FROM the RECTORY (September 2018) Dear Friends Important and Play a Key Role in Keeping These an Opportunity to Help Preserve Our Local Buildings in Good Order

FROM THE RECTORY (September 2018) Dear friends important and play a key role in keeping these An opportunity to help preserve our local buildings in good order. history & heritage. Imagine if we learnt that our local church or It’s September, and each year on the second chapel, that iconic building which has served the Saturday, the Hampshire & the Islands Historic people of our town or village, in some cases for Churches Trust provides coordination and upwards of a thousand years, was to close organisation to around 400 churches, for its main permanently, and possibly be sold for just a few event called ‘Ride and Stride’. This event is to pounds to become a dwelling house or commercial raise money specifically to enable the Trust to property all because there simply wasn’t enough provide grants to help to preserve the historic money to maintain it. Or worse, we were to churches, chapels, church halls and graveyards, of witness it fall into disuse and eventually become a all denominations, across the county. See p.3 for ruin. In some parts of the country this has already more information. happening. What would that mean to the community? No more weddings, funerals, Saturday 8th September between 10am & 6pm christenings, Harvest Festivals or Carol Services in will be a family day, open to everyone, whereby their ‘own’ church. The last public meeting place, riders and walkers invite friends and relations to open and free, a safe, sacred and peaceful place to sponsor them to visit as many open churches as escape the challenges and pressures of modern life, possible during the day. At each one visited they and spend a quiet reflective moment when the will hopefully be met by someone to sign-in and need arises, gone for ever? welcome them and also provide information about the church, and in many cases offer light If we want to try and ensure this doesn’t happen on our watch, taking part or sponsoring willing refreshment to spur them on their way. riders and walkers in this event is a positive step in Each participant nominates to give a part of their helping us to pass on to our children and sponsorship money to a particular church, grandchildren these much loved historic buildings hopefully their local village church, or to share it which have been at the heart of our communities between several, the remaining part goes to the for generations. County Trust to provide grants. The important Locally, we have church buildings that have stood thing to note about this event is the specific use and purpose to which the money is put. As stated for 800-1000 years, with all the history that they above it is to enable grants to be made for the record both inside and outside in the churchyards. maintenance, repair, appropriate alteration and Do we really want to risk losing all that? renovation of the many church buildings that are Of course there are many calls upon each of us to such an important part of our local history and give to charities and good causes and we do, but if heritage. In many rural areas they are probably the you decide to take part, to ride, walk or use some last remaining ‘public’ building and meeting place other safe means of transport to raise money to left, with the demise of the village pub, shop, post help secure the future of your local church office etc. building; this once a year event is an ideal, healthy, The church belongs to the whole community of a and ‘green’ way to do it. Alternatively, you can parish, and is there for all, not just for those who simply make a donation. Please check your church attend services and worship in them. Of course, notice board and parish magazine for details, or visit the Hampshire Churches Trust website for church members and supporters make regular and very generous contributions towards the upkeep information and the necessary forms – and other costs associated with the church, and www.hihct.org.uk or the County Coordinator at also do their best to provide funds to keep them in [email protected] or locally ring the Team Coordinator, on 01264 352531. good repair for the benefit of everyone. But often, and despite all their efforts, there simply isn’t Thank you, and may the day and our efforts be enough money to cover all the costs. This is when blessed grants from Trusts such as HIHCT are so Geoff Wortley

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Please note that Peter takes Tuesday and Vanessa takes Friday as the ‘Sabbath day of rest’

Team Rector Peter Gilks 01264 335245/ 07790 998646 [email protected] Team Vicar Vanessa Cole 01264 782615 / 07495 085906 [email protected] Associate Priest Matthew Grayshon 07960 299434 [email protected] Lay Ministers Stephen Baldock (783540) Geoff Wortley (889426) St Andrew’s Nether Wallop St Peter’s Over Wallop Churchwardens Emma Todd (781517) John Searles (782847) PCC Secretaries Jenny Toyne-Sewell (781248) Geoff Wortley (889426) Treasurers/Gift Aid John Waits (782110) Janet Baldock (783540)

WEBSITE NEWS www.standrewsnetherwallop.co.uk and www.stpetersoverwallop.co.uk THE WALLOP PARISH NEWS TEAM

Editor Christine Deane 01264 782 819 [email protected] Monthly Adverts Janet Baldock 01264 783540 [email protected] Yearly Adverts (Jan-Dec) Pepe Keightley 01264 781418 [email protected] Saye House, Orange Lane, OW, New Subscriptions Stephen Baldock 01264 783540 SO20 8JB

EDITOR’S COMMENT Dear Readers, I’d like to thank everyone who has submitted I think we have seen the last of the long, hot editorial for the magazine and apologise that it summer weather. The farmers and the gardens will sometimes takes a while to get it included. We really be relieved. Let’s hope for something a little more do love to get your contributions and I will ‘normal’ for the rest of the year. There are still lots eventually get your article in, so please do keep of events planned and activities to participate in as sending them! On that note, there will be another we head into autumn, details of which you will find delicious recipe from Sarah Whitaker coming in the in the magazine. Enjoy! October issue. Christine 2

THE NOT ON YOUR OWN CLUB The latest NOYO Club meeting took place on the There is some good news to report. The Over last Sunday of July. All the members turned up to Wallop Parish Council has awarded a grant of enjoy a wonderful tea and the company provided £150 to the NOYO Club in recognition of the by the club. It is very rewarding to see everyone service it provides for the elderly residents of the take such pleasure sharing their news and events Wallops villages. Thank you OWPCC, the money of the last month. News of the club has spread far is much appreciated. and wide: we had a visitor from the USA this month, checking up to make sure her mum was If you would like to come along on the last Sunday well looked after by us. Fortunately we passed the of the month to sample our famous afternoon tea, test! we would love to see you. Meetings are held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Over Wallop and are open Marilyn Childs joined us to play some lovely to any elderly, single person in the Wallops music. Marilyn has played the piano for us before villages. and is a very popular guest with the members. She selected several well-known ballads and love songs Next month’s NOYO will be a games afternoon. from the 1940s and 50s and it was not long before Dig out those old school hockey sticks from under members were joining in and singing too. Familiar the stairs and practice running up and down the songs such as ‘I’ll be Seeing You’, ‘As Time Goes field! By’, ‘Nightingale in Berkeley Square’ and many Chris Haverson others. The song sheets were superfluous as many people could remember the words. Thank you When: 30 September 2018 Marilyn – hopefully we will see you again soon. Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, Over Wallop Time: 2pm – 4pm Of course, tea and cake were not forgotten! There Cost: £2 was plenty to drink and eat and Marilyn joined in Lifts can be arranged if transport is a problem. with the chatter and tea too. A raffle was held as Tel Shirley Mongor 782151 or Chris Haverson always – a very popular event every month! 781607

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2018 HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLANDS HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST (HIHCT) ANNUAL ‘RIDE AND STRIDE’ FUNDRAISER – SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2018

Each year, on the second Saturday in September, the HIHCT organise a ‘ride and stride’ fundraising event to raise money for the preservation of the region’s historic churches. The churches will be open from 10:00 – 6:00pm to welcome ride and striders and, at some locations, also provide refreshments. The idea is for as many people, families and groups to participate and raise money through sponsorship for your ride (cycle or horse) or stride (walk) between the region’s historic churches in a day. Please contact Robert Herring on: E: [email protected]; M: 07787 419322 for further information and sponsorship forms if you wish to participate. Donations can also be made by texting HIHC15£10(or any other amount) to 70070. Website: www.hihct.org.uk 3

