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Green bags are collected on Tuesdays of the Cole P. by February, inTest River Photo same week as brown bins. To subscribe please Police non-urgent calls 101 or 0845 0454 545 contact TVBC on 368000. Neighbourcare Andover 336 020, 339 899 February / Henry Smith Lunch Foil is collected at Chilbolton’s West Down car Surgery 810524 March 2020 12.30pm 11th February 2020 park & at Andover Garden Centre. Community Care Team Plastic pots are no longer recycled there. (District Nurses) 01962 893 560 Sophie Walters writes Helpline for Carers (Freephone) 08000 323 456 There is a collecting box for clean plastic milk This lunch is held every year thanks to the philanthropic bottle tops in the church lychgate, and a Hants County Council information 0845 603 5638 nature of the salt merchant Mr Henry Smith, who found separate one for batteries. Please don’t put Test Valley Borough Council 368000 kindness as he travelled through Longstock back in the late either in plastic bags. Batteries can also be Citizens’ Advice Bureau 365534 disposed of in supermarkets & should not go in 16th Century, and decided to leave money for the parish in dustbins. To call anonymously with information perpetuity. about crime: Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 This Newsletter is The batteries (small, not car!) will So we, the parish council, introduced an annual lunch. be taken for safe disposal; and published by Longstock TRANSPORT Parish Council and delivered The lunch is for everyone and anyone who is over 60 and clean plastic milk bottle tops with Garry Hedley’s funeral the HDPE symbol will be recycled to Stagecoach Stockbridge to Winchester free to every household in lives in Longstock - a chance to have that rare thing ‘a free buses number 68 0845 121 0190 will be atLongstock. St Mary’s at 11.30 raise funds for the Gift of Sight’s lunch’ and a social get together with friends and neighbours research into macular degeneration. Wheelers Stockbridge to Winchester buses on Wednesday February 5th Anyone else may subscribe in the village. NO OTHER TYPES number 16, & no 15 to Andover 02380 471 800 at £8 a year by contacting OF TOPS PLEASE as these are the only Cango buses to Romsey have been replaced with longstockparishcouncil18 Do please try and come, we can assure you excellent food, ones accepted now, and PLEASE don’t put shared taxis.Register on 01962 846 786 @gmail.com. a good drink and very affable company. As it’s a new batteries in with bottle tops.The consequences are DIRE! Traveline for countrywide travel decade, let’s make record numbers in attendance. Last year info 08712 002 233 we were 55, so chivvy up your friends and come along to the Dial-a-Ride (Joyrides Stockbridge) Village Hall by 12.30pm on 11th February. While the White Hart has building work Minibus to Andover Register on 356 808 Please phone Sophie Walters on 07740443460 or email This runs through Longstock on Wednesdays at the glass recycling bins have been moved to 9.30, returning at noon, for £3.00 return. [email protected] to give us the names the bus bay at Roman Road. Register on 356808 or for more information, ring and numbers of people coming. Glass, clothing and foil recycling bins are John Musters 810459 or Dane Oliver avalable at Chilbolton Down car park, and at Andover Wyevale Garden Centre. 810839. The deadline for newsletter submissions is Friday 13th March if you’d like to submit any news or comment, or offer to help!

