Looking Forward to Getting Back to Normal

Emsworth Residents’ Association THEEMS Community Newspaper In this issue First published in 1977 Spring 2021

New doctors surgery latest p5 Election Special p15-18 New sports page p29 Looking forward to getting back to normal As The Ems goes to press our wonderful independent shops, hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons are reopening after 17 weeks of Lockdown. Our cafes will be able to serve customers sitting outside and it is hoped that some pubs The cheerful staff at PO10 will also re-open for outdoor patrons. Restaurants and pubs will have to wait until Monday 17 May to re-open their doors fully and invite people indoors to eat and drink. If all goes according to plan Covid restrictions will be lifted by 21 June. Michael Bolt, Emsworth Antiques

The good news for Emsworth is that we now The Ems, “The PO10 team have really missed Lulu Bowerman, Acting Chair have fewer empty shops than we did prior to our lovely customers and are very happy to be of the Emsworth Business when the Coronavirus emergency began. We reopening on the 12 April. We promise lots of only have one empty retail shop (former Coral beautiful new stock that we have been work- Association stated, Bookmakers) out of over 100 town centre ing very hard on during the lockdown period businesses. This is in marked contrast to larger and cannot wait to show it to you all”. PO10 “Throughout the lockdowns towns which have seen many chain stores and is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. restaurants go out of business completely or – 4/5 p.m of the last 12 months, close their local branches. It is more important Michael Bolt, Emsworth Antiques, West essential shops and services than ever to continue to support local busi- Street told The Ems, “It will be really nice to in Emsworth have stayed nesses and ensure their survival after such a be open and get back to normal”. The shop will Rob Moore, Harbour Records tough year. open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Sunday. open for residents, offering One small business that has been selling a delivery service when Please take your online during Lockdown is our own independ- Pubs will be able to re-open fully there was very limited ent record shop, Harbour Records in the High access to the shops in Street. Joint owner, Rob Moore told The Ems, from 17 May but some of our litter home Spring 2020. Now they “We can’t wait to get stuck back in and meet local venues will be opening for As businesses close, the customers”. Harbour Records sell a wide outdoor eating and drinking as are enabling safe access visitors drive home range of new and second hand vinyl records, from 12 April. for shopping in person. and residents settle CDs and rock ephemera. They also have tick- Emsworth residents have indoors: waste is left ets for forthcoming gigs. Harbour Records are • The Coal Exchange, South Street will be stayed loyal, appreciating floating among wild- open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. open from mid-April for outdoor drinking and life in our Millponds, – 4 p.m. eating. Food is available from 12 noon – 2.30 the convenience of drifting off our coast Another business that attracts visitors from p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday shopping locally in their and laying in our a wide area is Bookends second-hand book- and 12 noon – 3 p.m. on Sunday. Booking is own environment and square. Businesses can you help us per- shop. Jo and the team at Bookends are really recommended Tel 01243 375866. suade people to take their rubbish home? looking forward to reopening the shop on 12 feeling ‘safe’. The town is April, and welcoming back both local custom- • The Lord Raglan, 35 Queen Street are ad- busy, which is so positive We know litter is collected most days, ers and visitors to Emsworth. They have a huge vertising that they will be open from 12 April. when other centres are @havantborough thank you. What else range of second-hand books, and a selection Tel 01243 372587 can be done? We know our local business- of distinctive greetings cards. Bookends are really struggling. I hope es do what they can. It’s about the town open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, • Sussex Brewery, 36 Main Road are re-open- this trend prevails and getting together and asking everyone (be and from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Saturday. ing outdoor area from 16 April. Advance Emsworth continues to they residents or visitors) to take their rubbish home. It’s the most simple of One of the most interesting shops to have booking with 2 hour slots available. Snacks thrive.” opened in Emsworth in recent years is PO10 and bites will available alongside beverages. requests. in the High Street. Owner Lisa Edgington told Tel: (01243) 371533 Page 2 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021

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Chairman’s Report Words by Theo Schofield, Chair of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Why do I support the ERA? I am writing this looking out at the blue sky and sunshine and Words by Jill Millar, Vice Chair, ERA cannot help feeling optimistic and able to look forward to a safer I am Jill Millar and have been an ERA Emsworth Community Land Trust. and less restricted future. committee member since 2011. I As an ERA committee member I began my voluntary work when am Membership Secretary and There is also a Referendum on the We owe this in large part to the work of still in employment when I was have recently computerised our Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan on 8 July. the Primary Care Networks and all the a member of the Portsmouth membership records using the Unfortunately the election department in volunteers who have delivered such an Personnel Managers’ Group. membermojo database. This HBC felt that they could not cope with this effective rollout of vaccinations. They have After retirement I served as enables us to keep our records on the same date as the local elec- reached the more vulnerable half of a governor of Park Community up to date and to more effectively tions so it is crucial that there is our population, who can now School, Havant where I was Chair communicate with members. a good turnout for this as well. feel less anxious about going for three years. I was also a governor I would encourage anyone who loves The Plan is based on a large out and meeting family and of Havant 6th Form College and chair for living in Emsworth to join the ERA. You can amount of consultation friends. The retired GP in three years. do so online by going to: https://:member- with our residents, which me can’t forget however In addition to the ERA I am on the com- mojo.co.uk/era We are also looking for new many people may have that the younger mittee of Emsworth Community Association committee members. If you have skills to forgotten because it was more active half of the (who run Emsworth Community Centre) offer and some spare time why not consider so long ago. It also includes population hasn’t been I have also served as chair of ECA. I am joining the ERA committee (see advert on the Emsworth Design reached yet! also a member of the committee of the opposite page for more details). Children are back at Statement developed by school and able to take part the ERA. It contains polices in outdoor sports. Pubs, restau- based on these consultations, rants and shops will soon be open- and plans for achieving them. The Social Media Coordinator Wanted ing, and businesses and other workplaces Plan has already been approved by Havant will be able to get back to normal. We will be Borough Council and their inspector, but it The ERA is looking for a new Social Media the ERA committee also contribute to the able to rekindle that sense of belonging and is crucial that it is approved in a referendum Coordinator to deliver its Facebook and ERA’s social media channels, enabling the community that is so important for us all. of residents as well. Instagram pages. This role will suit some- post holder to take a break when they want There are also some significant events The Plan can be found at emsworthforum. one who has experience working in commu- to. to look forward to. The Emsworth Surgery co.uk and I would urge you to find the time nications, active social media accounts and Applicants should be organised, have will be moving into the old hospital in May, to read it, and to put the referendum date in uses social media regularly. good communication and team working and the Library will have a new home in the your diary. It describes an optimistic vision It is a lively and rewarding role, which in- skills, and be happy to network in the Community Centre, both of which the ERA for the future of Emsworth that we can all cludes communicating the activities of the community. Applicants should be able to and the community campaigned for. work together to achieve. ERA and sharing the activities and issues commit three to four hours a week to the There will be Local Elections on Thursday 6 The Town Plan that was is the Autumn of Emsworth’s community groups. The role role. A post handover will be given. May for our County and District Councillors. edition of The Ems, shares the same aims. also includes monitoring and answering en- This is a voluntary post but out of pocket In the past the turnout in Emsworth has It can now be found on our website, https:// quiries from ERA’s general inbox, enquiries. expenses may be claimed. [email protected], and social media. been the highest in the Borough and I hope emsworth.org.uk/the-era/about-the- If you would like to discuss the role The post holder needs to be familiar with we can do as well this year. It is important, era-2/. Once the elections are over we will further please contact the writing conventions of social media, not just for local democracy, but also be- be meeting with our Councillors and Council @emsworthresidents on Facebook or happy to take and use photographs and be cause it is seen as a marker of our residents’ Officers to share priorities, explore feasibil- Insta. To apply for the role please email comfortable with engaging with the com- commitment to their community. ities, and make plans that we can achieve. [email protected]. munity via social media. Other members of

DISTRIBUTION [email protected] Emsworth Residents’ Association We endeavour to deliver THE EMS to all households Secretary: Pam Wilkinson in Emsworth, Thorney, Hermitage and Lumley areas. [email protected] PUBLISHER EDITORIAL THE EMS is also available from Emsworth Library, lo- Treasurer: Roma Herrick THE EMS is owned and published by the Emsworth Please send letters, press releases and news items cal newsagents and convenience stores. If you do not [email protected] Residents’ Association, c/o Emsworth Community to David Harris, Editor: [email protected] receive your copy within two weeks of the publication Charles Ashe (Planning) Centre, North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, Tel 01243 378215 or by post to the above address. date, as listed above, please email the Distribution 01243 379296 PO10 7DD The editor reserves the right to edit any submitted Manager, Gavin Millar. [email protected] [email protected] material. COPYRIGHT THE EMS TEAM Chris Hallam (Transport) Copyright of THE EMS as a whole is held by the COPY AND PUBLICATION DATES Editor, Reporter and Photographer: 01243 379862 Emsworth Residents’ Association (ERA). The Edition Deadline for copy and Published on David Harris [email protected] [email protected] Copyright of all named articles and photographs in advertisements Tel: 01243 378215 Jo Northey (Youth) THE EMS remains with the author/photographer, or Summer 2021 Monday 5 July Monday 19 July Advertisement Manager: 07807 188912 with the ERA if no author is identified. Unless other- Autumn 2021 Monday 4 October Monday 18 October Roma Herrick [email protected] [email protected] wise indicated, you may quote from, link to or publish brief excerpts from any article provided that you Winter 2022 Monday 3 January Monday 17 January Arts Correspondent/Proof Reader: Nicola Hammond Ali Couch (Communications) acknowledge both THE EMS and the author as your Spring 2022 Monday 4 April Monday 18 April [email protected] [email protected] source. The republishing of any article or large part Major Event Photographer: Juliet Walker Chris Fuller thereof is prohibited without the express permission ADVERTISING Sports Correspondent: Suzy Gardiner [email protected] of the copyright holder. For advertising costs and enquiries please contact: [email protected] ERA MEETING DATES 2021 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWS NETWORK Roma Herrick, Advertising Manager Email: adverts. Design: Ali Beckett www.alibeckettdesign.co.uk We hope to resume our quarterly public meetings in (ICNN) [email protected] The Ems is printed by Associated Printing July. THE EMS is a member of the ICNN, which is part of Advertisements are accepted in good faith, however, (Portsmouth) Ltd, The News Centre, Hilsea, (The meeting scheduled for 19 April 2021 is the School of Journalism, University of Cardiff. ICNN THE EMS does not accept liability for advertisements Portsmouth PO2 9SX. Associated Printing is part of cancelled.) is the UK representative body for the independent nor endorses any services promoted in those adver- DMG Media Ltd. • Monday 26 July 2021 @7.30 p.m. (tbc) community and hyperlocal news sector. They exist to tisements. If you have a problem with any advertiser, SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE • Monday 29 November 2021 @7.30 p.m. (tbc) promote the interests of community and hyperlocal we recommend you contact them in the first instance. Social media coordinator: Ali Couch publishers and to champion new sustainable forms of If you do not get a satisfactory response, please email [email protected] local digital and print journalism. Their focus is at the us and we will look into it. ERA COMMITTEE MEMBERS local and hyperlocal level; the place where journalism COMPLAINTS Chairman: Theo Schofield OBE is most valued, but also most at risk. JOIN THE ERA If you have a complaint about any aspect of The Ems 01243 377976 / 07976 727483 WEBSITE please contact the editor. A copy of our complaints [email protected] You can join the ERA online by going to: www.emsworth.org.uk Current and back copies of procedure can be found on the website: www. Vice Chairman: Jill Millar https://membermojo.co.uk/era The Ems can be viewed online at: www.emsworth. emsworth.org.uk/the-ems/ 01243 377071 org.uk/the-ems/ Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 3