Wallop Artists Exhibition 2018

29th and 30th September 10am – 5pm Wallops Parish Hall SO20 8EG - Free Admission Proceeds from sales of refreshments on Saturday 29th will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support

www.wallopartists.org.uk Wallop Artists 4

DERMOT WILSON – 50 YEARS ON

We wish to acknowledge Trout & Salmon magazine as the original publisher of this article supplied to us by the author, Simon Cooper, Founder & Managing Director of Fishing Breaks based in Nether Wallop. You are sitting at home in your elegant the lochs. At Winchester he revived the moribund Kensington house one evening. Your spouse fishing club, the River Itchen becoming the thread arrives home from work. So far, so normal until that ran through the remainder of his life. Renée the announcement that the time has come to pack relates that, even during their courtship, weekends up the London life to head for the country – a fly were for fishing; it was fortunate that she always fishing business beckons. The details are vague. It shared Dermot’s passion and that his mother had might be a store. Or it could be a hotel. Nothing is retired to Winchester. precisely determined but the principle is decided. Like many things in life, how the Wilsons How do you reply? eventually arrived at Nether Wallop Mill was Well, I guess that might slightly depend on your something of happenchance. After toying and circumstances but consider the person standing discarding various business models, Renée and before you. He could be in no way considered Dermot alighted on mail order, which was at the unsuccessful or prone to flights of fancy. Educated time, remember this was the late 1960s, considered at Winchester College he left to join the King's slightly down-at-heel. So the search was on for a Royal Rifle Corps as an officer at the age of 17, base and whilst Dermot was away in Ireland (yes, landing on the northern coast of France on D-Day fishing) Renée spied an advert in The Daily plus one earning the Military Cross for his actions Telegraph for a dilapidated mill in Hampshire. A call behind enemy lines. After the war he took the to Dermot and thence the agent led them to Civil Service entry exam, registered the highest making a full asking price offer that day, sight score of his generation, was appointed to the unseen. A week later, ahead of two hundred other Foreign Office but declined when he was to be enquiries, they drove to Nether Wallop and sealed posted to Japan; he doubted that there was much the deal with a handshake for £13,000. fly fishing available there. Advertising then called where our embryonic fly fishing entrepreneur soon rose to become the youngest ever director of the international colossus J. Walter Thompson. It was from their Mayfair offices that he had arrived that evening. Now it is to the enormous credit of Renée Wilson that she looked her husband in the eye and said, “Dermot, that is the most sensible thing you have said in a long time”. And so something unique and special was born. By the time the couple arrived at that life changing moment Dermot already had a head start on others who might embark on such madness. He was a well-known and published fly fisher, his first (and sadly, only) book Fishing The Dry Fly was a best seller since the first edition of 1957 and he was a regular columnist for Trout & Salmon, a position he held dear, rarely writing for any other publication. He was, I think it is fair to say, a Dermot, Fergus and Renée at The Mill c.1975 fishing obsessive. His angling career had started early, his Irish mother shipping him back to her native land for long summers where he explored

While writing this article and researching the 50 You need to make it all come alive on the page. years since Dermot and Renée walked across the Explain to the reader how and why the purchase threshold of Nether Wallop Mill, now my home would make your fishing not only better, but also and workplace, I have tried to place him in the more fun. In both he excelled. Who else would pantheon of the angling greats. The names of have featured a fishing chimpanzee? Added Walton, Halford, Skues, Grey, Sawyer and Kite are humour with cartoons? Weave the stories of how so easy to recite that perhaps we don’t bother to he had discovered or used this or that ‘must have’ look much further. But we should, for otherwise item. When you bought from Dermot Wilson you Wilson will be omitted. Charles Jardine, one time became part of his extended fishing family; he apprentice to Dermot here at The Mill, has put it invented the concept of customer service long better than any other person I have spoken to: before the term became common parlance. “Dermot should be remembered as being one of, if Nothing was too much trouble. Call, write or even not THE, best portrayers of the sport. His words drop in. 100% customer satisfaction was the aim and English usage were both sublime and or return the item no questions asked. Today we minimal.” As Charles goes on to say, “if you want think of all that as standard but back then? Well, to measure the true worth of a man’s literary perhaps within that laid the seeds of demise. prowess, judge him by the company that seeks him It is an eternal sadness to me that I never visited out to be called his friend”. Ted Hughes, Poet The Mill in Dermot and Renée’s time for it seems Laureate and often regarded as the greatest poet of th to me it was, for a while, the epicentre of the fly the 20 century, was one such person. Herein lies fishing universe. Frank Sawyer was a good friend the secret of Dermot’s success, for it was through and regular visitor; he even designed the most the medium of the printed word he inspired a perfect trout teaching lake which we still use today. whole new generation of fly fishers and the Dick Walker, for many years the British carp business he founded was to be the perfect vehicle record holder and rod maker par excellence for that. through his Bruce & Walker partnership, was a Today we very much take trout stillwaters for confidante. Bob Church, Brian Clarke, John granted, but back around the time Dermot was Goddard, Barry Welham and Conran Voss Bark, setting up they were both ground breaking and great men in their own right, were just part of the sensational. The fly fishing ‘business’ exploded. fabric. Royal warrant holders Hardy Bros. beat a Books, TV shows and magazines proliferated as path to his door when they needed advice on trout lakes were dug across the country making a building a special edition cane rod and the Royal sport that was previously thought to be the household called in search of a reel for the Queen preserve of the upper classes accessible to a whole Mother’s 70th. From overseas came the Perkins, new generation, both in terms of affordability and the owners of Orvis who were to eventually buy geography. the business, along with Lee and Joan Wulff, not Now you might just say Dermot was lucky with his to mention the great American angling writer timing. At this point I tend to grab for Henry Ernie Schwiebert. Of course, they didn’t always Ford’s great truth when accused of the same: the come to him – occasionally Dermot had to go to harder I work the luckier I seem to get. Today mail them, most famously to Prince Charles who put order, with the internet and next day delivery, is out a special request to meet him and Renée at the part of the fabric of our lives, but 50 years ago you 1980 Game Fair when it was held in the grounds of his uncle’s house on the River Test at needed to truly inspire sceptical shoppers. For Dermot it was with his words. His catalogue A Broadlands in Hampshire. Choice of Tackle became a staple of each new fishing Unfortunately the smiles on Fisherman’s Row on season. As a regular traveller to North America, that sunny July day hid some bitter truths. This the powerhouse of post-war era angling was no time to be running a fragile business that innovation, he returned with exciting new lines, relied on optimism and buoyant consumer reels, rods and flies. But that in itself was not confidence. The recession (some would say enough. depression) of 1980-81 was gathering. Inflation 6

reached 17% and interest rates were higher still. And Dermot did indeed retire. He and Renée Unemployment surged. Taxes rose. Dermot and bought a cottage in the village of Farley, not far Renée sat down with their advisors to accept the from Nether Wallop, with views over the Avon inevitable. valley. Dermot continued to write, largely for Trout I can’t better the words Dermot penned in the & Salmon magazine, toured the USA lecturing and supplement to the 1981 Choice of Tackle: as Chairman of the Anglers Co-operative “We suppose all good things must come to an end Association (now Fish Legal) led a successful – and that includes our small enterprise at Nether campaign against a clause in a government bill that Wallop Mill. We’re retiring. This is partly because would have weakened the common law protection it’s high time – we’re getting rather grey-haired and of the flow and quality of rivers. He continued to fish both on the Piscatorial Society waters and his venerable. And it’s partly because this miserable old Depression isn’t doing the Mill any good at all. beloved River Itchen until his death in 1996. Financially, that is. So this is our last fond message His widow Renée still lives in Wiltshire, now on to you. We’ll be winding up as from September 2nd the banks of the River Ebble. I am indebted to her 1981. But we want to finish on a high note. So for many kindnesses in helping me write this before we leave the stage, we’re making the offers article and I am looking forward to welcoming her contained in this leaflet. Not that it’s purely back to The Mill later in the year to unveil the blue altruism. Obviously we’d like to convert some of plaque I have commissioned in Dermot’s memory. our stock to lovely money. We can, however, do It is the very least I can do, for Dermot Wilson each other a final favour – let us send you a MC, soldier, writer and fly fisherman deserves to bargain or two. be remembered for a very long time to come. We simply can’t depart from the scene, however, without saying how much we love you. If anyone doubted that fly fishermen are the salt of the earth, you’ve laid those doubts to rest. You’ve been kind and courteous and wonderful to us. (We’ve tried to reciprocate). Many of you have been with us since the early days; many of you have become close personal friends. We think you’re the nicest people ever. With all our hearts, we wish you a long life of happy and successful fishing.” Simon Cooper, Founder of Fishing Breaks

