm St Peter's,Soberton Remembering Loved Ones 6.30pm Hambledon Remembering Loved Ones Sunday 10 November - Remembrance Sunday 8.00am St Peter's,Soberton Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Holy Trinity, Newtown Remembrance Service 10.50am Hambledon Remembrance Service (beginning at the War Memorial) 6.30pm Hambledon Requiem Holy Communion For ali victims of war Sunday 17 November - 2"" Sunday before Advent 8.00am Hambledon Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am St Peter's,Soberton United Benefice Holy Communion 6.30pm Hambledon Evensong (BCP) Sunday 24 November - Christ the King 8.00am Hambledon Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Holy Trinity, Newtown Stir-Up Service United Benefice worship, especialiy designed for all ages! 6.30pm Hambledon Holy Communion In addition to the above, the following service takes place every Wednesday 9.30am Hambledon Holy Communion Friends of St Peter's Autumn Luncheo^
You will be welcome to join us at St Peter's Church Room on Friday 18th October 2019 12.30 for 1 pm
2-course meal with glass of wine on arrival
Tickets (£10) are limited so phone soon 01489 S772S7 or 878659
Bring your own further drinks if required A raffle will be held during the event.
! PLEASE NOTE this is separate from the regular Lunch Club, on October 4*
ALSO - FOR YOUR DIARY
F.O.S.P, annual event - look out for posters
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Meet friends for coffee, mince pies, etc. Festive goods for sale
Saturday November 30th 10.30 to noon
In the Church Room. Entry Free
From the Registers
Saturday 24"^ August - Blessing of Marriage of Kieran & Anna Fairs at Holy Trinity, Newtown
Saturday 31^' August - Thanksgiving Service for the life of Jo Thompson at St Peter's Soberton
The family of Elizabeth "Libby" Mary Lambert are sad to announce that Libby passed away on 18/09, aged 87.
Libby and Tony moved to Newtown in 1983 where Libby sang in the church choir, became secretary of the PCC and was an active member of the Rookesbury Hall committee. Libby had a real sense of community and public service and loved living in Newtown. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. VCUa^Vvary
Wednesday 2™ 20:00 Ladies' Group Church Room, St Peter s Friday 4"^ 12:30 Lunch Club Church Room, St Peter's Saturday 5"^ 14:00 Jumble Sale Rookesbury Hall Thursday 10**^ 19;30 Local History Society Church Room, St Peter's Friday 18'^ 12:30 FOSP Autumn Luncheon Church Room, St Peter's Thursday 24^^ 19:00 Film Club - Forget about Paris Church Room, St Peter's
NOVEMBER
Friday 1®' 12:30 Lunch Club Church Room, St Peter's Wednesday 6'^ 20:00 Ladies' Group The Bowery Thursday 14'^ 19;30 Local History Society Church Room, St Peter's Saturday 16th 12:00 Guide Hut Cttee Ploughman's Lunch Guide Hut MONDAY 18'" LAST COPY DATE FOR NEXT EDITION [email protected] Thu 26/Sat 30 19:30 Made in Dagenham - Soberton Players SVH Saturday 30'" 10:30 FOSP Christmas Coffee Morning, Bring & Buy Church Room, St Peter's
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December 12'" 19:00 Carols & Cheer SVH January 24th Guide Hut - Burns Night Guide Hut
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Ever been reading the Parish magazine and want to make a note of something?
Or you contact one of our great advertisers, maybe agree a time and some details, and then can't find a piece of paper to write it down?
Ever just wanted to doodle as an antidote to the online world! ROOKESBURY HALL, P017 6LE SATURDAY, 5^^ October 2019 at 2pm Entrance: 25p Donations will be greatly appreciated and can be brought to the Hall on Friday morning, 4*^^ October or on the morning of the sale. Further information or enquiries to Jenny Thomson on 01329 835275 or Sue Miles 01329 832157
Everybody needs Good Neighbours sometime
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 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 are for return journeys (see box below) should be paid direct to the driver. These are typical destinations but if you need to attend an appointment elsewhere just ask and we will try to help.
Wherever practical your driver will wait Swanmore/Droxford £3.50~£3.50 and bring you home. If your appointment Wickham/Blshops Waltham £4.50 is long we may need to book a second Q.A. Hospital and Fareham £7.00 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 and details of the scheme are also on the parish website at www.soberton.org/goodneighbours -^^SobertonPlayers I Made in Dagenham - The Musical |
I Rehearsals are well underway as Soberton Players'cast preparefor this hugely entertaining production.|
I Inspired by a true story, 'Made in Dagenham'is an uplifting musical comedy centred around the Ford | I sewing machinists strike of 1968. The show features great characters and inspirational songs and a fair| I amount of 'industrial language'- be warned! |
I The show will take place at Soberton Village Hallfrom Thursday 2Sth to Saturday 30th November at | I 7.30pm. Tickets £8. |
I Why not start the evening at The White Lion who are offering a 2-course pre-show menu for £15.95 per| I head. Book direct on 01489 877346. |
I There is also a unique opportunity to see the Dress Rehearsalfor just £6- this performance will take place| I on Saturday 23rd November at 6pm. |
I Bookings are now being taken so get in quick- | I Box office: 01489 878184/ 07866 931487 |
I Made in Dagenham is a musical based upon 'Wooley/Karlsen/Number 9film of the same name. |
I Music by David Arnold. Lyrics by Richard Thomas and the book by Richard Bean. |
I This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International(Europe). |
MEON VALLEV QUILTERS
Meon Valley Quilters meet in Wcltham Chose Village Hall on the second Saturday of each month and we have one hundred members. We are holding an Exhibition of our members' work at Rookesbury Park, Southwick Road, Wickham P017 6HT over the weekend of 19th and 20th October 2019. The Exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a cushion raffle, a sales table of items made by members, refreshments all day with home-made cakes, and lunchtime snacks. We will have bag tombola, book sales, two traders and a Hobbies and Collectors' Exhibition. Admission is £3,children free. There will be a talk by international quilter, Jan Hassard at 2 p.m. on Saturday 19th and entry to the talk will be £3. There is disabled access and plenty of parking. 1 There is so much to see - please come! I I Rosemary Yeoman I I Chairman, Meon Valley Quilters|
8 PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD 2019
As in previous years, PiNS will produce its Christmas greetings page in the Parish Magazine this year. Thanks to your generosity we have been able to clean and/or paint eleven ofthe most dilapidated fingerposts in our area this autumn.
The major project is still to have a new sign made from scratch for the junction of Liberty Road and Kiln Hill. This has taken longer than anticipated but we hope to see it in situ shortly. We will also be planting quite a few daffodil bulbs around the villages again this year.