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Letters to the Editor ERA AGM Zooms ahead Email: [email protected] The ERA AGM would normally be a big event attracting around 100 people and be held at the Community Centre or Baptist Church. This Hands across the ocean year, due to Coronavirus restrictions, we were Jean and I became really isolated in New yet retains serious dependable reporting of compelled to hold the event online via Zoom on Zealand a year ago when locked down on the many difficult and frustrating issues Monday 29 March. At total of 25 ERA members a visit to our emigrated family. Of course being confronted by community leaders. It logged on successfully for the meeting. The new it is the best place to be right now, but is most refreshing and informative for us in constitution was verified, the accounts and thoughts of life in Emsworth as we knew our remote location and must surely be an budget approved. Theo Schofield was elected it are constantly with us. I have just read inspiration to all Emsworth residents to look Chair and Jill Millar, Vice Chair. Chris Hallam much of the Winter issue of the excellent forward to better times ahead. Please pass (Transport) and Charles Ashe (Planning) were online EMS. This latest issue of your news- our thanks to all involved when convenient re-elected as Committee members. The AGM paper is a truly remarkable production. The opportunity allows. also ratified the appointment of new member, refreshing, positive style of reporting from Peter and Jean Tier, New Zealand Chris Fuller. increase in visitor numbers has resulted in ex- not only you stalwarts but also the variety Editor: Please encourage friends and family Reports were received from the Chair, isting bins rapidly overflowing with discarded of other contributors is a credit to you and who live outside of the area to read The Ems Membership Secretary, Treasurer, and from coffee cups and food packaging. Sue Sleight the worthy effort of all your team. The pub- online. https://emsworth.org.uk/the-ems/ members responsible for Planning, Transport, raised the issue of more public toilets in the lication has a lightweight cheerful ambience Communications, Young People and The Ems. area and an extension of the opening hours of A number of questions were received from del- the facilities at Emsworth Recreation Ground. egates. Ann Davies remarked upon the need We very much hope to resume our quarterly We welcome new ERA committee for more rubbish bins in the town centre. A big public meetings as from Monday 26 July. member, Chris Fuller London born Chris is a retired char- with the liaison between the ERA and VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED tered civil engineer. His early EBA providing marshals for the The Emsworth Residents’ Association (ERA), which represents and supports career centred on heavy civil Emsworth Food Festival’s “park our community, is seeking new Committee Members to help us. We would engineering and infrastructure and ride”, Santa’s sleigh arrival, particularly welcome anyone with an interest or experience in community on highways, railways and sea St George’s Day parades defences. Latterly Chris was and the apple pressing events. development, planning and local government, environmental issues, sport and senior design civil engineer in Chris was also the clerk to the cycling, or any other area that you think may contribute to our work. a local authority and lectured governors of a local C of E Applicants should be well organised, have good communication and team in Health and Safety and con- primary school for five happy working skills, and be happy to network in the community. struction management. years from 2012 He and his wife, Eve, moved to Together with Eve, they are ac- This is a voluntary post but out of pocket expenses may be claimed. Committee Emsworth in 2006 both are interested tive in the local community, shop local members will be expected to attend monthly meetings which are held on in community and local matters. Chris joined and are members of U3A, deliver the quarter- Monday evenings. Rotary International in south London in 1986, ly Ems and also edit articles for the Havant moved to Northumberland 1996 for ten years Borough Talking News. Formerly bowls and If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it further please for work purposes and then both transferred boules players, both are now members of email Theo Schofield, ERA Chair, stating your interests and what you can bring to Havant Rotary for 12 years until 2018. Chichester and Fishbourne Croquet club, Chris to the committee. Email: [email protected] In 2008 he co-worked on the design upgrade is the club’s webmaster and advises on mem- to the South Street centre (now Hewitts). bership and health and safety matters. In his time with Havant Rotary, he helped We say goodbye and thank you to Victoria Join the Emsworth Residents’ Association and Emma A Voice for the Community After two years of loyal service to the ERA Partnerships L o b b y in g Victoria Lovell and Emma Gardiner are re- We set up the Youth Forum, are We lobby local government a part of the Hospital Steering and other public bodies on luctantly stepping down. Rev Jo Northey will Group, work closely with issues including transport, continue to be the lead ERA person on Youth Emsworth Forum, the Land Trust, infrastructure, the environment matters. We are hoping to recruit new mem- the Business Assocation and and community safety many others bers who will be able to assist Jo in the areas G ra n t s of Youth and Sport. Maintaining We offer community chest grants We look after the town clock and of up to £1000 to support local keep the bus shelters in good g ro u p s Introducing Suzy Gardiner, re p a ir our new sports writer Communications We publish The Ems, hold Hello, my name is Suzy Gardiner and I am a photographer for many years, the social as- quarterly public meetings, freelance photographer living in Emsworth. pect of working with people at events and contribute to Emsworth.org. David has kindly given me the opportunity to social gatherings is an ongoing inspiration. Do uk and post Facebook and Instagram updates put some articles together for The Ems sports take a look at my latest website if you would and recreational page. As someone who moved like to know more: www.soozbox.com S c r u t in y The ERA comments on major to Emsworth in late 2019 it felt that I had little In my new role with The Ems it was a great planning applications and the time to explore the local area before the first of pleasure to interview Fred Belton who is an Local Plan. We meet regularly the lockdowns were introduced. On a plus side active member of the Emsworth and Hayling with local councillors and call them to account it meant that I got to know Hollybank Woods Island Walking Football group – see the article very well and walking there each day with on p. 29. To learn something about someone’s Join today - £5 per household - your membership will: my camera last spring was an education and personal journey, aspirations and challenges • Ensure The Ems continues to be a regular source of independent local news • Contribute to the Community Chest Fund that supports local groups a delight. I have a strong need to photograph along with the chance to photograph them in • Enable us to send you a monthly update on the issues faced by the community and how the ERA is responding. the natural landscape wherever I may find their local area, it doesn’t get much better than To join the ERA go to: https://membermojo.co.uk/era myself. Equally, having worked as a wedding that. Page 4 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021 Development Updates Havant Borough Council submits local plan for examination The Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan – vote on 8 July Havant Borough Council submitted the Havant Borough Local Plan This has been accepted by Havant Borough to the Secretary of State for examination on 19 Feb. Council, and is considered by the Planning The Havant Borough Local Plan is a key docu- Department as having ‘significant weight’ in ment which will guide and enable sustainable related planning matters. However, it is to growth, development, jobs and investment be ratified by a public vote of Emsworth res- up to 2036. The new local plan is critical to idents, which is due on 8 July. It is important meeting the high need for housing in the area that residents vote on this as the Plan incorpo- and will mean new homes are provided at the rates many of the issues that were suggested quality that’s required. by us, the residents. (see p15) Fiscal House is now on the market The plan includes new and updated policies to https://cdn.havant.gov.uk/public/ guide and determine planning applications, documents/Post%20Examination%20 Office conversion withdrawn identify land for development, and also sets Referendum%20Version%20of%20the%20 Planning application APP/20/01111 for the out how much housing needs to be built - in Emsworth%20Neighbourhood%20Plan.pdf due to the constraints on the site. The other conversion of Fiscal House, 2 Havant Road line with the government’s new method for main site is that at Southleigh (land south into a private house has been withdrawn. The calculating this need. A virtual public hearing Landfill site to be managed of Bartons Road, west of Horndean Road 1,390 sq ft offices are now being marketed by is expected to take place in the summer. until 2030 and north of the A27) which is expected to Southampton agents, Keygrove for £20,000 Amongst the Emsworth allocations is the site Veolia have applied to HBC (APP/20/01234) eventually have about 2,100 homes. In the per annum. at Long Copse Lane, which has been strongly for a variation of Planning Permission Local Plan, the Council say that they expect resisted by the Save Long Copse Lane Group, 02/67492/000 for a time extension to 2030, a single outline planning application for the More houses in North Street the ERA, and individual residents. (see p7) for the Environmental Control Compound at Planning permission has been granted entire site. This site may warrant a direct If this site is kept in the plan by the inde- Southleigh Landfill Site, Emsworth Common (APP/19/00854) to demolish the former road access to the A27. www.havant.gov.uk/ pendent Inspectors, it may take some time Road. Originally it was envisaged that all plant Weaver Mabbs factory in North Street and local-plan-examination. before any work could commence. This is and buildings would be removed by the end build three houses and three flats on the site. of 2020. 301 more houses on the A259 Boxing club application at Bosham Housing development at reinvested across West Sussex to support the wider aims of the County Council. withdrawn Barratt Homes have submitted an application Horndean Road gets go ahead The planning application to build a Boxing Club to Chichester District Council 21/00571/FUL to An application to build 16 houses at the rear Timetable for the Local Plan in Seagull Lane has been withdrawn. build 301 houses at a site, north of the A259 of 15-27 Horndean Road (land known as Tier’s Review is agreed by Chichester Many people objected to it on the grounds of and east of Broadbridge between Highgrove Field) has been approved by HBC. The site will the lack of parking in the area. Farm and the railway line. be developed by Metis Homes, Winchester. District Council New classroom for Glenwood School Hampshire CC have applied to HBC (APP/21/00086) for permission to erect a 77 sq.mt. temporary modular classroom. The special school, in Washington Road, currently has 97 pupils and the new classroom will be used to accommodate an expected increase in student numbers. New property development initiative created for West Sussex The details have been published in the revised The County Council will be working with Morgan Local Development Scheme (LDS), a statutory Sindall Group to develop surplus County document which provides a timetable and de- Council land into new homes and commercial tails of evidence base documents prepared for premises. The joint venture will maximise the Local Plan Review. The Local Development the financial and wider returns from surplus The Southleigh Landfill Site managed by Veolia Scheme can be viewed by going to: www. land enabling the extra funds generated to be chichester.gov.uk/planningpolicy

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Words and pictures by SOSCA Fears are growing about the future of applications across the coastal plain. Such ad targets Chichester’s coastal plain as more and more hoc planning will quickly destroy the most community representatives urge politicians important assets in the district – tourism, and policy makers to prioritise the environ- farming and its incredible marine and wet- “It seems that ment and climate change resilience, claiming land ecosystem –the campaign groups claim. housebuilding the area is now at a tipping point. SOSCA this week wrote to all councillors asking targets in Chichester Harbour, the Manhood peninsula them to introduce a planning condition, similar Havant pose and the surrounding coastal hinterland form to a Grampian Clause, to ensure permission an insoluble one of the south coast’s leading staycation and for new homes is only given if infrastructure problem.” international tourist destinations as well as its is adequate and in place for each application, most productive food growing areas. The area in line with the Conservative Party’s election is also home to the largest group of vital CO2 manifesto pledge of ‘infrastructure first.’ absorbing biodiverse wetlands in the south Inadequate infrastructure in the area par- and is one of the UK’s most important habitat ticularly surrounding drainage and transport areas for many types of birds as well as endan- is already causing increasing sewage and gered species such as water voles. pollution spills into the harbour and streets; But all these irreplaceable assets are at risk toilets backing up in homes; and noise and air while Chichester District Council lacks a stra- pollution from road traffic. tegic spatial plan going forward, according to Disturbingly, a new report from Natural Save our South Coast Alliance (SOSCA). SOSCA England describes Chichester Harbour as is a research-backed alliance working closely now being in an ‘unfavourable and declining’ with a growing number of organisations call- condition. According to the report “Chichester ing for a re-appreciation of the coastal area’s Harbour is one of the most important sites for unique assets. The other organisations include wildlife in the United Kingdom and is globally The government’s Housing Delivery Test for the very minimum work), let alone when they Save our Harbour Villages (SOHV), Chichester important for migratory birds. The harbour 2020 shows that Havant managed to deliver will complete. Harbour Trust, the Manhood Peninsula Action is designated as a Site of Special Scientific 72% of their target – much lower than the We also add that there is now a real short- Group (MPAG), Stand Up for Chichester Interest (SSSI), Special Area of Conservation 95% which triggered the need for a Housing age of suitable land for development within (SU4Chi) and Pagham Action Group as well as (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) for Delivery Action Plan. the Borough, so the need for more land has parish councils. birds.” Havant put this down to factors beyond meant that unsuitable land is now being In the absence of a current Local Plan the their control – finding a solution for nitrate brought forward. Any delay in starting, or district is facing dozens of large-scale housing www.sosca.org.uk neutrality, and Covid 19.However, other Hants progressing with site completions, will affect local authorities in a similar geographical po- the delivery of affordable homes at least as sition (Fareham, Gosport, Eastleigh) have had much as marketable homes (where develop- “a new report the same nitrates factors to contend with, ers make their money).There are 1632 families from Natural as well as Covid 19, yet their drop in homes on the Hampshire Homes waiting list for HBC; England describes delivered is not as low as Havant’s – and in in early 2019 it was 1691. There is a real need Chichester Harbour Eastleigh exceeding their target (79%, 84% for affordable housing to meet this perennial as now being in and 173% respectively). demand in the Borough. an ‘unfavourable It seems that housebuilding targets in Affordable housing delivered over the last and declining’ Havant pose an insoluble problem. In April two years was only: condition.” 2019 there were 1,701 dwellings with out- • 94 homes for 2018-2019 standing permissions but only around a fifth • 90 homes for 2019-2020. of these were built during 2019/2020 (366). HBC are caught up in a never resolved spi- Unfortunately there seems no way HBC can ral of trying to achieve unachievable housing pressure developers to complete their build deliveries. We suggest that HBC should con- outs. centrate on a dedicated affordable housing Yet by giving approval to more applications programme that they control, so determining there is no guarantee that these sites will a start date and a realistic completion date – start promptly (although they have to start and get at least some of these families on the within 3 years, yet ‘start’ often translates as waiting list housed. Liza Reeves SIMON HOWELLS Fabulous Food BUILDERS LTD Private Caterer For Any Event BUILDING AT ITS BEST Weddings - Parties - Receptions Dinner Parties - Corporate Events

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Words and images by Dwynwen Stepien and Sally Arscott of the numbers game? Words and picture by Save Long Copse Lane group An opportunity for the whole community From the housing survey, to the Young People’s Day to the recent YMCA survey, you Despite Havant Borough Council (HBC) mem- have all said more facilities for young people are needed. A survey of childcare also bers openly stating their reservations about shows a need for more local nursery places. The proposal is that YMCA develop a Centre the suitability of the LCL site for housing de- to offer childcare, youth and community facilities, located adjacent to Hampshire Farm velopment, HBC again voted to include the site in the local plan. The plan has now been Meadows at the front of Redlands Grange estate. The nursery will provide a secure in- submitted for inspection. We hope that later come, allowing the rest of the building to be maintained for use by the whole community. in the year the process will have advanced

and we look forward to the opportunity to raise our objections directly to the inspector. The urgency by council members to sub- mit a plan, has meant that there are other unsuitable sites included in the plan despite Long Copse Lane there being alternative solutions which have greater potential to provide affordable to cope with the major traffic growth due to housing in a sustainable location. In compar- an influx of commuters. Planned housing ison to HBC, Chichester District Council (CDC) numbers for Emsworth are far in excess of have rejected an application for a develop- any local need. There is growing public con- ment where only people with cars would be cern on coastline and sea water pollution able to live on the site. We have raised the which remains unaddressed. same point in our objections but it was not We can only conclude that HBC has de- seen as important. cided that reaching housing targets is more Proposed wildlife corridors start in West important than irreversible destruction of Sussex and end at the Hampshire Border as the local environment, even if the houses there is no connecting plan. We have been being built do not provide the priority need There will be a dedi- trying to encourage a coordinated response of affordable housing. cated youth room with between CDC and HBC to protect our local Surely it is time to rethink the housing screens, speakers and environment but so far have been met with plan, where environment, sustainability and sofas as well as being no response. co-operation with our neighbouring author- able to use the commu- Traffic plans only hint at possible solutions ities are at its heart. nity space for table tennis and other activities. Time to play Walking football? Net- ball? Basketball? There There’s more to the Emsworth Delicatessen than meets the will be an outdoor mul- eye! ti-purpose games area that can be used all Not only are we stockists of speciality cheese, charcuterie year round by the whole community. In the and delicious deli products, freshly prepared lunches and centre there is a smaller room that can be espresso coffee, we’re experienced caterers too. What have we done so far? booked for exercise groups, specialist activi- • A project group has developed a proposal and From weddings to wakes, parties to plated meals, canapes to ties or one-off events. is liaising with different groups christenings we can cater for your special event. • Havant Borough Council (HBC) have made a What’s next? We’ll deliver the service you expect at a price you can afford! grant of £200,000 towards the capital costs The recent YMCA survey supported the oppor- • YMCA Emsworth Facebook page set-up with tunity for a new centre but also asked chal- over 130 members lenging and important questions including: • Survey to capture local views has been • Ensuring sufficient car parking undertaken • Preventing noise and anti-social behaviour • Building plans have been drafted and have • Getting the building design right been consulted on with HBC and through the The project group is now working to address Facebook group. these concerns so that the final design deliv- ers a high-quality centre, with facilities people What will the new centre offer? want. A warm welcome When you come into the building, you will walk Financing the Centre into a friendly, spacious, informal area where The Centre will cost approx. £1.5 mill. to build. you can stop for refreshments after dropping £1 mill of this will come from YMCA based on children at nursery. Been working hard in the business plan for the childcare operation; the allotment or walking in Hampshire Farm HBC have committed £200k and the balance Meadows – why not meet up for a coffee? The of £300k will be sought from local fundrais- community space is a space for everyone. ing activities. Get involved if you are willing to help us. The Best Start in life A purpose-built good quality environment There are a series of events to bring everyone where children can grow into independent together: learners, develop friendships and generally • 28 April – Zoom meeting – please sign up have fun. With the need for at least 75 nurs- now by emailing [email protected] ery places, and having an excellent reputation • 10 July – open event at the site to share for its nurseries, the YMCA nursery will be a plans and ideas wonderful addition to the existing childcare • 31 August – Marquee at Emsworth provision in Emsworth. Horticultural Show

