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www.sobertonchurch.org.ukwww.newtownchurch.org.uk St. Peter's, Soberton and Holy Trinity. Newtown.
SUNDAY SERVICES - please refer to page 5
For any enquiries, please contact either
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 Lady 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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Front cover desian: Jonty Sherwill - www.sherwilldesian.com - 01329 835555 On behalfof all the residents ofSoberton and Newtown,I would like to extend a Editor s note warm welcome to our new vicar. The Reverend David Morgan. We hope that you and yourfamily will enjoy this lovely part of Hampshire as much as we do.
Making things new It is a great delight to be able to write my first column; a responsibility that is only the latest in what I know will be a continuing stream of new things that accompany becoming the vicar here. There have, of course, been all the usual things that go with moving house and starting a new job; a new address and telephone number to learn (and to remember to tell everyone who needs it), new travel routines for school and family visits, a whole new pattern of life. I am beginning to get to know communities and people who are all new to me. Vickie and I, together with our children, are so grateful for the warm welcome that we have received here. I hope that you will forgive me when it takes me a long time to learn your names and faces! As you know, however, this is not Just a new start for me. It marks a new phase of our collective life as a church, as Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon have come together as a benefice, with the three parishes having the same vicar. This creates great and exciting opportunities, as we continue to explore what we can do when we all work together. It also creates challenges, and the need for change, possibly most noticeably on a Sunday. The former patterns of services are simply not sustainable now that one person has responsibility for all three churches. We are working hard to create a new pattern, but such things take time to get right. In the meantime, please do take extra care checking the service lists, as the evolution from the old to the new will make things a little unpredictable for the next few months. One of the challenges with any kind of change is that it is not always easy or comfortable. Even when we know that it is the right thing to do, when it is something that we want to do, newness and change can be difficult and demanding. Starting a new job and moving house are both consistently rated among the top ten most stressful things to do in life. Getting married is also often in that list. For the younger members of our community, this is the time of year to think about a new schpol year, maybe even a new school. These are all good and important things to do, things that we know will be positive and will be worth it in the end, but they can be difficult or even scary while they are happening. Right at the end of the Bible, in Revelation chapter 21, God gives us a glorious vision of "a new heaven and a new earth". His promise to us in that passage is: "See, I am making all things new". The things that we want and will enjoy involve the challenges of newness and change; so do the things that God offers to all of us, both in this life and in the life to come. Of this we can be sure, though - the abundant newness of life that God gives is worth that challenge. Moving to Hambledon and beginning a new ministry as Vicar of Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon has of course had its moments of stress and difficulty, but we as a family have already found great joy in our new life here, and I am looking forward to getting to know you all and to sharing in our common life. Shaping our new shared life as a benefice will undoubtedly continue to bring challenges amid the changes, but I firmly believe that God has great things in store for us and that any short-term difficulties will be worth our perseverance. Whatever new things your life holds, whether they are big things or small things, may you discover in them something of the God who makes all things new, and may you be richly blessed.
A note of thanks It would not be right to let this first column pass without taking the opportunity to express my thanks. To the churchwardens, the Readers, and all the members of the PCCs of all three churches, who have borne the extra pressures of the vacancies with skill and grace; I hope that I can now relieve you of a few of those burdens. To everybody who supports the life and work of our churches in any way; I am looking forward to discovering how best we can work together. To all the visiting clergy who have conducted services and administered the sacraments during the vacancies; all of us appreciate your ministry. To my all predecessors, especially my immediate predecessors Revd Robin Coutts as Vicar of Hambledon, and Revd Sandra Beavis as Vicar and latterly Revd Nick Fennemore as Interim Minister of Soberton and Newtown; I am conscious of the privilege of building on the foundations which you have laid. Above all, to each and every one of you; you have made me and my family feel very welcome here. Hopefully the difficulties and challenges of adjusting to a new vicar will be short-lived and not too painful! Fr David 3 Fivju the Me^sieis
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AND BURIAL Jo Chapman - 12^*^ July 2019 at Soberton
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING Philip Royston Walker - 16'*^ July 2019 at Soberton
•JO' I and my family are eternally grateful to everyone who sent cards and letters of condolence after the sad passing of Jo at the end of June. Her illness lasted for seven months during which time she bore it with considerable spirit and fortitude every day. To see St Peter's completely full last Friday on the occasion of Jo's service of "Celebration for her life" was breathtaking and heart warming. You gave us your full support in every conceivable way. We were uplifted by the singing and general participation during the service which was so ably led by the Area Dean Gregg Mensingh, with organist Kate Jones and a huge choir. We want to place on record our thanks to the ladies who crafted the flowers in the church; with grateful thanks to Heather Kille for the white daisy cross on the coffin I know that Jo would have been so happy to know that they were white daisies! I thank Louise and Anthony for all that they did to support me in the preparation for the service and much more.
We thank you all most sincerely.
Love NOYkVLfllA/
Joanna Thompson's family wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all in Hambledon, Soberton, Newtown and surrounding villages for their many messages of sympathy and for the flowers and candles, both in the church and at the house.