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Saturday 29th September Once again the Wallop Artists have kindly invited us to join them for their annual summer exhibition. We shall be serving coffee and cake all day from 10-4 in the Wallops Parish Hall on Saturday 29th September with all proceeds going towards Macmillan Cancer Support. Please do join us while visiting the exhibition and support this invaluable cause. (Entry to the exhibition is free.) Tanya Hudson 781670

WALLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS – SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER In the middle of July we held our annual families Yee- Ha! It all paid off on the last day of term as end of year BBQ and in true Friday 13th spirit it their joke-filled Wild West show entertained the poured down with rain! A quick change of plan parents, children and staff. With plenty of action, and a gazebo went up in the Millennium Garden songs and dancing it showcased the previously for the intrepid BBQ team and tables and chairs unknown singing and acting talents of many put out in the school hall for a great social children. evening. Delicious buffalo burgers or free range It was then onto our final afternoon with the pork sausages were worth the quick dash out into Annual Prizegiving Assembly, attended by parents, the rain, along with fruit punches or something a guests, the school Governors and our much valued little stronger for the adults! Suitably refreshed it volunteer helpers. Mr Lambert, our Head, gave a was time for our talented school choir to put on a speech detailing our great year in 2018, with a super mini concert to entertain all, with a bit of a Good Ofsted report, super results in our Year 6 singalong too. SATS and great success in sports tournaments. He The Owls class have been enjoying a Heroes and then gave the Year 6 leavers an inspirational talk Villains topic recently. They invited some of our on determination and resilience, always hero parents in, a Doctor and an RAF pilot remembering the Wallop School mantra, “Grow, amongst others, to give talks and dispense some Learn, Aspire Together”. Then it was time for the good career advice for the future. The Hawks class tissues, as our 15 leavers took to the stage to share have been busy researching Astronaut Tim Peake’s their special memories of our school with visit to the International Space Station, particularly photographs through the years. relevant to us as he trained as a helicopter pilot at The presentation of the cups, shields and trophies Middle Wallop A.A.C.C. They presented their by our governors and guests followed. Vicar research in the form of newspaper reports and we Vanessa made a special presentation on behalf of are delighted to say the Museum of Army Flying the church and the school gave all the leavers have put them on display. Thank you to Joanna dictionaries to use at their secondary schools. Wenman, the Learning & Community Officer at the museum for arranging this. They were really We at Wallop Primary School wish the class of pleased to be invited to visit and very proud to see 2018 good luck and all the very best for their their work on display. Well done Hawks! future. Sonia Shadwell The Eagles class have been busy with swimming lessons and rehearsals for their end of year play,

QUARLEY GREAT LIVES

Quarley Church – September 9th Great Lives Service

Great Lives will be at 6pm on 9th September in This won him more enemies than friends and the Quarley Church. This month, we will be looking at rest is history, but in case you have forgotten what William Tyndale. His whole life was predicated happened, come and hear more! upon a conviction that everyone should be able to read the Bible in their native tongue, something we Everyone most welcome and refreshments follow take for granted, but it was not possible in the the short service of readings and music. early sixteenth century.

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St Andrew’s and St Peter’s

welcome you to a

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at the Wallops Parish Hall on Saturday 6th October 2018

6.00 for 6.30 pm

Cost: £8.50 for Adults and £5 for Children

Includes entertainment for all ages!

Tickets available at church services, the Village Shop and from Churchwardens

Post Office Services in Nether Wallop Square – Tuesdays 4.00pm - 5.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall Allison Long 01264 781181 Nether Wallop Village Hall Anthony Whitaker 01264 781072 Wallops Parish Hall Alison Elliott 01264 782412

NETHER WALLOP WINTER INDOOR BOWLS LEAGUE

NETHER WALLOP VILLAGE HALL HAS 2 INDOOR BOWLING MATS 40 FT LONG WITH BOWLS etc.

We play pairs twice a month (Wednesday Evenings 7.30 pm) in a league, with trophies to the winners and runner ups.

Single players are welcome who can be paired for the season commencing 10th Oct to March 2019

Tea coffee and biscuits provided, most people bring their own tipple.

£2.00 per session all proceeds to the Village Hall. New Players Welcome

If you would like to compete call Viv Blandford 01264 781395 or mail [email protected]

THE WALLOPS

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St Andrew’s, Nether Wallop Holy Gardening Saturday 1st September 2018

In August we had five strimmers going to trim all the lower area of the churchyard…and almost all the graves are cleared of ant hills. The strip behind the wall also got a major haircut!

You are welcome in September when we hope there’ll be less to cut so we can spend more time exposing the overgrown stones in the upper churchyard. Don’t forget there will be plenty of coffee and cake!

If you cannot manage this Saturday but would like to help, please do let me know: Alix 01264 781913 [email protected]

NEWS FROM THE WI It has been a fascinating year so far for the Wallops It has been a wonderful, long summer and the WI with speakers at our meetings as diverse as the garden party held in a member’s beautiful garden ‘dark’ side of lacemaking to the Mary Rose and the rounded the summer months off perfectly. We all varied life of an Australian vet now working in our enjoyed Pimms with a wonderful spread of own villages. mouth-watering sandwiches, cakes and delicacies The autumn brings a fresh set of meetings on a and many cups of refreshing tea. wide variety of subjects to look forward to. There will also be a WI presence at the Vintage However, in August we take stock, kick off our Rally at the end of August so our members will shoes and enjoy the lovely long summer days (of not have been resting up all month! which there have been many this year) and gently In September our speaker will be Mike Wagstaff, a unwind at our annual Wallops WI garden party. ‘maker of traditional mead’, who will tell us all This year was no exception, although earlier in the about the history and origins of this intoxicating month some of our members, their husbands and spirit – maybe even a taste or two! partners also enjoyed a fabulous day out at Do join us on Thursday 13 September at 7.30pm Portsmouth Dockyard especially learning about for an interesting evening. the role of women in the navy, and an evening of pure fun and dancing at an open air concert at Pam Quick Hilliers by the Silver Beatles tribute band. 12

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BROWNJOHN ALLOTMENT GARDENS The clearing of redundant plots continues with Two new allotment holders have identified their four oil drums of broken glass already removed plots and Tenancy Agreements have been issued. with thanks to Mark Glover for his help. Several other overgrown plots need to be examined and A third quotation to refurbish the drive has been made safe. The last of the derelict sheds has been made so final selection of the contractor will be removed. made shortly. In the meantime several plot holders continue to cut back the verges on the drive and Unfortunately, we have had two incidents of fly keep the parking area and internal drive grass tipping at the allotments – an old washing machine maintained. and a broken wheelie bin. The fly tipper also took the opportunity to steal an intact wheelie bin from Our thanks also go to Derrick Macy who regularly one of the plots, no doubt to replace his broken ploughs any unused plots using his vintage tractor one! Test Valley Environmental Services recently and therefore keeping them weed free. Without fined one Andover resident £1,000 for fly tipping this our efforts to improve the allotments would so if caught our own fly tipper may feel a have been severely impaired. significant financial impact. We hope to hold our first AGM later this year Please report any incidents of fly tipping at the when we can review current developments and allotments to Richard Waterman, Parish Clerk via seek input and suggestions from allotment holders. email on [email protected].