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Words and pictures by John Millard, Greening Westbourne A local environmental group is ahead, the amount transferred could increase to 115m litres per day. calling on national authorities “The Ems, with its trout and water voles to step up and protect the River and kingfishers, is in crisis. The effects of the Ems from local water companies’ water being taken by PW are becoming more and more apparent in the summer and early plans. autumn, when flows drop and sections dry up altogether. The Ems, a rare chalk stream, is threatened “The evidence of damage to the Ems, which by the amount of water taken from its under- has been known for years, should be acted ground sources by Portsmouth Water (PW). upon. This transfer of water out of this area The Friends of the Ems group (FOTE) sees the should not be allowed until steps have been planned Havant Thicket reservoir as an oppor- taken to ensure proper flow in the Ems. And tunity for PW to reduce pressure on the river and help it regain a proper flow. But the company has done a deal which would mean that supplies would be piped out of the local area “The Ems, with its trout and used by Southern Water (SW) instead. and water voles and FOTE is calling on the national water industry regulator Ofwat and the Environment kingfishers, is in crisis.” Agency to act. A FOTE spokesperson said: “The proposal for a reservoir at Havant Thicket gave us hope that the ability to capture and store Havant Thicket should not be a missed oppor- The Ems flows through the South Downs Local people who want to join FOTE can get new water would enable a reduction in the tunity. Further progress on the reservoir plan National Park in West Sussex, near the involved by signing up as supporters. They amount taken from the sources of the Ems. should only be permitted on condition that Hampshire border, and into Chichester should email greeningwestbourne@hotmail. “But it looks like none of the reservoir supply watercourses like the Ems are protected and Harbour at Emsworth. FOTE is part of co.uk. will be used to help our river. Instead, PW and restored. Greening Westbourne, a campaign group in SW have signed an agreementVINYL’S proposing a “We acknowledge the need to maintain a Westbourne. Greening Westbourne has been For more information find Greening transfer of 60m litres per day from the local public water supply in the face of population supporting a proposal by Chichester District Westbourne Campaign on Facebook area. There is a proposalBACK to convert seawater growth and climate change. But this cannot be Council to make the area along the Ems a or search Greening Westbourne to to drinking water usingIN a plant THE at Fawley, at the further expense of fragile habitats, and designated ‘wildlife corridor’ because of its find the group’s website. which we support. ButGROOVE if this does not go the plants and animals they support.” environmental importance.

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Tree Protection Orders Words by Ann Joly, Emsworth Treewardens withdrawn before the planning committee save and heal these lovely trees, giving them could make a decision. a chance to recover during a whole growing Nearly 70 people registered their Emsworth Tree Wardens, along with other season. objection to the felling of two 125 local organisations, have put time, money But the question remains about the value year old healthy trees in a front and energy into planting trees locally but it of TPOs in this borough when no enforcement appears that homeowners can ignore Tree action is taken following a flagrant breach. garden in Emsworth, on a street Protection Orders as no formal enforcement Other local authorities have taken vigorous designated “of special character”. action in this case has been taken so far. At court action resulting in substantial fines to a time when local green spaces, hedgerows homeowners who felled trees covered by The application was made to Havant Borough and trees are under increasing pressure from TPOs. Should the trees not survive these in- Council because the trees were covered by development this inaction suggests that even juries and possible efforts to save them it is to a Tree Protection Order (TPO). Before any trees with a TPO can be damaged or felled be hoped that the homeowners will provide action could be taken, both trees were ring- with impunity. substantial replacements. barked, allegedly to remove ivy, but this In an attempt to save the trees it is to be sort of action usually means the tree will hoped that an arboricultural compound will die. The application to fell was subsequently be applied to the ring bark site in order to One of the ring-barked trees

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Words and pictures by Lindsay Jerome Phyllostachys aureocaulis (Yellow bamboo) placed near the back as they grow tall and you immerse yourself in your exotic paradise, relax but keep it in pots to avoid invasion as it grows really only want to see the spectacular flow- and soak it up. Make a wind chime with shells Pining for exotic climes? Dreaming of sunshine vigorously. ers. Passiflora and Campsis are hardy climbers picked from a local beach or past holiday - a bit holidays? Aren’t we all?! Well, you can create Most importantly, you will want to have and so can ramble over a trellis or archway, of driftwood with string of different lengths your own holiday in your garden - a bit of es- lots of bold colours for your exotic escape. prune to keep them in check. Nasturtiums strung with shells (superglued on) which will capism just outside your door. Be adventurous, Reds, oranges and yellows will make you feel which come in our hot colour spectrum can tinkle as they touch one another. There are dig up some shrubs and plants if necessary, warm even on a cold day and add colour on a provide ground cover, and any other small some slim, long pebbles (black flint?) found on and plan a tropical jungle! gloomy one. For sheltered spots - Brugmansia plants which flower red, orange or yellow. our local beaches that chime when hit upon The following are magnificent structural sanguinea (Red Angel’s Trumpet), Strelitzia To add to your escape, create a narrow, each other - look out for them down the Billy plants all capable of living in our climate: (Bird of Paradise) and Aristolochis elegans winding path through all this planting and this Track, Hayling. Decorate your exotic paradise Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) or use (Dutchman’s Pipe) - a purple showstopper can be achieved even in a small garden. Add with anything else which reminds you of holi- Chamaerops humilis (Dwarf Fan Palm) for climber (see photo) - will all provide stunning a little water - an old sink or make a hollow days abroad. Grab a cocktail or fruit smoothie a smaller version, Musa basjoo (Japanese colour and form. Arum lilies - Spectrum Mixed in the soil, line with plastic, place rocks round and enjoy spending time on holiday in your Banana), Yucca, Cordyline for stripey or red/ for variety of colours and spotted leaves, the edge and there you have it! The birds, garden! pink foliage and Dicksonia tree ferns. Plant Passiflora caerulea (Passion Flower), Campsis newts, toads, frogs, dragonflies, damselflies, them at the back as they can all attain quite grandiflora with orange trumpet flowers and and other aquatic life will all love it, as will a height. Also, for screening out fences or Canna lilies are hardier plants for achieving you. At some point along the path or at the eyesores and for a lovely backdrop, use an equally stunning show. Canna lilies can be end of it, have seating of some sort so you can

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Promoted by Alan Mak MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Printed by The Ems, Emsworth Community Centre, North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DD. Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 11 Community Emsworth benefits from Caring for the Young Carers Community Infrastructure Levy Words and picture by David Holmes Updates funds Looking after a loved one is a huge respon- Havant Borough Council agreed funding to sibility and it’s even harder if you are aged Local MP Alan Mak praises support the following projects: between 11 and 14. Tuppenny Barn has recognised the challenges of young people who COVID-19 vaccination • Surgery fit out upgrade Emsworth Surgery care for a family member by organising regular Patient Participation Group - £12,200 programme social sessions at the organic and educational • YMCA Emsworth, Redlands Grange centre near Emsworth. The Sunflower Young - £200,000 Carers, comprises pupils of Bourne College, Library updates Southbourne who come together for a morn- Hampshire Libraries re-opened from 12 April. ing of activities arranged by Tuppenny Barn’s Customers will be allowed in but to a maximum education team. of 5 as before, wearing masks and sanitising The scheme was launched in September last hands. The hours of opening for Emsworth year and thanks to funding from the Isla will be the same as before: Tuesday, Thursday, Foundation and the Gerald Micklem Trust the Friday 10 a.m. -1.30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. young carers will meet weekly after Easter. Abi Young and Liz Pendry, the education officers Rob Turner prepares to deliver one of the goodwill parcels Local MP Alan Mak has hailed the uplifting and -1 p.m.). From 1 May when the hours of opening behind the scheme, believe that the sessions inspirational work of local GPs, nurses and NHS resulting from the Public Consultation come support the children’s emotional wellbeing as well as providing a safe environment where they staff for delivering a fast start to the COVID-19 into play, then Saturday mornings will be ex- can mix and be just children among others who provide care for loved ones. vaccination programme after visiting all three tended until 1.30 pm. major vaccination centres serving the Havant Work is progressing on plans to relocate For further information, Maggie Haynes, CEO and Founder, at www.tuppennybarn.co.uk Constituency. Mr Mak visited all three major Emsworth Library to its new home in local vaccination sites – at Hayling Island Emsworth Community Centre. The aim is to us and your local community? There are so Health Centre, Emsworth Baptist Church and undertake the move in August. The County many volunteering opportunities from admin, Waterlooville Health Centre. In addition, local Council will continue to update libraries users fundraising, and trusteeship, to helping our residents can also receive vaccinations at and the local community as more information clients find the information and advice they Queen Alexandra Hospital. becomes available. need. Email recruit@citizensadvicehavant. YMCA survey Verity’s Gift launch new org or call us on 02394 200006 x401. Local residents have completed a survey or- projects Clients can contact us on Freephone 0808 278 7809; 10:00-16:00 Monday– ganised by the YMCA about community facil- Local charity Verity’s Gift will be fundraising for Friday OR email advice@citizensadviceha- ities. The survey will help inform the planning further improvements to Emsworth Recreation vant.org of the proposed nursery and youth centre Ground. They have already secured funding which is proposed for the Redlands area (land from Havant Borough Council, J Pritchard Keep an eye on our website for future updates https://www.citizensadvicehavant.org north of Westbourne Road). See P 7. Trust and local donations to refurbish the play equipment which should begin at the end of April. Everything apart from the rocking horse Citizens Advice Havant, 57 The Meridian will be replaced and a new soft surface will be Centre, Havant, PO9 1UW installed. Topsy Turner who set up Verity’s Gift Adopt a hopes to secure funding for a Fitness Trail in the park, more Basketball facilities and out- phone box door table tennis tables. Verity’s Gift also hope The phone box out- to be able to fund children’s counsellors and side the Methodist are also involved in delivering essential sup- Church in The plies to families in difficulties. 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Words and pictures by Alan Borrow In February, Ems Valley u3a were able to enjoy (via Zoom) an amazing story of bravery, Chair Anne intrigue and historic importance when a body Powell: was pulled out of the water off the coast of ‘the U3A southern Spain on 30 April 1943. It short- ened the war by some months and fooled the motto... (is): Axis powers into thinking that the southern live, laugh invasion would be through Greece and not and learn’ via Sicily. It was a great talk by u3a member Richard Swaine and over one hundred members managed to tune in. This was the latest of many talks that members have enjoyed, If you are retired or in part time work, and ranging from Catching Smugglers to Walking 55 or over, have a look at our website www. the Pilgrims’ Path. u3asites.org.uk/emsvalley/home to find out Since March 2020, these talks have all been more. Otherwise get in touch through any on Zoom, and many of the 45 interest groups member of committee to be found on the in Ems Valley u3a have also been exploiting website, or through friends, who are already this medium. Chair, Anne Powell, started her members. two year term in May 2020, so has had little experience of ‘normality’. However she writes that the University of the Third Age now have a new motto - live, laugh and learn, and she is The Friends of Emsworth Community Health doing her very best to ensure that this is the support health and wellbeing in and around case locally. Did you know that there are now Emsworth and have continued to make 1,057 u3as in the UK with 450,000 members? donations to various organisations during U3a is locally-run and provides a wide 2020 and 2021. The amount of the Grants range of opportunities to come together to being awarded this year totals £36,000. learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, We donated £5,000 to Emsworth Primary follow lifetime interests, skills and activities School, St James School and Glenwood together. Anyone who’s no longer in full-time School. They are using the donations for hoped the staff and patients will be able employment can join us. Ems Valley has been National U3A Day different purposes, but we know laptops to make use of the garden, and once Covid in existence for some fifteen years and has a National U3A Day on Wednesday 2 June are being purchased plus amenity improve- restrictions have been relaxed, we hope membership of over 400. Most interest groups 2021. This will go ahead whatever Covid ments in the recreation areas. We have also to open it up more to the community. The meet regularly on Zoom – French, Spanish, restrictions are in place, either in reality or made a significant donation to the ECA to Friends are donating £65,000 towards the Ancient Greece, Line Dancing, etc. We have virtually, and will involve all U3As as well help fund a Men’s Shed facility. fitting out of the consulting rooms, at the fortnightly quizzes, and Wine Appreciation as local and national press, radio, television The Friends own and take great pleasure new Doctor’s Surgery and we are pleased stretches to four different groups. One of and social media. from the garden adjoining the old cottage to have contributed to the project. these enterprising groups actually bottles the hospital - soon to become the new surgery. Your Ems Valley committee are very keen If you would like to become wine to be tasted in sterile conditions and de- We have continued to maintain the garden to support this initiative to spread the word a member of The Friends of livers it to their members prior to the tasting. during this very strange year of 2020, but about U3A and hopefully to recruit new Emsworth Community Health Cycling, Croquet and Petanque obviously because of Covid it has not been used as members. We plan to hire the Hospital please do contact Irene Craig, have a bit of difficulty with Covid conditions at much as usual by organisations and indi- Gardens and have gazebos and tables, with Secretary. present, but they all have plans for the spring. viduals. Please contact us should you wish flags and banners to attract people. We also [email protected] Art Appreciation always commands a good hope to have a presence around Emsworth to use the garden. www.friendsofemsworth communityhealth attendance and Discussion, Local History and Square, with volunteers handing out leaf- Once the new surgery is complete it is Family History are also thriving though Zoom. lets, etc.