Being surrounded by so much love and so many prayers has been a huge support for the whole family in the midst of this overwhelming tragedy. August 2019 Friday 2""^ 12:30 Lunch Club Church Room
Sunday 4*" 10:00 Joint Service & Rocs St Peter's 7*^ Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar
Sunday 11^*^ 10:00 Holy Communion Holy Trinity 8*' Sunday after Trinity Celebrant Anthony Hulbert 11:00 Matins - Norman Chapman St Peter's
Sunday IS*** 08:00 Hoiy Communion (BCP) Holy Trinity Q*" Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar 09:15 Holy Communion St Peter's Celebrant the Vicar
Sunday 25*** 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) St Peter's 10"' Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar 09:15 Holy Communion Holy Trinity Celebrant the Vicar
Thursday 29"^ 19:00 Meon Valley Heartstart Kings Church BW
September 2019 Sunday 1^* 11:00 Family Communion & Rocs St Peter's 11"^ Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar
Wednesday 4*'^ 20:00 Ladies Group Curry Cottage
Friday 12:30 Lunch Club Church Room
Sunday 8*^ 09:15 Holy Communion Holy Trinity 12"^ Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar 11:00 Matins- Norman Chapman St Peter's
Thursday 12*'^ Local History Society
Sunday 15*** 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) St Peter's IS*" Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar 11:00 Hoiy Communion Holy Trinity Celebrant the Vicar 14:30 St Clair's Meon Meadow Meander See page 7
Monday 16*" LAST COPY DATE FOR NEXT EDITION
Sunday 22"" 09:15 Holy Communion St Peter's 14'" Sunday after Trinity Celebrant the Vicar
Thursday 26*" 19:00 Film club Church Room
Sunday 29*" 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) Holy Trinity Mictiael and All Angels Celebrant the Vicar 18:00 Evensong St Peter's Celebrant the Vicar WcieoHto Spot Where we welcome new residents to the villages
Steve & Phil Pannell-Knight have moved into Goathouse Lane, Newtown from Gosport with their cat Tigger.
Sonia Adams has moved into Rose Cottage Farm, Church Road with assorted animals. Sonia came from Corhampton. We look forward to meeting you all and hope you spend many happy years among us
Please pass details of any new arrivals to the Editor, having first checked that they are happy to be mentioned.
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Made in Dagenham - The Musical
Soberton Players' next production maybe some months away but rehearsals have already commenced for what is expected to be a blockbuster of a production!
Made in Dagenham is an uplifting British musicai comedy based upon the true events of the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968. Funny, touching and timeless.
It's never too early to reserve your tickets for the shows which wili take piace at Soberton Viiiage Hall from Thursday 28*'^ to Saturday 30"" of November at 7.30 pm - tickets £8.
In addition there is a unique opportunity to see the Dress Rehearsal for just £6 - this performance will take place on Saturday 23^ November at 6pm.
Box office: 01489 878184 / 07866 931487 tickets^sobertonpiavers. co. uk
The show contains adult language
Made in Dagenham is a musical based upon 'Wooley/Karlsen/Number 9 film of the same name. Music by David Arnold, Lyrics by Richard Thomas and the book by Richard Bean.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). St Claires Meon Meadow Meander - 2.30pm Sunday 15^'' September
There will be a chance to learn more about our water meadow and the river from local experts on the afternoon of Sunday 15*^ September.
The session will start near the Northern end of the meadow, close to the end of West Street, and include:
• An update on progress with the management plan and a chance to walk the meadow with Chris Lycett(HIWWT Ranger) • A demonstration of river fly (invertebrate) monitoring and a short talk about river keeping [Matt Owen Farmer, Environment Officer for Portsmouth Services Fly Fishing Association (PSFFA)] • A chance to try trout fly casting on the river(Anthony McEwen and possibly other members ofPSFFA) Do put the date in your diary and join us if you can.
Anthony McEwen (01489 877448)
SOBERTON FILM CLUB
The next film evening will be on 26/9 at 7pm. Usual venue.
I shall be presenting FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS. I have reviewed this film at great personal expense and can confirm it is entirely suitable for people of a nervous disposition.(A British comedy with an entirely predictable outcome).
Norman will return by popular acclaim as our chef. The cost is unchanged (8th. year running) at
£10pp to include food. Please bring your own liquid refreshment.
New participants are ALWAYS welcome.
Please book through me as usual.
We have just had our summer Gala evening with a full house. I attribute the continued success of this evening entirely to the liberal consumption of Pimms before we eat.
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The life and work of the late Jo Cox, Member of Parliament, was the inspiration for Soberton and Newtown's Great Get Together on Sunday June 23rd. It was just one of countless events held up and down the country that weekend which brought together thousands of people in the same cause. That cause is a simple one - the idea that, even in these troubled times, we have more that unites us than divides us.
At Soberton and Newtown's own event on Soberton Church Green, that togetherness expressed itself in a wonderful mix of generations with toddlers and the rising 80s, plus all ages in between, enjoying the camaraderie alongside each other. The format was a simple picnic, which gave rise to the classic game of Guess-What-I've Got-ln-My Cool- Box? The fare ranged from the most genteel of salmon and cucumber sandwiches to the most down-to- earth pork pies.
Also in the same cool boxes were drinks - still and sparkling, boozy and teetotal. Those drinks were supplemented by the finest ales from the adjacent White Lion. Fifty people joined in. Jenny Day and Helen Stranks once again played the combined roles of prime- movers, convenors and bunting fettlers, with thanks to the FCC for making the Green available. The rain held off. After a sun-dappled first event in 2017, last year's was a rain-flecked affair. 2019 proved to be the middle ground. Grey clouds overhead, but dry and warm at ground level. The Great Get-Together had a lovely finale, with the teenagers staging an impromptu game of French cricket in one corner of the Green, while Chris Mortimer serenaded us in the other. With voice and acoustic guitar, he shared a well-chosen selection of pop, rock and country hits, all amplified by excellent singalong accompaniment. We plan to do it again next year. Keep an eye out for the date
CvS
Soberton & Newtown Ladies Group
The Progressive Supper, in June, was a great success and thanks are due to the hosts and those who contributed desserts. The Treasure Hunt, arranged by Faith & Chris Mortimer, proved most enjoyable on a particularly lovely July evening.