[email protected] Page 2 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 2 Parish Council Report - January 2020 Longstock Neighbourhood Plan Objectives’ which are based solely on the key by Mark Flewitt, Parish Clerk Your Village, Your Vision themes raised by residents. These results are being Parish Council used to create clear strands of work, which the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) - The Neighbourhood Meeting Dates Longstock Neighbourhood Planning Committee Steering Group will next consider and explore. Plan Steering Group (SG) has continued its work. Monday 10th February A very Happy New Year to you all! We would The SG was delighted by the very high level of Monday 16th March like to share the results of our recent questionnaire responses to the NP questionnaire that was circulated 7.30pm in the Village Hall with you. The Steering Group issued approximately to every property in the village. The questionnaire ‘ has allowed the SG to identify the key issues that are 240 questionnaires. In return, we received a total of priorities to village residents, and these are being 110 completed replies. So in brief, responses from reflected in the forthcoming Visions and Objectives Longstock Park Nursery: new toilet and additional almost 50% of the village. document they are currently preparing. This will storage facilities (PC Support) 1. What is the best thing about living in Longstock? highlight our community’s aspirations and challenges, and the SG will then organise two Parish Council Finances - Councillors have agreed Residents were extremely buoyant about Longstock. that the Precept for the forthcoming 2020-2021 The majority of replies commented positively on the community “face-to-face” sessions to explain the NP Dates for Your Diary. The level of response purpose and process to residents. These meetings financial year will be set at £8,000 Ð the same as the high level of community spirit, Longstock’s rural previous year. This will form part of residents’ feel and the peace and tranquillity of village life. highlighted how interested residents were in the will be in late March/early April, with two time development of Longstock now, and into the future. slots, an evening mid-week meeting, and a weekend Council Tax bill from TVBC. A £1,000 grant was afternoon meeting, which will hopefully fit in with gratefully received from Hampshire County Council As community engagement is key to any NHP, the residents’ work/family commitments. The monthly towards the costs of the new village streetlights. Steering Group are now in the process of planning SG meetings are advertised on the Parish Council two community events. These will take place in the notice boards and are open to the public. Recent Parish Council Expenditure afternoon of Sunday 29 March and the evening of SSE: Street lighting Electricity Supply £34.73 Thursday 2 April. Further information will be Longstock Parish Council Website - The new Utili-Lights Ltd: Installation available nearer the dates. website is now available at of new streetlights (final 50%) £1,353.00 As always, we are keen for residents to join us www.longstockparishcouncil.co.uk. WDPJ Media: Work on new website £450.00 as part of the committee, or even just to offer their Work is continuing to upload past and current Parish Sarsen Press: Newsletter printing £211.72 skills, experience or suggestions on an ad-hoc basis. Council documentation, and to improve some of the links including Ordnance Survey maps for footpaths IG: Grass-cutting and 2. What would you change about Longstock if you If you feel like you’d like to know more or perhaps etc. cemetery maintenance £500.00 could? would like to get involved, please email us at Increased traffic (which was thought to be linked to [email protected]. Henry Smith Charity - The annual lunch for the farm shop) and parking issues at recognised Longstock residents aged 60+, courtesy of the Henry You are very welcome to come and hear what Smith fund (see separate advertisement for this goes on at a parish council meeting in the village pinch points within the village (such as the pub) event), will be held on Tuesday 11th February in hall or to contact the Clerk with any issue. featured prominently. Comments were also received Longstock Village Hall. Further donations have been about the lack of affordable housing (that was made from this fund to several Longstock families to Parish Councillors: actually priced ‘affordably’), footpaths and the need support the education and extra-curricular activities for a regular bus service. Chairman: Sophie Walters of their children at Stockbridge Primary and Test [email protected] 07740 443 460 Valley Schools. Councillors: Newsletter - The Parish Council has warmly David Burnfield, [email protected] welcomed the inclusion of some colour pages in the 810 529 Longstock Newsletter, and has agreed to cover the John Eastwood [email protected] 07880 644 977 increased printing costs for the coming months while Angie Filippa, [email protected] advertisers are offered the opportunity to upgrade to 07817 576 346 colour adverts for a higher annual charge. Ivan Gibson, [email protected] 810 002 Charles Grieve, [email protected] 810 580 New Property Names Ð We have been advised that Selina Musters, [email protected] 810 459 3. What do you feel could be a threat to Longstock’s Halfway Cottage is to be renamed Bumblebee future? Cottage, and No 2 The Grange is now The Old Clerk Mark Flewitt [email protected] 810 752 Residents felt that threats to Longstock’s future Grange. Colin McIntyre, [email protected] predominantly centred around housing issues. Recent Planning Applications District Councillors: Concerns were raised in relation to inappropriately Ian Jeffrey, [email protected] large-scale housing developments, the Test Lodge: extension and larger terrace at rear (PC 01794 388872 Support) Alison Johnston, [email protected] overdevelopment of existing properties, second Old Cart Shed: amendment from 2 to 3 bedrooms, 01794 517939 homes, a lack of genuinely affordable housing and a changes in parking space area, and installation of oil Tony Ward, [email protected] lack of smaller properties for first time buyers and/or tank (PC No Objection) 01794 389649 older residents to downsize into. Tickle Trout Cottage: tree works (PC No County Councillor: The results have now been analysed by our Objection) Andrew Gibson, [email protected] consultants, Plan-et. They have provided us with a 01264 861138 first draft of our Neighbourhood Plan’s ‘Vision and Page 3 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 3 Parish Council Report - January 2020 Longstock Neighbourhood Plan Objectives’ which are based solely on the key by Mark Flewitt, Parish Clerk Your Village, Your Vision themes raised by residents. These results are being Parish Council used to create clear strands of work, which the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) - The Neighbourhood Meeting Dates Longstock Neighbourhood Planning Committee Steering Group will next consider and explore. Plan Steering Group (SG) has continued its work. Monday 10th February A very Happy New Year to you all! We would The SG was delighted by the very high level of Monday 16th March like to share the results of our recent questionnaire responses to the NP questionnaire that was circulated 7.30pm in the Village Hall with you. The Steering Group issued approximately to every property in the village. The questionnaire ‘ has allowed the SG to identify the key issues that are 240 questionnaires. In return, we received a total of priorities to village residents, and these are being 110 completed replies. So in brief, responses from reflected in the forthcoming Visions and Objectives Longstock Park Nursery: new toilet and additional almost 50% of the village. document they are currently preparing. This will storage facilities (PC Support) 1. What is the best thing about living in Longstock? highlight our community’s aspirations and challenges, and the SG will then organise two Parish Council Finances - Councillors have agreed Residents were extremely buoyant about Longstock. that the Precept for the forthcoming 2020-2021 The majority of replies commented positively on the community “face-to-face” sessions to explain the NP Dates for Your Diary. The level of response purpose and process to residents. These meetings financial year will be set at £8,000 Ð the same as the high level of community spirit, Longstock’s rural previous year. This will form part of residents’ feel and the peace and tranquillity of village life. highlighted how interested residents were in the will be in late March/early April, with two time development of Longstock now, and into the future. slots, an evening mid-week meeting, and a weekend Council Tax bill from TVBC. A £1,000 grant was afternoon meeting, which will hopefully fit in with gratefully received from Hampshire County Council As community engagement is key to any NHP, the residents’ work/family commitments. The monthly towards the costs of the new village streetlights. Steering Group are now in the process of planning SG meetings are advertised on the Parish Council two community events. These will take place in the notice boards and are open to the public. Recent Parish Council Expenditure afternoon of Sunday 29 March and the evening of SSE: Street lighting Electricity Supply £34.73 Thursday 2 April. Further information will be Longstock Parish Council Website - The new Utili-Lights Ltd: Installation available nearer the dates. website is now available at of new streetlights (final 50%) £1,353.00 As always, we are keen for residents to join us www.longstockparishcouncil.co.uk. WDPJ Media: Work on new website £450.00 as part of the committee, or even just to offer their Work is continuing to upload past and current Parish Sarsen Press: Newsletter printing £211.72 skills, experience or suggestions on an ad-hoc basis. Council documentation, and to improve some of the links including Ordnance Survey maps for footpaths IG: Grass-cutting and 2. What would you change about Longstock if you If you feel like you’d like to know more or perhaps etc. cemetery maintenance £500.00 could? would like to get involved, please email us at Increased traffic (which was thought to be linked to [email protected]. Henry Smith Charity - The annual lunch for the farm shop) and parking issues at recognised Longstock residents aged 60+, courtesy of the Henry You are very welcome to come and hear what Smith fund (see separate advertisement for this goes on at a parish council meeting in the village pinch points within the village (such as the pub) event), will be held on Tuesday 11th February in hall or to contact the Clerk with any issue. featured prominently. Comments were also received Longstock Village Hall. Further donations have been about the lack of affordable housing (that was made from this fund to several Longstock families to Parish Councillors: actually priced ‘affordably’), footpaths and the need support the education and extra-curricular activities for a regular bus service. Chairman: Sophie Walters of their children at Stockbridge Primary and Test [email protected] 07740 443 460 Valley Schools. Councillors: Newsletter - The Parish Council has warmly David Burnfield, [email protected] welcomed the inclusion of some colour pages in the 810 529 Longstock Newsletter, and has agreed to cover the John Eastwood [email protected] 07880 644 977 increased printing costs for the coming months while Angie Filippa, [email protected] advertisers are offered the opportunity to upgrade to 07817 576 346 colour adverts for a higher annual charge. Ivan Gibson, [email protected] 810 002 Charles Grieve, [email protected] 810 580 New Property Names Ð We have been advised that Selina Musters, [email protected] 810 459 3. What do you feel could be a threat to Longstock’s Halfway Cottage is to be renamed Bumblebee future? Cottage, and No 2 The Grange is now The Old Clerk Mark Flewitt [email protected] 810 752 Residents felt that threats to Longstock’s future Grange. Colin McIntyre, [email protected] predominantly centred around housing issues. Recent Planning Applications District Councillors: Concerns were raised in relation to inappropriately Ian Jeffrey, [email protected] large-scale housing developments, the Test Lodge: extension and larger terrace at rear (PC 01794 388872 Support) Alison Johnston, [email protected] overdevelopment of existing properties, second Old Cart Shed: amendment from 2 to 3 bedrooms, 01794 517939 homes, a lack of genuinely affordable housing and a changes in parking space area, and installation of oil Tony Ward, [email protected] lack of smaller properties for first time buyers and/or tank (PC No Objection) 01794 389649 older residents to downsize into. Tickle Trout Cottage: tree works (PC No County Councillor: The results have now been analysed by our Objection) Andrew Gibson, [email protected] consultants, Plan-et. They have provided us with a 01264 861138 first draft of our Neighbourhood Plan’s ‘Vision and Page 4 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 4 Test Valley School Swimming Pool. Update or by contacting us by email. Stockbridge Music Patron’s Concert Many will know Saint-Saens from his Danse By Liz Howard Macabre, the Carnival of the Animals or the Organ Many thanks for your on-going support, On Friday 22nd November at 7.30 Symphony. But the Trio in E Minor (Op 92), one of in Stockbridge Town Hall Pool Repairs Test Valley School PTA only two he composed, is less familiar and was a Email: [email protected] By Hugh Saxton revelation. The first movement has a brooding theme Having had the pool liner inspected recently by leading to a powerful climax, then follows a more Spruce Pools, they advised the PTA that only repairs This was one of those occasions when everything PTA page on the School Website: came together to produce an evening of wonderful light-hearted Allegretto; after that an Andante with a were needed rather than a complete replacement. yearning quality. The Gracioso poco allegretto This was fantastic news as it has allowed us to https:// music. Our Patron, David Owen Norris, is an www.testvalley.hants.sch.uk/our- outstanding pianist as well as a composer and which normally completes the trio, though it starts extend the life of the liner for several more years at with a dark theme is soon gentler in tone. And then minimal cost. Aquaflex, based in Salisbury kindly school/pta/ broadcaster. He was leading his trio Ð John Mills on violin and Joseph Spooner on cello Ð in a recital that we were given an Allegro, which ends the trio, undertook the work for us at short notice during the starting quietly and building to a tremendous ending. October half term to minimise disruption to the was partly familiar, with trios by Haydn and school, see picture below! We are also hoping to Schubert and between them a fascinating trio by After the interval we had Schubert’s Piano Trio in mend the roof of the pump room before Easter, the Saint-Saens in which they played all its five E flat major Op 100 D 929. David Owen Norris other repair necessary before we can open next movements. This was in the Hurford Hall of introduced this by talking about Schubert, who was season. Stockbridge Town Hall with its brilliant acoustics known as ‘Little Mushroom’ to his friends. Owen and he was playing a superb Steinway grand piano Norris said he was very close to Schubert because he Fundraising loaned for the occasion. No wonder it was a sell-out was preparing an edition of ‘Building a Library’ for We are making good progress with our fundraising two weeks before the day. Radio 3 which would be about the ‘Trout Quintet’ especially with the recent generous donations of The Haydn trio, in F sharp minor (Hob XV 26) is and would be broadcast on December 14. This will £1,000 from The Dumbreck Charity and £1,000 one of three dedicated to Rebecca Schroeter. From be worth picking up on BBC ‘Sounds’ if you haven’t from Trout ‘n About, many thanks to both of these the very start we knew we were listening to supreme already heard it. organisations. players. The assurance of each player and their The trio begins with what has been described as intuitive understanding of each other was a delight. 250 CLUB ‘an assertive gesture of Mozartian simplicity’, later Near staccato moments from the piano would blend giving way to a gentler ending. Then, in the The ‘250 Club’ which was set up to raise the funds with calmer answers from violin and cello. The Andante, the cello takes the melody Ð based on a needed to maintain the pool still has some numbers andante gave us a lovely interweaving of all three Swedish folk song - to begin with and is gracefully available. At a cost of just £5 a month (or £60 instruments. This movement is based on the Adagio Water emptied into the tanks around the edge accompanied by the piano; then these roles are annually) you could be in with a chance of winning, of his Symphony No 102, apparently a Schroeter reversed, with the violin joining in the over £250 in prizes has already been paid out! Please while Aquaflex mend the liner! favourite and a tribute to her. It was followed by a accompaniment as they move to a vigorous contact us by email to join. Details and an Tempo di Minuetto and the dance rhythms were crescendo. The Scherzo starts with the strings application form can be found on the school website. happily rendered. imitating the piano but as it develops the main theme Questionnaire One of the pleasing features of an Owen Norris transmutes into a gentle waltz. Then the Finale, Before we submit our grant applications, we need recital is his readiness to talk about the music allegro moderato, begins with a theme suggesting a your help! We would be very grateful if everyone in between each piece Ð he is a natural communicator. rondo until it moves into a sonata form. Then the the Community, young and old, could complete a He started by explaining that the windows behind ‘Swedish’ theme re-appears on the cello as the violin questionnaire about ‘Community Use of the acted as a sound reflector Ð so the curtains were comments with a pizzicato. Throughout all this the Swimming Pool in the Future’. We would especially drawn back. And with the Saint-Saens, he said, we trio was held together by the keyboard mastery of like to hear from people who are part of a were getting, not the four movements promised in David Owen Norris. His smiles at the end showed Community Group who would like to use it. The the programme, but five. that he felt the appreciation of a delighted audience. This was very much an evening to remember. questionnaire takes less than 5 minutes to complete and can be found on our school website or using the QR code below (scan using your mobile phone). Stockbridge Music Tickets: £15 available from: Paper copies will be available from various shops The Brompton String Quartet John Robinson, Butchers and outlets in Stockbridge and surrounding villages Town Hall, Stockbridge www.jumblebee.co.uk/stockbridgemusic March 20th 2020, 7.30PM The Lights Theatre Box Office (01264 368368) The fantastic Brompton String Quartet from The Roger Tym, The Old Manse, High Street, Royal College of Music is comprised of musicians Stockbridge (01264 810363) from the UK, Austria & Slovenia. Formed in 2018 they were winners at the St Martin in the Fields Chamber Music Competition in 2019. Programme Beethoven String Quartet Op. 95 Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor (Death of a Maiden) Panufnic Memories of my Father www.stockbridgemusic.uk Page 5 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 5 Test Valley School Swimming Pool. Update or by contacting us by email. Stockbridge Music Patron’s Concert Many will know Saint-Saens from his Danse By Liz Howard Macabre, the Carnival of the Animals or the Organ Many thanks for your on-going support, On Friday 22nd November at 7.30 Symphony. But the Trio in E Minor (Op 92), one of in Stockbridge Town Hall Pool Repairs Test Valley School PTA only two he composed, is less familiar and was a Email: [email protected] By Hugh Saxton revelation. The first movement has a brooding theme Having had the pool liner inspected recently by leading to a powerful climax, then follows a more Spruce Pools, they advised the PTA that only repairs This was one of those occasions when everything PTA page on the School Website: came together to produce an evening of wonderful light-hearted Allegretto; after that an Andante with a were needed rather than a complete replacement. yearning quality. The Gracioso poco allegretto This was fantastic news as it has allowed us to https:// music. Our Patron, David Owen Norris, is an www.testvalley.hants.sch.uk/our- outstanding pianist as well as a composer and which normally completes the trio, though it starts extend the life of the liner for several more years at with a dark theme is soon gentler in tone. And then minimal cost. Aquaflex, based in Salisbury kindly school/pta/ broadcaster. He was leading his trio Ð John Mills on violin and Joseph Spooner on cello Ð in a recital that we were given an Allegro, which ends the trio, undertook the work for us at short notice during the starting quietly and building to a tremendous ending. October half term to minimise disruption to the was partly familiar, with trios by Haydn and school, see picture below! We are also hoping to Schubert and between them a fascinating trio by After the interval we had Schubert’s Piano Trio in mend the roof of the pump room before Easter, the Saint-Saens in which they played all its five E flat major Op 100 D 929. David Owen Norris other repair necessary before we can open next movements. This was in the Hurford Hall of introduced this by talking about Schubert, who was season. Stockbridge Town Hall with its brilliant acoustics known as ‘Little Mushroom’ to his friends. Owen and he was playing a superb Steinway grand piano Norris said he was very close to Schubert because he Fundraising loaned for the occasion. No wonder it was a sell-out was preparing an edition of ‘Building a Library’ for We are making good progress with our fundraising two weeks before the day. Radio 3 which would be about the ‘Trout Quintet’ especially with the recent generous donations of The Haydn trio, in F sharp minor (Hob XV 26) is and would be broadcast on December 14. This will £1,000 from The Dumbreck Charity and £1,000 one of three dedicated to Rebecca Schroeter. From be worth picking up on BBC ‘Sounds’ if you haven’t from Trout ‘n About, many thanks to both of these the very start we knew we were listening to supreme already heard it. organisations. players. The assurance of each player and their The trio begins with what has been described as intuitive understanding of each other was a delight. 