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The pital was agreed for the Havant was formed with HCC, the NHS NOMAN is a race, starting on 19 July, which Borough. Planning consent was and the provider. In my last ar- will see Mark joined by six teams of rowing given in 2010 for the hospital ticle in the Ems l reported that novices, racing from Barcelona to Ibiza in aid on the old Oak Park School site l had received a reply from of the NOMAN is an Island: Race to End HPV Mark Potter preparing for a 200 mile ocean rowing race in Crosslands Road in Havant HCC stating that the construc- Campaign. but at the last moment the tion work was due to start in Around 90,000 HPV cancers are diagnosed NHS decided not to proceed. Summer 2020. in the UK and Europe each year, the majority of To replace the day services, it My recent enquiry to HCC which can be prevented by vaccinating against was agreed that a Clinic would be did not bring good news. For the HPV. Some HPV cancers, notably oral cancers developed to provide services such third time the Oak Park Health and are now among the fastest rising cancers in as physiotherapy, occupational therapy Community Campus, which could have the developed world. HPV cancers, such as and podiatry. The NHS Oak Park Clinic scheme been a superb local facility, providing nursing anal cancer, are also among the hardest to went ahead. care, housing and home care facilities during diagnose and treat. An innovative scheme for a nursing home the pandemic, has fallen through. It’s back This year’s race is expected to take over with 80 beds for older people to replace the to the drawing board. It’s hard to resist the 70 hours. The amateur rowers having to deal lost hospital beds was drawn up. There would view that there has been inadequate scrutiny, with powerful waves, busy shipping lanes, also be a Hampshire County Council (HCC) poor procurement, and sadly no communi- blistering heat and seasickness. Each team of stage IV HPV-related cancer in 2010. The race extra care housing scheme with 100 flats for cation at all from Hampshire County Council five rowers will share a 24ft (7.3m) long boat represents the struggle and isolation that older people, to be built on the Oak Park land. with its residents. The Borough desperately equipped with two rowing seats and a small many cancer patients feel especially those Plans were approved and a consortium won needs these services for older people, but sleeping space, taking it in turns to row for that carry an extremely challenging stigma. the bid in 2014. Contradictory government twelve years have elapsed and the old Oak two hours and rest for two hours. The NOMAN If you want to help Mark in this challenge policies on Welfare Reform paralysed the Park School site remains empty, overgrown ocean race was created by Tristan, Justine please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ project and the contractors appointed by HCC and litter strewn. and Camille Almada, whose mother died from mark-potter-noman Emsworth Community Centre: Come Back Soon Emsworth Community Land Trust is seeking Words by Dwynwen Stepien volunteers to join its dynamic management group We are looking forward to welcoming back Words by Dwynwen Stepien all our members and activities in the coming Do you enjoy working closely with a small working with local organisations and the months: group of committed and individuals focused council in identifying opportunities to deliver • 19 April opening to children’s activities on innovative projects that benefit the com- better targeted homes to meet our local needs. • 17 May most activities, including table tennis, munity? Are you passionate about wanting to Can you help? If you tick two or more boxes will be able to operate again, albeit under rel- help ensure there are sustainable and afforda- we would love to hear from you! evant COVID restrictions ble homes to meet the needs of local families? • Are you well organized and good at commu- Emsworth Community Land Trust was nicating especially through social media? All dates are subject to COVID regulations. New formed to stop the sale of the Cottage Hospital • Do you have business, law or administration and existing hirers please contact Karen to Sheds being refurbished for the Men’s Shed group site so that it could be used for the community skills? help you through the next phase of re-opening (who had paid for it). It is fantastic to see it • Do you have knowledge and experience of [email protected]. Men’s Shed. It is aimed at men, and women, being turned into a modern and welcoming the built environment - design or delivery – What will be new? who would enjoy a small group activity that new GP surgery. social housing or regeneration? Hampshire Library Service is planning its move includes mending, making and generally ‘do- We have also been working with the YMCA • Are you good at project management and into the centre in readiness for an August ing stuff’. No prior DIY skills required. to help develop a brand new sustainable research? opening. We are so pleased to be able to host More info contact Sandie: sandraswaine@ nursery, youth and community centre to help • Do you want to help make sure housing de- such an important community service. btinternet.com. support families from cradle to adulthood. velopments meet the needs of local families Shedders Alert Thanks to the fantastic grants AGM Notice We are planning to hold our AGM We know how expensive housing is in the • Do you want to help develop community from Friends of Emsworth Community Health on 21 July at 7 p.m. The Trustees would like to area and that residents want to help ensure projects that Emsworth could benefit from and Havant Borough Council we are under- thank our members for their support over the that homes are available for public service Please email [email protected] and taking basic refurbishment of the two sheds past year. 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Promoted by Alan Mak MP, Building 6000, Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, PO9 1SA. Printed by The Ems, Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD. Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 15 Election Special Vote, Vote, Vote Vote “Yes” for Emsworth on on Thursday 6 May – polls open from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday 8 July Words by Stephanie Elsy, Emsworth Forum Local elections will Community leaders in Emsworth are urging Emsworth need to work or live in Emsworth.’ be held on Thursday residents to vote ‘yes’ on Thursday 8 July in a referendum Lulu Bowerman, Chair of the EBA, agreed saying: ‘It is 6 May for Havant to decide whether Havant Borough Council must use the really important for businesses in Emsworth to be able to BC, Hampshire CC, Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan to help it decide planning attract and retain visitors, employees and investors. The applications in the town. Neighbourhood Plan will help with this by preserving and West Sussex CC and Stephanie Elsy, Chair of the Emsworth Forum, says ‘It has developing its character and beauty’. for Police and Crime taken a lot of hard work from many people to produce this Commissioners in Plan. We could not have done it without the help of many Some of the highlights of the ENP are that it Hampshire and Sussex. residents and businesses in all our public events and con- • Protects green spaces like the Ems Valley corridor sultations. We are very proud that it will keep what we love that are so valued by local people and important to our Voters have a range of options for casting their about Emsworth and make sure that any future develop- environment and well-being. ballot – in person, by post or by a proxy vote. The ment improves the town. This is our Neighbourhood Plan • Encourages more affordable homes for all develop- deadline to apply for a postal vote is 20 April, and and now we can have our say. I hope everyone will vote ‘yes’ ments over 10 units so that there will be more afforda- 27 April for a proxy vote. on 8 July. ble housing for local young people. If supported, the Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan will • Incorporates the Emsworth Design Statement The May elections may also serve as a referendum on the perfor- become part of the statutory planning regulation that will creating more robust design policies that will protect mance of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister; the government’s handling ensure that future development will protect the distinctive Emsworth’s unique character. of Coronavirus and the implications of Brexit as well giving electors character of Emsworth and make it an even better place to • Designates a Community and Public Service Hub in the chance to have their say on local issues such as housing and the live, work and visit. The development of the Plan has strong the town centre that protects sites like the Emsworth Local Plan. support from the Emsworth Residents Association (ERA), Victoria Cottage Hospital for health or community use. the Emsworth Business Association (EBA), the Emsworth • includes new proposals to improve traffic flow and In more normal times the ERA would hold a public election hustings Community Association (ECA), the Emsworth Community conditions for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the where candidates could present their case and be questioned by the Land Trust (ECLT) and Emsworth ward Councillors. town and, in particular, along the A259, high street and public. As this was not possible we have asked the candidates of the Theo Schofield, Chair of the ERA said ‘The ERA has sup- town centre. main parties to send in a 200 word statement as to why you should ported the development of the Emsworth Neighbourhood • Proposes numerous exciting projects that will en- vote for them in the forthcoming elections. (See Pages 16,17 and 18) Plan from the beginning because as the town develops hance and improve Emsworth for residents, businesses What is the role of a Borough Council? and grows we want to preserve our community and keep and visitors alike. Emsworth special. All the ideas for projects it contains came Havant Borough Council has responsibility for many statutory and from local people and will make Emsworth even better – so If you can help the campaign for a ‘yes’ vote please other roles including: rubbish collection, recycling, street cleaning, now let’s make them happen. We hope that everyone will contact Stephanie Elsy via [email protected] or allotments, car parking, cemeteries, dog wardens, environmental vote for the Plan. It’s your Plan. Vote for it’ 07919100516. health, licencing, Council Tax collection, parks, housing and plan- Dwynwen Stepien, Chair of ECLT added: ‘Emsworth You can read the Plan on the HBC website here https:// ning applications. At Havant many services are contracted out. HBC Community Land Trust believes the Neighbourhood Plan www.havant.gov.uk/emsworth-neighbourhood-planning. budget in 2020/21 is £14.5 mill. This is funded through Business will help us to access grants and support so that we deliver Printed copies will be placed in the Library and ECA when Rates, Council Tax, investment income and government funding. more affordable homes that meet the needs of those who they re-open. What is the role of a County Council? Emsworth Forum delivering the Neighbourhood Plan County Councils have responsibility for: schools, road maintenance, to Havant Borough Council social care (children and older people), libraries, Trading Standards and registration of births, marriages and deaths. Hampshire’s budget for 2020/21 is £2.146 billion. This is funded mainly by government grants and Council Tax. The West Sussex CC budget for 2020/21 is £1.544 billion. County Council elections are held every four years. Police and Crime Commissioners For details of candidates go to: www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/event/ police-and-crime-commissioner-election (Hants) www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/about/police-crime-commissioner-elections-2021/about-the-pcc-election/ (Sussex)

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On Thursday 6 May the postponed elec- The current composition of Havant tion for a ward councillor for Emsworth Borough Council is: Havant Borough will be held. The 2020 ward elections were not held due to the Coronavirus Conservatives 33 emergency. Cllr Lulu Bowerman was Labour 2 Council Elections first elected in 2016 and was due to Independent 1 stand for re-election in 2020. Other Liberal Democrat 1 Emsworth Ward postponed ward elections will be held UKIP 1 (total 38) The Ems asked candidates from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal across Havant. In Havant one third of the Democrat parties to supply a 200 word statement. council stands for election in three out of For a full list of all candidates go to: www.havant.gov.uk four years. Steve Bilbe Lulu Bowerman Jane Briggs (Labour) (Conservative) (Liberal Democrat)

Steve is a Deputy On 6 May I am seeking I am delighted to stand as a Headteacher who works in re-election as your local Liberal Democrat in Emsworth Havant and lives in Emsworth. councillor for Havant Borough and provide an opportunity He states that: I believe in the Council. I was elected in 2016 for local people to choose a power of Government to im- and have provided residents councillor who will support prove the lives of all people - with prompt and effective them on local issues. globally, nationally and locally. support and information while The green spaces are under If elected I will ensure that: working hard to resolve many pressure from developers and, local issues such as planning • Havant Borough Council as recently seen with Long and enforcement, parking and works tirelessly to ensure that Copse Lane, it is essential that rubbish collection to name a all members of our society Emsworth once again has few. I have also actively been are given all the support they Councillors who will argue for involved with many projects in Emsworth including: need to help them recover from the COVID crisis. the surrounding green spaces and the issues that matter • Setting up the welfare aspect of Emsworth Alliance to to you. • all new housing developments include sufficient afforda- support residents through lockdown. ble and social housing. Havant residents (including older I share the concerns you have raised with me about the people, the young and the homeless) should be able to • Working with local community groups to retain the impact development is having on our infrastructure, espe- afford to buy houses here. library in Emsworth. cially the tailbacks and heavier traffic, a daily occurrence even now, before many more houses arrive. This affects • all new housing developments include the best possible • Moving the Doctors’ surgery to its new location at the air quality, as well as impacting on the nature of our infrastructure including making sure that a relief road is Emsworth Cottage hospital site. lovely town. It is important, nevertheless, that affordable built between the new houses on Bartons Road and the • Supporting the funding for a YMCA nursery and commu- houses are provided for our children and that we support A27. New housing developments must benefit both exist- nity hub at Redlands Grange. Emsworth to be a vibrant community and economically ing and new residents; buoyant. • Working with council colleagues on environmental • green issues become a greater priority in Havant issues. I have lived with my family in Havant Borough for over including- the recycling of plastic; reducing our carbon 20 years whilst also working in the local area. A vote for emissions and greater inclusion of solar panels in new I am currently the acting chairman of the Emsworth me will be a vote for a councillor who will speak up for buildings. Business Association and also organize events such as Emsworth and make sure local residents’ voices are heard the Christmas lights, Lobster Pot Christmas Tree and St on the Borough Council. “I believe in the power of George’s Day. It is a great honour to represent Emsworth and I am hugely grateful to everyone who places their Government to improve the trust in me to represent them. I am also standing to be lives of all people” elected as your County Councillor for Hampshire County “(I will) speak up for Emsworth Council and I hope you will vote for me in both elections on 6 May. and make sure local residents’ Shelley Saunders (Green) “I have actively been involved with voices are heard” The Green Party did not respond to requests for information about their candidate. many projects in Emsworth”

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On Thursday 6 May there will be The current composition of Hampshire County elections for all 78 seats at Hampshire Hampshire County Council is: County Council. Cllr Ray Bolton (Conservative) had represented the Conservatives 55 Council Elections Emsworth & St Faiths division for many Liberal Democrats 19 years but now is standing down Emsworth & St Faiths division, HCC Independents 3 (see p31). The Ems asked candidates from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Labour 1 Democrat parties to supply a 200 word statement. For a full list of all candidates go to: www.hants.gov.uk Lulu Bowerman Jane Briggs Peter Oliver (Conservative) (Liberal Democrat) (Labour)

Due to Cllr Ray Bolton retiring I am delighted to stand as a I am running in this election after 12 years of excellent Liberal Democrat in Emsworth because the area needs service as your county coun- Ward and the parts of St a stronger opposition to cillor for Emsworth and St Faiths which comprise the combat: Faiths, I am also standing in County Division. • The Local Plan which is the Hampshire County Council The recent pandemic has unsupported by the necessary elections. I believe by being shown us how closely the upgrades to the infrastructure your County councillor and NHS needs to integrate with local ward councillor I will be • The fact that Borough and local social services to provide able to improve resolution County seem incapable of quality support for our ageing of issues in Emsworth more preventing Southern Water population in their own easily and ensure residents’ polluting the Harbours homes or in care homes. Moreover, it has highlighted the views are represented when specific decisions affecting huge need for mental health provision. While I welcome • Because the Conservative dominance allows them to them are being considered by HCC and HBC. the opening soon of the new GP Practice building in the ignore the results of Public Consultation or the objections I am keen to be involved with the planning of local former Victoria Cottage Hospital, this should never have from reasonable deputations infrastructure, such as improving the traffic on A259, as been such a long-drawn out saga. • Because public money is spent on consultants to give there is an urgent need for improvements to the roads to At the other end of the age range, families need to have political cover rather than the right advice ease the traffic through Emsworth and Denvilles. This will someone who knows the effect the pandemic has had on involve working closely with officers from the Highways • How increasingly services are being outsourced in ways young people in nurseries, school and university. If elect- department at HCC, planning at Havant Borough Council which make them unaccountable ed, I will do everything I can to help the County Education and Highways England. Service rebuild the missed experiences. • The Coastal Partnership’s proposals for coastal defences Following Cllr Bolton’s example in the past, I will continue will not simultaneously address the requirements of rising I have lived with my family in Havant Borough for over to contribute to the ongoing development of our com- sea-level and flooding caused by weather events. The 20 years whilst also working locally in education. I hope munity with effective use of HCC Community Support project proceeds with too many unanswered questions. very much that you will choose me to represent you on grants and assist with local projects such as Emsworth There is no coherent idea of how the entire east side the County Council so I can fight for you not only on health in Bloom. I will work hard to ensure that your council tax of Langstone Village will be protected even after much and education issues, but also transport and roads. provides good value from Hampshire County Council in publicity, nearly £500,000 and nearly 3 years having been providing services such as adult and children’s social ser- spent, and while insufficient funds have been committed vices, education in our schools, library services and road to the project. maintenance. “I will do everything I can to help • How Central Government has heaped responsibilities on the County Education Service Local Government, and underfunded the means of fulfill- “I will work hard to ensure that rebuild the missed experiences” ing them - witness Social Care and Social Housing your council tax provides good • We need a National Housing policy which builds New Towns with an economic purpose and job opportunities value..in providing services” Shelley Saunders (Green) instead of suffocating our charming villages and failing The Green Party did not respond to requests for the community because of the impossibility of retrofitting information about their candidate. the required infrastructure.