Our first meeting of the new programme is on 4th September at 8pm. It will be held in Curry Cottage, home of Susan Hyland, where local artist and teacher Jo Dawson will be talking about artwork.
Our group is open to all ladies in the villages and new members are always welcome. For more information please contact me. Liz Whales (Secretary) (01489)877712 [email protected]
8 Soberton & Newtown Local History Society ...... will start the indoor season of talks on Thursday, 12'^ Sep. when Dr. Lyndon Palmer will talk about the effect Vikings had on Britain. This will be followed by a talk on October 10'^ when Professor Tony King will update us on the exciting finds by his team of archaeologists at Exton. The final meeting of the year will be a talk on November 14"^ by Dr. Cheryl Butler with the intriguing title "Marmalade, Spuds & Gold. Gift giving in Tudor Southampton"
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 date is Tuesday 10**^ September
THERE IS NO PLAY READING GROUP IN AUGUST
More details? 'Phone Paul or Gerry Hayles - 01489 878589
Editor s note
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Fete planning every year focuses on the weather: "If it doesn't rain it will be a good Fete". 1^ What we never really anticipate is a heatwave, but that's what we got! There were many |pi hot bodies, and the sun and heat- together with other commitments, such as the Round |b ^ The Island Race - kept many away and numbers were down, and those that came did not 3 stay as long as usual for fear of melting. \ m \ mJ Despite the British weather "curveball", it was a great day enjoyed by everyone. The "Fete ^ \ . Master" Nigel Whales opened proceedings and the Meon Valley Orchestra played ^ ^ throughout the afternoon. Teas, where the Strummers entertained beautifully yet again, ^ Pimms and Ice creams were kept busy. ^ The National Centre for Reptile Welfare brought their various "attractions". Due to the heat, ^ these cold-blooded beasts were more active than normal, which was a bonus for some! ^V. Four teams entered the Tug of War - Male and Female from the White Lion and Travellers 1^ Rest. The Ladies of the White Lion triumphed and were presented with the prestigious ^ 1^ Bowman's Ales Trophy.
Surprisingly given the weather, the Dog show was well attended, and congratulations to |h Grace Parker and Florence for winning Best Crossbreed and the award of Show Champion. fl Takings were down on 2018, which was a bumper year, but still totalled a magnificent fc mJ £13,500 - a great achievement. fg 8* ^ If anyone has any suggestions or comment, the committee would be happy to hear from mm you, or if anyone would like to become more involved for the 2020 Fete, please contact |b 1^ [email protected]. fe See^yowcM/on/ZT^jLLne/ZOZO fe
\ SOBERTON GREETING CARDS ^
Six different cards are available, each with an interesting caption on the back -four winter "v scenes, which are ideal for Christmas (School Hill, St Peter's Church Gate, The Railway Line and Bridge over the Meon), plus Spring Bluebells on the Wayfarers Walk and ^ Summer Haybales on the Driftway. Six for £4 or 8 for £5.
Contact [email protected]
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Ip Dear Supporter, ^P ^ On behalf of the Soberton Fete Committee, I would like to express my ^ •\ sincere appreciation to all who assisted at this year's summer fete. \ Special thanks are due to Wendy Flynn and Sam Dunlop who have now ^ fc 'retired' from fete and Grand Draw committees respectively. Both have p {L been instrumental in raising the profile of the fete and helping to make it 1^ Jfv an enjoyable and lucrative occasion. ^ % \ ^ The fete proved most successful with overall takings of £13.5K (gross) or p £12K (net). As you know, much of this will go towards the running and pi ^ maintenance of our lovely Grade 1 Listed 1 Century church for which JTv we must raise about £35K annually. St Peter's Church is also in the Jfv ^ throes of having her Curll Chapel and organ restored, projects likely to cost some £40K alone; however, in recognition of the many non-regular P^ fc churchgoers who help with the fete, it is hoped that the FCC will also be p ^ able to make a donation to local charities again. ^ ^ Whatever level of support you choose to give will, of course, be p appreciated at next year's fete which will be on 27^^June 2020. We're p P always looking for new members to serve on the committee so, if you're p ^ willing to become more involved, please let me know. Each member of 3 ^ the committee manages a specific aspect of the fete with the role of v. % chairman rotating annually. % p As a mark of our appreciation, the Parochial Church Council has much p JTv pleasure in inviting you to a 'Fete Soiree'(posh name for drinks and l/V nibbles!) at 7.00pm on Friday 4*^ October 2019 in St Peter's Church ^ Py Rooms. We look forward to seeing you there. % ^ With very best wishes and thank you all again, ^ ^ Rob Scott ^
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Currently women & children have to walk for hours to find m anything drinkable. In addition the dam will provide sufficient water to % allow for irrigation of the land, allowing the community to grow crops, and generate an income. This is a very low cost solution to the problem of heavy rain, falling over a short period of time, washing over the land and straight out to sea. The dam will trap millions of litres of water, which can be accessed all year round, and should last for more than 50 years. mm The cost of the dam is in the region of £30,000, which we aim to raise by fundraising, and Global Rotary grants. ^■1 /■ So, again, many thanks to all who contributed towards this great cause. Jon Richards & Bob Musselwhite m JOiN LEADERS f EXCHANGE IDEAS I TAKE ACT QN Rotary fMl ADVANCE PLANNER 2019 October MV Gardening Club Plant Sale Droxford Hall Local History Society Film Club Church Room November Local History Society 30^^ Soberton Players Made in Dagenham December Carols & Cheer SVH Film Club Church Room ^ MEON VALLEY HEmsrART Immmm Your Chance to Learn How to Save a Life! Kings Church Thursday 29"" August 7.00pm High Street, Bishop's Waltham S032 lAA 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 register or for more details visit our website at www.heartstartmeonvaUey.co.uk or contact David Williamson on 077301 48920 or e-mail info(a)heartstartmeonvallev.co. uk 16Like g!b www.fac^bcmk.com/meonvaile'^^rtslart I guess we often think that this will never happen to us and that we don't Editor s note need to know how to do CPR. However, on a sunny Easter Sunday morning this year in Martins Corner, Newtown, my husband, Brian, suffered a cardiac arrest whilst out cycling with 2 fellow Soberton friends. He was lucky - one of his fellow cyclists knew how to give CPR and continued this for 13 minutes until the ambulance arrived and Brian survived. Without the CPR, and knowledge of what to do in an emergency, the outcome would have been very different. To say that I support and endorse the great efforts of HEARTSTART is an understatement - several of our friends have now done the course since the events of that Sunday morning. Please support - the more people that know what to do, the more the survival rate in such instances will be improved. Just remains to say a massive thank you to David Buttriss, who not only saved a life, but has encouraged the rest of us to learn how to do this life-saving skill. 30 MEON VALLEY nCiuxlupaptxtApt DO YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF HOURS FROM TIME TO TIME? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT OUR HONORARY TREASURER • Do you have your own computer set up at home? • Do you have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications? • Would you like to volunteer as part of a committed and supportive team? Meon Valley Heartstart is a Bishop's Waltham based community group, (affiliated to the British Heart Foundation), which offers free training in emergency life saving skills to members of the public, schools, local groups and businesses primarily in and around Southern Hampshire. Last year we trained over 4,600 people in emergency life saving skills. All of our trainers, helpers, coordinators and committee members are volunteers. We have no paid staff. We rely solely on donations and grants to finance our training programmes. We are looking for someone to help our Treasurer with some of the finance and administration tasks associated with the good governance of our group. Specifically we are looking for someone to help with: 1. Setting up systems for on-line banking 2. Researching and recommending a new governance structure for our organisation which will make on-line giving and gift aid possible 3. Being the back-up for the Honorary Treasurer in preparing financial reports, undertaking transactions and banking cash 4. Other activities from time to time. Initial and on-going training will be provided. Travel and out of pocket expenses will be covered. We are committed to good volunteering practices; we will recognize individual time constraints and can be flexible about when and how these tasks could be undertaken. If you think this is something that would interest you please check out our website at www.heartstartmeonvallev.co.uk for more information about us and email us at [email protected] to register your interest and so that we can get in touch to tell you more. If you would prefer to talk to someone directly then please call David Williamson on 07730148920. 31 MEON VALLEY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Programme August & September 2019 Exercise Class - St. Peter's Church Hall Bishop's Waltham Every Monday from 10:00 to 11:15 Cost per individual session: members £2.00, non-members £2.50 Please note there is a waiting list for this class. Contact: Chee Price 01489 893140. Ladies' Pub Lunch. Mondays - lunch on August 5"^ and September 2"'^ 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. They will last for one hour, time to be confirmed. 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. Please note there is a waiting list Contact organiser Lyndon Palmer on 01489 896862 Tai Chi -Jubilee Hall - Gold Room. 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 new activity, a monthly lunch to be held on the third Friday of the month at a local pub 12:15 for 12:30 - any member welcome. Contact: Geoff Matthews 01489 890843 by the previous Friday for venue 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 run through (with no half term break) until 20*" December. Call John Moorhouse on 01489 896366 to discuss Scrabble for Fun: Sessions on Friday afternoons in the small room at The Peterson Centre, Swanmore (next to the church). 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 visits: Visits are organised throughout the year. For information on theatre/cinema visits contact Kay Corke 01489 890727 32 Meon Valley Garden Club -116*" birthday! On Saturday 15 June members of Meon Valley Garden Club gathered at Meonstoke Hall to celebrate the Club's 116"^ Birthday. A super time was had by the 80 members in attendance as they tucked into traditional fare of finger sandwiches, scones and clotted cream and birthday cake with a glass of fizz and cups of tea. Two members Stuart Attrill and Alan Hibbert spent some months last year conducting research to ascertain when the Club was established. They found a reference in the Hampshire Chronicle of 1904 reporting the Second Annual Show of the Meon Valley Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show. Having missed the opportunity to celebrate the 100th birthday, the Committee decided it would be a great idea to hold an event to mark the ongoing success of such an old Club. Sadly Alan died in December 2018. The Afternoon Tea included an exhibition of Club artefacts some of which were recently presented to the current Chair, Olive Hathaway, by a former Chair Mr Everett. Amongst them were