250 CLUB ‘an assertive gesture of Mozartian simplicity’, later Near staccato moments from the piano would blend giving way to a gentler ending. Then, in the The ‘250 Club’ which was set up to raise the funds with calmer answers from violin and cello. The Andante, the cello takes the melody Ð based on a needed to maintain the pool still has some numbers andante gave us a lovely interweaving of all three Swedish folk song - to begin with and is gracefully available. At a cost of just £5 a month (or £60 instruments. This movement is based on the Adagio Water emptied into the tanks around the edge accompanied by the piano; then these roles are annually) you could be in with a chance of winning, of his Symphony No 102, apparently a Schroeter reversed, with the violin joining in the over £250 in prizes has already been paid out! Please while Aquaflex mend the liner! favourite and a tribute to her. It was followed by a accompaniment as they move to a vigorous contact us by email to join. Details and an Tempo di Minuetto and the dance rhythms were crescendo. The Scherzo starts with the strings application form can be found on the school website. happily rendered. imitating the piano but as it develops the main theme Questionnaire One of the pleasing features of an Owen Norris transmutes into a gentle waltz. Then the Finale, Before we submit our grant applications, we need recital is his readiness to talk about the music allegro moderato, begins with a theme suggesting a your help! We would be very grateful if everyone in between each piece Ð he is a natural communicator. rondo until it moves into a sonata form. Then the the Community, young and old, could complete a He started by explaining that the windows behind ‘Swedish’ theme re-appears on the cello as the violin questionnaire about ‘Community Use of the acted as a sound reflector Ð so the curtains were comments with a pizzicato. Throughout all this the Swimming Pool in the Future’. We would especially drawn back. And with the Saint-Saens, he said, we trio was held together by the keyboard mastery of like to hear from people who are part of a were getting, not the four movements promised in David Owen Norris. His smiles at the end showed Community Group who would like to use it. The the programme, but five. that he felt the appreciation of a delighted audience. This was very much an evening to remember. questionnaire takes less than 5 minutes to complete and can be found on our school website or using the QR code below (scan using your mobile phone). Stockbridge Music Tickets: £15 available from: Paper copies will be available from various shops The Brompton String Quartet John Robinson, Butchers and outlets in Stockbridge and surrounding villages Town Hall, Stockbridge www.jumblebee.co.uk/stockbridgemusic March 20th 2020, 7.30PM The Lights Theatre Box Office (01264 368368) The fantastic Brompton String Quartet from The Roger Tym, The Old Manse, High Street, Royal College of Music is comprised of musicians Stockbridge (01264 810363) from the UK, Austria & Slovenia. Formed in 2018 they were winners at the St Martin in the Fields Chamber Music Competition in 2019. Programme Beethoven String Quartet Op. 95 Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor (Death of a Maiden) Panufnic Memories of my Father www.stockbridgemusic.uk Page 6 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 6 A tall story? ‘And every man and maide doe take their turne, eiderdown! So I was are used in many animal feed pellets providing food truly grateful for the products for pigs, chickens and salmon farming. The In the early 1960s, the manager of the England And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne.’ confident decline is at present only noticeable in the North Sea cricket team touring Australia was the Duke of in comparison with other areas around the UK (Pasquil’s Palin, 1619) identification and Norfolk. It was a surprising choice as Dukes do not verified it once I got coastal areas. The lesser sand eel looks more like a usually manage cricket teams, but he was very The date of Shrove Tuesday varies from year to home to the bird small silver fish than an eel, growing to 20cm in popular in Australia. They called him ‘Dukey’ and year, but it always falls 47 days before Easter book! Previous length. Found in shallow coastal waters, they he endeared himself to the locals by leasing a Sunday, sometime between 3rd February and 9th views of eider for congregate in large shoals and they provide food for racehorse wherever the England team were playing. March. This year, Shrove Tuesday falls on 25th me had been distant, far out to sea bobbing outlines, many species. When threatened, they bury When they were playing in Adelaide, the Duke had a February. and a really good telescope was required for any themselves in the sand - hence the name. horse running at a small country racecourse nearby. Traditional English pancakes are served very form of reliable identification. What a bonus to see So back to the puffins. Again check out Wikipedia He went to see it run and walked down to the thin, often simply with lemon juice and sugar. them so close up! The eider duck call is weird … a for pictures of this gorgeous little bird. It has the paddock to talk to the trainer before the race. The Pancakes not only help to use up eggs and fats bit akin to a shocked maiden aunt … check it out on most perfectly designed beak to carry a great big horse was in a far corner under a gum tree, and as before Lent, but their ingredients are symbolic: eggs Wikipedia. haul of sand eels for those chicks (but when they the Duke strolled across the paddock, he saw the signify Creation; flour signifies the Staff of Life; salt The Farne Islands, located just off the open their beak to trainer take something out of his pocket and give it signifies wholesomeness and milk signifies purity. catch some more, I to the horse to eat. Northumberland coast, have up to 20 islands, Many villages in England celebrate Pancake depending on the state of the tide which can cover up do wonder how The Duke, remembering his position as a member of Day, often with large numbers of people in fancy to 5 of them at times. A famous early resident was many escape!) And the Jockey Club and the Queen’s representative at dress, racing through the streets tossing pancakes. Saint Cuthbert, a hermit monk and a bishop, who all achieved in one Ascot, was worried about doping. “What’s that The aim of these races is to finish first, having lived on these islands for 10 years before he died in trip! Nature at its you’ve just given the horse to eat?” he asked the carried a frying pan with a cooked pancake, which is 687 AD. He was the first person to declare most clever and trainer anxiously. “Oh, your Grace,” replied the flipped continuously while running. protection for many of the breeding birds, including best. trainer looking rather guilty “it was just a lump of the eider duck, which up here in Northumberland sugar. In fact, I’m going to have one myself. Would One of the most famous pancake races is held in retains its local name ‘Cuddy’s duck’ in his honour. you like one too, your Grace?” the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, where it is The eider was prized and thus persecuted for those said that a lady heard the shriving bell in 1445, while soft down feathers from the female’s breast. An apology As he spoke, the trainer took a lump of sugar out his she was making pancakes at home. Legend would The Newsletter editorial team apologises for the pocket and ate it. He then offered another one to the have it that she ran to church in her apron, still Another famous resident of the islands, gives us typos in the Broughton Pre-school advert in prior Duke, who, very much relieved, thought he ought to clutching her frying pan. The competition rules the delightful story of Grace Darling. She was the issues. These were introduced accidentally during humour the trainer and took the lump of sugar and honour this legend and are strict: only local ladies daughter of the Brownsman Island lighthouse the edit and in no way reflect the high quality of the put it in his mouth. He then chatted to the trainer and are allowed to compete in the Olney pancake race, keeper. Nowadays she is a much-loved local heroine. teaching of the school. finally began to walk back to the stands. and they must wear an apron and a hat or scarf; each She witnessed a ship wreck where the paddle Five minutes before the race, the jockeys came into contestant must carry a frying pan containing a hot steamer “Forfarshire” broke in two on the rocks, and the paddock and the Duke’s jockey went up to the pancake, and toss it three times during the race. The one half of the boat sank, with all those souls lost. trainer under the gum tree for his riding instructions. winner is the first to arrive at the church, where she She took her father’s coble rowing boat, rowing must serve her pancake to the ‘Shrivener Bellringer’, through a fierce autumn storm for over a mile and The trainer told him “Listen, this is a seven furlong and be kissed by him. rescued five people from the stricken boat. Aged 22 race. For the first five furlongs, keep him on the bit, she received the Silver Medal for Bravery and the and keep him tucked in behind the others. Then for Many towns in England used to hold traditional princely sum of £50 from Queen Victoria in the last two furlongs, let him go, and give him all Shrove Tuesday football matches Ð a tradition that recognition of the deed. In 1842, aged only 27, she you’ve got. If anyone passes you after that, it’s either can be traced back to the 12th century. This practice died of TB. The donations that poured in from the myself or the Duke of Norfolk. died out after the 1835 Highways Act banned the public on her death ensured the establishment of the playing of football on public highways. However, RNLI. This story is one of many tales told by the late and the tradition has been maintained in several towns, much loved broadcaster and cricket commentator, including (amongst others) Alnwick In the autumn, visitors can take boat trips out to Brian Johnston. (Northumberland), Ashbourne (Derbyshire), the islands which are taken over as the birthing Atherstone (Warwickshire) and St Columb Major in grounds for 3,000 - 4,000 grey seals (Atlantic seals). Cornwall. In the space of 18 days, the pups quadruple in weight Pancake Day before they are weaned, and the adults return to the Pancake Day, or Shrove Maybe we should do this again in Longstock? ocean. The young seals then spend a further 3 weeks Tuesday, has been feeding and learning before they too go out to the celebrated for centuries Birdwatching deeper ocean. Seals feed on fish, squid and octopus. as a day of feasting They are able to dive to 30 metres, spending 80% of before the period of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when in North-East England their time in the ocean. fasting begins. In Anglo-Saxon times, a bell would Ð A Mid-Winter Delight In the spring the islands come alive with the ring out on Shrove Tuesday to call parishioners to January 2020 by Carrie Ross return of all the breeding birds; puffins, eider duck confession, and this became known as the ‘Pancake and arctic terns amongst others. Why here? Their Bell’. After confession, Christians were ‘shriven’, On a brief holiday in the North East, strolling main source of food to feed the growing chicks is that is, they were absolved from their sins. with my daughter along the pretty harbour in Amble, sand eels. Recent surveys have shown a decline in an icy wind prevailed. Some smart-looking, numbers of puffin as a result of the reduction in the Pancakes have featured in English cookery books distinctive ducks caught our attention. “Eiders” she sand eel population. There is controversy as to the since the fifteenth century, and the act of tossing says. This from a non-bird watcher as I had thought, cause - climate change and/or the over-fishing of the pancakes is well documented: since I didn’t know she knew an eider duck from an sand eel stocks. The trawlers catch sand eels which Page 7 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 7 A tall story? ‘And every man and maide doe take their turne, eiderdown! So I was are used in many animal feed pellets providing food truly grateful for the products for pigs, chickens and salmon farming. The In the early 1960s, the manager of the England And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne.’ confident decline is at present only noticeable in the North Sea cricket team touring Australia was the Duke of in comparison with other areas around the UK (Pasquil’s Palin, 1619) identification and Norfolk. It was a surprising choice as Dukes do not verified it once I got coastal areas. The lesser sand eel looks more like a usually manage cricket teams, but he was very The date of Shrove Tuesday varies from year to home to the bird small silver fish than an eel, growing to 20cm in popular in Australia. They called him ‘Dukey’ and year, but it always falls 47 days before Easter book! Previous length. Found in shallow coastal waters, they he endeared himself to the locals by leasing a Sunday, sometime between 3rd February and 9th views of eider for congregate in large shoals and they provide food for racehorse wherever the England team were playing. March. This year, Shrove Tuesday falls on 25th me had been distant, far out to sea bobbing outlines, many species. When threatened, they bury When they were playing in Adelaide, the Duke had a February. and a really good telescope was required for any themselves in the sand - hence the name. horse running at a small country racecourse nearby. Traditional English pancakes are served very form of reliable identification. What a bonus to see So back to the puffins. Again check out Wikipedia He went to see it run and walked down to the thin, often simply with lemon juice and sugar. them so close up! The eider duck call is weird … a for pictures of this gorgeous little bird. It has the paddock to talk to the trainer before the race. The Pancakes not only help to use up eggs and fats bit akin to a shocked maiden aunt … check it out on most perfectly designed beak to carry a great big horse was in a far corner under a gum tree, and as before Lent, but their ingredients are symbolic: eggs Wikipedia. haul of sand eels for those chicks (but when they the Duke strolled across the paddock, he saw the signify Creation; flour signifies the Staff of Life; salt The Farne Islands, located just off the open their beak to trainer take something out of his pocket and give it signifies wholesomeness and milk signifies purity. catch some more, I to the horse to eat. Northumberland coast, have up to 20 islands, Many villages in England celebrate Pancake depending on the state of the tide which can cover up do wonder how The Duke, remembering his position as a member of Day, often with large numbers of people in fancy to 5 of them at times. A famous early resident was many escape!) And the Jockey Club and the Queen’s representative at dress, racing through the streets tossing pancakes. Saint Cuthbert, a hermit monk and a bishop, who all achieved in one Ascot, was worried about doping. “What’s that The aim of these races is to finish first, having lived on these islands for 10 years before he died in trip! Nature at its you’ve just given the horse to eat?” he asked the carried a frying pan with a cooked pancake, which is 687 AD. He was the first person to declare most clever and trainer anxiously. “Oh, your Grace,” replied the flipped continuously while running. protection for many of the breeding birds, including best. trainer looking rather guilty “it was just a lump of the eider duck, which up here in Northumberland sugar. In fact, I’m going to have one myself. Would One of the most famous pancake races is held in retains its local name ‘Cuddy’s duck’ in his honour. you like one too, your Grace?” the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, where it is The eider was prized and thus persecuted for those said that a lady heard the shriving bell in 1445, while soft down feathers from the female’s breast. An apology As he spoke, the trainer took a lump of sugar out his she was making pancakes at home. Legend would The Newsletter editorial team apologises for the pocket and ate it. He then offered another one to the have it that she ran to church in her apron, still Another famous resident of the islands, gives us typos in the Broughton Pre-school advert in prior Duke, who, very much relieved, thought he ought to clutching her frying pan. The competition rules the delightful story of Grace Darling. She was the issues. These were introduced accidentally during humour the trainer and took the lump of sugar and honour this legend and are strict: only local ladies daughter of the Brownsman Island lighthouse the edit and in no way reflect the high quality of the put it in his mouth. He then chatted to the trainer and are allowed to compete in the Olney pancake race, keeper. Nowadays she is a much-loved local heroine. teaching of the school. finally began to walk back to the stands. and they must wear an apron and a hat or scarf; each She witnessed a ship wreck where the paddle Five minutes before the race, the jockeys came into contestant must carry a frying pan containing a hot steamer “Forfarshire” broke in two on the rocks, and the paddock and the Duke’s jockey went up to the pancake, and toss it three times during the race. The one half of the boat sank, with all those souls lost. trainer under the gum tree for his riding instructions. winner is the first to arrive at the church, where she She took her father’s coble rowing boat, rowing must serve her pancake to the ‘Shrivener Bellringer’, through a fierce autumn storm for over a mile and The trainer told him “Listen, this is a seven furlong and be kissed by him. rescued five people from the stricken boat. Aged 22 race. For the first five furlongs, keep him on the bit, she received the Silver Medal for Bravery and the and keep him tucked in behind the others. Then for Many towns in England used to hold traditional princely sum of £50 from Queen Victoria in the last two furlongs, let him go, and give him all Shrove Tuesday football matches Ð a tradition that recognition of the deed. In 1842, aged only 27, she you’ve got. If anyone passes you after that, it’s either can be traced back to the 12th century. This practice died of TB. The donations that poured in from the myself or the Duke of Norfolk. died out after the 1835 Highways Act banned the public on her death ensured the establishment of the playing of football on public highways. However, RNLI. This story is one of many tales told by the late and the tradition has been maintained in several towns, much loved broadcaster and cricket commentator, including (amongst others) Alnwick In the autumn, visitors can take boat trips out to Brian Johnston. (Northumberland), Ashbourne (Derbyshire), the islands which are taken over as the birthing Atherstone (Warwickshire) and St Columb Major in grounds for 3,000 - 4,000 grey seals (Atlantic seals). Cornwall. In the space of 18 days, the pups quadruple in weight Pancake Day before they are weaned, and the adults return to the Pancake Day, or Shrove Maybe we should do this again in Longstock? ocean. The young seals then spend a further 3 weeks Tuesday, has been feeding and learning before they too go out to the celebrated for centuries Birdwatching deeper ocean. Seals feed on fish, squid and octopus. as a day of feasting They are able to dive to 30 metres, spending 80% of before the period of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when in North-East England their time in the ocean. fasting begins. In Anglo-Saxon times, a bell would Ð A Mid-Winter Delight In the spring the islands come alive with the ring out on Shrove Tuesday to call parishioners to January 2020 by Carrie Ross return of all the breeding birds; puffins, eider duck confession, and this became known as the ‘Pancake and arctic terns amongst others. Why here? Their Bell’. After confession, Christians were ‘shriven’, On a brief holiday in the North East, strolling main source of food to feed the growing chicks is that is, they were absolved from their sins. with my daughter along the pretty harbour in Amble, sand eels. Recent surveys have shown a decline in an icy wind prevailed. Some smart-looking, numbers of puffin as a result of the reduction in the Pancakes have featured in English cookery books distinctive ducks caught our attention. “Eiders” she sand eel population. There is controversy as to the since the fifteenth century, and the act of tossing says. This from a non-bird watcher as I had thought, cause - climate change and/or the over-fishing of the pancakes is well documented: since I didn’t know she knew an eider duck from an sand eel stocks. The trawlers catch sand eels which Page 8 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 8 December 25 - All Age plus a short Communion Garry Hedley 1940 - 2020 Simon Frisby Service We were devastated to hear that Garry had died We are sorry to hear of the death, on 13th Church News This Christmas day service incorporated the very suddenly on January 6th having spent the January, of Simon Frisby and send condolences to elements of a usual All Age Service and a short his family. Communion Service. Of course it was not just usual morning working in the St Mary’s churchyard that he had transformed by his hard work. Simon and Belinda moved to The Field House in as it was such a special day! Bob Green was the the mid-1990s and became great friends of our local priest who made all feel welcome. It was great to see Garry was special. Managing our finances, Mayflies Youth Club. Over the years, they have so many families able to be present. repairing damages and creating the most beautiful offered a generous welcome to the carol singers each churchyard garden at St Mary’s. He organised the December, with mulled wine and mince pies. We This year we enjoyed three very different services Looking to the Future fête for three years, an integral part of village life each celebrating the birth of Jesus. remember arriving at their home by tractor and Sunday, 9th February - The Plough Service which also raised much-needed funds for both St trailer a few days before Christmas for many years. December 14 - The Christmas story in the Barn “There is a time to sow and a time to reap” Mary’s and other village organisations, and the two We sang outside, were invited inside to sing around Our Christmas story this year had a new venue. Paul, This traditional English celebration of the beginning open gardens events with a calendar as photographic their grand piano and to share delicious food round Loz and Arthur Hardy welcomed us into their of the agricultural year will take place on Sunday,9th record. their kitchen table. A really lovely warm welcome wonderful old thatched barn. They had worked hard February in St Mary’s Church Longstock at 09.30. Garry and Maddie set up home together in 1984, was always there. Happy memories! to have it decorated but at the same time it provided During the service our local plough and some seed moving to Chattis Hill in 1995, and married in 2016. In recent years Simon sadly suffered from an authentic feeling and atmosphere for what had will be brought into the church to be blessed. On retiring from the Civil Service in 1990, Garry dementia and, following Belinda’s death a couple of occurred in a stable so many years ago. Everyone is invited to join in this celebration of the turned his hand to most things, and did furniture years ago, moved to near Reading. There were hay bales for seats and an awesome miracle of the creation and growth which we witness restoration, decorating, gardening, fixing broken handcrafted star on the wall. Helen played the every day happening all around us things. There was usually a long line of people keyboard for us all to sing so many of our traditional bringing tables and chairs and bits of furniture for Nativity hymns. Chris and his team played the Friday, 6th March - Women’s World Day of mending, and there were many things he fixed at St handbells and Paddy surprised us all by arriving with Prayer Mary’s! a donkey on a side-cart attached to his bike! We shall be hosting this service written by the He was a kind, caring man with a good sense of Philip and Maddie welcomed everyone and children Christian women of Zimbabwe, at St Mary’s Church humour and will be much missed for all that he did read the nativity story. on Friday, 6th March at 2.00pm. and for his delightful company. Our thoughts and This was a very special occasion that enabled many All are very welcome to join us, united in prayer, prayers are with Maddie at this very sad time. villagers to meet and have a shared experience at this with Christians in over 170 countries around the Joe Goddard 1925 - 2019 special time of the year. There were 50 adults and 20 world. A very special service. Maddie Hedley writes: with kind permission from Joe’s family children gathered and chattering excitedly. I am not sure quite how to express my thoughts. It was with great sadness we learnt that dear Joe Additionally at the end, there were superb NB: The Crib is still outside and inside the church Garry died so suddenly and unexpectedly that I am Goddard had passed away shortly before Christmas refreshments of nibbles and mulled wine that had and will remain so until Candlemas on 9th February finding it hard to cope. However, I have been last year. Joe’s funeral was held in St. Mary’s, been prepared by Sarah and other friends. overwhelmed by the number of cards, flowers, plants Longstock on 19th December, with a packed church and cakes Ð so many people saying such lovely paying tribute to the long life of a truly gentle man December 22 - Our Crib Service things about Garry. who could always be seen tending to his beautiful This traditional service is when we read the story of I am told he died from sudden cardiac arrest, but cottage garden, next to St Mary’s in the centre of when Jesus was born. Children were invited to Longstock. Joe’s family have kindly shared their The editorial team would like all I know is that he went far too soon and I will miss deliver characters to the crib, stage by stage as the him more than I can say Ð my best friend, mate and memories of Joe with us. story unfolded. Maddie and Beth gave leadership to thank Nigel Rugman for wonderful husband. and the Stockbridge choir and the handbells Walter Henry Goddard was known to all as Joe, kindly providing the Thank you so much for your support Ð and I hope or ‘Little Joe’, after his grandfather. He was born on enhanced the singing both during communal carols Remembrance Day photos for I can bank offers of help over the coming months. and two pieces of their own. 17th November 1925 to Arthur and Edith Goddard at the previous issue. Charity Down. The family moved into Longstock in This is a very child orientated service which was the 1930s, where Joe was to stay in different well attended by villagers and children of all ages. properties all his life, until the last 10 months, which were spent in hospital and Winton Nursing Home Forthcoming Services at St. Mary’s Garry Hedley’s funeral will be at St Mary’s at 11.30 following a fall. It would be easy to think that Joe Details of other services in the Benefice from Church Warden: spent 93 years in one village and didn’t see much of on Wednesday February 5th Maddie Hedley on 810284 life but this could not be further from the truth. Joe attended school in Stockbridge, where he completed his schooling and created friendships (continued on the next page)