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On Thursday 6 May there will be elec- The current composition of West tions for all 70 seats at West Sussex CC. Sussex County Council is: West Sussex County Mike Magill has held the Bourne division Conservatives 52 for the Conservatives since elected at a Independent Conservatives 2 by-election held November 2019. This Independents 4 came about when Viral Parikh (Brexit Council Elections Labour 4 Party) resigned from WSCC. Liberal Democrats 8 Bourne Division, West Sussex County Council The Ems asked candidates from the Liberal Democrat, Conservative, Green Southbourne Parish Council and Labour parties to supply a 200 word statement. There may be a by-election on Thursday 6 May for a vacancy at Southbourne Parish Council (if For a full list of all candidates go to: www.westsussex.gov.uk contested). See website for candidate details www.southbourne-pc.gov.uk. Andrew Mike Magill Ann Stewart Jane Towers Kerry-Bedell (Conservative) (Green) (Labour) (Liberal Democrat)

I am privileged to be once again standing in My main concern is the climate and eco- Conservative controlled WSCC track record the upcoming West Sussex County Council logical emergency and the difficult balance over the last five years has been appalling: I have lived in Hambrook for ten years and Elections, as your Conservative Candidate, to meet this challenge while maintaining a • Huge severance payouts, including £250k absolutely love this area. I run a digital having previously been elected in November prosperous county where everyone can live a for the sacked Chief Executive marketing business and have spent the 2019. In what has been a testing time over comfortable and secure life. Many of us now pandemic consulting for small and medium the last year for everyone, I have enjoyed face new challenges because of the Covid • Failing Children’s Services enterprises for the Local Enterprise working with all five Parish Councils within pandemic. Unemployment, especially for our • Failing Fire and Rescue Service Partnership. I was inspired to stand for the division and you, the residents. My focus young people, is an urgent problem. We need election by all the local people I’ve worked has always been to keep politics as local as to provide jobs and training, but in jobs that • Roads in a deplorable state with over the last few years to protect our possible ensuring that I can deliver to the will help reduce climate change, not add to • Fewer public services and council tax hikes local communities and landscape. standard that you all deserve. Having served it. Weather patterns are changing because as an Officer in the Royal Navy, I am used of climate change and already affecting our I am committed to working cross party to • Bus subsidies cut to “getting things done” and I am not one farming communities. The loss of natural get the best for local residents. My priorities to idly talk about issues without taking any spaces and the rich wildlife in them means • Council tax hikes include: safer roads and better footpaths; action – I hope those that I have worked with we are losing the protection that they give improving harbour water quality; speeding The Council are now proposing to cut 32 of recognise that! us. Building on so much of our countryside up the shift to carbon neutrality; maintaining 43 Family Centres across the County, Park means we are losing much of our natural local mental health centres and help for With current plans, the area is due to take a Road Family Centre, Southbourne being flood protection, but we can see with our families, the elderly, disabled and carers; lot more housing and whilst this isn’t within one of them. These centres are a lifeline to own eyes how large parts of our green spac- supporting local businesses and protecting my remit, this is the District Council, the many, providing accessible, inclusive services es are still being lost to development. essential local services like libraries and surrounding infrastructure is. I want to make to support new families in the community buses. sure that we invest in our schools, healthcare Our county is clearly finding this difficult. where they live. There is extensive research services and highways to ensure they are up Recent decisions to close down bus routes to show that Family Centres foster a sense I created the ‘Save Our Harbour Villages’ to our expectations. I will be continuing my and decisions to destroy yet more of our of community and are invaluable in improv- campaign to fight against local housing work with our MP and the CEO of Southern green spaces for bypasses and link roads will ing outcomes for young people and their overdevelopment and to take Southern Water to stop the pollution of our beautiful only add to climate change and biodiversity families. How many will be deprived of that Water to task for lack of sewage treatment harbour and manage the capacity concerns of loss. We are still building in a way that makes support if they have to travel to a Centre capacity and harbour nitrate increases. our waste water treatment centres. people ever more dependent on their cars. in Chichester, difficult to reach by public I run the Chidham and Hambrook Parish Instead, we should be providing a public transport? Action Group. I authored and gathered 80 I have been, and will remain, available to you transport system that is convenient and signatories to the open letter in 2019, taken no matter what your query or concern is. I I believe it is imperative for these centres to affordable. The Green Party faces these by our MP and District Council to their first look forward to working with you to continue remain open and will be all the more needed challenges with honesty and works towards meeting with the Housing Minister, that to make this a fantastic place to live. when we come out of lockdown and the emo- effective and fair solutions that benefit all kick-started the campaign to reduce the tional impacts of the pandemic are fully felt. members of our communities. Chichester Local Plan new housing target. This is not a time to be closing them. Vote Labour to oppose these cuts.

“I was inspired to stand for election by all the “I will be continuing “Family Centres..are “My main concern local people I’ve worked my work..to stop a lifeline to many, is the climate and with..to protect our the pollution of our providing..support (to) ecological emergency” local communities and beautiful harbour” new families” landscape” Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 19 Schools, Education & Youth