Show schedules going back to 1921 and Minute books dated from 1930. They provided an insight into social history and how times have changed. In 1921, there was one Class for 'Women' and that was a bowl of cooked potatoes together with a Class for 'Ladies' for flowering arranging. In 1950, the holder of the programme with the Lucky Number won a pig and the runner-up a pair of nylon stockings. In 1991, John Martin, Committee Member then and now and Club member for over 50 years, was in the local paper bemoaning that the Club was likely to fold as there was only 80 members and only a few members willing to help on Show day. It was about this time that the Club decided to reinvent itself as a Garden Club and today the Club boasts a flourishing membership of over 200. If you would wish to join the club, please contact our Membership secretary Phil Butler on 01489 877596 or philipbutler831 @btinternet.com Caroline Harris, Secretary Caroline [email protected] More information on droxfordweb.co.uk Aua/Sept diary Thurs 15*" August Visit to Upper Farringdon Gardens Meet Droxford Sq 1.30pm Saturdav 7**^ September Visit to Wisley Meet Droxford SQ 9.30am Wednesdav 18**^ September Visit to Chawton House Meet Droxford Sq 1.30am Saturdav 5th October Autumn Plant Sale Droxford Hall 10.00am THe Tl^ Meon Valley U3A twice monthly meetings will resume on September Membership forms will be emailed, hand delivered or posted to current members in August. If you are retired or semi-retired and would like to join Meon Valley U3A 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 member's homes monthly, details on the website. Programme Sept The Impressionists, Their Paintings and Personalities - Harvey Griffiths 17*^ Sept Trouble at Mill and Meadow (Meon water meadows)- Geoff Philpott 1®' Get Alfred and Aethefreda: Who was the greatest - Lyndon Palmer General enquiries to: Betty Hiscock, Secretary on 01489 894807 emaii [email protected] Website: u3asites.org.uk/meon-valley 33 RBL Droxford & District Branch impi 75 years ago... —_ ^ . ...on 17"^ September 1944, Operation MARKET GARDEN ji was launched. This involved dropping 3 airborne [ - — divisions to capture and hold 5 strategic bridges. The ;• ^ ■' furthest, at Arnhem over the lower River Rhine, was the f - "- V . , 2' ^i ' *.' 82""objective Airborne of the Division British would1^* Airborne capture Division; the bridges the USover i canals north of Eindhoven and the US 101®* 4|||| ^ Airborne Division would secure those over the Rivers Maas and Waal near Nijmegen. The 52"" (Lowland) ^ - Infantry Division and the Polish Airborne Brigade would J d/k *• - be flown in, and the British XXX Corps would advance '' I' , ' ■" ^ northwards to relieve the lightly armed airborne forces. 1 * ^ In the event, XXX Corps reached Eindhoven on 18*''and Nijmegen on 20**' but fierce fighting left the 1®* Airborne Division cut off at Arnhem. By 25*" September, now short of food and ammunition, some 2,400 troops of the 10,000 landed escaped from Arnhem; 1,100 were killed and 6.400 taken prisoner. Following the success of the Normandy campaign, the retreating German Army was pursued by the British 21®* Army Group under FM Sir Bernard Montgomery to the north and by the 12*" US Army Group under Lt Gen Omar Bradley to the south. The opportunity to bypass the Siegfried Line and open a shorter route into Germany and the industrial heartland of the Ruhr by crossing the River Rhine from the Netherlands was conceived by Monty. He was encouraged by Commander I Allied Airborne Corps, Lt Gen 'Boy' Browning The Royal British Legion is not just for ex-Service personnel and membership increasingly includes civilians with little or no military connection. Recalling past conflicts is essential to understanding Britain's identity as a nation and our position in the World, whilst appreciating the realities and horror of war. It's said that 'those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it' and, as veterans of the great wars of the 20'" Century fade, it's incumbent upon us who remain to educate and, above all, commemorate the service and sacrifice of our forebearers. The Droxford & District Branch has a selection of interesting speakers and events and further details are in the RBL pages of the Soberton & Newtown website. Non-members are always welcome to attend the talks. The next Branch meeting will be at 1900 on Monday 9*" September 2019 at Droxford Village Hall when Philip Stride, FICE, FRIGS, the Strategic Project Director of the Tideway Project will present "Building on Bazalgette - the Thames Tideway Project". (husband of author Daphne du Maurier who, incidentally, chose maroon for the paratroopers' berets). The airborne divisions had been relatively inactive since Normandy and sought the opportunity for further action. The Operation had the potential for not only saving lives but of matching the Soviet Red Army's rapid advance into Germany from the east. There was also a desire to enter Germany before Lt Gen George Patton's US 3^" Army who were making rapid progress in the south with a plan to link up with the US 7*" Army that had landed in the South of France. The fact that Germany was now launching V2 rockets at London from North Holland tipped the balance and the, normally cautious, Montgomery was authorised by the Supreme Allied Commander, Gen Dwight Eisenhower to proceed with the Operation; MARKET being the airborne assault and GARDEN being XXX Corps' advance. The plan, however, allowed little room for delay or other setbacks as lightly armed airborne troops were only equipped to fight without reinforcement for 3 days and attempts to resupply them by air were hampered when several drops fell behind the fluctuating enemy lines. Intelligence also failed to spot or chose to ignore the presence of 2 German SS Panzer Divisions refitting near Arnhem and Eindhoven. Despite acts of incredible heroism (5 Victoria Crosses were won) and enormous sacrifice, MARKET GARDEN was a