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 Monday 4*** 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:
FILM CLUB
The next meeting of the Film Club will be on Thursday 24/10 at 7pm sharp. The film will be FORGET ABOUT PARIS, a llghthearted comedy set In the magnificent French countryside Involving the attempted seduction of a married woman by a Frenchman driving her to Paris. WIN she, won't she? Come and join us to find out!
Cost £10 pp to Include preliminary supper. BYO. Usual venue: St.Peter's church room. Book through me as normal. New attendees always receive a warm welcome.
Lyndon Palmer 07881991763 or 01489896862
9 The 3Ps are delighted to welcome you to a very special evening this Christmas: 'CAROLS & CHEER' with Tamsin Rowlinson and a selection ofguest performancesfrom our talented community An evening of carols, minced pies, a warming Wassail Cup and general seasonal merriment! All welcome ^I Thursday, 12th December 2019 r 7pm Soberton Village Hall
There is no entry fee but silver donations are gratefully accepted to cover our costs
The Guide Hut Committee invite you to a
111 [• III PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH CHRISTMAS FAIR
|fo • • Saturday 16th November 2019 6 12 noon at The Guide Hut, on Soberton Recreation Ground, Heath Road Christmas Gifts * Cakes * Christmas Produce * Draw
Adults: £7 on the door Adults: £6 in advance Tickets from: Mandy Cleeve Children (underiz): £3 or Caroline Rogers
Proceeds to go to maintenance of the Guide Hut All enquiries to Caroline Rogers guidehutsoberton(5)gmail.com or 01489 877430
Save the date!
Burns Night Gala
An evening full of Scottish things ... and a spot of Haggis. Raising funds for a new Guide Hut Kitchen If you can offer any help or raffles prizes, please contact Caroline Rogers [email protected] More details in the next edition of the parish magazine PINKS AT THE ROEBUCK ... our local history from Ann Pendred
The first recorded reference we have to the Roebuck comes In the 1841 census for Soberton when the publican was Maria Pafford. The Paffords had probably been there from years earlier serving the communities of Mislingford, Chiphall and Kingsmead. Maria died in 1844 and William Pink's name appears as the publican in the 1847 trade directory.
Very little is known about William for he died before the 1851 census was taken and he does not appear in Soberton burial registers. Newtown, where later members of his family were buried, was probably not built when he died.
The 1851 census shows Mary Ann Pink, a 42 year old widow, as the licenced victualler of the Roebuck. Mary Ann had been born in Forton, Gosport but moved to Wickham in the early 1830's where five of her children were born. Two younger boys were born in Soberton parish almost confirming the fact that they moved to the Roebuck soon after Maria Pafford died.
Mary Ann kept the Roebuck until her death at the age of 63 in 1874 when her eldest daughter Harriet took over. Two unmarried brothers, George and John, both described as labourers, lived with her according to the 1881 census. A seventeen year old niece, described as an 'inn servant' made up the household. Harriet died in 1882 and like her mother, was buried at Newtown.
Harriet was followed by William Pink surely a relative because George continued living at the Roebuck but there is no mention of John. The 1891 census gives Williams age as 42 and birthplace Soberton so it is possible that he was the younger brother otherwise known as John.
William married Emily Searle of Wickham at Newtown in 1884 and later that year William Henry was christened. Sadly, William died in October 1892 just before his second son was born. His widow, Emily took over the licence but it was perhaps difficult for her and in 1896 she married John Didymus.
John and Emily continued as publicans until John died in 1918. The licence was held in John's name but it reverted to Emily on his death and it remained in her name for a few years. By 1927 the trade directories show that the Pink name is back at the Roebuck. William Henry, the son of Emily and William Pink has become the licensee. We know that he was still there when World War II began but that is where trade directories stopped. Hearsay suggests William Pink died during the war but which William Pink and which war? Perhaps some readers can tell us more.
However, 1844 to 1939 is almost a century of Pinks serving the community around the Roebuck and, as can be seen from the back cover, William Henry had his eye to the motorists and Charabanc parties who were journeying out of the towns into the beautiful Meon Valley.
Please see Ann's challenge above (bold, underlined). If anyone does have any additional information about William Pink, please do let me know and we can print an update in the next edition.
Soberton & Newtown Ladies^ Group
We started our new programme with Jo Dawson telling us about her career in commercial art and love of teaching.
At the meeting on Wednesday 2nd October at 8pm, Peter Hoist will regale with his experiences as a Trusted House Sitter. The venue is St Peter's church rooms,Soberton.
On 6th November the meeting will be held in The Bowery, Station Rd, Soberton, home of Sue Houlding. Graham Bryant, president of the Hampshire Astronomical Group will speak about 'The Moon - Our Nearest Neighbour'. New members are always very welcome. Liz Whales - Secretary - 01489 877712 [email protected]
11 Meon Valley Garden Club
The Garden club's programme each year is a mixture of talks, outings, garden visits and shows. The August garden visit was to Upper Farringdon where a pair of contrasting gardens were visited, both open under the National Garden Scheme. The money raised from this scheme goes to a range of well deserving charities. You can experience many different gardens all over the country, just look on their website for details, ngs.org.uk
One garden was large and the other small but both really interesting with unusual planting and lovely trees. The larger garden had the added interest of chickens, ducks and guinea fowl including some young. Very good refreshments were served at the gardens and in addition there was a village pub which some of our members visited.
The Summer Show was another successful event but a little hampered by the weather and numbers were down. That's gardening for you!!!
Please remember our Autumn plant sale on Saturday 5"" October at 10.00am at the Droxford V ■ > hall. You might want to come early as plants sell out fast.
We are currently planning next years programme with a range of interesting visits and activities. Autumn Plant Sale So, if you would like to join the club, please contact Saturday 5th October our Membership secretary Phil Butler on 01489 877596 or [email protected] Droxford Village Hall
Caroline Harris, Secretary 10.00am Caroline [email protected]
More information on droxfordweb.co.uk
Come early to get a bargain. Refreshments and produce stall
Oct/Nov diar See Droxford Village website Saturdav 5th October
Autumn Plant Sale Droxford Hall 10.00am
Thursdav 24*^ October
My French Garden by Gillian Taylor
Meon Hall 7.30pm
Wednesdav 6*^ November
AGM Meon Hall 7.30pm
Thursday 21^' November
The Plants and People of India's North East Frontier by Thomas Clark RBL Droxford & District Branch 75 years ago,..