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WALLOP COUNTRY FILE – SEPTEMBER 2018 I am starting to write the September edition of 1800s corn was still being cut by teams of men Country File on the last Sunday of July. It is with scythes and then tied by hand into sheaves, pouring with rain and there is a very strong wind very often by the women of the village. Several blowing. After a very long hot and dry period we sheaves were then lent against each other with the had prayed for rain for the farm crops and ears off the ground to dry out, forming a stook. gardens. The wanted rain came this morning, the The corn was morning of the church service on the Village later threshed Green and I think our prayers were answered. (or thrashed) This year has been very difficult, with the soil by hand in being so wet in March delaying the planting of the the winter to spring corn until April. There should have been separate the plenty of time to get the crops established but this grain from year planting was followed by a long hot and very the husks and dry time, not a good omen for a successful harvest. stalks. There is an old saying (isn’t there always!) “A dry The first harvesting machines were the horse May and a dripping June puts everything in tune.” drawn reaper and the horse powered thresher. It did not happen that way this year. There is a rumour that the local farmworkers Harvesting started a little early due to the very hot burnt the first one to arrive in the Wallops on the weather, with the oil seed rape being first. It Glebe Field in 1830 because they said it would do looked to be a very good crop at one stage but I away with their winter work. I cannot find any have not heard what the yield and quality was. The evidence of this incident. spring barley that was drilled early before the snow Indeed, The Times reported at the time that on the was combined before the much wanted rain. The 19th September, 1830 ‘the whole agricultural rest of the barley and the wheat will be ready in population, farmers and labourers, were assembled early August, results in my next edition. in a large field at Wallop’ and that ‘on the road The sheep have done well this year so far, from Andover to Wallop neither man nor beast although the grazing has been very short in August was to be seen at work’. and supplementary feed may be needed later in the It seems that labourers were then being paid 8 year. The Hereford cows all calved well and even shillings a week and at the meeting the farmers with the shortage proposed to raise this to 10s a week and to help of grass they are further by getting rents, tithes and taxes reduced. looking very This was accepted and a number of the farmers good. We bought went to the house of James Blunt Esq.(now a new bull in July, Winton House Nursing Home), the proprietor of Bromham the local ‘great tithes’, and demanded a reduction Panther, to of one third in the current year tithes. Although he replace the late described it as ‘robbery’, considering the Fisher Cracker. We are very pleased with Cracker’s seriousness of the situation he agreed and the men young stock and hope to achieve a similar result returned to their work immediately. with the new bull. The situation in the villages around Salisbury was I have been much more serious and thrashing machines had writing about indeed been burnt in protest against low wages. farming through the ages this year After the start of machine harvesting, the horse and now focus and then tractor-pulled reaper/binder was used up on the changes in to the end of the Second World War, but by 1945 harvesting. In the the first combine harvesters came into use and first part of the from then on the harvest had changed forever. 20

I thought another poem from Murray Dalton’s book of Wallop Poems might be interesting. He: Don’t be silly! Don’t be silly! Meet me dear at Piccadilly! Millie, Millie, Millie, Millie, Meet me dear at Piccadilly! She: Willy-nilly. Willy-nilly I can’t come to Piccadilly! Chicken, bees, and little Billy Keep me, from Piccadilly! He: You refuse to meet your Willy By the bridge at Piccadilly? then I’ll find another Millie Who can come to Piccadilly. She: As you will have read in the August Country File, No, my Willy, no my Willy Nigel, whose Grandfather and Father I think had You’ll not find another Millie! the first combine in the Wallops, wrote about For next month I’ll wed my Willy combine harvesting over the last 60 or so years. At the Church near Piccadilly I am pleased to report that the visit to the (‘Piccadilly’ is a part of Nether Wallop situated Leckford Dairy unit on the 26th July was a great strangely in the heart of Over Wallop.) success. Tanya will be writing a report after another visit to Leckford set for early September. Richard Osmond

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DRAFT MINUTES OVER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 6th AUGUST 2018 Chairman: Cllr Mr M Glover The Chairman thanked everyone for coming to Vice Chairman: Cllr Mr T Burden. put forward their views. This issue will be placed on the September Meeting Agenda for further PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES – The discussion, 7 members of the Public left the Parish Council still has two vacancies. meeting. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PLANNING Members of the public present had come to talk about the possible banning of dogs from the Evans 18/01888/LBWN AND 18/01885/FULLN – Close Playground and the Alan Evans Memorial Replacement of four pillars and installation of 8 carriage blocks – War Memorial, Station Road, Ground. This was reported in the July Parish Council minutes, the points raised were as follows: Over Wallop – SUPPORT. 1. A good precedent has been set for WAR MEMORIAL consultation over the War Memorial. It was The Parish Council discussed at length the War hoped that a similar exercise would be Memorial Project and confirmed that they were undertaken to obtain villagers views on the happy for Mr Ben Cartwright to proceed. banning of dogs from the two playing fields. The Chairman thanked Mr Ben Cartwright for all 2. The Parish Council were asked to please the work he has done on this project. consider providing more dog bins, signs and PAVILION bags. The Clerk reported that he has submitted the

3. There are a great many dog walkers in Over Planning Application for the alterations to the Wallop and the use of the fields and Pavilion Roof. surrounding footpaths are a vital part of the village social structure. All ages come together TENNIS – Cllr Forrest reported that there has and meet when walking their dogs. been no up-take this year on the Tennis Coaching. One family did make contact but unfortunately,

4. Most dog owners do pick up after their dogs they could not attend as they would be on holiday. and it was wondered if there is really a problem with excess dog mess. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING 10th September 2018 at 7.30pm in the Wallops Parish Hall.

St Andrew’s Village Market – Plant Stall 2018

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The stall was well stocked and colourful, very much due to the kindness and support from you all and we raised £173.00 on the day. I hope all those who came on the Thursday before enjoyed the Pimms and I hope to repeat this small thank you again next year. With grateful thanks again. Hugh Fraser-Richards

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The Over Wallop – They Also Served Project, which aims to restore the pillars surrounding the Over Wallop War Memorial, so that they once again carry the names of First World War parishioners who served, survived and returned to the village, proudly announces: Quiz Night & Special Auction

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Saturday 15 September 2018

You are invited to take part in a Quiz Night, in St Peter’s Church Hall, Over Wallop, on Saturday 15th September at 7.00pm, for the benefit of the Project.

Tickets are available at £17.00 each. This will include a glass of wine, on arrival, a two- course supper and your chance to win excellent prizes at a raffle. Further drinks can be purchased during the evening. Each table will be for a team of eight. You may book a table, or join with others, on the evening.

Numbers are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Please complete and return the slip below, with your cheque, made out to The Over Wallop – They Also served Project (in full), to Peter Hope, The Sundial House, Over Wallop, Stockbridge. SO20 8HR, as soon as possible.