failure; however, had it succeeded, it might have shortened the war by at least two months. Winchester District Councillor Report July 2019 Free support service launched for Winchester small businesses A free support service aimed at small businesses across the Winchester district launches on 1®' July. The service, funded hy Winchester City Council, will he delivered hy IncuHive and aims to help kick-start local businesses into profitability with a range of services from one-to-one mentoring through to complete investment acceleration programmes. IncuHive, based in Westgate Chambers in Staple Gardens, Winchester is the brain child of local entrepreneur Steve Northam. Businesses interested in taking advantage of the business support service should contact IncuHive via their website incuhive.co.uk by e- mail [email protected] phone 0800 689 3564. Sport & Leisure Park reaches first milestone Construction of Winchester's sport & leisure park is well underway with the site having reached its first key milestone - the piling and the 50-metre pool tank excavation is now complete. Building partner, Willmott Dixon, is currently undertaking pipe work and concrete works, and the pad foundations of the building are also underway. Winchester City Council declares climate change emergency Winchester City Council has joined more than 70 authorities across the country in declaring a climate emergency. The council will be aiming to make itself carbon neutral by 2024 and achieve the same with the wider district by 2030. An action plan, setting out how this will be achieved, will follow the declaration, which was declared by the city council's Cabinet. A focus on the environment has been named as the top priority for Winchester City Council's new Liberal Democrat administration. The new administration said its focus would fall on three key areas - reducing the carbon footprint of the council and wider district, balancing the budget, and building homes for all sectors of the community. Council working with Biffa to address issues with bin collections Winchester City Council is working closely with its waste contractor Biffa UK to address problems with bin collections across the district. If your bin has not been emptied on the scheduled day please leave it out and report a missed bin collection by visiting https://www.winchester.gov.uk/report Promotional Signage Anyone placing a sign on highway without the consent of the Highway Authority (in this case HCC)is in contravention of Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980 and can be fined for doing so. The only signs that can he authorised are those prescribed by The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 or those given special dispensation by the Department for Transport (such as specific safety campaigns). In addition Part VIIA of the Highways Act (sections II5A to K)allows signs such as "A boards" to be placed in pedestrianised areas although HCC does not currently licence these therefore they are not authorised either. Contact your councillors: Linda Gemmell [email protected] Frank R. Pearson [email protected] Vicki Weston [email protected] HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Since my last report to you there have been several changes at Hampshire BMB County Council. Earlier this year Cllr Roy Perry announced his decision to HHpr w"' stand down as Leader of the Council and that role has now been taken on by ■■■k Tljj, Cllr Keith Mans. This has also resulted In a Cabinet reshuffle and I was very MjSM honoured to be asked by Cllr Mans to take on his previous Cabinet ^ responsibility for Children & Young People's Services. This Is a large and m^-'V .J|h|H extremely Important Directorate which has now been officially recognised as \ • providing Outstanding services to the people of Hampshire: an achievement of ^ which we are all very proud. hl. Children's Services are Outstanding Ofsted's recent inspection of HCC Children's Services has resulted in a rating of outstanding across all areas - which means children in Hampshire's care are safe and well looked after. Inspectors reported how the County Council's social workers are highly skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and that children in care benefit from high-quality support, which is making a real difference to their lives. Alongside this, Ofsted credited the County Council's strong political and corporate support - and how the well-targeted financial investment has enabled the Service's leadership team to implement an ambitious transformation programme. All of which has led to strengthened services, ensuring that the right help is available at the right time from the right people. The OFSTED report comes at a time when the County Council is working with over 10,000 children, young people and their families in need of specialist children's social care services. Among the many strengths highlighted in the report Hampshire's Children's Services are recognised for having: High quality services that improve the lives of children and young people in need of help or protection, whatever their level of need; Tailored and highly effective help from intensive support workers which benefits children with more complex needs; Social workers who are highly skilled at building and sustaining consistent and enduring relationships with children; A highly effective strategic and operational partnership response to vulnerable young people at risk of exploitation; Good support for 16 and 17 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; Dedicated and effective support for care leavers, resulting in a marked improvement in the proportion of care leavers who are in employment, education and training; A confident, strong leadership team, with an unwavering focus on improvement and senior leaders that recognise their greatest asset is their staff and who have invested heavily in the workforce. Upgrade M27 Junction 9 and Parkway South Roundabout An updated scheme