November 1944, a three-pronged assault by British
1'rEj, ^ -' ! commenced.and Canadian Althoughtroops to Antwerpsecure the had Scheldt been captured Estuary in K';:, . September, use of the port had been denied to the Allies as El : the River Scheldt approaches were dominated by German 9"" emplacements on Walcheren Island and the South Beveland Peninsular. The Allied Operation INFATUATE r' I involved an amphibious assault on Walcheren by the 4**^ I f klj . Special Service Brigade (41, 47 and 48 Commandos, Royal I I 1^ ' Ij Marines augmented by Belgian, Dutch, French and || hiliiililil^''1 commandoNorwegian commandos) and a brigade at from Westkapelle the 52"''(Lowland) with 4 Army Division landing at Flushing. The 2nd Canadian Infantry Division attacked across the causeway from South Beveland. The operation was supported by the battleship HMS Warspite, the monitors HMS Erebus and HMS Roberts, miscellaneous small craft and RAF Typhoon fighter-bombers. RAF bombing in October had breached the dykes surrounding the island, flooding the interior which, ironically, hampered the Allied assault as much as the defenders. The operation was a complete success and by 8"^ November some 40,000 German troops had surrendered. Of the 1,473 Allied casualties, 489 were killed and 925 wounded.
As the Allied armies continued their advance eastwards, logistical support from the Normandy beachheads became inexorably stretched. The 1=' Canadian Army had been directed by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, C-in-C 21®'Army Group, to capture Calais, Dunkirk, Boulogne and other channel ports; however, the Germans had destroyed most of the ports' infrastructure, delaying their effective operational use. The city and port of Antwerp was captured by the British 2"" Army on 4th September virtually intact but preoccupation with Operation MARKET GARDEN (see last edition of the parish magazine) delayed its
In 2018, the RBL raised a total of E163.2M and expended E165.3M; of this E8.7M was in direct support of the Armed Forces community. Other support enabled 5,741 people to relax and recuperate at the Legion Break Centres, 4,600 people were supported to be able to live independently at home, 25 Admiral Nurses carried out 10,385 home visits and 793 residents received care at one of RBL's 6 care homes. 400,000 people gained access to support and advice through the Veterans' Gateway service, 90,000 received expert guidance and support through 16 Pop-in Centres across UK, and 538 Service personnel were rehabilitated at the Battle Back Centre. Simultaneously, the RBL was at the forefront of national and international commemorations to mark the Armistice of 1918 and remember a million men and women from the British Empire who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year's RBL Remembrance Sunday Service will be held at St Mary and All Saints Church, Droxford, starting at 10:50. All are encouraged to attend. Other services will be held locally as promulgated elsewhere in this magazine.
exploitation, particularly control of 65 miles of approaches via the River Scheldt. Antwerp was the largest port in Europe and nearest to the Allied front lines as they closed the German border. Somewhat belatedly, the Canadians were tasked to open up the Antwerp area but the German 15"^ Army had withdrawn to South Beveland and Walcheren Island which they fortified to dominate the Antwerp approaches. Following success of INFATUATE and subsequent mine clearance operations, Antwerp was opened to Allied shipping on 28"' November - eventually handling 22,000 tons of cargo a day. Such was its strategic significance that the ultimately unsuccessful German Ardennes offensive in December 1944(The Battle of the Bulge) sought to drive a wedge between the British-Canadian and American armies, and to recapture Antwerp. §* helpThe RBL keep Droxford remembrance & District alive Branch and support is always our looking Servicemen for new and members, women, veterans both Service and their and families.civilian, to For more information or to join us, please contact the Secretary - Cdr Rob Scott RN at [email protected] or 01489 877800. www.soberton.org/rbiweb. A non-chargeable service offered by the magazine for short-term, non-commercial classified ads within the villages To advertise here, please contact Jenny Clarke on 01489 877836 - [email protected]
No small Ads this month - don't miss out In the next edition. Deadline 18*^ November!
Soberton & Newtown Local History Society
Our first meeting after the summer break was on 12**^ September and our very own Lyndon Palmer gave a fascinating and very informative talk on "The Vikings and their effects on Britain." Given in Lyndon's usual entertaining style, this was much enjoyed by all those present.
The next meeting is on Thursday 10*^ October and we have Prof. Tony King who will give us an insight to the Roman Dig that is taking place Just up the valley at Exton. Our last meeting before Christmas takes place on Thursday November and will be suitably festive. Or Cheryl Butler will be telling us all about "Marmalade, Spuds & Gold: Gift giving in Tudor Southampton". Sounds like one not to be missed!
The History Society meetings take place in St Peters Church Room and start at 7.30 p.m. Everybody is welcome - we look forward to seeing you!
Wickham Community Tennis Club
Would you or your children like to try tennis? We have adult and Junior sessions so why not come along and Join in? Enjoy the benefits of some fun exercise in the open air!
Junior sessions take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and after school on Mondays. Adult sessions are available throughout the week including Sunday and Wednesday mornings, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.