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St Andrew’s Roving Supper on Saturday 8th September 2018

Drinks at 7.00pm, at The Manor, Heathman Street Eat the first two courses in a different house and then convene in the Village Hall for Pudding and Cheese

Please complete the form below and return it to Carrie Askey-Wood, Maltings, Heathman Street, Nether Wallop, or email: [email protected] by Monday 3rd September 2018 If you are unable to cook but would like to join in the cost will be £25 per person

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DRAFT MINUTES NETHER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 9th Attendance: Cllrs. Carpenter, Cotterell, and Souter, community it be free of charge with donations. This TVBC Cllr. Boulton and the Parish Clerk. There was was seconded by Cllr. Carpenter with all in favour. one member of the public. Cllr. Carpenter enquired about the Village Hall AGM on 16 July. Cllr. Souter said that this would be a Apologies: Cllrs. Addison, Mrs. James and James, meeting in public. This would be advertised on the HCC Cllr. Gibson and the Footpaths Officer. website (Action: Parish Clerk). Planning applications: Cllr. Souter reported on the Matters raised by Councillors: The Footpaths following:- O ’ R W a) 18/01694/FULLN Demolition of existing published on the website (Action: Parish Clerk). dwelling and erection of 2 bedroom detached Cllr. Cotterell had explored with TVBC whether dwelling, The Stables, Salisbury Road, Lopcombe. planning would be required for advertisements in the The plans were presented and a discussion ensued. Jacks Bush bus shelter. This could help local Councillors agreed no comment. business. However, he felt it was not the right b) 18/01670/FULLN Erection of dwelling and environment at the moment and that it required installation of package treatment plant, land adjacent attention as well as the verge which needed to be Staplewood House, Farley Street. No paperwork for cleared. He asked whether in the light of the national this had been received but Cllr. Cotterell found plans news about Amesbury it would be helpful to liaise online. Councillors agreed no comment. with other parishes. The Chairman replied that if the Points from the floor: TVBC Cllr Boulton police have certain information they may not wish to commented on the previous application and said it divulge it and that any news dissemination would was probably straight forward if the established use probably be adequately forwarded by the borough totalled ten years. council. TVBC Cllr. Boulton reiterated this and said that parishioners should be wary of fly tipping and to Playing Fields: Cllr. Carpenter had a thorough read of the report by RoSPA. The wooden equipment report any sightings to TVBC immediately. Cllr. needed refurbishment. He would contact HAGS Souter said there is periodically correspondence received from other boroughs but it is usually of which specialises in play equipment maintenance for a quote and then follow this up with quotes from two limited interest. Cllr. Cotterell questioned the other firms. Cllr. Cotterell suggested that the report comparison of the electricity used in the old hall with that in the new hall. This is unknown but the old hall also go on the website and any interested companies invited to tender and contact Cllr. Carpenter (Action: was inefficient and its heaters were expensive. Cllr. Parish Clerk). The Wallop football team have Souter reported that the recent bill was estimated and cancelled due to a membership decline. However, higher than usual. Cllr. Cotterell enquired whether the budget is looked at from time to time. Cllr. there is interest for next year from other teams. Cllr. Souter has contacted the mobile mast company but Souter replied that figures are circulated each month they have not got back to him as yet. with the financial report. Mrs. Foster on behalf of GFC Ltd would send in a report every month. Village Green: Cllr. Carpenter reported on a busy time with the Village Market coming up. Cllr. Souter Points from the floor: TVBC Cllr. Boulton reported reported that he has got a team together to provide that the present Mayor of the Test Valley, a former refreshments on the Green for 22 July Andover Cycle Leader of the Council for many years had received a MBE. He recommended that the council invite him Ride. to any suitable occasions to be held in the village. Village Hall: Cllr. Souter reported that the recent movie night was well attended. The hall will open Date of next meeting: The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 10 September 2018 in the this coming Wednesday to screen the World Cup Football semi-finals. After discussion this will be free village hall at 7.30pm. There would be no August of charge for all attendees with donations welcome. meeting. The Chairman thanked all for attending and closed the meeting at 8.50 pm. It has been advertised. He proposed that a policy be adopted that when an event is for the benefit of the

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ST ANDREW’S NETHER WALLOP and ST PETER’S OVER WALLOP Church Worship Times: September 2018

Date Time Church Service Readings Sun Sept 2 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion James 1:17-end; Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Trinity 14 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Sun Sept 9 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37 Trinity 15 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Communion Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23; Jas 2:1-17; Mk 7:24-37 4.00pm St Peter’s Tea Time Praise Sun Sept 16 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Trinity 16 9.30am St Peter’s Hall Family Communion Prov 1:20-33; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 with IMPRESS (KS1/2) Sun Sept 23 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion James 3:13-4:3,7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Trinity 17 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Service Mark 9:30-37 Sun Sept 30 10.30am West Andover Team Communion Rev 12:7-12; Heb 1:5-end; John 1:47-end Trinity 18 6.00pm St Peter’s “Keep it Reel” Sun Oct 7 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Heb 1:1-4; Mark 10:2-16 Trinity 19 9.30am St Peter’s Family Harvest Matt 6:25-33

Church opening hours: Both churches are normally open to visitors during daylight hours. Celtic prayer: At 9.30am on Mondays (St Andrew’s), there is a short time of prayer to which all are welcome. Winton House: Next favourite hymns: Sundays Sept 2nd and October 7th at 2.30pm.

Recent parish news: Wedding blessing by the Rev Canon Peter Gilks: On Aug 11, in Over Wallop: Tony Fisk and Caroline Smith We offer our congratulations and best wishes. Baptism: On Aug 12 at St Andrew’s, Sadie Grace Sage (aged 1) May she grow up in the faith into which she has been baptised. Burial: On Aug 3 at St Peter’s, Joanna Claire Brazier who died on July 6 aged 55. Interment of ashes: On Aug 6 at St Peter’s, Michael and Christina Gains (aged 85 and 82). We offer our sympathy to these families and to all those recently bereaved. Jesus said “I am the Resurrection and the Life …everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die”

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Sept 2: Sept 16: Sept 30 0800 SMWA HC 0800 Monxton HC 1030 SMWA Team Communion 1000 Amport HC (CW) 1000 Grateley FS 1030 SMWA FS 1030 SMWA HC 1600 Monxton Messy Church 1100 Amport HC 1800 Quarley Evensong Sept 9: Sept 23: CW = Common Worship 0915 Amport FS 0930 Quarley FC/Harvest FC = Family Communion 1000 Grateley MW 1000 Grateley HC (CW) FS = Family Service 1030 SMWA, HC 1030 SMWA HC HC = Holy Communion/Eucharist 1100 Monxton HC (CW) 1100 Monxton MW 1800 Quarley ‘Great Lives’ 1800 Amport Evensong MW = Morning Worship ……(William Tyndale) SMWA = St Michael’s West Andover