which will see enhanced walking and cycling facilities as part of an upgrade to the Junction 9 of the M27 and Parkway South roundabout has been given the go ahead by Hampshire County Council. The M27 is a critical, strategic corridor in southern Hampshire which helps to keep the economy moving, but at peak times queues caused by congestion at Junction 9 can extend back several kilometres along the motorway. The project is essential to improve traffic flow and journey times in the area. We have secured extra funding through Highways England, to enable us to build the improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians as an integral part of the overall scheme being developed by the County Council. At Junction 9, the works will involve carriageway widening which will provide an additional lane on both motorway off-slip roads, the westbound on-slip road and the Whiteley Way approach, together with additional lanes on the northern and southern sections of the circulatory carriageway. Work is due to start this autumn for approximately 24 months. The cost of the works will be funded from combination of Highways England Growth and Housing Fund, Highways England Congestion Relief Fund, Highways England Designated Cycle Fund, Local Transport Plan funding, and developer contributions. The total cost of the scheme is £23.128 million. For more information visit the scheme web pages: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/m27junction9 Recycled Plastic Kerbing Hampshire Highways teams are trialling recycled plastic kerbing as an alternative to concrete to reduce carbon emissions and promote more sustainable ways of delivering services to Hampshire residents. We are currently trialling small areas of recycled plastic kerbing in areas which see a high number of heavy vehicles, to test the resilience of the material. This innovative use of recycled plastic kerbing, which is durable but much lighter than the concrete equivalent, results in 40% less carbon during manufacture. It can be easily installed manually, reducing the need for mechanical handling equipment. The recycled plastic kerbing contains 88% recycled material and is cut with hand tools which does not create crystalline silica dust, as working with concrete would do. These plastic kerbs have been BBA/HAPAS approved meaning they are manufactured to the highest standards for the Hampshire network. With its light weight features the Highways team can lay four times faster than traditional methods. Hampshire Day The first ever 'Hampshire Day' took place on 15^ July with the inaugural raising of a new Hampshire flag. The special ceremony took place in the Castle Yard of The Great Hall in Winchester and was hosted by HM Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson. The 15**^ July is now designated as "Hampshire Day"[also the feast day of St Swithin - the patron saint of Winchester Cathedral] and will provide an annual opportunity for people across the County to share In celebrating Hampshire's rich history, its traditions and the diverse culture of Hampshire communities today. The new Hampshire flag is not owned by any one organisation but signifies the whole of Hampshire and, like the County Council's banner of arms, the Hampshire Flag comprises a bi- colour of yellow and red. Its design includes a Tudor rose and a Saxon crown in reference to Hampshire's ancient history, including the fact that Winchester was once the capital of England. Repairs & Maintenance in the Home and Garden If you have some small repairs that need doing to your home you can find reliable local traders through Hampshire Trading Standards Buy with Confidence scheme - visit https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/. All the businesses in this scheme have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards to ensure that they operate in a legal, honest and fair way. Or you may call 03454 04 05 06 for a free directory. Trust in Blue connects you experienced and professional trades and handy people who are all Enhanced DBS (CRB) Checked retired police officers. They can do jobs such as hanging pictures; mirrors; shelves; blinds; minor plumbing such as taps, washers, sinks. Minor carpentry, eg fixing cupboard doors, drawers, flat pack assembly; painting and decorating; wallpapers and minor electrical tasks. Disability adaptations such as indoor and outdoor grab rails, ramps, fence repairs and garden maintenance. Visit https://www.trustinblue.com/ or telephone Freephone 0800 2550255. Please note, you will have to pay for trades people you find through the above directories. Councillor Grants The Councillor Grant schemes have opened and I welcome applications from local community groups. The group must have a named Treasurer and bank account. Applications must be made online via www.hants.gov.uk - Councillor Grants - but please discuss with me prior to putting in an application. I hope you enjoy a happy and sunny summer with family and friends. Patricia Stallard Cabinet Member for Hampshire County Council Children & Young People's Services Southern Parishes Division [Denmead, Newlands, Boarhunt, Southwick, Wickham, Knowie, Soberton & Newtown] [email protected] 37 The Meoh Valley Community Bus Association riBTS regula- timstalrf^ bus serwces as shovm overleaf. The drivers and organisers of the /tesociation are all volunteers. Meon Valley If you have a bis pass then you can travel free - all Community Bus bus passes are accepted. Otherwise return fares to all destinations are £S for adults. Children under 16 pay half the adult fare and under 5s fravel Association free. If you don't live directly on the route, ttien 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 Curhiimpton contact; John SholTOCks s 01489 877499 Cff Bl jotui.shorrocks997®bt5ntenietcojn NOTES: 1. The bus does not run on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve or Bank Holidays. 