Colin Harris joins Bourne Community College ditches the screens The Ems team We are pleased Words and picture by Mrs. Watkins, to welcome Headteacher former TES As part of our Wellbeing Day for staff and writer and students, it was decided to ‘ditch the screens’ retired Head teacher, Colin for the afternoon. Ideas for activities were Harris who will listed on the School website for those work- be writing on ing remotely, with some particularly creative educational pieces produced by our History students, matters for including model making, cake baking, World future editions War rationing recipes and cooking and even of The Ems. a Victorian tea party. My name is Colin Harris. I have spent over Meanwhile, our Year 7s produced some 40 years in the Education system with wonderful examples of monochromatic over 26 of those years as a head teacher in bugs in boxes inspired by the Brazilian artist this area. During that time I have seen an Regina Silveira, whilst Miss Donovan’s Year 8 incredible amount of changes some good students created an ‘Ocean of Change’ mural and some not so. However nothing com- to brighten up the corridor. pares to what has happened to education Our P.E team held activities all afternoon as a result of Covid 19 over the last year. for students in their ‘Bubbles’ and other activities included Science practicals with Mr. Children of all ages have been affected Colley and Miss Perry where students had fun in so many ways. Of course they have learning about conservation of mass and in lost valuable months in the classroom, Technology, students constructed gear boxes losing both academic development as using Knex with Mr Ellis and the STEM group. well as social interaction. The effects of Our Maths team even hosted a special the last year will affect many individuals Casino Activity for the Year 10 and 11 Bubble. for a long time to come, and we must all Students were introduced to the odds of recognise this. They have also lost indi- winning at blackjack and the roulette wheel vidual contact both with their peer group as well as a few other chance games. There and their extended family and have for was elation and despair as 100s of chips were many had to be taught by those closest won and lost - hopefully a valuable lesson for to them. Let us not treat too lightly how life. It’s great fun but expect to lose. Overall, it this will inevitably affect them. They will was a fun day and one to be repeated. need additional support for many years to come. For the parents who have had to be during the pandemic we worked hard, revising the teacher, they may have realised that Glenwood School our curriculum and we are looking to improve the school environment outside, including re- teaching is not as easy as they may have Words and photo by Josie Payne, Head Teacher thought. It’s not just engaging their child designing our land-based studies and outdoor in the new skills they need but also doing You may not have noticed us as we are tucked learning areas to promote social interaction this in a way that is both stimulating and away in Washington Road, off Victoria Road. with improved outdoor eating and learning exciting. This is not an easy task when Our lovely building, which we have occupied areas. since 1998, was Emsworth’s original school be- Cox Nigel We would like to engage more with our local all the other pressures of lockdown are Glenwood School, Washington Road thrown into the equation. There is no fore St James and Emsworth Primaries were community, so please have a look at our web- Our special needs school caters for approx- doubt that the parents, like the pupils built. Glenwood School started in the 1970s site and follow us on Facebook – you might imately 100 pupils of secondary school age have felt the strain forced on them by as part of Cowplain County Secondary School also see groups of our pupils in the locality, with mild to moderate learning difficulties, covid. and, having become independent a few years studying wildlife/nature, visiting local busi- later, moved here following enlargement and including those with autism and other complex nesses and learning skills that will help them The teachers haven’t had it easy ei- updating of the building. needs. We provide a relevant and enjoyable in the future. Look out for future articles about ther. For many teachers they have been I was thrilled to be appointed as Head in April curriculum so that our pupils can achieve out- us and if you would like to know more please in school throughout lockdown teaching 2019, followed by my Deputy Headteacher standing outcomes and succeed academically, contact us. Email: adminoffice@glenwood. the children of the essential workers, as Annie Williams who joined us in September of physically, emotionally and socially. hants.sch.uk well as trying to support parents at home the same year. 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but www.glenwoodschoolemsworth.co.uk through ‘zoom’ or other methods. This has led to an increase in workload, which has proved for many teachers difficult Schools re-open WELCOME BACK FOR to cope with. Whilst all the time feeling constantly at risk of actually catching the In line with the governments “roadmap” our REAL INDIAN CUSINE - PAIRED WITH FINE INDIAN WINES virus. schools fully re-opened on 8 March after having been closed to most pupils (apart from Eat - Traditional Indian But perhaps the covid crisis does have in or Take the children of key workers) since Christmas. Away - Goan Specialities one positive side. The general public now Some schools celebrated with decorations. Lunch 11am-2:30pm realise that teaching is a skilled profes- Dinner 5-10pm - Vegan & Vegetarian St James Primary school with its balloon arch sion, and one we must appreciate more. Closed Sunday I see this daily when I visit schools and Please visit www.royaldarbar.co.uk see how so many teachers go the extra for our exciting ethnic menu mile for the pupils in their care. As all Call 01243 430095 / 07976 276 216 to book the pupils head back to school, can I thank them firstly for being so resilient during this crisis. Parents have been incredible Serving freshly cooked food in an in such difficult circumstances. I applaud hygenic environment teachers, from the bottom of my heart, Consistantly keep up the good work and of course keep excellent Best Restaurant Winner in the safe. ratings Havant Small Business Awards Page 20 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021 Business Emsworth Chiropractic: Rebalancing health Family firm launch and wellbeing – Sheila’s story Words and picture by Shirley Farmer ‘Pop Up’ sailing days Drawn from the Greek words of chiro – ‘hand’ interestingly Sheila is now seeing people suf- and praktikos – ‘practical’ and by employing fering from the effects of long Covid where methods scarcely changed since 1895, the chiro- pain is a predominant and challenging problem. Chris and Mel Warwick, principals of family run sea school and practor’s focus is on the causes of symptoms and Equally challenging has been a thorough review yacht hire business, Universal Yachting, are launching two new manipulative treatment of misalignments of the to ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of initiatives for people to enjoy safe, healthy adventures on the joints which can cause other disorders affecting clients, as a response to Covid 19’s restrictions. the nerves, muscles and organs. September marks a milestone of the Clinic’s South Coast, as soon as the country comes out of lockdown. Shelia Stakim’s mission since 2001 twenty years in practice and Sheila is Their new “Pop Up” Sailing Days will provide an alternative has been to help people become making modest plans to celebrate, adventure, running at short notice when a good weather pain-free and to maintain that most probably with her ‘neigh- window ‘pops-up’, and can be booked on a first come first served stable condition. Her aim bours’ in North Street. These is to encourage people shops and businesses basis. to seek intervention as have a different ‘vibe’ to soon as symptoms occur elsewhere in Emsworth as a first step towards with several being in restoring the body’s business almost as long. normal function. Adjacent to Sheila’s Warm and welcom- clinic is the North Street ing, Sheila explains Dental Clinic and aes- that the purpose of thetic treatment practice chiropractic is to opti- and Tidal Health, a new mise individual health and chiropractic, acupuncture improve wellbeing. She uses and sports therapist centre safe, natural techniques to cor- where Sheila refers clients who rect problems without using drugs need complementary care. This or surgery, juxtaposed with access to top of health and wellbeing enclave within walking the range medical imaging as needed to provide distance for many people, will be boosted by the an accurate diagnosis. opening of the new Emsworth Medical Practice Having started her career in the NHS work- in the former Victoria Cottage Hospital in May. ing in pathology, she discovered chiropractic Looking to the future, whilst Sheila does not when seeking answers to her own back prob- envisage her approach to chiropractic treat- lems and decided to retrain into this speciality. ment changing significantly, different tech- After graduation from the Anglo-European niques may be applied based on new research College of Chiropractic and an associate post and emerging evidence as to what works best in Portsmouth, she and her husband Tommy, for different needs. These are ratified by the established the Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic in General Chiropractic Council, the profession’s North Street. regulatory body and the United Chiropractic One of her career highlights has been a long Association where Sheila is a long-standing association with Portsmouth’s Naval base member. Thinking ahead creatively as soon as whose doctors refer many patients to her to current restrictions allow, Sheila has plans to The inspiration for the Pop Up Sailing help keep them fighting fit. extend her introductory talks on chiropractic concept came from many family summers Today she treats people of all ages including to wider audiences and we wish her continued spent on Chichester Harbour, as members babies who have suffered a traumatic birth and success in the future. of Emsworth Sailing Club, where when the young children, some of whose smiling faces sun is out and the tide is in, you can drop on the clinic’s walls are testament to much Emsworth Chiropractic, 27 North Street, everything and escape out on the water. improved lives. Whilst back problems are top Emsworth. Tel (01243) 373721 Melanie Warwick explains “We have teen- of the list for many people seeking treatment, www.emsworthchiropracticclinic.co.uk agers at home and know that everyone is looking for fun, exciting things to do after lockdown that are safe. As a family we saw Psychology comes to Westbourne how crowded the beaches got last summer. We’ve been running the business from our Psychology Chartered are the latest business Westbourne home during lockdown and, to join the cluster of Wellness organisations in with our kids input, we came up with ‘Pop Westbourne. The company offer specialist clini- Up Sailing’ as way to enjoy a new experience cal psychology services including mental health sailing on the sea, away from the crowds.” assessments, neuropsychology, expert witness All you have to do is pre-register to have services and Autism spectrum condition servic- a chance of a fabulous day. Starting out es. Their clients are referred through personal from the beautiful River Hamble, seeing the Chris and Melanie Warwick are launching Pop Up injury solicitors, NHS and they have some pri- Solent and South Coast from the water, and Sailing Days for groups of families or friends to vate clients. enjoy a day out sailing in the Solent sailing with a highly experienced, qualified The business was formed in 2002 and skipper you’ll be able to have up to seven was previously based in Havant. It is run people in your group. No previous sailing ex- by Dr Richard Maddicks, Consultant Clinical perience is needed and the Pop Up Days will Neuropsychologist. run according to all government restrictions They have recently moved into newly refur- and safety guidelines. bished premises at 6 The Grove, Westbourne Pop Up Days will cost £400 per group. In which was previously occupied by home in- Dr Richard Maddicks addition to the Pop Up Days, family groups teriors shop Ivory & Pitch. Older readers may can also pre-book private days out on the remember when this shop was Westbourne its friendly, tranquil environment and that it was Solent midweek or at weekends. Post Office (now part of the Coop). The offices easy for the public to access. consist of a large reception/admin office and www.universalyachting.com/ a consulting room. Psychology Chartered have Psychology Chartered, 6 The Grove, day-sailing-trips/ eight clinical associates and employ an office Westbourne, PO10 8UJ Tel 01243 376343 manager. They chose Westbourne as they liked www.psychologychartered.co.uk Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 21 Business Updates Unemployment figures The latest figures (Feb. 2021) show that unemployment in the Borough of Havant stands at 4,615 (6.2%). In the Chichester DC area there are 3.475 (5.1 %) people out of work. In Emsworth there are 221 people out of work (4.1%). About 11% of the workforce in Havant are currently on the government funded furlough scheme. Farmers Market Work starts on Town Brewery The Emsworth Farmers’ Markets were can- Building work has started on the old Town celled for January and February due to con- Brewery pub, 2 West Street which closed in cerns about social distancing but went ahead 2016. Planning permission was granted in in March. Provisional dates for the rest of 2021 2019 for: demolition of existing single storey are: Sat 17 April, Sat 15 May, Sat 19 June, Sat rear extensions; external alterations in con- 17 July, Sat 21 Aug, Sat 18 Sept, Sat 16 Oct, Sat nection with proposed change of ground floor 20 Nov, Sat 18 Dec. The market operates from to flexible A1/ A2/ A3/ A4/ A5 use including 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. rear single storey extension; rear two storey plus room in the roof extension and conversion Empty shop update of existing building to form ground floor 1 bed At the time of going to press the following flat with private amenity space, 1 x 2 bed flat, town centre commercial premises were va- 1 x 2 bed maisonette at first and roof space cant/not trading or available for sale or rent. level, with associated car parking and external JJ & Jonny’s Tap Room • 12 North Street (ex Sorting office) to let works. (closed 2018). Local restaurants are tops Gorilla Robes • 12 High St (ex Coral bookmakers) to let. Both Fat Olives and 36 on the Quay are rec- Westbourne resident, Barney Reed has started (Closed Oct 2020). ommended in the 2021 Michelin Guide. The a new business at the Wren Centre supplying With only two empty properties on the market publisher of the Good Food Guide decided not waterproof changing robes which are aimed at this is the lowest number recorded locally for to produce a 2021 edition. (Editor: If your busi- people who enjoy outdoor swimming, surfing several years. ness is featured in any guide book or magazine and other water sports. He designs the robes /newspaper article please let us know and we which are like big dressing gowns and enable Costa to stay in Emsworth will mention it on this page.) one to change modestly in and out of wet After several months of uncertainty when suits or costumes. He offers a wide range of Costa, 10 High Street was being marketed by New craft shop opening in products, some of which are made from recy- a commercial agent, the firm have now come Emsworth clable materials. The robes are available in a to a mutual agreement with their landlord and Country and Shore range of styles and colours suitable for men, are delighted to report that they will remain will be opening soon women and children. He can also put logos trading in Emsworth. Costa opened in 2016 in at 46A High Street on the robes for members of sports clubs and what was the former Barclays Bank. (formerly Déjà vu). The can supply tee shirts and hoodies. For more Empty shop is on the market business will be run by information https://gorillarobes.com/ Alison Lawrence and The former Coral Bookmakers, 12 High Street Barbers gets a makeover is being marketed by Chichester agent, Fludes. will sell home lifestyle Top Style Barbers opened at 45 North Street The 845 sq.ft. shop is being offered to rent at products based on last summer. During the Lockdown they have £18,000 p.a. Coral opened in 2016 but did the countryside and had an internal refit and the outside of the not reopen after Lockdown 2 ended in early the sea shore. A lot of the products are either shop now boasts some very eye catching December 2020. ethically made, wholly sustainable or organic. (more on this shop in our Summer edition). graphics. The shop is open seven days a week New offices opening soon? and no appointment is needed. Work is currently being undertaken to fit out the old Nat West Bank building at 15 High with full bar service and menus that change Street, Emsworth. The bank closed in 2017 as the day progresses. Breakfast with hot and and the ground floor area has been offered cold drinks, pastries, and a range of hot food to rent for the last couple of years. The Ems from traditional English breakfast to smoked understands that the new offices will be used salmon and scrambled eggs. JJ’s will offer a for financial services. keenly priced table d’Hote menu during lunchtime and traditional pub style dishes. We hope the ambience of our cocktail bar/tea room will give you the perfect venue for a special afternoon tea. An evening menu of sharing platters and small plates/Tapas dishes will complement the cocktail bar and the main bar where a full range of ales, craft beers and lagers will be offered Richard gets top job along with great wines at competitive prices Emsworth resident Richard Kennett has been JJ’s & Jonny’s Tap Room and interesting array of spirits. The upstairs appointed Chief Executive of the Education opening soon rooms will offer traditional restaurant seat- Business Partnership South (EBP). Richard The new bar/restaurant at 25 South Street, ing for Friday and Saturday night set menus had previously been Head of Student Emsworth will be opening soon after Lockdown and your favourite Sunday roasts. Mid-week Recruitment, firstly at Southampton and restrictions are lifted on 17 May. They already private parties are welcome to book upstairs. then at the University of Surrey. The EBP is a have a great team who want to make the new New B&B charity which provides careers guidance and venue something special for Emsworth. All the Seafield House, 7 Kinnell Close, Emsworth has work experience to young people from pri- staff are local to the area and you are sure you opened as a B&B. This historic house was fea- mary, secondary schools and colleges across will see some familiar faces. tured in The Ems, Winter 2019 edition when Hampshire. We hope to feature more about The venue will try to give something for every- Bob Smyth wrote about the history of the the EBP in future editions of The Ems. www. one. They will be open from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. house and its first owner Noel Kinnell. ebpsouth.co.uk/ Page 22 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021

By Nicola Hammond, Arts Correspondent Arts & Entertainment Email: [email protected] WemsFest Plans a BIG Harbour Records Support Rock Bounce Back from Lockdown ‘n’ Roll Charity Spectacular Arts Producers WemsFest are adopting a cautious approach towards emerging from Lockdown but nevertheless are making plans for an explosion of activity starting with their 5th Annual Beer, Cider & Wine Festival from 24-26 September at Emsworth Community Centre. WemsFest Artistic Director Mark Ringwood explained. “It’s obviously difficult to plan with 100% certainty but this is the tenth year since we first started and we’re hoping that our Autumn programme will excite and enthuse our loyal audience. We’re planning a two-week long all-embracing Arts Festival in October which will include folk artists Eddi Reader, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, bluesmen Dave Kelly & Bob Hall, Chris Jagger & Charlie Hart, reggae & ska band Maroon Town, Sean Taylor, Tunde The Rolling Tones are just like Jegede with a multi-media performance, and taking a trip back into the the theatre piece ‘The Unquiet Grave’. There’ll hey-day of The Stones also be an interactive traditional pub games competition, and a whole lot more including Top: Skerryvore, above: Eddi Reader comedy, walks, and talks. Our relationship Ken Brown from Square Roots Promotions across Europe and beyond for their exciting live with St. James Church gives us a 350 capacity receiving substantial UK radio airplay. We’re and The Wedgewood Rooms are delighted to shows, and are acknowledged by members of, for events as well as a challenge for construct- also scheduling a concert by the award-win- be presenting the “Rock The Foundation” rock and those close to, The Who, as the group that ing a ‘black-box stage’ for presentation in a ning band East Pointers from Prince Edward ‘n’ roll charity spectacular show on Sunday 5 interprets the songs of Pete Townshend and sensitive location. island (Canada) around the same time so that September starring two of the country’s top the legendary live performances of The Who opens up the opportunity for a mini-Celtic rock tribute acts - Who’s Who (The Who) and with honesty and integrity. We would love to hear from any music festival. In addition we plan to promote The Rolling Tones (Rolling Stones) - with all The Rolling Tones are just like taking a trip Emsworth-Westbourne area-based arts a concert by a ten-piece international band profits going to local charity The Elizabeth back into the hey-day of The Stones from the groups or individuals who would like to which commemorates the centenary of the Foundation. late 60’s through to the late 70’s. They are five participate in the Festival. birthday of one of Britain’s greatest ever Jazz Founded in 1981, The Elizabeth Foundation experienced musicians who have created a helps young deaf children learn to listen and superb live show to reproduce the look, sound During Lockdown we had to postpone the musicians – Humphrey Lyttelton. talk. They aim to make a positive impact by and feel of The Stones at their peak. concert by Scottish band Skerryvore but Although our endeavours to increase the enabling the children to develop good lis- Tickets are available in store at Harbour that’s been rescheduled to 24 November at £15,000 raised for Comic Relief in 2015 were tening skills, natural speech, confidence and Records, Emsworth or online at www.wedge- St. James Church with the added bonus that thwarted by Lockdown we fully intend to re- self-esteem. wood-rooms.co.uk. Tickets are £20 each and their current single release ‘You and I’ has been visit this project in 2023.” www.wemsfest.com Who’s Who have received incredible reaction includes £5 worth of “rock n roll” raffle tickets. One Year on at The Spring The Spring Re-Opening Plans A year ago in March The Spring Arts & This is the story of a building Heritage Centre closed for the first time A special building, a closed building as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. To Been ‘closed for a year’ type of building With a museum on 40 winks mark this event The Spring asked poet and And a main space that’s now mainly space, performer Arji Manuelpillai to create a poem A layer of dust like dew before the sun comes up, explaining everything they wanted to say A theatre with curtains heavy as dislocated about the past year. arms, Lights: closed eyes, costumes are lost ghosts, A string of posters for shows that never were A cafe deserted like a spaghetti western Then the baddies come out.

But this isn’t a sad story Because we’ve seen too many of those, This is a story of hope, a story of a building Bigger than the sum of its bricks, A building disguised as a human pyramid Of volunteers and runners and actors, web designers, Delivery drivers, musicians and artists and staff Sophie Fullerlove and the team are delighted to Above: Kitty And YOU thousands of you, all stood arm in arm Mcfarlane, right: With poems in your hands, paint in your have been awarded £47,000 from the second Sam Carter. Both fingernails round of the government’s Culture Recovery are due to appear fund, in addition to funding received in 2020. at The Spring Stitching together a hundred origami cats. in June They are currently working towards re-open- YOU on a kitchen table/stage/desk ing on 17 May. Initially they will open the box YOU turning a living room into a theatre, office, café, shop, museum, exhibitions and re- He has earned a reputation for vivid, nar- Transforming a pan into a hat, search room. Live events, films and workshops rative-driven song writing. Songwriter and Fairy wings from cereal boxes, All of you, you are this building, will begin a few weeks later in June. guitarist Kitty Macfarlane, with a voice as A building that will reopen bigger and The summer programme will be announced clear as a mountain stream, will appear on 25 Bolder and stronger and taller in April and many of the events are already on June. The online book groups, film reviews and To let the world know sale having been rescheduled from earlier in event cinema continue. This is more than just a building, the pandemic. Among these are folk singer For up to date news visit It’s The Spring Sam Carter who is due to appear on 5 June. http://thespring.co.uk. Spring 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 23

By Nicola Hammond, Arts Correspondent Email: [email protected] Arts & Entertainment In conversation with Greg Mosse Acclaimed writer Greg Mosse has staged many plays at Brook Hall in Emsworth and The Spring in Havant, including ‘Poisoned Beds’ and ‘The Odds of Being Earnest’. Greg runs the Criterion New Writing script development programme in London’s West End and has delivered successful writing workshops for Guardian Masterclasses, Edinburgh Book Festival, Chichester Festival Theatre and many others. The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre are planning to hold a rehearsed reading on 20 June of ‘Lydia & George’, Greg’s new play in collaboration with Lucy Flannery. The Ems caught up with him to find out about his writing projects and future plans.