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DIARY FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 Day Event Time Place 1/9/18 West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance 8.00pm - Midnight Wallops Parish Hall 1/9/18 Holy Gardening page 12 9.30am St Andrew’s Church NW 6/9/18 Painting class (every Thursday) 1.00-3.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 6/9/18 Wallop Artists Demonstration 7.30 – 9.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 8/9/18 St Andrew’s Roving Supper page 31 7.00pm 8/9/18 Ride & Stride in aid of Hampshire Historic Churches page 3 10.00am – 6.00pm 9/9/18 Rounders on the Green page 24 10.00am – Noon NW Village Green 10/9/18 Drawing Class 10..00 – Noon Wallops Parish Hall 10/9/18 Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting 7.30-8.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 10/9/18 Nether Wallop Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm NW Village Hall 12/9/18 Painting Day 9.30am-3.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 13/9/18 Wallops WI Meeting 7.30 – 9.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 15/9/18 War Memorial They Also Served Project Quiz Night p.27 7.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall 24/9/18 Drawing Class 10.00am – Noon Wallops Parish Hall 25/9/18 Helping to Care for our Villages page 33 9.30am Wallops Parish Hall 28/9/18 Wallop Movie Nights page 25 8.00pm Nether Wallop Village Hall 28/9/18 Signs & symbols: talk on hidden messages in paintings p.21 6.15 for 7.00pm St Mary’s, Broughton 28/9/18 Wallop Artists Exhibition Preview 7.00 – 9.00pm 29/9/18 Wallop Artists Exhibition (Friday & Saturday) page 4 10.00am – 5.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 29/9/18 Macmillan coffee morning (at Wallop Artists Exhibition) p.7 10.00am – 4.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 30/9/18 NOYO Club page 3 2.00 – 4.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall FUTURE EVENTS Day Event Place 2/10/18 Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society page 26 Stockbridge Town Hall 4/10/18 Wallop Artists Demonstration Wallops Parish Hall 6/10/18 Joint Wallops Churches Harvest Supper (6 for 6.30pm) page 9 Wallops Parish Hall 8/10/18 Drawing Class Wallops Parish Hall 9/10/18 Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 10/10/18 Indoor Bowls League season begins page 10 NW Village Hall 11/10/18 Wallops WI Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 12/10/18 Growmore Club Quiz Wallops Parish Hall 13/10/18 WASPS 10th year anniversary show page 17 Wallops Parish Hall 17/10/18 Painting Day Wallops Parish Hall 20/10/18 West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance Wallops Parish Hall 23-25/10/18 Children’s Art Class Wallops Parish Hall 27/10/18 Cheese and Wine Taste Bud Challenge page 13 NW Village Hall 27/10/18 Drawing Class Wallops Parish Hall REGULAR EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER Day Weekly Event Time Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 9.30 - 10.30 am Wallops Parish Hall TUESDAY Pilates Class 10.45 - 11.45 am Footloose Dance Club 7.30 - 8.30 pm Joga Yoga Class 9.30 - 10.45 am Wallops Parish Hall WEDNESDAY WASPS Rehearsal 6.30 - 8.00 pm Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 7.00 - 8.00 pm Pilates Class 8.00 - 9.00 pm THURSDAY Art Class 1.00 – 3.00pm Wallops Parish Hall FRIDAY Joga Yoga Class 9.30 - 10.45 am Wallops Parish Hall

36 FROM THE RECTORY (October 2018) Dear friends, Megan says: “It’s about putting kindness out into Have you heard of the Kindness Rocks project? the world without expecting anything in return. That’s what true kindness is all about.” It was started in America by Megan Murphy who lost both her parents when she was in her early Here are two pebble messages from the website: twenties. She spent a lot of time walking along the “Even if we disagree about everything, we can still beach, grieving, and asking each of her parents for be kind to each other.” advice on situations she was facing and for “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a affirmation that they were still guiding her. It time and always start with the person nearest to seemed to her that when she discovered a heart you.” shaped rock, this was from her father, and a piece of sea glass would be from her mother. Eventually, The website link is: as she said, “I came to realise that all the answers I www.thekindnessrocksproject.com needed were actually in me.” Here is another quote from the website itself: However, whilst walking along the beach, she “Wherever there is a human being, there is an spotted many other people deep in thought looking opportunity for kindness.” as if they were searching too. One day she took a St. Paul, in his letter to the people in Galatia, felt tip pen and wrote messages of hope on five mentions kindness as one of the fruits of the Spirit. pebbles on the beach and left them there. Later in (Galatians chapter 5 verse 22). If we have been the day a friend phoned her and told her she had treated with kindness and love in our lives, the found a pebble with an uplifting message and it had seeds from this will grow into fruit which we can made her day. share with each other. It is also something very So Megan continued to leave inspirational messages simple – we could all do at least one small act of on her daily walk for others to find. Eventually, kindness to another each day, whether we choose through social media, the trend caught on. There to write on a pebble or not! are now over a thousand registered groups all over May we find something kind to do today for the world who leave pebbles with messages. I someone, a stranger or a loved one, and also find believe our nearest one is in Salisbury. People are the grace to accept an act of kindness too. encouraged to take a pebble, share it and, maybe, leave one of their own and so the uplifting Charmian Howarth messages go on.

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Please note that Peter Gilks takes Tuesday as the ‘Sabbath day of rest’

Team Rector Peter Gilks 01264 335245/ 07790 998646 [email protected] Team Vicar Vanessa Cole (Study leave: see page 3) [email protected] administrator Associate Priest Matthew Grayshon 07960 299434 [email protected] Licensed Lay Minister Geoff Wortley 01264 889426 Lay Worship Leaders Stephen Baldock (783540) Marilyn Childs (783435) St Andrew’s Nether Wallop St Peter’s Over Wallop Churchwardens Emma Todd (781517) John Searles (01794 341329) PCC Secretaries Jenny Toyne-Sewell (781248) Geoff Wortley (889426) Treasurers/Gift Aid John Waits (782110) Janet Baldock (783540)

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1 THE WALLOP PARISH NEWS TEAM Editor Christine Deane 01264 782819 [email protected] Monthly Adverts Janet Baldock 01264 783540 [email protected] Yearly Adverts (Jan-Dec) Pepe Keightley 01264 781418 [email protected] New Subscriptions Stephen Baldock 01264 783540 Saye House, Orange Lane, OW, SO20 8JB

EDITOR’S COMMENT Dear Readers, hosting our visits and to Richard Osmond for Well, the long, hot summer is giving way to autumn having set it all up for us. and the good news is that the farmers have not been There are lots of autumn events to look forward to as badly hit as they feared, or at least that’s the as the evenings draw in. Don’t miss the Joint message from Nigel this month. After his offer to Harvest Supper on October 6th or the WASPS 10th provide rides on his combine last month, he has anniversary show on October 13th. Also high on the promised some Combine Karaoke next year! To Do list must be Broughton Fireworks on 5th Whatever next?! November. The Leckford trips to see a milking parlour in action I hope you enjoy the Apple Mousse recipe from have taken place and it seems everyone had an Sarah Whitaker this month, especially great for any enjoyable and interesting experience. Many thanks excess apples you may have (page 17); thank you to Tanya Royle for having suggested the idea, Sarah. And ‘thank you’ also to Andrew Waine for arranged it all and then for providing an excellent reminding us what a great read Rudyard Kipling’s report (page 10). Also many thanks to Leckford for poems can be (page 5). More news from us in November! Christine Deane QUARLEY GREAT LIVES On Sunday, 14th October at 6pm in Quarley Come and hear more and enjoy an interesting Church, we will be looking at the life of William evening: a short service of readings with music Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury at the followed by refreshments. We look forward to outbreak of World War II. He was brave enough welcoming you. to take a stance against anti-Semitism and to stir Ronwen Walker up the social conscience of the Church of England. 2