Please visit our website for more information or call our head coach Mike 07894 101962
httDs://clubspark.lta.org.uk/WickhamCommunitvTennisClub
MEON VALLEY PLAY READING GROUP
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
Next dates are 8**^ October and 12*^ November More details? 'Phone Paul or Gerry Hayles - 01489 878589
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You may find that you are able to manage without much support from others for some time. However, we all need extra help at times, and this is where The Meon Valley Carers Group could help. Talking to others is helpful and often mutually beneficial. We are a very small Charity, run by volunteers, who meet up socially on the second Tuesday of each month for a Pub Lunch, and the fourth Tuesday of each month for a Group Meeting held at the Paterson Centre, Swanmore, or may be an Outing, - see programme below for further details. Our main aim is to support Carers who are dealing with dementia on a daily basis. We are here to sit and have a chat and listen, and offer any support that we can, or signpost you to professional organizations who will be able to assist with any concerns you may have. So, why not come along and see how this very friendly group of people operate and we know from previous experience many friendships have been formed over a cup of tea. 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E-Mail office(S)meonvallevcarersgroup.org.uk 31 Home-Start Hampshire The Wickham Centre Mill Lane Wickham 13H* P017 5AL %iP I I Tel: 01329 835936 Email: [email protected] Open Mon-Thu 9:00am to 1:00pm Hampshire Website: www.home-starthamDshire.ora.uk We assist families who have young children at home with practical and emotional support in the form of a trained, DBS checked, volunteer. The volunteer visits once a week to help guide families through a tough time, assist with twins or triplets, listen to worries and troubles and help them find practical solutions, and/or help with routine/ boundary setting. These are just a few examples of how we can help. This support is free of charge to the family. All our volunteers are parents themselves or have parenting experience, this is vital as families are supported by someone who understands their issues. We know bringing up a family can sometimes be extremely difficult. We are here to help. If you know of a family who need support, don't hesitate to contact us. Self referrals arealso welcome. We work in the Meon Valley area and beyond. Our areas include Knowie, Whiteley, Denmead, Wickham, Bishops Waltham, Corhampton, Meonstoke and Swanmore. We also have offices in 5 other areas of Hampshire, see our website for details. We estimate it costs £1300 to support a family for a year. Could you participate in an activity or organise an event for us to help raise much needed funds? Home-Start Hampshire is a registered charity: number 1144661 Registered office: Rushmoor Borough Council Offices, Famborough Road, Famborough, Hants, GUI4 7JU Patrons: The Hon. Mrs Virginia Lovell and Mary Montagu-Scott Supported by Registered vrtth «1 FUNDRAISING LOTTERY FUNDED C REGULATOR TK6 OWVetSITr THE THSND Am Meon Valley Meon Valley USA hold twice monthly meetings at the Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, usually the first and third Tuesdays of the month. If you are retired or semi-retired and would like to join Meon Valley USA as a new member please email or telephone the Secretary or enquire through the website below. We currently have eight special interest groups and are looking to encourage more to be set up. These usually meet in members homes monthly. Reading Groups 1, 2 and S, Poetry, Visual Art Appreciation, Egyptology, Geology, Mindfulness and Meditation, Strolling 1®' Get Alfred and Aethefreda: Who was the greatest - Lyndon Palmer 15*^ Get Wartime Food - Dennis Boylan, Local Author 29'*' Get Traveller's Tales (Central Asia)- Tony Thorpe, Traveller 5th Nov Winchester, Episode 2 - Andrew Negus, Historian General enquiries to: Betty Hiscock, Secretary on 01489 894807 email: [email protected] Website: u3asites.org.uk/meon-valley / Meon Valley Active Retirement Association Programme October & November 2019 Exercise Class - St. Peter's Church Hall Bishop's Waltham Every Monday from 10:00 to 11:15 NB: No class on 4"* November. Cost per individual session: members £2.00, non-members £2.50 Please note there is a waiting list for this class. Contact: Chee Price 01489 893140. Ladles' Pub Lunch. Mondays - lunch on October 7'*', November 4"^ 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, call Chriszena to be added to the list. IT Learning Classes These weekly sessions will be run again from Monday 2nd September until Monday 28*'^ October at the Patterson Centre, Swanmore. The sessions will start at 13:00 and will be individually timed. Places are very limited so please contact Ian Wynne-Powell Tel: 01329 833254 to confirm your place. These lessons will be one to two and tailored to individual requirements. Advanced French Conversation - meetings held on second and fourth Tuesday afternoon of the month from 14:00 in the home of a member. NB: No meeting on December 26''' Contact organiser Lyndon Palmer on 01489 896862 Tai Chi -Jubilee Hall - Gold Room. Wednesday mornings. There are three sessions: Beginners/less experienced: 09:00 to 10:00 Experienced: 10:15 to 11:15. Intermediate 11:30 to 12:30. Cost per individual session £4.00 for members; £6.00 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. Cost per session £3.00 for members, £4.50 for non-members. Contact: Leslie Craddock on 07941 300545 The Other Lunch A monthly lunch on third Fridays at a local pub 12:15 for 12:30 - any member welcome. Lunches on October 18 and November 22"" Contact Geoff Matthews on 01489 890843 by the previous Friday for venue, menu and to book a place. Spanish Lessons Classes held on Friday mornings at The Stables, Free Street, Bishops Waltham. New term will start on 20"' September and finish on December 13"' Call John Moorhouse on 01489 896366 to discuss Scrabble for Fun: Sessions on Friday afternoons in the small room at The Paterson Centre, Swanmore (next to the church). Cost £2.00 per session. There is now a waiting list for this activity. Please book with Lena to confirm location and 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 33 MEON VALLEY heartstArt Your Chance to Learn How to Save a Life! / ^ N Stables Parish Centre Thursday IT"" October T.OOpm Maypole Green Free Street,Bishop'sWaltham S032 IPW Denmead Memorial Hall Monday IS** October T.OOpm Hambledon Road,Denmead P076PW Training, which lasts around 2 hours, will be provided free-of-charge by fully qualified people with operational emergency experience and will cover a range of emergency life-saving skills including use of public defibrillators. Bought to you by Meon Valley Heartstart- winner of the 2017 National Heart Sure Award for Best Educational Establishment of the Year. To book your place visit our website at www.heartstartmeonvallev.co.uk or contact David Williamson on 07730148920 or e-mailinfo(S)heartstartmeonvaUev.co.uk www.facebook.com/meonvaUevheartstart If anybody wants to do the course but doesn't want to go on their own, I'm booked to go to Denmead on 28"" October... Wickham SociGty Autunrin ProgrammG 2019 www.wickhamsocietv.org.uk Meetings are held at Wickham Community Centre - members and occasional visitors are always welcome 8 October 2019 at 7.30 pm - Secrets of the Solent Emily Stroud - Community Engagement Office, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 12 November 2019 at 7.30 pm - Friends against Scams Julie Gallagher - Trading Standards Officer, Trading Standards Safeguarding Team in Hampshire 10 December 2019 at 7.30 pm - Marmalade, Spuds and a Bag of Gold: Gift Giving in Tudor Southampton