How have you been spending lockdown? My wife Kate Mosse and I had only recently returned from South Africa when the first lockdown began to be discussed. In Johannesburg and Cape Town, temperatures were taken at the airport. We were surprised when monitoring was so lax at Heathrow. Two days later, I drove to Norwich where our son was singing Marius in Cameron MacIntosh’s tour of ‘Les Misérables’. The show was pulled on the Monday night during the warm-up. We drove home via our daughter’s flat in London and they both spent six weeks at home.

Of course, our writing work hasn’t stopped. Kate has published a best-selling new novel, ‘The City of Tears’, and written a non-fiction book about caring called ‘An Extra Pair of Hands’. I have completed two new scripts and continued my online production work with Doye Mosse Productions, a partnership with the brilliant Lou Doye. As well as our live theatre work, DMP creates virtual and augmented reality stories with an international team of creative tech- nologists. We’ve also made several short films, including one at Weald & Downland Living Museum, all under strict Covid hygiene rules – hard work but very satisfying.

John Gleadall and Lucy Flannery are two of your collaborators. What is your creative process when working with others? Lucy Flannery and I have written two plays together. The first was the one-act show ‘Poisoned “We’ve also made several short films, including Beds’ about the death of the Emsworth oyster industry. The second, ‘Lydia & George’, is a follow-up to Jane Austen’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ but set twenty years later. It will be produced as a rehearsed reading at The Spring on 20 June this year as part of our support for the one at Weald & Downland Living Museum, reopening of live performance. all under strict Covid hygiene rules – For both ‘Poisoned Beds’ and ‘Lydia & George’ (below), I began the writing process with a storyline that Lucy then began brilliantly to develop into dialogue scenes. I then wrote draft hard work but very satisfying.” two and she wrote draft three. Finally, we assembled some excellent actors so that we could

make some final amendments together. When I work with John Gleadall, there is always a back-and-forth of drafts, too. But usually I write the words and he writes the music. That said, John is an excellent wordsmith.

Your plays are diverse and historical literature and jazz appear to be sources of inspiration – are they your particular passions? Kate is a brilliant writer of history. She says that it is important to find moments when society is changing, when social values are in flux. That’s the case in the Gleadall & Mosse show ‘Lady of Jazz’, set in the 1920s in Louisiana. John and I created that play with original songs because we had been working with another performer on her own set of early jazz covers.

My work is diverse in subject matter, settings and characters because I want to see diverse stories on stage. Each play needs two things – compelling characters with something to say, and powerful dramatic circumstances that make it difficult to get what they want. Because I often collaborate, the story has to appeal to my writing partners, as well. I can’t say for sure where inspiration comes from, but once it’s there, I never let it go.

How do you see the future of regional theatre post-Covid? Lou Doye and I produce our work in small local venues, bigger theatres and online. There is no reason why we should not soon relaunch this varied model. Of course, it only works because of the support offered by brilliant leaders, like Sophie Fullerlove at The Spring and our wonderful ‘village hall’ partners who help us take professional work out into rural areas. All our work is professional theatre where everyone is paid, so we do need proper audiences without social distancing to make it work.

What are your future plans? Twelve months ago, this April, we were supposed to be premiering a new show based in old English folk song, ‘The Unquiet Grave’. As things stand, we will relaunch the show, at The Spring and at several theatre festivals nationwide, in August 2021. Fingers crossed … Page 24 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021

Fine & Contemporary Art Arts & Entertainment (continued)

size of any audience. But if we possibly can, we Havant Music Festival would love you to join us, Government regula- Emsworth Artists’ Spring tions permitting. We have pencilled in a recital Words by Faith Ponsonby by a well-known local classical guitarist, Peter We very much hope to lift your spirits by Rogers, the popular Courtiers folk group, and a 2021 Art Exhibition Online bringing you a weekend of music at the end renowned harpist, who grew up in Emsworth, of June this year. Personally, I am just longing Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, so far. We hope to have This year, as we are still struggling with the pandemic, the regular Summer Exhibition at the for a chance to sit and enjoy some live music, two concerts in Emsworth and two in Havant Community Centre is very much in doubt. However, following the success of our Lockdown both classical, jazz and folk. We’ve had over a on the Saturday 26 June and Sunday 27 June. Exhibition in 2020, we held a second Online Exhibition from Saturday 27 March to Saturday 10 year now of theatres, concert-halls, and other All being well, at the end of April, 2022, we April 2021. The Emsworth Artists give the net proceeds of their exhibition income to support the places silent, with only ‘canned music’, and no should be able to run the full 11-day Festival Emsworth Community Association (ECA). Again this year, we will ask artists who sell artwork possibility of gathering to listen together to with lots of input from local choirs and orches- during the exhibition to make a donation to the ECA, as they did in our Lockdown Exhibition. Here some music to lift our spirits. Our performers tras. We would love to hear from anyone who are a selection of the pictures. www.emsworthartists.org.uk/ tell me they have been really struggling not loves music to join our very small committee just financially but also mentally without the to help plan this. feedback they feel performing for an audience. Please check our website www.havantmu- This recent lockdown meant that the planned sicfestival.org.uk or Facebook page: www. date at the end of April has had to be put back facebook.com/HavantMusicFest/ for the lat- yet again. est information, and help us to celebrate the Sadly, venues will still probably have to joy of being able to participate in the first live maintain social distancing, which limits the music locally after such a bleak 15 months.

Photographic talent A newcomer to The Ems is Sara Cochrane who has shared some of her pictures with us. Sara works as a Mental Health nurse and has only recently taken up photography. If you are a local photographer why not send The Ems a couple of your pictures?

The Emsworth Arts Trail which is normally held in late April/early May has been postponed until the autumn. The new dates are 11/12 and 18/19 September. There will be a full guide in the Summer edition of The Ems. http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/

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Members of St Joseph’s and St Thomas’s love in these uncertain times promoted many churches will support the international aid to re-double their efforts. charity, CAFOD in their 10,000 steps in 40 Parish priest, Fr Leslie Adams, said, ‘It’s days challenge to end poverty in the third wonderful that members of our parish have world. The group were spurred into action signed up to this vital initiative.’ after hearing about Abdella who has to walk 10 hours a day to collect clean water for his If you’d like to sponsor the group, family. please go to their dedicated Pope Francis’ recent Lenten message helped JustGiving page: https://walk. Victoria_Borodinova to further inspire participants. His call to “re- cafod.org.uk/fundraising/ Following the recent Budget stamp duty. Stamp duty is expected to new our faith, draw from the ‘living water’ of walk-for-water-campaign announcement, the stamp duty relief has return to its pre-pandemic level of 0% on hope”, and bring a renewal of faith, hope and been extended until 30th June 2021. This properties worth up to £125,000 from the means that between March 2021 and start of October 2021. It expected that June 2021, stamp duty will remain at 0% first time buyers will continue to be able on properties worth up to £500,000. On to claim stamp duty relief on purchases properties worth £500,001 to £925,000 up to £300,000. stamp duty will be charged at 5%, which increases to 10% if the property is valued In addition to the stamp duty relief being between £925,001 and £1.5million. extended, buyers should now be able to Property valued over £1.5million will purchase a home with a 5% deposit from attract a 12% stamp duty charge. The April 2021. The scheme guarantees that percentages will differ if you are buying a the Government will act as a guarantor buy to let property. if the borrower fails to keep up with the mortgage payments. This scheme will run From July 2021 to the end of September until December 2022. 2021, there will be a reduction in the relief with only the first £250,000 of Contact us today on 01243 377 231 and the purchase price being exempt from we can help you buy your new home! 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Around the stalls will be plenty to enjoy, with a fun pup- The Commonwealth War the Events Industry Forum is that, pet show for children, the poultry show (Avian Flu permit- Graves Commission (CWGC) ting), and the Emsworth Community Marquee. Many of our with proper precautions for the have dedicated cemeteries, regular stallholders have had a difficult 12 months, so we which can be found in 154 safety of our visitors, volunteers and hope you will come and support them. In the food and drink countries throughout the field, there will be plenty of refreshments for visitors. This stallholders, we will be able to hold world where CWGC main- year, for the first time, we will have a Dementia Friendly tains the final resting places the Show in reality this year. area, in a quiet corner of the showground, with volunteers of over 1,700,000 wartime from the local Havant Dementia Friendly group able to give servicemen. Luckily, the grounds of the New Life Christian Church in information about this invasive disease which can affect Back then, we wanted to Thorney Road where the Show moved to in 2019, are spa- many as they grow older. acknowledge their sacrifice cious enough for people to spread out, and have plenty of As ever, the Show relies on the 150+ volunteers, who are and to commemorate the room to enjoy themselves. However, as we will probably the backbone of the Show. Please have a look at our web- 100th and 75th anniversa- still be needing to socially distance, masks should still be site, and see if you and other members of your family could ries of the beginning of WW worn and we will have to limit the number of people on help, even just for a 90-minute shift before, during or after I and WW II. Upon enquiring, the Showground. To avoid queueing to get in, visitors will the Show. All our volunteers have free entry to the Show, we learned that the CWGC need to purchase their tickets online in advance with entry and those helping on the day can enjoy some refreshments, designates the Warblington times staggered. Full details will be on our website, www. too. In particular, we would love several volunteers to take graves to be within a munic- emsworthshow.co.uk with ticket sales opening on 1 July. charge of signage around the roads leading to Emsworth, ipal cemetery and to be the There will be sanitising points at the entrance and around and on the grounds, so that everyone knows the Show is sole responsibility of the the grounds, with volunteers cleaning chairs and surfaces happening, as well as publicity with posters and flyers. local council. They explained regularly during the day. As ever, the Horticultural Marquee But for me, the great joy of the return of the Show, this why and that they look after will be there, with its fantastic display of fruit, vegetables, year, will be the pleasure of seeing in person my many graves of men if their death flowers, as well as the crafts, domestic and photography friends locally after all the lockdowns. I am really looking was caused by their wartime exhibits. Do look at the different classes on our website forward to seeing you all there. and put in your entries, which closes on 23 August. In the service between 4 August arenas, there will be the Dog Show, with its super classes The Quack Pack will return to the Show this summer 1914 and 31 August 1921 and 3 September 1939 and 31 On the nearest Sunday to December 1947. the 11 November armistice, It was with this background the congregation..visit each that ERA was approached and of the...graves and lay a who generously approved to fund a marble plaque (see cross and a rose by each photo) and a rose bed. headstone Our council were encour- aging and helped establish a dedicated area for this purpose. Some of our readers may remember the unveiling of the plaque by the former mayor of Havant and attended by a number of serving and former servicemen. This Spring, the ERA has responded to a request to upgrade the area with additional roses which will make a fitting display throughout the summer. On the nearest Sunday to the 11 November armistice, the congregation of the church visit each of the 26 CWGC graves and lay a cross and a rose by each headstone.

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amidships. While not penetrating the vessel’s Emsworth Notables heavily-armoured “skirt”, the explosion dam- A series of brief profiles of some of Emsworth’s leading past residents aged the ship’s oil tanks. Reducing its speed, it fatally required its diversion from the wider Emsworth Rear Admiral Phillip David Atlantic towards Brest for repairs. After it was later caught and polished off, Lt Maritime and “Percy” Gick (1913-2002) Gick was awarded a DSC and switched to HMS Ark Royal - spear-heading attempts to protect Historical Trust Words by Bob Smyth Malta and the Western Mediterranean. When it was sunk in December that same year, he (Emsworth Marinas are now common in towns and estu- post-war years, onetime commercial shipping was mentioned in dispatches for several res- aries around Britain. Emsworth’s was one of was succeeded by the booming demand for cue missions of its crew. Following stints in the Museum) the first. It flourishes as almost the last of the leisure craft – yachts and dinghies. Western Desert and then the North Atlantic Words and picture by marine trades which for centuries were busy Commeth the hour, commeth the man – in and Arctic on the escort carrier HMS Vindex Emsworth Museum along Emsworth’s rivers, millponds, creeks, the form of Rear Admiral Philip “Percy” Gick. (1943-44), he was later air group commander shoreline and inland sea. Opposite the River Becoming a Fleet Air Arm pilot after joining the with a carrier task force in the Far East. The committee and Ems creek-mouth, where the J D Foster’s Royal Navy in 1931, he played a key role in the In 1952 he captained the destroyer HMS volunteers are working timber yard supplied shorefront and Dolphin epic 1941 battleship Bismarck pursuit and sink- Daring, where (although only 40) he was towards a planned open- Quay shipbuilding enterprises, the marina site ing. Flying one of the slow biplane Swordfish known by the crew as “Old Percy”, and then the ing of Emsworth Museum on Saturday 29 was previously the sawmill’s logging ponds. In torpedo bombers off HMS Victorious in ter- commando carrier HMS Bulwark. A rear-admi- May. Volunteers have been able to spend rible weather, he ral from 1961, he headed naval flying training the last few months on refurbishing and was the only pilot until retirement in 1964 (aged 51), then becom- updating parts of the Main Room. Over the to score a hit. ing chairman of the Emsworth Shipyard Group years the attractive sprung wood floor had Attacking from (1965-90). become scuffed and marked and the colour an unexpected He had married in 1936, meeting future had darkened. In February a firm that spe- quarter and at wife Aylmer at the Emsworth Sailing Club. cialises in caring for wood floors worked low level, he hit (She died in 1993, they having a son and three to restored it to its original condition and daughters.) Commuting his light maple colour. pension and using local plant Retired clock repairer, Wayne Buckner, hire companies, he dredged offered to look at the clock that had been out the marina – losing a finger donated in memory of a past Clerk to the along the way. For the adjacent Council. It had ceased working many years marina village of “stilt houses”, ago. He gave it a thorough clean, repaired he commissioned an adven- the knob that adjusts the hands and set turous California-style model it to the correct time at no charge to the which still looks good today. Trust. It is still giving the correct time and The marina boatyard accom- has been returned to its original position modated the Bowman yacht over the fireplace. building firm among other Other work that has been done includes workshops. As another leap repositioning the swing boards ready for into the future, the shipyard the P. G. Wodehouse display that is being pioneered concrete shipbuild- re-curated and located around the newly ing, spraying cement powder exposed fireplace. The information panels mixed with glass-fibre onto that describe the history of brewing in moulds for a 1970 18 ft launch. By the 1980s, Emsworth with illustrations of many of Bowman glass-fibre yachts were world fa- the numerous pubs in the local area have mous – and still sell well. been re-organised onto new sized panels When he retired in 1990 (aged 77), Emsworth and moved to a new position. The dis- Yacht Harbour was sold to the Wakelin fami- play of Emsworth businesses – past and ly, and Bowman’s merged with Rival Yachts. present – has been updated to show the Following insolvency, the firm was acquired in diverse trades and shops that once graced Top left: clearing the seasoning pond 2002 by the Falmouth-based Rustler Yachts, the town. of logs, many of them would have the Rear-Admiral dying in the same year. His been there over 60 years; top right: For more information Tel: the pond and bunny field cleared amazingly vivid oral record of his Bismarck ex- ready to start the construction of the ploit is available on the Imperial War Museum’s 01243 378091, email info@ marina. At the back left some of the website. emsworthmuseum.org.uk www. new houses are already up; below: the marina today with the ‘adventurous www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/ emsworthmuseum.org.uk Californian-style’ houses object/80011833 Photos supplied by Emsworth Yacht Harbour Yacht Emsworth supplied by Photos