STUDY LEAVE – OR LEAVING THE STUDY? I have been trying to declutter my study! The and about, you will be seeing Vanessa the mum lifestyle of a vicar seems to be to a constant state and not Vanessa the vicar. of bouncing between one appointment and We are also encouraged to take off one of the another with the occasional 30 minutes of stillness major festivals, and as my husband was born on to contemplate Sunday’s sermon. The thing is, I’m Christmas Day, it seems obvious to take this once- not a naturally tidy person, and over the last nine in-a-ministry opportunity to disappear for years too many things have been placed down ‘for Christmas and, for once, allow him to be fully now’ until I have time to tidy them away properly. spoiled on his birthday. Well now is the time, for I have been granted a I will miss you, and all the special services that take period of Study Leave by the bishop. Study Leave, place between now and the end of the year, but I formerly known as a Sabbatical, is a period of am also really excited to be able to spend some three months when clergy are released from their time at home in my kitchen doing three of the normal duties so that they can focus whole things I love the most: reading, writing and baking. heartedly on an area of spiritual interest. My area Spending time with my family, especially at of study is to be the spirituality of food and I hope weekends and over the Christmas holidays, will to create a designated blog, Facebook page, also be a real blessing for me (and hopefully them Instagram account and twitter ID under the name too). of ‘Soul Food’. The bishop is hoping that I am also able to produce something that can be So for the next three months, if you need a vicar, published in the traditional style, so let’s see! Peter and Matthew will be on hand. My email account and telephone number will not be The term ‘Sabbatical’ comes from the same stem monitored during this period. I wish you a as ‘Sabbath’ so you won’t be surprised to note that wonderful Harvest and Christmas and look there is an element of rest and restoration. Often forward to catching up with you all in the New clergy simply disappear for three months, Year. experiencing worship in a different culture perhaps. However, as a mum of children at school God bless, that just won’t be possible. If you do see me round Vanessa

NEWS FROM THE PEWS! August brought with it school holidays and of Little Angels and the Coffee Club met again with a course rain! As everybody took their rest from goodly supply of cake as well as the chance to organised activities, this church mouse followed meet and natter and get to know new faces and the combine harvesters and nibbled on what little catch with ‘older’ ones. Although it is easy for a corn and barley wasn’t gathered up into harvest. church mouse to sneak in unseen, there is actually no entrance fee for either of these social With the return of the school year came a flurry of gatherings (although donations for coffee are social activities and delightfully, many were food always welcome), thanks to the generous church based, none more so than the Roving Supper at bakers. Nether Wallop. Gastronomic delights were served in various homes throughout the village and The Vicar it seems is about to disappear for the culminated in pudding served up at the Village rest of the year, and I have heard that she is Hall. There was just so much to choose from that focussing her energies in the kitchen rather than this little mouse almost doubled in size! the pulpit, so perhaps I will hang around the Rectory for a little while! Funds were raised for St Andrew’s Building Trust as well as a few glasses and much merriment. The church mouse x

St Andrew’s and St Peter’s welcome you to a Joint Harvest Supper at the Wallops Parish Hall on Saturday 6th October 2018 6.00 for 6.30 pm

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BIG STEAMERS One day recently at the breakfast table, we were "And where will you fetch it from, all you Big talking about our food and where it comes from, in Steamers, and where shall I write you when you particular about the wonderful range of healthy, are away?" locally produced food that was now available. I "We fetch it from Melbourne, Quebec, and mentioned that it had not always been so. Back at Vancouver. the start of the last century only those who were Address us at Hobart, Hong-Kong, and involved in or near the point of production had Bombay." fresh food. Most of our food was imported from "But if anything happened to all you Big across the world. Steamers, and suppose you were wrecked up and As a child my father used to tell me with pride that down the salt sea?" “the sun never set on the British Empire”. As I "Why, you'd have no coffee or bacon for breakfast, grew up, my own views didn’t exactly align with And you'd have no muffins or toast for your tea." those of my Dad. Nevertheless, I understood the importance of the significant benefit we derived "Then I'll pray for fine weather for all you Big from our links with so many countries. Not only Steamers, for little blue billows and breezes so trade in general but vitally, our food supplies as well. soft." This was true not only for the obvious ones, citrus "Oh, billows and breezes don't bother Big fruits, exotic and tropical commodities but Steamers: everything else. We're iron below and steel-rigging aloft." Being a maritime nation we had ships aplenty to "Then I'll build a new lighthouse for all you Big transport goods on a constant basis. Rite of passage Steamers, with plenty wise pilots to pilot you through." was of course guaranteed by the Royal Navy. "Oh, the Channel's as bright as a ball-room Wonderful, wind-driven vessels like the Cutty Sark already, were replaced by huge iron hulled steamers. War, And pilots are thicker than pilchards at Looe." particularly the Second World War, demonstrated the vulnerability of our supply chain as packs of U "Then what can I do for you, all you Big boats sank a large tonnage of shipping, effectively Steamers, Oh, what can I do for your comfort and cutting off our supplies. good?" "Send out your big warships to watch your big So it was that in the late 1930s the Ggovernment waters, created committees, known as the WarAg. They had That no one may stop us from bringing you a difficult job to do as Britain had to try to feed food." itself. Farmers were given orders and told how For the bread that you eat and the biscuits you much wheat, potatoes and sugar beet to grow and nibble, modern agriculture as we know it was born. The sweets that you suck and the joints that you Returning to my childhood, my parents were very carve, keen on poetry. One of their favourite poets was They are brought to you daily by All Us Big Rudyard Kipling who had a marvellous knack of Steamers, making accurate observations with his poetry. It was And if any one hinders our coming you'll starve!" only as an adult I was able to fully understand this The 1947 Agriculture Act, simply put, was passed to particular poem, which is so appropriate to the topic enable a framework wherein the farming industry of our breakfast table conversation. would provide as much food as possible ensuring “Oh, where are you going to, all you Big that the UK would never again be so reliant on Steamers, with England's own coal, up and down external food supplies. the salt seas?" Farming, over the last 60 years, has provided me "We are going to fetch you your bread and your with a wonderful opportunity to be part of the butter, Agrarian Revolution which, hopefully, will continue Your beef, pork, and mutton, eggs, apples, and to enable farmers to provide high quality food cheese." humanely and safely, for years to come. Andrew Waine

NEWS FROM THE WI September brings the last heady days of summer their drinks and the taste was not a pleasant one. before the shorter days of autumn with cooler Mike was determined to produce a natural and days and nights arrive. Apart from one notable day subtle drink packed full of sunshine and the well- at the end of August when the heavens opened known benefits of honey without a spirit or wine and it seemed as if the rain and wind would never base. The honey ferments naturally to produce the end, the warm, even hot, sunny days have alcohol and Mike’s ‘Chalice Mead’ is heady stuff at continued and we all hope for an Indian summer 14.5%. The honey he uses is the residue from the to last well into October. Despite the terrible production of pure honey for spreading and conditions at the vintage gathering on bank therefore is fully sustainable. Although still a small holiday Sunday, our WI stall managed to entice producer, Mike makes all the mead himself from a some hardier punters to visit and most of our small unit in Rake near Petersfield. He supplies an produce was sold. However, our day ended early in impressive number of outlets across the country, the wind and rain as it did for most of the stalls. It including Blenheim Palace and our own Leckford was a great pity for such a normally wonderful farm shop and recently has gained a Royal Warrant village event. to supply the Royal Palaces. We were given ample The speaker for the September meeting was opportunities to taste his lovely original mead and perfect for the time of year with a taste of some all the other flavours that he has created such as of the best of English produce – honey infused nettle, elderflower and chocolate. There are 12 with the fruits of gardens and hedgerows. Mike different flavours to enjoy, including chilli and Wagstaff was such an engaging and enthusiastic chilli sting (for the brave hearted) and the general speaker on the ‘honeymoon’ drink that it was agreement was that it tasted totally different and difficult to imagine that he had only embarked on far superior to any other mead we had drunk in the past. Mike told us that it was known as the his journey into mead making three years ago. Having discovered an existing recipe from the 15th honeymoon drink as it was traditionally drunk by century involving just two ingredients, honey and the happy couple on their wedding day and for the spring water he thought ‘how difficult can it be’ to 28 days following to ‘enhance a feeling of create a truly different and exciting alcoholic drink wellbeing’. We all came away clutching a bottle or for all occasions! His dream was to reconnect with two with that happy thought in mind! Next month nature and to bring our ancient mead heritage fully we will learn about the Waitrose and Leckford into the modern age while supporting our bee Estate courtesy of Lucy Askin who will tell us populations. Not being much of a drinker himself about this well-known supermarket farm on our he was horrified to find that other makers of mead own doorstep. Do join us on Thursday 11 October used many more ingredients including wine in in the Parishes Hall at 7.30pm. Pam Quick