R C Church of St. Thomas More Behind Rosalind Hill House, Stockbridge High Street

MASS CELEBRATED at 09.00 each Sunday Wise Words? Father Mark Hogan, Parish Priest Tel: 01962 852804 ‘People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election.’ Otto von Bismarck, 1815-1898, Prussian statesman ‘Being an MP feeds your vanity and starves your self-respect.’ Matthew Parris, 1949- , British political writer, broadcaster and former politician Page 10 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 10 that stayed with him throughout his life. He would children, but they cared deeply for their niece, A poem for Joe have been the first to admit that school was not his Heather, and nephew, Martin, often treating them to friend, but he was a shrewd individual who had days out and later in the 1970s on holidays in Spain I’ve had the garden tidied up, good perception and a wicked sense of humour, and the Canary Islands. Christmas time they always As he would have me do, which went on to serve him well. His main love made people feel special and joined in with This lovely man who couldn’t stay was sport and although small in stature, he was a neighbours in the village to enjoy the festive season. To see the season through. determined player of both football and cricket. He The White family lived next door to Joe and Brenda, The flowers were his dearest friends, and Peter White remained a great friend to Joe soon won his place in school teams and went on to The garden was his own, play for Stockbridge village and Andover teams. throughout his life. The party would start in one He was a terrier in midfield at football, and was house and end up in another with a few other folk I’ve watched him work, but never knew useful with both bat and ball. joining in as they went, much drink and merriment The things that he had grown. was had. As with most young men of this era, there My catalogues keep coming, and were no cars to ferry you to games venues, and he When Joe finished playing sport he became a My garden magazine; told stories of riding on his bike from Longstock to season ticket holder at Southampton and would go I run across the queerest names, Andover for training on a Saturday morning, then with Pete and Sam White, Chris Thomas and family Reunited with Brenda again And study what they mean. riding back to Stockbridge to play for the first team to all the home games for many years, first at the I read them all, from end to end, Dell and then at the new St Mary’s stadium. Joe just after lunch. Would young ones be up to this One of Joe’s customers when on his butchers And when the spring is here, today? round was a poultry farmer called Johnny Metcalf kept this up well into his late 80s, when he became who suggested to Joe that there was a job at an armchair pundit, shouting at the telly to cheer or I’ll have a garden just like his As much as he would have loved to be paid to As though our Joe were near. play sport, Joe realised that he would have to work Sterling chicks at Upper Clatford and that he berate his team Ð or the opposition. for a living. His first employment included farm should apply. Joe got the job and stayed with When Joe retired, he had the opportunity to Albert H. Pedrick work with his father for Leckford Estate, where he Sterling and then Ross Poultry until he retired in work at Watch Cottage, Riverwatch at Chilbolton also spent time in the gardens. Gardening became a 1987. He drove a lorry, picking up eggs and for Bruce and Isobel Miller, who were friends to Happy memories of two marriages on lifetime hobby and kept him busy in retirement. delivering day old chicks throughout Britain, both Brenda and Joe. Here, he looked after the the same day in February 1953 sometimes staying away at night and certainly gardens and the water gardens - something he had In 1943, aged eighteen, seeing a great deal of the UK. He often joked that done when much younger. The Millers had property Former Longstockings Joan and Len Smith Joe joined the war effort he ‘drove a wheelbarrow’ in comparison to in America, and Joe and Brenda were invited over recently recalled their long acquaintance with Joe in the RAF and after his today’s articulated lorries, but he was a man of his and created friendships with folk they met there, and Brenda Goddard, and how they found out by training was deployed to time. visiting several times, which was quite a trial for chance that they had got married on exactly the India. After a time in same day! India, the war Joe and Brenda regretted not having their own Brenda as she didn’t like flying. When the Millers thankfully was coming left the local area, the present owners, Paul and Brenda (née Hine) and Joe Goddard celebrated to an end, and he openly Diana Leonard, inherited Joe with the house and he their marriage on 21st February 1953 in St Mary’s, admitted that his time in carried on with the garden until just over a year or so Longstock, and after the wedding celebrations, they India was great fun - he ago. He had great affection for the family and they took a train from Andover Junction, which whisked also thought a lot of him. Brenda and Joe enjoyed them away on their honeymoon. soon became involved many more holidays and were always generous to in sport for the military On the same day, Joan (née Aylin) and Len and won a number of invite members of the extended family to share these Smith married in St. Peter’s, Stockbridge, and took trophies for his special times. a steam train from Stockbridge Station to Andover regiment. As with most Sadly, Brenda passed away in 2003, which left a Junction, where they waited for the London-bound gents of this era, he saw big gap in Joe’s life. He was supported well by train to take them to their honeymoon destination. and was involved in many things but was modest friends and neighbours, but he never came to terms with life without Brenda. Neither of the young couples knew that the about this period of his life. other was getting married on the same day, but as it On his return to England, Joe slipped back into Joe lived in Longstock turned out, all four were standing on Andover village life and again worked with the farming and all of his life and had Junction platform at the same time. Suddenly, an gardening fraternity at Leckford until a job at many friends and unexpected announcement came over the Corrals the Butchers became available. Here, Joe acquaintances, he was loudspeaker from the Station Master, announcing learned butchery and did a round to supply meat always keen to help their weddings and sending the good wishes of goods to the local area. This was a time when you where he could, and in Stockbridge Football Club for future happiness in could walk straight in other people’s house, money later life he was helped their married lives. There was much cheering at the would be left on the table and his leg would be by friends and station, where the couples exchanged hasty pulled on a daily basis. neighbours. His family greetings before boarding their trains. would like to thank all Joe was very much part of village life and those who offered At the time, both Len and Joe played for the came to know the Hine family, who worked at support to Joe, and highly successful Stockbridge Football Club, where Leckford Estate. He had his eye on Brenda Hine, know that he truly Joe was captain. Their team mates had realised that and after their courtship, they married in 1952 and not only were the couples getting married on the set up home in Longstock. Joe became part of the appreciated the thought and care of all those who same day, but they would be waiting at Andover Hine family and had great fun with Bren’s mum helped him out on occasion. Joe was a very humble Junction station at the same time for their and dad, Walt and Dolly on trips to Blackpool, man, and will be greatly missed by us all. Goodbye ‘honeymoon’ trains. The football team had tipped days at the races, holidays to Devon and family old friend. off the Station Master to give both couples an picnics. unforgettable surprise and a perfect send-off! Page 11 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 11 that stayed with him throughout his life. He would children, but they cared deeply for their niece, A poem for Joe have been the first to admit that school was not his Heather, and nephew, Martin, often treating them to friend, but he was a shrewd individual who had days out and later in the 1970s on holidays in Spain I’ve had the garden tidied up, good perception and a wicked sense of humour, and the Canary Islands. Christmas time they always As he would have me do, which went on to serve him well. His main love made people feel special and joined in with This lovely man who couldn’t stay was sport and although small in stature, he was a neighbours in the village to enjoy the festive season. To see the season through. determined player of both football and cricket. He The White family lived next door to Joe and Brenda, The flowers were his dearest friends, and Peter White remained a great friend to Joe soon won his place in school teams and went on to The garden was his own, play for Stockbridge village and Andover teams. throughout his life. The party would start in one He was a terrier in midfield at football, and was house and end up in another with a few other folk I’ve watched him work, but never knew useful with both bat and ball. joining in as they went, much drink and merriment The things that he had grown. was had. As with most young men of this era, there My catalogues keep coming, and were no cars to ferry you to games venues, and he When Joe finished playing sport he became a My garden magazine; told stories of riding on his bike from Longstock to season ticket holder at Southampton and would go I run across the queerest names, Andover for training on a Saturday morning, then with Pete and Sam White, Chris Thomas and family Reunited with Brenda again And study what they mean. riding back to Stockbridge to play for the first team to all the home games for many years, first at the I read them all, from end to end, Dell and then at the new St Mary’s stadium. Joe just after lunch. Would young ones be up to this One of Joe’s customers when on his butchers And when the spring is here, today? round was a poultry farmer called Johnny Metcalf kept this up well into his late 80s, when he became who suggested to Joe that there was a job at an armchair pundit, shouting at the telly to cheer or I’ll have a garden just like his As much as he would have loved to be paid to As though our Joe were near. play sport, Joe realised that he would have to work Sterling chicks at Upper Clatford and that he berate his team Ð or the opposition. for a living. His first employment included farm should apply. Joe got the job and stayed with When Joe retired, he had the opportunity to Albert H. Pedrick work with his father for Leckford Estate, where he Sterling and then Ross Poultry until he retired in work at Watch Cottage, Riverwatch at Chilbolton also spent time in the gardens. Gardening became a 1987. He drove a lorry, picking up eggs and for Bruce and Isobel Miller, who were friends to Happy memories of two marriages on lifetime hobby and kept him busy in retirement. delivering day old chicks throughout Britain, both Brenda and Joe. Here, he looked after the the same day in February 1953 sometimes staying away at night and certainly gardens and the water gardens - something he had In 1943, aged eighteen, seeing a great deal of the UK. He often joked that done when much younger. The Millers had property Former Longstockings Joan and Len Smith Joe joined the war effort he ‘drove a wheelbarrow’ in comparison to in America, and Joe and Brenda were invited over recently recalled their long acquaintance with Joe in the RAF and after his today’s articulated lorries, but he was a man of his and created friendships with folk they met there, and Brenda Goddard, and how they found out by training was deployed to time. visiting several times, which was quite a trial for chance that they had got married on exactly the India. After a time in same day! India, the war Joe and Brenda regretted not having their own Brenda as she didn’t like flying. When the Millers thankfully was coming left the local area, the present owners, Paul and Brenda (née Hine) and Joe Goddard celebrated to an end, and he openly Diana Leonard, inherited Joe with the house and he their marriage on 21st February 1953 in St Mary’s, admitted that his time in carried on with the garden until just over a year or so Longstock, and after the wedding celebrations, they India was great fun - he ago. He had great affection for the family and they took a train from Andover Junction, which whisked also thought a lot of him. Brenda and Joe enjoyed them away on their honeymoon. soon became involved many more holidays and were always generous to in sport for the military On the same day, Joan (née Aylin) and Len and won a number of invite members of the extended family to share these Smith married in St. Peter’s, Stockbridge, and took trophies for his special times. a steam train from Stockbridge Station to Andover regiment. As with most Sadly, Brenda passed away in 2003, which left a Junction, where they waited for the London-bound gents of this era, he saw big gap in Joe’s life. He was supported well by train to take them to their honeymoon destination. and was involved in many things but was modest friends and neighbours, but he never came to terms with life without Brenda. Neither of the young couples knew that the about this period of his life. other was getting married on the same day, but as it On his return to England, Joe slipped back into Joe lived in Longstock turned out, all four were standing on Andover village life and again worked with the farming and all of his life and had Junction platform at the same time. Suddenly, an gardening fraternity at Leckford until a job at many friends and unexpected announcement came over the Corrals the Butchers became available. Here, Joe acquaintances, he was loudspeaker from the Station Master, announcing learned butchery and did a round to supply meat always keen to help their weddings and sending the good wishes of goods to the local area. This was a time when you where he could, and in Stockbridge Football Club for future happiness in could walk straight in other people’s house, money later life he was helped their married lives. There was much cheering at the would be left on the table and his leg would be by friends and station, where the couples exchanged hasty pulled on a daily basis. neighbours. His family greetings before boarding their trains. would like to thank all Joe was very much part of village life and those who offered At the time, both Len and Joe played for the came to know the Hine family, who worked at support to Joe, and highly successful Stockbridge Football Club, where Leckford Estate. He had his eye on Brenda Hine, know that he truly Joe was captain. Their team mates had realised that and after their courtship, they married in 1952 and not only were the couples getting married on the set up home in Longstock. Joe became part of the appreciated the thought and care of all those who same day, but they would be waiting at Andover Hine family and had great fun with Bren’s mum helped him out on occasion. Joe was a very humble Junction station at the same time for their and dad, Walt and Dolly on trips to Blackpool, man, and will be greatly missed by us all. Goodbye ‘honeymoon’ trains. The football team had tipped days at the races, holidays to Devon and family old friend. off the Station Master to give both couples an picnics. unforgettable surprise and a perfect send-off! Page 12 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 12