2. Fa-estoaOdBStinationsareESadultretum/EZ-SO adult single. Free bus passes are aenepted Ctvldren urrd@^ 16 pay fare and unaer ns rravei boborton Heath fme. Providing a shopping bus 3. Request halt operates at Statton Road lay-by between Brockbridga, The Hurdles PH and service for the Meon Valley Soberton Viaga Hall. 4. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1128 die bus will take passengers at Sainsbury's to supported by Fareham Library and at 1132 from Fareham Library fa Sainsbury's. 5. Timings for all trips are strict and the bus will not wait atter scheduled time. 8. Wren boarding for the return journey, pfiority vrlB Department Monday, Wednesday & Thursday be given to returning passengers over"one way for Transport to Fareham only" passengers. 7. Dogs are allowed on the bus under strict control and at the discretion of the driver. 8. The bus is available tor hire v»iienn<» on its sched §Hampshire Friday to: Winchester, Waterloovie -uled service, but must be driven by a MIDAS County Council or Petersfield trakied driver. Persons / Organisations wishing to hire die bus please corrtact Ken Giles ® 01329 S3035S or ig hire.mvcbaeflmaiLcom P Winchester ICrtv Council See timetable for details Meon Valley Community Bus Association Mondays to FAI^AM Thtirsday to FAISKAM 2nd Friday each Month to WATERLOOVILLE 0920 West Meon,Long Priors 0920 West Meon,Long Priors 0920 West Meon,Long Priors 0923 West Meon,Thomas Lord PH 0923 West Meon,Thomas Lord PH 0923 West Meon,Thomas Lord PH 0924 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 0924 West Meon, Doctor's Lane 0924 West Meon,Doctor's Lane 0928 West Meon, Meonwara 0928 West Meon,Meonwara 0928 West Meon,Meonwara 0933 VVarnford ^^^lage 0933 Wamford ^AUage Hall 0933 Wamford Village Hall 0937 Exton,The Shoe PH 0940 MeonstokePO&Sttxes 093? Extsn,The Shoe PH {^40 Meonstoke PO 8f Stores 0942 Meonstok^ Pourrd Cottages 0940 Meonstoke P0& Stores 0945 Meonstoke Triangle 0942 Meonstoke,Pou nd Cot^es 0945 Meonstoke, Oxendown 0942 Meonstoke,Pound Cottages 0950 Droxford Square(PARK & RIDE) 0945 Meonstoke Triangle 0954 fe-odtbridge,The Hurdles PH 0949 Brockbridge,The Hurdles PH 0952 Soberton Vttlagell^l(PARK & RIDE) 09S0 Droxford Square(PARK & RIDE) 0957 Soberton Village Hall(PARK & FODE) 0954 Bfockbridge,The Hurdles PH 10O1 Webbs Green,War Memorial 0956 Webbs Green, War Memorial 1001 Newtown,Liberty Road 0957 Soberton ViliageHaU(PARK &Rii:^ ICKJS Sobmon Heath,Chapel Road pond 10O4 Newtown,Rookesbury Hall 0»ARK^ RtDE): 1001 W^bs Green,War Memorial 1fKi7 SoS^rton Heath,Sold Forester PH 1008 Hundred Acres 1006 N^vtown,Liliwrty Road 1009 Sob'Heath, Ubenh' ^ Heath Rd post box 1025 Fareham Library 1009 Newtown,Rookesbury Hall(PARK & RIDE) 1025 Fareham Library 1030 Sainsbury's, Fareham 1025 WataloovilleWaitmse 1030 SainsbiKy's,Fareham Aettfrn: 1030 Waterioovttle Sainsbury^ Retitm: 1230 Sainsbury's, Fareham Retom: 1230 Safnsbury's,Fardiam 1235 Fardram Library 1230 Watorfoowlle Sainsbury s 1235 Fareham Library 1235 Wat^loovineWaRmse 1st& 3rd Friday each Month to WINCHESTER Wednesda;^ to FAf^HAM 4th Frld^each Month to P^TERSimD 09 USEFUL NUMBERS LOCAL CLUBS AND INTEREST GROUPS Beat Surgeries Alternate Fridays Brownies & Rookesbury Hall Caroline Rogers 01489 877430 (tbc) 10:00 to 12:00 Guides Droxford 01489 877588 Film Club Lyndon Palmer 01489 877174 Doctors Wickham 01329 833121 Surgeries Denmead 02392 239630 Duncan Colin- 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 Clinics Waltham Chase Soberton Players Susan Hyland 01489 878724 Village Hall 4*^ Wed 10-11:30 Social Services Pete Woodacre 01489 877768 0845 600 4555 Table Tennis Direct Adrian Hunt 01489 878141 Hants Carers 08457 221122 Ladies Group Liz Whales 01489 877712 Helpline 01489 877282 Good Neighbours Sue. Mussellwhite 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 COUNCILLORS Central Meon Frank Pearson 01489 892822 Soberton Village Katie Flannagan 07850 569548 Valley Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Hail Booking Councillors Linda Gemmell 01489 895023 sobertonvillaaehallG)aooalemail.com County Patricia Stallard 02392 251484 www.sobertonvillaaehall.co.uk Councillor Rookesbury Hail SOBERTON PARISH COUNCIL Jenny Doney 01329 834392 Booking www.scriberton.org Chairman John Hyland 01489 878724 [email protected]. uk Vice-Chair Vicki Weston 01329 835161 Guide Hut Mrs. 0. Rogers 01489 877430 Finance Arabella Turner 01489 878659 Booking Planning Tony Collins 07876 887899 CHURCHES Children's Play Andy Andrews 01329 832959 Area Recreation Newtown Church Fra Wells 01329 834130 Barry Henderson 01489 877978 Wardens Barry Rowswell 01329 834671 Ground Soberton Church Louise McEwen 01489 877448 Roads David Salmon 01489 878659 Warden Sarah Page PCC Secretary(N) Transport Bob Stranks 01489 878270 secretary4holytrinity^gmail.com PCC Secretary(S) Norman Chapman 01489 877378 Flood Action Plan Rachel Hicks 01329 835050 Capt. Of Beiis(S) Noel Evans 01489 877271 Footpaths Tony Collins 07876 887899 Churchyard John Lester 01489 878557 St Clair's Meadow Jane Masterman 01489 878580 Keeper(S) Clerk & Proper Vacant - Officer Please e-mail copy for the magazine to Gill Gray [email protected] NEXT COPY DATE - SEPTEMBER 2019 39 •E> v^Ox J-o Above - Photo circa 1930's. The Hurdles, which was previously called the Station Hotel. It was built just a few years after the Meon Valley Railway opened in 1903. Situated opposite "Oroxford for Hambledon" station at Brockbridge, travellers could pause there for refreshment while waiting for their transport to arrive or be taken by taxi to their destination. Below - This photo also appears to be from 1930's when The Station Hotel was a popular venue for charabanc trippers from Portsmouth and as seen here it hosted a Hambledon Hunt meet. Sadly, boarded up and for sale at present. % '11 '4 ^ U - -f I ^ .Is. " ' \ ^ I :T:,^ VI r«»*y , Ml, :i mijA (from the Archives of the Soberton & Newtown Local History Society) any additional information is always welcome. Please Contact [email protected] or [email protected].