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By Suzy Gardiner, Sports Correspondent Email: [email protected] Sports & Recreation Walking Football Whilst games are currently the closing date which was 31 January. Fred admitted that there were a few days in the on hold with the Emsworth middle of the month where it became quite a and Hayling Island Walking struggle but said that the phenomenal sup- Football group (EHIWF), here is port which he received kept him on track. He a story from one of their active likened it to the cheering crowd when running a marathon, something which Fred has members, Fred Belton: experienced first-hand. Fred played football into his early 40s and Fred, who hails from Cirencester in then took up half and then full marathons. Gloucestershire, will turn 80 in September When Fred moved to Hampshire 20 years 2021 and having survived a positive test for ago, it was to meet and marry his wife Caryl. the covid virus only last October, went on to They live on Hayling Island and it was about 5 raise no less than £1000 for a charity event years ago that Fred joined the friendly EHIWF organised by the British Lung Foundation in team. January 2021. Fred agrees that having enjoyed such a Fred took part in what was called the full sporting life has almost certainly helped Everest Challenge which required him to him to overcome some of the health issues walk a total of 130 kilometres during January which have come his way including major which was the equivalent of reaching the heart surgery and an existing lung condition base camp of Everest. He achieved this by of pulmonary fibrosis. walking anywhere between 2,3 and up to 11 thousand steps each day. Fred’s walks took him locally along the For further information of EHIWF seafront or Billy Line. In poor weather, he please contact Craig: used a track of 200 steps in his garden. Fred [email protected] completed the challenge three days prior to Fred and Caryl Belton. Fred has raised £1000 for the British Lung Foundation.

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i n Thorney Island g Words by Lupo. Photographs by Juliet Walker and Lesley Harris Walkers on Thorney always have to stick We are all - dogs and humans - in lockdown. Longmere Point. We tackled a very boggy closely to the edge of Walks have been straight-from-front-door path under a tunnel of scrubby trees, but the island, because of for months; what’s more, they have been there were a few helpful duckboards, not soldiers doing Important wet and muddy. Even for a dog this can wear that we saw any ducks. They might all have Stuff in the middle. a bit thin. Imagine our eagerness then, when been in the nature reserve on Pilsey Island at Charlie, Callie and I heard of an Expedition the southern tip of Thorney, where no dogs being planned by our respective owners; or humans are allowed. what’s more, one that involved a tide table We emerged to grassland and explored our as well as a map. It was to be a local adven- second landmark, a bird hide, but there were ture still, but to an Island! I looked out my no birds hiding in there, not even ducks. By life jacket. now all of us were hungry, so were delighted It was on the brightest of spring-like days to turn a corner, and suddenly come across a that we headed from Emsworth Marina to long, sandy beach fringed by tufty marram the eastern stretch of the Sussex Border grass. This was a perfect place to stop and Path at Prinsted Point. Both the tide and enjoy our biscuits, while looking across at our excitement were high. We scampered Sandy Point on Hayling Island, and at the beach ndy sa along a narrow path, scrambled down the rapidly receding tide, which was revealing g on concrete wall and slid across the seaweedy lots of space for playing and paddling. l e h slope into the sea. This was more like it. After our break we set off homewards t

g Leads went on as we arrived at a bridge up the west side of the island. This is the n i over a rushing mass of water, which was longer side, with more bays and points than y o

fearsomely called Great Deep. Here we the east one. Sometimes the path was high n

Map courtesy of Chichester Chichester of courtesy Map Conservancy Harbour E were met by imposing fencing and a gate, above the beach, with open land to one with a bell to ring, before we could get in. side, and was dry and firm; sometimes it This was the entrance to Thorney Island. ducked between hedges and was very mud- map scale: approx. 1km So, there was to be no boat journey after dy. When the beach was not too stony, we all? Very perplexing. Once through the gate, walked along the shore, taking in the sea air. one certainty was that we had not left the It was quiet and beautiful, and we met only mud behind. It was extremely gloopy, and a few other intrepid dogs. my owner landed partly in a pool of it and Leaving the island through another gate, partly in a prickly bush. Now we know why with the same routine as before, we entered it is called Thorney Island. a watery landscape with reed beds. Great Walkers on Thorney always have to stick Deep was joined by Little Deep, and birds closely to the edge of the island, because of were no longer hiding. We had a choice here soldiers doing Important Stuff in the middle. of walking on the high road above the sea, or Still, there were fine sea views, different the low road, down a bank. This was a wider terrain, and various landmarks to explore track, so easier for social distancing at busy as we went round. The first of these was times. Even we dogs know about that. Since a very old Norman church, with a large, it was quiet, we chose the scenic upper path grassy graveyard, in the settlement of West and enjoyed the sight of moored boats, with Thorney. This was followed by more chal- Emsworth and home drawing ever closer. lenging conditions, as we headed towards This walk is about 7.5 miles

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From the Archives 10 years ago - The Ems, April 2011 and TV pundit. (1938 – 2021) • A Flood Action Group was formed, as a result • Work started on new children’s play equipment Ian’s death on 1 March 2021 was widely reported in the national media. He lived in Emsworth of serious flooding in the Bridge Road/Selangor at Southleigh Recreational Ground. The play when he was manager of Portsmouth from 1974 -1977. If anyone has any recollections of Ian Avenue area in November 2010. An Emsworth equipment has lasted fairly well and is still very when he lived here, The Ems would be pleased to publish them in a future edition. Flood Risk Strategy Review was published. popular. • The planning application to build houses at • The ERA was supportive of a planning appli- Editor: If you would like to celebrate the life of a recently deceased loved one in The Hampshire Farm (|now Redlands Grange) was cation to build a small brewery at the rear of Ems please contact the editor and we will try to include a short tribute in the next expected. The planning application was passed the Antiques shop in West Street. Emsworth and some 248 houses were built by Bellway and Brewery operated a 2.5 barrel micro-brewery edition. Articles should be approx. 300 words and include a photo. Bloor. 42 acres of land next to the estate was from 2011 to 2019. Their Slipper, Hollybank, Email: [email protected] gifted for recreational purposes. Wayfarer and Fairfield beers were available in bottles or on draft. Well respected County Councillor Ray Bolton retires This report is effectively the ‘last chapter’ in the role I have had as the County Councillor for Emsworth and St Faith’s Havant Division. I am calling it the ‘last chapter’ because after serving for twelve years, I have decided not to Community Groups and Activities seek re-election in this May’s County Council These listings have been held over to give increased coverage of the forthcoming elections. The listings will Elections. It has been a great privilege repre- return in the Summer edition when hopefully all of our groups will be fully functioning again. senting the residents of such an interesting Division, using my County Council experience to the benefit of our Community, also that of individual residents. I have sought to contribute to the ongoing development of the community through my support of the work of your Emsworth Residents’ and Community Associations, other voluntary groups such as Emsworth in Bloom, Friends of Nore Barn Woods, Brook Meadow County Councillor Ray Bolton won’t be seeking re-election Discover your smile! Conservation Group. It has also been a great Dr Nita Gupta BDS, MDS, FDSRCS Oral Surgeon privilege serving alongside your very able past by Elaine Connolly and John Tweddell with Dr Lisa Pearce BDS (Bristol) Dentist and present Havant Borough Councillors, Cllrs lovely photographs of Emsworth acting as Brendan Gibb-Gray, Richard Galloway, Lulu a pictorial souvenir. I have supported the • Dental Implants • Oral Surgery • Dental Hygiene Bowerman, Julie Thain-Smith and Richard Emsworth Horticultural Society’s August Kennett and in the first half of the last dec- Bank Holiday Show, from which I obtained a • General Dentistry • Smile Design • White Fillings & ade, Rivka Cresswell and Colin Mackey. I am copy of the Emsworth Town Centre Tree Trail 6 months Tooth Whitening sure that you share the same fond memories Book – 2019. The photographs of all the trees of Rivka and Colin that I have. around Emsworth are another example of why Over the years I have supported Emsworth’s Emsworth is a unique place, which I will con- 01243 372643 special events, such as the Food Festival, from tinue to regularly visit, because it is truly such www.thenorthstreetclinic.co.uk which I have a copy of ‘The Emsworth Cookbook’ a pleasant town. Ray Bolton Page 32 www.emsworth.org.uk Spring 2021 Emsworth People Tom and Loretta of Loretta Café Bar

Words and photos by Shirley Farmer What is your main business? Newspapers and a great range of cards and stationery. An early rise at 4.00 a.m. to serve 700 happy customers Our small army of young people deliver newspapers and …. that’s the daily routine for Tom and Loretta Gallacher magazines seven days a week to homes in Emsworth, east at their newsagents and coffee bar in the High Street. The to Bosham and north to Westbourne and the surrounding shop is also a big hit with local pooches who drag their villages. owners in for a dog biscuit and a chat with Tom. This year as they celebrate an astonishing 20 years in business Loretta Why a Coffee Bar? tells Shirley Farmer about life at Loretta’s Coffee Bar. In Italy where I am from, the coffee bar is the focal point where people gather to chat, read the papers, hold impromptu meetings or just grab an espresso and go. I wanted to create a similar social experience in Emsworth to recognise and welcome people into the atmosphere of seasonal specialities to match the occasion. At Christmas, our little business. Antonella (our important member of we get panettone and pandoro cake so beautifully gift staff) and I provide homemade Italian cakes and light pasta wrapped, one can hardly bear open them, and then at lunches and we offer wine and prosecco from our extensive Easter we source some very specially decorated chocolate range of Italian wines. Our latest coffee machine is a more eggs and sweets that cannot be found elsewhere. They are modern version of the iconic Gaggia machine and produces works of art indeed. the most delicious coffee. Have the new rules on imports from the EU had an effect? After enjoying the bustling environment of the coffee bar, Yes, sadly, Brexit has made a difference. Items need people often leave with olive oils and olive-based products special codes, there’s much more paperwork and cost and such as pesto, sundried tomatoes and artichokes from the everything takes longer to arrive. Hopefully the situation Frantoio di Valnogaredo, a small supplier in the Euganean will improve soon, but in the meantime we shall persevere. Hills near Venice. To what extent has the lockdown affected your business? We’ve made friends with many people who visit us daily for We have been able to keep the shop open for newspapers a chat and a coffee. They can always be assured of a lively and other sales, but only take-away drinks are allowed. We conversation with Tom! If we don’t see them, we make a have so missed and worried about our regular customers point of trying to catch up to make sure they are OK and if and we look forward to welcoming them back soon. On the not, to help in whatever way we can. other hand, many visitors to Emsworth have been enchant- ed by the quirky décor and friendly atmosphere and vowed You always make a big effort with your window displays. to return to spend time with us properly in the future. This is such an Italian tradition. We welcome the opportunity to celebrate different festivities – Valentine’s Day, Loretta Café Bar, 3 High Street, Emsworth Mother’s Day, Easter, Halloween and of course Christmas. Tel 07824 427094 I love dressing the windows and finding typical Italian Open Monday - Sunday

NEWS FROM OUR MP Keeping up the pressure on Southern Water We’re fortunate our area is a popular area for the infrastructure cost to eliminate storm water discharges visitors and those involved in sailing, walking and would be high, we spoke about practical solutions that could water sports, and I want to keep it that way. That’s make a difference such as making homes more wastewater why I’ve been keeping up the pressure on Southern efficient. Water to reduce storm water discharges into Southern Water also confirmed it will publish a plan set- Langstone and Chichester Harbours. ting out how it will meet the Government’s long-term target. Storm water releases are designed to prevent homes and But the goal of eliminating storm water discharges is one properties from flooding during periods of heavy rainfall that will require wider collaboration which is why I will be when the capacity of the system can be exceeded. However, expanding my work on this issue by launching a new regional a combination of climate change bringing significantly more forum. This will bring together key invited stakeholders from periods of intense rainfall, alongside more surface water en- across our region to work with Southern Water to improve tering into combined sewer systems, has meant increasing local water quality. use of these overflows, especially during the winter months. Don’t forget, if you know somebody that has helped I’ve been campaigning on this issue for several years, and with the vaccination effort you can nominate them for there’s positive news to report. The Government’s Storm one of my Coronavirus Community Hero Awards. Recently Overflows Taskforce – made up of Defra, the Environment we had the fantastic news that over 40,000 adults in the Agency, Ofwat, Consumer Council for Water, Blueprint for Havant Constituency have now received the first dose of the Water and Water UK – has set a long-term goal of eliminating Coronavirus vaccine, around 1 in 2 people. discharges from storm overflows. So if you know anyone that has been volunteering at a Following this, the Government has now announced that vaccination centre or has been helping with any other as- measures to reduce sewage discharges from storm over- Editor: The Ems offers its congratulations pect of the Coronavirus response visit www.alanmak.org. flows will be put into law. I’ve lobbied for these changes hav- to Alan and Cathy who have announced uk/HeroAwards to nominate now. ing supported the objectives of the similar Sewage (Inland I hope that everyone stays safe and I’ll continue to pro- Waters) Private Members Bill. their engagement. vide regular updates to my email newsletter subscribers. Recently, I met Southern Water CEO Ian McAulay to put If you wish to subscribe for updates, visit AlanMak.org.uk/ pressure on the company to meet these new Government Newsletter. targets, which include a duty on water companies to publish Alan Mak MP, data on storm overflow operation on an annual basis. While Member of Parliament for Havant