School Crossing Patrol For the avocado cream Vacancy Spicy Tomato Soup 2 avocados, stoned and flesh scooped out The Hampshire County Council 1 whole small garlic clove or 1/2 larger clove skinned School Crossing Patrol Service with Avocado Cream currently has a large team of dedicated by Anne Roberts and chopped community-minded men and women Lemon juice to taste - about 2 tsp carrying out the important role of A pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper ensuring the safety of children on their way to and This is one of my favourite winter recipes from from school. Claire Macdonald. Melt the butter or heat the oil in a large saucepan, add There is currently a permanent vacancy in the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes Stockbridge. We would be keen to hear from Seves 8 stirring occasionally. Then add the other chopped members of the local community who can demonstrate traffic awareness, a sense of 2 oz/50 g butter or 3 tbsp sunflower oil vegetables to the pan and continue to cook for a responsibility and are keen to show dedication and 2 medium onions, skinned and chopped further 5-10 minutes. Add the tinned tomatoes, the commitment in carrying out this important role to seasonings, the chillies and the chicken stock. Half make the roads of Hampshire safer for children and 1 carrot, peeled and chopped adults. 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the soup simmer Experience is not necessary as full training will 1 stick of celery, chopped gently for about 45 minutes. Cool, liquidise, and sieve be provided, more important are your personal 2 x 15 oz/450 g tins of good quality tomatoes into a bowl if you are going to keep or freeze it. qualities, reliability and commitment to provide a safe crossing environment for children travelling 1 tsp sugar Make the avocado cream by simply whizzing all the between home and school during term time. 2 dried chillies ingredients together until smooth. Keep covered until Additional information you may require: 2 pt/1.2 L good chicken stock required. Reheat the soup to serve, with 2 teaspoons ¥ Patrol working hours are up to one hour in the Salt and freshly ground pepper morning and one hour in the afternoon during of avocado cream in the middle of each bowlful. school term-time ENJOY! ¥ A uniform is provided to protect you against the elements Parish Lengthsman ¥ Starting salary is £9.36 per hour Needed Charles Grieve writes ¥ The post is subject to a medical declaration, two impeccably. The concept died out as mechanisation references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Treasurer at St Mary’s Longstock Do you know what a Parish Lengthsman is? Beth Service (DBS) check Oliver knows as her grandfather was a Lengthsman took over but this century a number of councils (the books are in great order). before the War, with a stretch between Wilton and have revived the concept. Hampshire trialled it in If you think you may be suited to the role please Salisbury. 2010 and Longstock is fortunate to have benefited apply online via Hampshire Jobs at https:// A small team of people from it ever since. careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Stockbridge- who are willing to work in the Do you ever wonder who does a lot of the unsung work to keep our village looking like it does? The So who is he and what does he do? He is Shane School-Crossing-Patrol-A3057%2C-Stockbridge- churchyard and keep it looking HCC3248-HAM/481498901/ before the closing date Parish Council members quietly do a huge amount Ling, a local man, who advertises himself as a as good as today, after all of February 9th. behind the scenes: arranging for undergrowth to be general handyman, ([email protected]). Longstock the clearing work by Garry Hedley. cut back so we can see when exiting the Bunny and We are entitled to approximately 50 hours work a Water Gardens Alternatively, if you would like further information elsewhere; filling in uneven surfaces such as the year. He cuts back invasive undergrowth; keeps about the role, please see the career pages http:// Please contact Beth Oliver 810839 or triangle at the junction of Bottom Lane and ‘grips’ clear so flood waters flow off the roads; Open Days in August - September 2019 www3.hants.gov.uk/schoolcrossingpatrolcareers Maddie Hedley 810284. Longstock Road; keeping the playground safe and cleans and maintains the 5 Parish benches, 4 notice Or contact Sarah Janes on 01962 846200. trimmed; reducing dog fouling around the Cemetery; boards and our telephone box/library; cleans the Longstock Park Water Gardens are open on etc etc. Then there are the large numbers of road signs; patrols our roads litter picking and selected Sundays from May to September Longstockings who selflessly litter pick, look after finally, keeps the area around the Bunny bridge so (1-4pm; £7). The charity open days represent a the Memorial Ground or Cemetery, without seeking welcoming that people enjoy their lunch there, play local nominated charity and staff, with volunteers thanks. But we also have a Lengthsman who makes in the stream with their children or grandchildren or on hand to talk about each charity's work. Alasdair John Cox a significant contribution to keeping the village up to even on occasion, spend the night there! He does a scratch. great job, is a really good guy and we are very 4th Aug - RNIB (South East) Carpentry specialist; garden maintenance; lucky to have him and his services. Wikipedia says that Parish Lengthsmen 11th Aug - Winchester Bereavement Support building work inside & out. originated in the 1700s and referred to someone who We are delighted that thanks to our Hampshire 18th Aug - Hampshire Search & Rescue Fully insured, good references. kept a "length" of road neat, tidy and passable. County Councillor, Andrew Gibson, and others, the Free quotations; no job too small. Employed originally by Lords of the Manor and Lengthsman scheme has been funded for another 1st Sept - Two Saints, Southampton 2 Manor Farm Cottages, North Houghton later by parish councils, they would keep the verges year, despite budgetary pressures. If you see something that the Lengthsman could do, please 8th Sept - SERV (Blood Runners) 810311 or 07900 621842 trimmed, clear drainage ditches, repair fences and fill in potholes. Litter was collected and wild flowers inform the Parish Clerk, Mark Flewitt, 810752, 15th Sept - Longparish Little School tended. Like Beth’s Grandfather, many took great [email protected] or Charles pride in their work keeping their “length” Grieve, 810580, [email protected]. Page 14 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 14 Longstock Allotments Come and find out how to share the afternoon to learn more about how this can be by Gareth Evans, Chair of Longstock Allotments your garden & outdoor spaces done. To book Sharing our gardens & outdoor spaces Our new wildlife area pond has been dug out and with wildlife with wildlife, visit www.hiwwt.org.uk/events. is full of water. We have a small area that needs by Geoffrey Wort some attention, but hopefully by the spring it should To book the training session please contact be looking fantastic! On Saturday morning 21st March in our Village [email protected]. Hall our Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust have taken is holding a workshop on how we can encourage an interest in our wildlife area. On 21st March 2020 wildlife and the creation of a much wilder they are hosting a course on "Sharing Our Gardens Hampshire. With Wildlife" at Longstock Village Hall and the Community Woodland Project Many of us are fortunate to be able to remember allotment. It will be very interesting and informative, a natural environment in which there was a real by Richard and Sophie Lyne so please come along and join us Ð we are a merry abundance of natural life; butterflies, moths, of Verlynch Cottages bunch. Contact www.hiwwt.org.uk for details. insects, birds, flora and fauna. We can see the huge We are just getting in touch to see whether I'm pleased to say that we have a couple of difference between then and now. Our Wildlife anyone would be interested in helping us to Longstock Garden Club allotments which are empty at the moment. They are Trust is part of a national and governmental implement a community woodland project. by Clare Bramley open to residents of Longstock & Leckford parishes, initiative to create a Nature Recovery Network to With the increasing pressure on our environment Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th and are available on a "first come, first serve” basis. allow wildlife to thrive again. It will allow and wildlife and our personal concerns about the February 2020 with Tim Woodland and “Autumn If you are interested, but not sure if you want to everyone to participate in creating a healthy natural future of our climate and countryside, it would be a Flowering Bulbs.” 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. join us please contact me. environment. We are all increasingly aware of the timely moment to consider such a project. This will be our A.G.M. with wine, and the Gareth Evans, Chair of Longstock Allotments very serious trend in global warming; there is a We have done some initial research into planting opportunity to sign on for the year for £15 and to E-mail: [email protected] similar trend with our ecology. density, costs per acre, etc and also have experience pick up the new programme, which also gives details Telephone: 07751351507 Now is the time to join in the county initiative ourselves in forestry and tree planting, but we need of our outings to Gardens during the year. led by our Wildlife Trust to reverse this ecological help in securing some land to see our community Tuesday 10th March 2020 brings an evening of trend. Their workshop on 21st March is very good project through to fruition. transformation! Gillian Taylor presents her value at £45, you will discover much more about We are most hopeful you share our enthusiasm “Farmer’s Field to Fruit and Flowers.” the plans the Trust has and what we all must do. If for this project and if so, maybe we could organise a At each meeting there is a well stocked Raffle and you feel able to encourage others to share your meet up to discuss some ideas. free refreshments. enthusiasm and knowledge, there is free training in Please do contact us on [email protected]. Page 15 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 15 Longstock Allotments Come and find out how to share the afternoon to learn more about how this can be by Gareth Evans, Chair of Longstock Allotments your garden & outdoor spaces done. To book Sharing our gardens & outdoor spaces Our new wildlife area pond has been dug out and with wildlife with wildlife, visit www.hiwwt.org.uk/events. is full of water. We have a small area that needs by Geoffrey Wort some attention, but hopefully by the spring it should To book the training session please contact be looking fantastic! On Saturday morning 21st March in our Village [email protected]. Hall our Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust have taken is holding a workshop on how we can encourage an interest in our wildlife area. On 21st March 2020 wildlife and the creation of a much wilder they are hosting a course on "Sharing Our Gardens Hampshire. With Wildlife" at Longstock Village Hall and the Community Woodland Project Many of us are fortunate to be able to remember allotment. It will be very interesting and informative, a natural environment in which there was a real by Richard and Sophie Lyne so please come along and join us Ð we are a merry abundance of natural life; butterflies, moths, of Verlynch Cottages bunch. Contact www.hiwwt.org.uk for details. insects, birds, flora and fauna. We can see the huge We are just getting in touch to see whether I'm pleased to say that we have a couple of difference between then and now. Our Wildlife anyone would be interested in helping us to Longstock Garden Club allotments which are empty at the moment. They are Trust is part of a national and governmental implement a community woodland project. by Clare Bramley open to residents of Longstock & Leckford parishes, initiative to create a Nature Recovery Network to With the increasing pressure on our environment Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th and are available on a "first come, first serve” basis. allow wildlife to thrive again. It will allow and wildlife and our personal concerns about the February 2020 with Tim Woodland and “Autumn If you are interested, but not sure if you want to everyone to participate in creating a healthy natural future of our climate and countryside, it would be a Flowering Bulbs.” 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. join us please contact me. environment. We are all increasingly aware of the timely moment to consider such a project. This will be our A.G.M. with wine, and the Gareth Evans, Chair of Longstock Allotments very serious trend in global warming; there is a We have done some initial research into planting opportunity to sign on for the year for £15 and to E-mail: [email protected] similar trend with our ecology. density, costs per acre, etc and also have experience pick up the new programme, which also gives details Telephone: 07751351507 Now is the time to join in the county initiative ourselves in forestry and tree planting, but we need of our outings to Gardens during the year. led by our Wildlife Trust to reverse this ecological help in securing some land to see our community Tuesday 10th March 2020 brings an evening of trend. Their workshop on 21st March is very good project through to fruition. transformation! Gillian Taylor presents her value at £45, you will discover much more about We are most hopeful you share our enthusiasm “Farmer’s Field to Fruit and Flowers.” the plans the Trust has and what we all must do. If for this project and if so, maybe we could organise a At each meeting there is a well stocked Raffle and you feel able to encourage others to share your meet up to discuss some ideas. free refreshments. enthusiasm and knowledge, there is free training in Please do contact us on [email protected]. Page 16 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 16