Dr Cheryl Baker If you share a strong sense of community and location which makes Wickham and the surrounding area such special places to live - why not join us? New members are always welcome Annual subscription of £6 or visitors £2 per meeting 34 LIONS NEWS Summer fun brings out the crowds! The July 2019 Swanmore fete, organised by the Meon Valley Lions Club, turned out to be one of the most memorable in recent years. The weather was glorious, but not too hot, and the New Road recreation ground was packed from top to bottom with families enjoying themselves. In addition to the hundreds of Swanmore residents, the event was also brilliantly supported by dozens of classic car and bike owners who brought along their shiny pieces of pride and joy to put on display. As well as some wonderful music from local bands, including the Soberton Strummers and (making a fine debut) the Swanmore Wind Band, there were displays from regular favourites Roynon School of Dance and Kristian Bediako's Djembe Drum workshop. For the first time, we introduced a dog show to the fete and were overwhelmed with the response, with dogs of all shapes and sizes competing across the handful of interesting and novelty classes. Its popularity means that it s already in the programme for the 2020 fete! We haven't had the final figures ratified yet, but it looks like our charity account will be around £7,000 better off as a result of everyone's generous support. That's £2,000 better than our previous record. The raffle proved particularly successful with receipts swollen by the extensive prize list with an estimated value in excess of £1,000. Club President Andrew Brown said, "We've organised the Swanmore Fete for many years as part of our commitment to community involvement in the Meon Valley, so when villagers respond so generously and support our charitable work, it's very rewarding." Roaring trade at The Taste of Wickham In early September Meon Valley Lions took their BBQ to the Taste of Wickham festival. We had a fantastic day, starting with BBQ bacon butties and then sausages and burgers ... the queues didn't stop until mid-afternoon and only then because we sold out. We made approximately £1,400 for local charities, plus this year we collected £120 for the Bahamas, devastated by hurricane Dorian. Our mini-bus was also in constant use running a shuttle service to the parking fields. Thank you to all who gave so generously and for their continued support. If you haven't managed to get to a Bishop's Waltham Bites event before, then now is your chance! Between 11.00am and 3.00pm on Saturday 5"^ October, eight participating food outlets in Bishop's Waltham will be offering tasters from their establishments to the lucky 125 people who have bought tickets in advance. The participating food outlets will be The Southern Co-op, Grover Butchers, Giorgios Mediterranean Restaurant, Any Fish, The Barleycorn Inn, The Crown Inn, The Bishop's Waltham Country Market and Stainers Bakery. This is a hugely popular town event which sells out very quickly. On the day, the High Street and surrounding areas will be buzzing with people enjoying their tasting delights. The outlets put on a fantastic feast of flavours and everyone gets into the spirit of the event. Regulars, newcomers and visitors from afar all say what a wonderful experience it has been. Bishop's Waltham Bites is organized by the Bishop's Waltham Town Team. It is supported by the Southern Co-op which generously pays for the cost of printing the programme and publicity materials. The tasters are provided at no cost by the participating outlets so all the proceeds raised through ticket sales can be directed to local community activities. This October some of the proceeds will be donated to the Bishop's Waltham Youth Club, with the rest of it being put towards the costs of the Town Team putting on a second version of the highly successful 2018 KidSTreat event next year. Tickets, which are £8.00 each, can be bought from Sweet Corner in Bishop's ^ Waltham High Street and Any Fish, Merlin Mews, Houchin Street, Bishop's ^ Waltham. For further information contact [email protected] soberton parishcouncil News and Notices The Parish Clerk The Parish Council are pleased to announce that a new Parish Council Clerk has been appointed. The new Parish Clerk is Jenny Clarke who lives on the High Street, Soberton. Jenny was appointed earlier this month after a series of interviews and commences work in September. The Parish Council are grateful for those who showed interest in becoming Clerk and we were pleased to shortlist and interview three very strong candidates. The retiring Parish Clerk, Norman Chapman worked for the Parish Council for forty years and we will be announcing a special gathering to be held at Soberton Village Hall in late November to celebrate his tireless work for us all, to which everyone is welcome.(The date will be in the next Magazine, on the website and posted in the notice boards). Hedges and Ditches Every year we remind all land owners and tenants of their responsibility for cutting back and cleaning out hedges and ditches. Timing is everything, clear the ditches now and we avoid flooding, cut back the hedges in the autumn and they will grow shaped and controlled next spring. The Parish Council can and will carry out work on Hedges if they are causing safety issues and charge the owner/tenant for that cost. The Parish Council initially issues a letter to specific owners seeking for them to carry out works, after which if there is no response we will act. The Recreation Ground, Heath Road, Soberton Heath. Football Pitch Restoration The football pitch has been rendered unplayable for sport since March this year by badgers digging for lavae. A specialist contractor has now been commissioned to repair the surface now the badgers have moved on. The playing pitch will take six to nine months to fully restore and over this period you will observe various activities from scarifying to seeding. The grass will now be cut weekly in order to encourage a better playing surface. No dogs on the Recreation Ground The Parish Council need to remind local dog owners that dogs are banned from the Recreation Ground and have been banned for the past 20 years. This is for Public Protection and by law 'the Anti-Social Behaviour Act of 2014' which defines spot fines of a maximum of £80 and Court fines of up to £1,000 for dog fouling on public land. We are a rural Parish, many of us have dogs and we are lucky to have numerous places to exercise our dogs without using the Recreation Ground and we ask that all respect the rules. J Hyland Chairman 36 Winchester District Councillor Report Vicki Weston Sept 2019 Independent Councillor I made a decision back in July, due to a number of circumstances, that I could no longer support the Conservative Party and therefore have decided to remain your district councillor but become independent. This will not change the level of my time devoted to the parish and issues raised by residents. If you would like to discuss this further with me, I am more than happy to do this one to one. Local Village announcements and items of interest. Long Road Very disappointing lack of response from both the SDNP and WCC on the issues up at Long Road that continue. Bonfires Attached are some flyers that might be useful as we approach Bonfire season together with some useful information if needed. Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that there are "bonfire bylaws" that control the hours you are allowed to have domestic bonfires. There are no such rules and instead the council has to assess whether the bonfires are causing a statutory nuisance (Environmental Protection Act 1990). This has to be judged on a case by case basis and essentially we consider whether the impacts are reasonable with reference to; • Duration, • Severity, • Frequency, • Common Convention (e.g. occasional garden bonfires are often considered reasonable, whilst burning plastics, domestic refuse is not). Under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. smoke caused by bonfires may be a statutory nuisance and the City Council has powers to take action against those who create a statutory nuisance or allow it to happen. Private individuals are also able to take their own action by complaint to a Magistrates Court. Case law has established that the concept of nuisance considers "reasonable expectation". So in general terms the occasional small garden bonfire burning dry wood/plant material may be acceptable, whilst burning of other household materials such as painted wood, plastics, furniture, mattresses etc would not. Bonfires which are on land near to roads and causing an inconvenience or a danger to passers-by, can also be an offence under the Highways Act 1980. If you feel you are able to it is best to discuss it initially with the person responsible; they may not realise they are causing a problem. If the situation does not improve, then contact the Environmental Protection Team on 01962 848097. You will be required to confirm your complaint either in writing or by the completion of log sheets. If the log sheets indicate that a statutory nuisance exists, the person responsible for the bonfires will be contacted and advised that an offence may be taking place. I have attached a copy of the Log sheets, but is it always good to discuss the problem with council officers first. If the bonfires persist, and evidence suggests that the bonfires are causing a statutory nuisance, a legal notice may be served. If found guilty of further offences by the Magistrates Court, a fine of up to £5000 may be imposed. Bonfire Guidelines as published on the WC website: If you have garden waste to dispose of, try and compost as much as possible. Consider using a shredding machine, which can reduce hardwood materials into mulch for use on your garden. The remainder can be taken to one of the household waste recvcling centres. If you must light a bonfire, ensure that the material to be burnt is dry. This will minimise the amount of smoke produced. • Do not light a fire when the weather conditions might cause the smoke to travel into your neighbours garden or property. • Remember that smoke will hang in the air on a damp, windless day and in the evening around sunset. • Position any bonfire as far away from buildings as possible. Do not light a fire if the wind will carry the smoke over roads. • Never leave a fire to smoulder - put it out with water or soil. • Remember, heaps of garden refuse provide a haven for small animals such as hedgehogs. Check before you light. • Take care to keep children away from a bonfire. Supervise burning as much as possible. • Burn only dry plant/wood waste. Avoid burning any wood that is treated/painted or any other household waste. The news items from WCC (all rather city based) include: 1) New open meetings to give residents greater involvement in council work. The first forums will focus on each of the current development projects, the Central Winchester Regeneration, Station Approach and Winchester Sport & Leisure Park. 2) New water fountain installed in Winchester in drive to reduce single-use plastic. A new water fountain has been installed in the heart of Winchester to help reduce the use of single-use plastics. The new fountain inside Abbey Gardens is now in place and ready for the public as the city council aims to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles and cups. 3) New leisure complex for Winchester officially named Winchester's new leisure complex, currently being built at Bar End, has been officially named. The name Winchester Sport & Leisure Park was chosen to reflect feedback from the public to keep the name simple, clear and incorporate the importance of developing a facility surrounded by parkland. The centre, which will be run by leading leisure operator Everyone Active, is due to open in early 2021. 4) Green additions made to Winchester Sport and Leisure Park Winchester's new sport and leisure park will have a clear focus on sustainability. Following from the council's declaration of a climate emergency, a number of improvements will be added to the centre to make it greener as the council looks to become carbon neutral by 2024. To ensure the building is sustainable there will be increased solar panels, water recycling, heat recovery units and further energy efficiencies. As part of the carbon offsetting work there will also be 200 trees planted on the site. Work is continuing to progress on the centre with the steel frame beginning to take shape, and centre is due to open in 2021. The centre which is being built by Willmott Dixon and will be operated by Everyone Active will include a 50m pool, training pool, multi-use sports hall, fitness suite, squash courts and a hydrotherapy suite. Useful information Kerbside glass collection boxes are now being distributed to residents in the Winchester district. The boxes are part of the city council's new waste collection service and wider commitment to improving our environment through more effective recycling. 38 Winchester District residents can find out about their glass collection days online at the Winchester City Council website. I believe the new Calendars will be out in October as soon as I have more information on the collection days I will let you know. Bin collections - service update Due to current operational difficulties please can we ask for containers to be left out. Please can you report a missed collection, without an update on a missed bin situation we are unable to give any timescale for recovery. https://www.winchester.gov.uk/waste-recvcling/refuse-collection-general-waste Hampshire Highways Maintenance Highways itter ' Hsrii p.h.rc fiXANSKA I r Hampshire Highways'two The dragon patcher is used as and the road Is ready for traffic n-ew dragon patchers are part of a range of tnMtmBnits immediately attewards. It is fired up and out across the by highw^s teams to ensure rAiknamed Ihe 'dragon' becAise county Itxing pothoies and Hai^Wre's roads are safe it expels flames to cte-kae and road defects. arid well maintained. St ta quick dry out tfie road surface. It is and efficient with the abiKy to Ihatii cleaned with campresa^ Tfie County Courtd! agr«d repair a defect ive times faster air and aeoled with a stone mix Id sacure two dragon p^Aar than SradiUcmal methods and is end hoi brtumen Bmulsicn. With rr^ehines for use ^ectiv© in M as its toe S4*face repair complied on Hampshire roads by adding *flafne' Is atite to treat and dry n as trttle as two rrwiutra, toe IcKat funttong to the ©dra moiiey a tozen i* wet road surface patcher can nrwwe en to the recerod from the Oovemment's before rep»nng it- The ivhote r«t r^Bw. F^Mhole Fund, to rtiaamise repair caperatiori, whicti is done by work on the rtelwOfk iiroughout one pa-sort working fra ri the ttle year. csWn, takes just a few minutes, 291 14,065 FniBrgencies ? Squdre Dpsraton Ftesiiisnc© c:. r w a-v r fy^ {i r f -k"i works cort^^te 4,987 •Ti GuIIigs and otiier Squartf frtErtres surfAM Arb»tcultM jote ccniplaiBd dranage cleared drHSj-iiji ai"d r-i". lu asptatt ISquesro rn»1r«3B of foolwav rfepc=iired ^rrxjiLKifnr.! Other JobSt c-ompsiele'-j f BP air«d/rssIF f Hc: «d extra FirvJ ar'd F x ga igs*' loulsKje aJl wjrKs Thmi^ msm nscmstsd cm system. 7Ms $^ %Lym. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Balancing the Budget September saw the start of the County Council's budget planning timetable — with Hampshire residents responses to this summer's Balancing the Budget consultation at the heart of proposals being considered by individual Cabinet members over the coming weeks. Recommendations will then go to the Cabinet in October, before a final decision in November by the full County Council. Further to ratification by Cabinet and Full Council, some proposals may then be subject to further, more detailed consultation If Hampshire is to remain one of the strongest local authorities in the Country, providing good value for money to the County's taxpayers, and consistently delivering some of the best public services to Hampshire's 1.3 million residents, we must receive the right level of financial support, on an ongoing and consistent basis, from Government. Consequently, the County Council will be making further representations to Westminster to feed into the three-year Spending Review due to take place next year. Brexit web page for Hampshire To help prepare for Brexit, Hampshire County Council has published easy to find guidance for residents and local businesses on its web site. The new web page has useful links, guidance and information on what the County Council has been doing in the background to make sure Hampshire is as prepared as possible. For example, as one of the organisations in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum, we have prepared a 5km stretch of the A31 as a part in a contingency plan to manage a potential increase in traffic and congestion in South Hampshire, in the event the Port of Portsmouth is affected by a no deal EU exit; and we have well established processes in place to respond to a wide range of scenarios, such as disruption to critical supplies. Useful information for Hampshire residents and local businesses, details of Hampshire's preparations, as well as links to key information from central Government, is available at: www.hants.gov.uk/business/brexit Improving Recycling in Hampshire Across the County Council, savings proposals are being developed to bridge the funding gap we face, due to reductions in our funding from Government, rising costs and inflation, and growing demand for Council services. We need to find a further £80 million ofsavings, on top ofthe £480 million already taken out ofthe budget, since 2010, so we are having to look very carefully across our services. As part of the County Council's budget planning, a report into how savings could be made, while improving recycling, is to be considered by Cabinet and full Council. This will include the start of a radical overhaul of how waste is managed in Hampshire. With approximately 100,000 bin loads being delivered to our facilities for disposal every weekday, it is essential the County Council make every pound we spend on waste and recycling count. Recent Government announcements on changes in the national waste system, and the challenge of improving recycling performance in Hampshire, means we must reassess the way we deal with waste. We know that our household waste recycling centres(HWRCs) achieve a much higher recycling rate than kerbside bins collected by district councils -in the national recycling league tables, not one district council in Hampshire is in the top half. This demonstrates that there is considerable room for improvement. Also By reducing the spend associated with household waste disposal, the County Council can protect the HWRC network - which residents value. Therefore, the County Council will be considering proposals for reducing the financial subsidies currently paid to the district councils. These proposals will include passing on the full cost of rejected loads of recycling to the collection authorities (district councils). If approved by the Cabinet and Full County Council, the changes would not take effect before April 2021. Read the full report at: http://democracy.hants.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?Cld=136&MId=5477 Hampshire's Carers and people living with Dementia A new Hampshire-wide service to support people aged 18 years and over who care for another adult, as well as people living with dementia, was launched across the County in September 2019. Jointly commissioned by Hampshire County Council, NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), the new Carers' Support and Dementia Advisor Service is provided by Andover Mind and offers a range of support, including: For carers • one-to-one assistance, either over the phone Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, online or face-to-face with a trained carer support worker at a time that is convenient for the individual; general information and advice on carer-related topics online and over the phone; • local carer support groups held across Hampshire. For those living with a dementia diagnosis or suspected dementia and their loved ones • one-to-one assistance, either over the phone Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, online or face-to-face with a trained dementia advisor at a time that is convenient for the person needing assistance; • general information and advice on dementia-related topics online and over the phone. We know that people need to be able to access help quickly and easily, so we have brought together the various support services that were previously provided separately by the County Council and our Health partners. By doing this, we are using our collective resources in a much more effective way to support Hampshire's more than 133,000 adult carers and the approximately 12,400 residents known to be diagnosed with dementia. For more information about the Carers' Support and Dementia Advisor Service, visit www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/dementia or telephone the service support line on 01264 332297. GCSE and A level Results This year saw the final rollout of the three-year implementation of 1 to 9 grade ratings for GCSEs - with 9 being at the very top of the scale and a pass grade being 4 or above. In Hampshire, secondary schools are reporting that 69 per cent of pupils taking the exams achieved a pass at grade 4 in English and mathematics, compared with 67 per cent last year. The 'attainment 8' outcome, which measures the results across the wider curriculum, has also improved from a score of 47.2 in 2018 to 47.6 in 2019. Note: Attainment 8 is a statistical calculation that measures the results of every student across eight subjects. Higher figures reflect better results. Hard work by the County's students has brought them success with the average A-level grade achieved moving up to a B minus from a C plus in 2018. Point scores (translating to UCAS points) across all types of qualification have also improved to an average of: 35.5 at A-level (up from 33.4 in 2018); 29.9 for technical qualifications (compared with 28.2 the previous year); and 39.6 for vocational qualifications (against 27.8 last year). Students who sat this year's A-levels were the first to study for new-style exams from Year 12, with 20 new subjects tested for the first time. The qualification was redesigned to focus more on examinations in place of coursework and modules, following concerns from universities that school leavers were insufficiently prepared for the demands of higher education. Public Health partnership with the Isle of Wight Under a new arrangement which began in August,the County Council has assumed responsibility for the leadership and delivery of Public Health on the Island, overseeing a wide range of services. These include mandated services such as NHS Health Checks, the National Child Measurement Programme and appropriate access to sexual health assistance, as well as locally commissioned support including smoking cessation and the promotion of healthy weight programmes, drug and substance misuse services, plus mental wellbeing support. Patricia Stallard Cabinet Member for Hampshire County Council Children & Young People's Services [email protected] 41 The Meon Vafiey CofTWhunity Bus Association njns regiter bus services as shovwi overleaf. The drivers and organisers of the Association are West P.loon all volunteers. Meon Vailey If you have a bus pass thai you can travel free - all bus passes are accepted. Otherwise return fares Community Bus to all destinations are E5 for adults. Children under 1 e pay half the adult fare and under 5s travel Association free. If you don't live directly on the route, then why not consider "Park & Ride" from Droxford Square or Soberton Village Hall. There Is ample parking at both locations. For more details and suggested stops please Meonstoke contact: Corhampton J(*n Shorrocks S 01489 877499 or la joluj.shorrocks»7®btintfim«-com Droxfori NOTES: 1. The bus does not run on Christinas Eve, Now Years Eve or Bank Holidays. 