Welcome to Longstock! arrived!! when you’ll get a free glass of fizz when you buy A warm welcome to Hugo and Nikki Denée, who The more observant noticed that the coils of fibre, fish and chips or a special fish dish. The Longstock Newsletter is published by moved into No2 The Grange just before Christmas hanging from the telegraph poles in the village for Of course there’ll be a candlelit Valentine’s Day Longstock Parish Council and delivered 2019, with their two handsome young boys Oscar over a year, had disappeared, and so a search of our dinner, and on 25th February there will be pancake free to every household in Longstock. (aged 2) and Jasper (aged 1). The Denée family postcode on the BT broadband website before specials with ‘Pie Week’ from 2nd to 7th March. have moved from Wandsworth in London, and are Christmas gave the glad tidings: full-fibre to the Meanwhile the dire problems of parking that this Anyone else may subscribe at £8 a year by looking forward to bringing up their boys in the home is now available to us in Longstock. popularity creates, is inching towards a solution Ð contacting [email protected]. countryside. We are now the proud users of the BT fibre watch this space, as they say! The family have renamed their new home ‘The network, installed a couple of weeks ago. Gone are Old Grange’, and are very busy preparing for the the painful download speeds provided by the old imminent arrival of a new baby, who is due to be copper wire solution. Gone are the annoying Stockbridge Community Cinema born any day now! Longstock sends its best wishes buffering icons on the catch-up services (especially Stockbridge Town Hall and a heartfelt welcome to you all! on Saturday evenings!). Now we have 300Mb/s download and 49Mb/s upload, enough to satisfy the Capernaum The Farewell most data-hungry households. New Longstock Website Friday 14 February - 7:30pm Friday 13 March - 7:30pm Take a look at https://www.bt.com/broadband/ A journey through a poverty stricken upbringing A family gather under the joyful guise of an www.longstockparishcouncil.co.uk availability/ to see the deals available. Sadly, as the Sophie Walters writes upgrade involves upgrading the infrastructure to in Beirut. expedited wedding, uniting family members The Parish Council have been hard at work your home, I believe that this will only be available Starring: Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shiferaw scattered among new homes abroad. with BT. If you are with other providers, I suspect Starring: Zhao Shuzhen, Awkwafina, X Mayo building a new website for the village. More Downton Abbey specifically Cllr John Eastwood has! that you will need to switch to BT to get the fibre Yesterday He has done a great job and it should be now, up installed. Wednesday 19 February - 4:30 and 7:30pm and running. You will be able to access all the PC One final tip: as an existing BT customer we were A royal visit unleashes scandal, romance and Wednesday 18 March - 4:30 and 7:30pm agenda and minutes, planning apps, finance records, not eligible for the prices of the headline deals intrigue at Downton Abbey. Jack (Himesh Patel) discovers he is the only Councillors’ names and email addresses, shown on their website. However, by scrolling person on earth who remembers The Beatles! through the list of deals that were available to Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Matthew Neighbourhood Plan minutes and updates, past and Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, present editions of the Longstock Newsletter, and a existing customers, we were able to get the best Goode, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith detailed map of our parish with all our wonderful package for a very competitive price. The website Sophia Di Martino footpaths on. Also a Gallery page, so if any of you seems to show the same packages repeatedly in the have any great pictures of Longstock please send list, but all at very different prices. I was able to find them to the website. This is a very useful tool for us their top deal at only a £3 additional cost compared all to keep informed and up to date. to our existing non-fibre package. Happy surfing/ We always need news items/new neighbour streaming/viewing! news/children’s achievements/travel diaries and more for the Newsletter and advertisements to help Peat Spade themed meals pay for the production. This is a vital link for The Peat Spade is continuing with its regular everyone in the village and I’m sure you are all with themed meal offers, but is often full so it’s safest to me in thanking the production and delivery team for book, especially for popular days like Mothering all their hard work. Sunday. Every Tuesday there’s steak for two with a bottle Fibre Internet Has Arrived! of wine for £35; every first and third Monday of the Richard Cole writes month it’s ‘Pie and Pint Night’, while on the second If, like us, you have cursed the slow internet and fourth Mondays there are homemade curries, speeds in Longstock over the years, then I have and don’t forget the ‘Fish and Fizz’ every Friday good news for you. Full-fibre broadband has (continued on the next page) Now in full sale So many beautiful shoes and boots. Don’t miss out!! Page 17 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 17

Welcome to Longstock! arrived!! when you’ll get a free glass of fizz when you buy A warm welcome to Hugo and Nikki Denée, who The more observant noticed that the coils of fibre, fish and chips or a special fish dish. The Longstock Newsletter is published by moved into No2 The Grange just before Christmas hanging from the telegraph poles in the village for Of course there’ll be a candlelit Valentine’s Day Longstock Parish Council and delivered 2019, with their two handsome young boys Oscar over a year, had disappeared, and so a search of our dinner, and on 25th February there will be pancake free to every household in Longstock. (aged 2) and Jasper (aged 1). The Denée family postcode on the BT broadband website before specials with ‘Pie Week’ from 2nd to 7th March. have moved from Wandsworth in London, and are Christmas gave the glad tidings: full-fibre to the Meanwhile the dire problems of parking that this Anyone else may subscribe at £8 a year by looking forward to bringing up their boys in the home is now available to us in Longstock. popularity creates, is inching towards a solution Ð contacting [email protected]. countryside. We are now the proud users of the BT fibre watch this space, as they say! The family have renamed their new home ‘The network, installed a couple of weeks ago. Gone are Old Grange’, and are very busy preparing for the the painful download speeds provided by the old imminent arrival of a new baby, who is due to be copper wire solution. Gone are the annoying Stockbridge Community Cinema born any day now! Longstock sends its best wishes buffering icons on the catch-up services (especially Stockbridge Town Hall and a heartfelt welcome to you all! on Saturday evenings!). Now we have 300Mb/s download and 49Mb/s upload, enough to satisfy the Capernaum The Farewell most data-hungry households. New Longstock Website Friday 14 February - 7:30pm Friday 13 March - 7:30pm Take a look at https://www.bt.com/broadband/ A journey through a poverty stricken upbringing A family gather under the joyful guise of an www.longstockparishcouncil.co.uk availability/ to see the deals available. Sadly, as the Sophie Walters writes upgrade involves upgrading the infrastructure to in Beirut. expedited wedding, uniting family members The Parish Council have been hard at work your home, I believe that this will only be available Starring: Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shiferaw scattered among new homes abroad. with BT. If you are with other providers, I suspect Starring: Zhao Shuzhen, Awkwafina, X Mayo building a new website for the village. More Downton Abbey specifically Cllr John Eastwood has! that you will need to switch to BT to get the fibre Yesterday He has done a great job and it should be now, up installed. Wednesday 19 February - 4:30 and 7:30pm and running. You will be able to access all the PC One final tip: as an existing BT customer we were A royal visit unleashes scandal, romance and Wednesday 18 March - 4:30 and 7:30pm agenda and minutes, planning apps, finance records, not eligible for the prices of the headline deals intrigue at Downton Abbey. Jack (Himesh Patel) discovers he is the only Councillors’ names and email addresses, shown on their website. However, by scrolling person on earth who remembers The Beatles! through the list of deals that were available to Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Matthew Neighbourhood Plan minutes and updates, past and Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, present editions of the Longstock Newsletter, and a existing customers, we were able to get the best Goode, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith detailed map of our parish with all our wonderful package for a very competitive price. The website Sophia Di Martino footpaths on. Also a Gallery page, so if any of you seems to show the same packages repeatedly in the have any great pictures of Longstock please send list, but all at very different prices. I was able to find them to the website. This is a very useful tool for us their top deal at only a £3 additional cost compared all to keep informed and up to date. to our existing non-fibre package. Happy surfing/ We always need news items/new neighbour streaming/viewing! news/children’s achievements/travel diaries and more for the Newsletter and advertisements to help Peat Spade themed meals pay for the production. This is a vital link for The Peat Spade is continuing with its regular everyone in the village and I’m sure you are all with themed meal offers, but is often full so it’s safest to me in thanking the production and delivery team for book, especially for popular days like Mothering all their hard work. Sunday. Every Tuesday there’s steak for two with a bottle Fibre Internet Has Arrived! of wine for £35; every first and third Monday of the Richard Cole writes month it’s ‘Pie and Pint Night’, while on the second If, like us, you have cursed the slow internet and fourth Mondays there are homemade curries, speeds in Longstock over the years, then I have and don’t forget the ‘Fish and Fizz’ every Friday good news for you. Full-fibre broadband has (continued on the next page) Now in full sale So many beautiful shoes and boots. Don’t miss out!! Page 18 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 18