2. Fares to rtl destinations are E5 adult return / £2.50 adult single. Free bus passes are accepted. Chlkk^ under 16 pay h^fare tsider 5s frav^ I Soberton Heatti free. Providing a shopping bus 3. Request halt operates at Station Road l^-by between Brookbridga. The Hurdles PH and service for the Meon Valley Soberton VIBage Halt. 4. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1128 the bus will take passengers at Sainsbury's to supported by Faraham Libraty and at 1132 from Fareham Library to Sainsbury's. 5. Timings for all trips are strict and the bus wJI not wait after scheduled time. 6. When hoarding for the return joum^, priority wB Department Monday, Wednesday & Thursday be given to returning passengers over "one way forTraispoit to Fareham orjy" passengers. 7. Dogs are allowed on the bus under strict oonW and at the discretion of the driver, §Hampshire Friday to: Winchester, Wateriooviiie 8. The bus is available for hire when not on its s4red -uled services, but must be driven by a MIDAS County Council or Petersfield trained driver. Persons / Organisalions wiping to hire frie bus please contact Ken Giles IS 01329 830355 or ^ hire.mvcba^maH.com See timetable for details Meon Vailey Community Bus Association Mondays to FAREHAM Thursday to FAREHAM and Friday each to WATERLOOVULLE 0920 West Meon, Long Priors 0920 West M®>ni,long Priors 0920 West Merm,Long Priors 0923 West Meon,Thomas LohdPH 0923 West Meon,Thomas Lord PH 0923 West Meon,Thomas Lord PH 0924 West Meort, Doctor's Larw! 0924 West Meon,Doctor's lane 0924 West Meon,Doctor's lane 0928 West Mewt, Meonwara 0928 West Meorv Meonw®a 0928 West Meon, Meoriwara 0933 WarnfordViflageH^I 0933 Warnfofd Village Hall 0933 WamferdVIHa^Hal! 0940 Meonstoke PO & 0937 Extcxi,The Shoe PH £^37 Exton,The PH 0940 Mecmstr^eK>& Stores 0942 Meonstoke,Pound Cottages 0940 Mecmstoke PO & Stwes 0945 Meonstoke Triangle (^2 Mecmstoke Pound Cottages 0942 MeonstxMce,PoufKi Colteges 0945 Mermstc^e,Oxendown 0950 Droxford Square {PARK& 0945 Meonstdce Triangle 0949 Broddsridge,The Hurdles PH 0954 Srockbridge,The Huidtes PH 0952 Soberton Village Hail(PARK & RIC«3 0950 Droxford Square {PARK & ^DEJ 095? Soberton Viilage Hail(PARK & RIDE) 0955 Wi^>bs Green,War Memorial 0954 Bfocklxtdge,The Hurdle PH 1001 Webbs Green,War Memorial 1001 Newcown,Liberty Road 0957 Soberton Soilage Hall{PARK & RIDg) 1005 Soberton Heatfv Chapel Road pond 1004 Newtown,Rookesbury Hall {PARK & RIDE) 1£K)1 Webbs Green,War Memorial 1007 Soberton Heath, Bold Forester PH 1008 Hundr®!/Vires 1(K)6 Newtown.liberty Road 10(^ Sob'Heath, liberty Rd / Heath Rd post box 1025 Fardiam Ubraiy 1®)9 Newtown, Rooke:M5ury Hall {PARK & I^OE) 1025 Fareham Library 1030 Saindaury's, Fareham 1025 WaterioowlleWaitrose 1030 Sainsbury% Fe^eham 1030 Wateriomriile Sainsbury^ Ketom; 1230 Sainsbury's, Fardiam Return: 1230 Safn^ury's,Fareham 1235 Fareham Ubrary 12.30 Wateriooviiie Satnsbury's 1235 Far^am Library 1235 Waterk>o\^le Vlfeib-ose 1sf It 3rd Friday each Month to WINCHESTER Wednesdays to FAI^HAM 4di Friday each Month to PETERSFIEU> 0900 Soberton Village HalHPARK and RIDE) 0940 Meonstoke PO & Stor« 0903 Brocki»ldge,The Hurdles PH 0900 Soberton Village Hall {PARK and mm 0942 Meonstote,Pound Cottage 0907 Droxford Square(PARK and fdDE) 0903 Brockbrldge,The Hurdles PH 0912 Meonstoke Triangle 0945 MecmsCoke Triangle 0907 Droxford Square(PARK and RIM) 0914 Meonstoke Poumi Cottages 0950 Droxford Square{PARKS RIDE) 0912 Meonstolte Triangle 0917 Mecrtistoke PO & Stores 0954 Brockbrtdge,The Hurdles PH 0914 Meonstoke Pound Cottage 0919 Ext Any additions or changes, please contact the editor USEFUL NUMBERS 1 LOCAL CLUBS AND INTEREST GROUPS Alternate Fridays Brownies & Beat Surgeries Rookesbury Hall Caroline Rogers 01489 877430 (tbc) 10:00 to 12:00 Guides 01489 877588 Droxford Film Club Lyndon Palmer 01489 896862 Doctors Wickham 01329 833121 Duncan Colin- Surgeries Denmead 02392 239630 Local History 01489 877237 Bishops Waltham 01489 892288 Jones Wickham 1st Wed 2.00-3.00 Soberton Football Keith Moran 01329 834897 Comm.Centre Baby Ciinics Waltham Chase Soberton Players Susan Hyland 01489 878724 Village Hall 4^^^ Wed 10-11:30 01489 877768 Social Services Pete Woodacre 0845 600 4555 Table Tennis 01489 878141 Direct Adrian Hunt Hants Carers 08457 221122 Ladies Group Liz Whales 01489 877712 Helpline 01489 877282 Sue. Mussellwhite Good Neighbours 02392 632551 NHS Direct 111 Group Philomena Bergin Meon Valley Age Concern Head Office 0800 328 7154 Ian Adams 0845 833 7812 Lions Club CAB 01489 896376 LOCAL FACILITIES 11 COUNCILLORS Central Meon Frank Pearson 01489 892822 Soberton Village Katie Flannagan 07850 569548 Valley Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Hall Booking Councillors Linda Gemmell 01489 895023 [email protected] County Patricia Stallard 02392 251484 www.soberton villagehall.co. uk Councillor Rookesbury Hall SOBIERTON PARISH COU Jenny Doney 01329 834392 Booking \Nww.sot^rton. [email protected]. uk Chairman John Hyland 01489 878724 Guide Hut Mrs. C. Rogers 01489 877430 VIce-ChaIr Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Booking Finance Arabella Turner 01489 878659 CHURCHES Planning Tony Collins 07876 887899 Newtown Church Fra Wells 01329 834130 Recreation Barry Henderson 01489 877978 Wardens Barry Rowswell 01329 834671 Ground Soberton Church Children's Play Louise McEwen 01489 877448 Andy Andrews 01329 832959 Warden Area Sarah Page PCC Secretary(N) Roads David Salmon 01489 878659 secretary4holytrinity(^gmail.com PCC Secretary(S) Norman Chapman 01489 877378 Footpaths Tony Collins 07876 887899 Capt. Of Bells(S) Noel Evans 01489 877271 Transport Bob Stranks 01489 878270 Churchyard John Lester 01489 878557 Flood Action Plan Rachel Hicks 01329 835050 Keeper(S) St Clalr's Meadow Jane Masterman 01489 878580 Clerk & Proper Jenny Clarke 01489 877836 Officer Please e-mail copy for the magazine to Giil Gray [email protected] NEXT COPY DATE - 1^''NOVEMBER 2019 43 From the Archives t sa4oo»i Aft* of- t€xi^K>my¥i Above - Advertising postcard for The Roebuck Inn C1920. As well as the bar, there was also a Tea Room to appeal to the ladies and children who might visit on a charabanc trip. The Roebuck predates the building of the Wickham/Droxford turnpike in 1829 and information suggests that it was an alehouse in the time of the notorious Waltham Blacks poachers 100 years earlier. Evidence given by landlord Edward Pafford at a 1723 trial of several men convicted of poaching in Bere Forest, refers to a conversation heard in his public house. Below - Map of the area 1892-1914 but post 1905 (courtesy National Library of Scotland) „ t m \ "am Emm > *-m 4»jI / lOwerforcL^^^jpse /' •&» ^%5 S# ** S#» -S jA, Km-§* r ^ O r. // T»' ..a.. 't*t \%3. M JfesMfe Wj I * A; ^ ^//®| ^Af# -tfi -I ^ § j ! §jJm^%/t*i ^ &7i** *'i.^ *%^ 'tf • / /fjr &v^ Si * W* ..1 M S*j &♦ ^' -s,# •»#' -tt > o d (from the Archives of the Soberton & Newtown Local History Society) any additional information is always welcome. Please Contact [email protected] or [email protected].