Farmers’ Markets

Stockbridge Community Market 9.30 ‘til 11.30 Stockbridge Town Hall, every Thursday Winchester 9 ’til 2 Winchester High Street 9th & 23rd Feb, 8th & 29th Mar Romsey 10 ’til 1 Alma Road Car Park, 2nd Feb, 1st March Andover 10 ‘til 2 High Street 15th March Salisbury 9 ‘til 2 Poultry Cross, first and third Wednesday of each month

HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, HORSEBRIDGE, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Johnofgaunt.co.uk

We are on the Test Way, midway between Stockbridge and Romsey in the picturesque village of Horsebridge. We are ideally suited for groups of ramblers or cyclists with a pre booking service available. We are a Free House specialising in ﬁne ales, wines and home-cooked locally-sourced food. Choice of freshly cooked roasts every Sunday.

We are open throughout the day from 9.30 am and will not close before 10pm, or later if we have customers. Food served between 9.30 am until 8pm, and later if pre-booked. We have 30 covers inside and 32 seats available in our garden to the rear. For those who like ﬁshing, we have the John O’Gaunt Fly Fishing Club with regular club days on Pittleworth Lakes. Page 19 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020 The Longstock Newsletter Page 19

Farmers’ Markets

HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, HORSEBRIDGE, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Johnofgaunt.co.uk

We are open throughout the day from 9.30 am and will not close before 10pm, or later if we have customers. Food served between 9.30 am until 8pm, and later if pre-booked. We have 30 covers inside and 32 seats available in our garden to the rear. For those who like ﬁshing, we have the John O’Gaunt Fly Fishing Club with regular club days on Pittleworth Lakes. Page 20 The Longstock Newsletter Issue No 245 Feb / Mar 2020

Thank you to our VILLAGE DIRECTORY in February 2020 deliverers for this issue: Church Warden 810 284 Veronica Ayers Peter Bramley Rev’d Philip Bowden, Rector 810 810 Charles Grieve Father Mark Hogan (RC) 01962 852 804 Becky Griffiths Community Sports Hall TV School 810 555 Geoff Merritt Boo Milne Garden Club 810 794, 810 432 John & Selina Musters Mayflies Youth Club (Liz Howard) 07870 612 127 Gary Oliver Neighbour Care Scheme for Nigel Rugman Thank you also to everyone contributing or Stockbridge/Longstock/Houghton 0845 0943 713 checking articles & news. Parish Council Clerk 810 752 Please contact the Parish Clerk, on 810752, or Pilates/Yoga 810 549 e-mail [email protected] if Scouts Stockbridge (Mo Collins) 01256 895 534 you’d like to help with the newsletter in any way, and by Friday 13th March if you’d like to submit Village Hall, Badminton/Bowls 810 459 an article or announcement, give us some news, W.I. 810 603 or place an advert. EMERGENCY or USEFUL CONTACTS DUSTBIN COLLECTION Environment Agency Black Fri 14th, Fri 28th Feb Incident Hotline 0800 807 060 bins Fri 13th, Fri 27th Mar Hampshire Fire & Rescue 02380 644 000 Brown Fri 7th, Fri 21st Feb Floodline 08459 881 188 bins Fri 6th, Fri 20th Mar Southern Electric 08457 331 331 Southern Water 08452 780 845 Green bags are collected on Tuesdays of the same week as brown bins. To subscribe please Police non-urgent calls 101 or 0845 0454 545 contact TVBC on 368000. Neighbourcare Andover 336 020, 339 899 February / Foil is collected at Chilbolton’s West Down car Surgery 810524 March 2020 park & at Andover Garden Centre. Community Care Team Plastic pots are no longer recycled there. (District Nurses) 01962 893 560 Helpline for Carers (Freephone) 08000 323 456 There is a collecting box for clean plastic milk bottle tops in the church lychgate, and a Hants County Council information 0845 603 5638 separate one for batteries. Please don’t put Test Valley Borough Council 368000 either in plastic bags. Batteries can also be Citizens’ Advice Bureau 365534 disposed of in supermarkets & should not go in dustbins. To call anonymously with information The batteries (small, not car!) will about crime: Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 This Newsletter is be taken for safe disposal; and published by Longstock clean plastic milk bottle tops with TRANSPORT Parish Council and delivered the HDPE symbol will be recycled to Stagecoach Stockbridge to Winchester free to every household in raise funds for the Gift of Sight’s buses number 68 0845 121 0190 Longstock. research into macular degeneration. Wheelers Stockbridge to Winchester buses Anyone else may subscribe NO OTHER TYPES number 16, & no 15 to Andover 02380 471 800 at £8 a year by contacting OF TOPS PLEASE as these are the only Cango buses to Romsey have been replaced with longstockparishcouncil18 ones accepted now, and PLEASE don’t put shared taxis.Register on 01962 846 786 @gmail.com. batteries in with bottle tops.The consequences are DIRE! Traveline for countrywide travel info 08712 002 233 Dial-a-Ride (Joyrides Stockbridge) While the White Hart has building work Minibus to Andover Register on 356 808 This runs through Longstock on Wednesdays at the glass recycling bins have been moved to 9.30, returning at noon, for £3.00 return. the bus bay at Roman Road. Register on 356808 or for more information, ring Glass, clothing and foil recycling bins are John Musters 810459 or Dane Oliver avalable at Chilbolton Down car park, and at Andover Wyevale Garden Centre. 810839. The deadline for newsletter submissions is Friday 13th March if you’d like to submit any news or comment, or offer to help!

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