THE WALLOPS VILLAGE SHOP – COMMITTEE REQUESTS 1. We are looking for volunteers to help with a 2. Calling all wine buffs! We are keen to find deep clean of the Village shop in late October. someone who would like to help us set up and The intention is to carry out the clean over one run a monthly wine club for the Wallops. It is weekend and we would be very grateful for anticipated that this would be run with the help some help on either a Saturday and/or Sunday of Berry Bros and villagers would have access to afternoon after closing time. great quality wines at reasonable prices and by Please contact Chris Boulter at: joining the club, would also be supporting the [email protected] if you are able Village community shop. Please contact Chris to spare some time and when would be the most Boulter at [email protected] if suitable weekend towards the end of October. you are interested in discussing how you could be involved in this exciting opportunity.

BROUGHTON FIREWORK EVENT 5TH NOVEMBER THE WALLOPS Broughton's fantastic annual family firework GOOD NEIGHBOURS event will once again take place on 5th November with a children's torch procession leaving The Square (by The Greyhound pub) If you live in The Wallops, at 6.30pm. Palestine, Jacks Bush or Kentsboro', The procession will then make its way to the sports field in Buckholt Road (SO20 8DA) and you have no suitable transport where the bonfire will be lit at approximately available to attend medical or other 6.45pm. urgent appointments, even essential The firework display will commence around shopping, we can help you. 7.30pm and lasts about 20 minutes. Free parking adjacent to the cemetery/allotments & new car park in School Lane (off Salisbury Road – please follow signs). Just ring The Wallops Good Refreshments, hot food and merchandise for Neighbours sale. Licensed bar. Tickets available on the gate and entry is on 0800 612 7647 £6.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions and children.

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St Andrew’s, Nether Wallop Holy Gardening Saturday 6th October 2018, 9.30 am

September volunteers were very depleted but the Girls Only team managed to clear debris from the last of the larger graves, and strim and mow in areas the big mower can’t go.

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THANK YOU!

To all the people who put the magazine the interesting essays on farming and together. country life, we have learnt a lot! Mr Phipson Snr for his amusing snippets Sincerely, every month. Thank you for making us Beth and Ken Cunningham -Brown smile – and Mr Osmond and Mr Pond for

THE NOT ON YOUR OWN CLUB – SUMMER GARDEN PARTY The morning of the garden party in August Later in the month, the August meeting took place dawned bright and sunny – well actually, for any on a very wet Sunday afternoon. A few members other day this summer that would have been true. were missing due to it being the bank holiday But not on Garden Party day! It rained heavily all weekend. We had our usual delicious tea, then it morning, puddles formed on paths and the sky was time for our Bingo caller, Jean, to call order was very grey. However, the weather forecast and eyes down for three games of Bingo. Jean is a predicted that the rain would clear by mid-day and strict Quiz master and stands no nonsense, ticking it did, just as if someone had turned off the tap! off a table of helpers who were laughing and By then, Plan B had gone into operation. Garden causing a distraction for everyone else who were tables, chairs, china were hastily moved from trying to concentrate on the numbers. We had outside to inside – the garden party became a extra special chocolates for the prizes and we garage party. Fortunately for us all, Shirley’s large, ended the tea Party with our usual raffle. outdoor, open garage was the perfect size to house If you think you would like to join us, we meet on all the guests in comfort. Volunteers arrived with the last Sunday of the month at St Peter’s Church guests, cakes, strawberries and Pimms. A Hall, 2pm. Please come along we would love to see wonderful feast was set out for everyone. you. Chris Haverson and Shirley Mongor Members of the Wasps entertained the party with cheerful melodies from the 40s and 50s and it was When: 28 October 2018 not long before everyone joined in. Guests were Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, Over Wallop also given a tour of Shirley’s lovely garden before Time: 2pm – 4pm they had their final cup of tea and strawberries. Cost: £2 This event has become an annual occasion and is Lifts can be arranged if transport is a problem. very much appreciated by the members of the Tel Shirley Mongor 782151 or Chris Haverson club. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who 781607 helped to make this occasion run smoothly!

Tales to Tell…………. There are so many interesting people in our villages. People with past and present jobs, hobbies or experiences. Knowledge and lives that we would love to hear about. Do you have a story or pictures that you would like to share? Don’t know where to start? Think that no-one would be interested? We can help you. Would you like to give a talk, slide show, or write an article for the Parish Magazine? We can help you. Please get in touch. Karen Addison Tel: 07796 950805 email: [email protected] Address: Dane Cottage, Five Bells Lane, Nether Wallop. Date for your diary… October 23rd “The Battle of Trafalgar: 21 October 1805” A Talk by Stephen Carr-Smith (see page 28)

FROM FARM TO TABLE – THE LECKFORD VISITS This summer two lucky groups of children and The second operator attaches the milking their families from the Wallops visited the milking equipment, which also monitors the rate of milk parlour on the Leckford Estate. The Holstein dairy flow to the udders. When the flow ceases (on herd is over 500 strong with over 450 cows being average after 5-9 minutes) the equipment flushes milked daily. The remaining 50 cows stay dry for the teats with disinfectant & a dye to demonstrate part of the year as they prepare to calve. that milking is complete. The self-cleaning system The dairy uses an internal rotary milking system then flushes itself with hot water ready for the comprising a one on/one off carousel system that next cow. carries up to 48 cows. It is described as “internal’ The average cow drinks 120L of water each day to because the milking staff operate inside the produce total daily milk yields of approx. 30L carousel. The whole milking process takes about each. They are milked in the morning and one hour from the time the cows gather in the afternoon, with each rotation yielding c750L milk. collecting yard until they exit one by one from the With 10-15°C being the optimum temperature for carousel. The rotating milking machine is a huge cows, huge overhead fans cool them during the piece of machinery that costs an eye-watering summer months while they wait. After milking, the £750k to install. It needs to be able to withstand milk is heated to destroy any bacteria and to the cows’ enormous weight: with two cows prolong shelf life. A plate cooler then quickly cools weighing the same as an average car that amounts the milk to 4.5°C before storage. With huge milk to around 36 tonnes total weight for 48 cows. tankers visiting the dairy farm daily to collect the The parlour is operated by only two staff milk, customers can be assured of the freshly members, one of whom prepares the cow for pasteurised milk reaching their breakfast table milking by wiping the four teats to clear bacteria within 24 hours. Our thanks go to Richard from the canal. This action also triggers the udders Osmond for facilitating these extremely enjoyable to let down the milk. visits. Tanya Royle Test Valley Villages Lecture Wednesday October 17th, St Mary’s Church, Broughton 8pm Merchant shipping - the world’s most vital industry? Speaker. Rory Addison Sea transport is the backbone o0f our Global Economy and the size and shape of ships has changed dramatically to achieve an incredible reduction in the cost of shipping How did merchant shipping transform itself into an industry that became so efficient that the cost of transporting goods by sea became cheap enough to trigger the start of the global economy? We will hear about the types of ships, trade routes, cargoes, quantities, seafarers and ships of the future. Entrance £5, includes a glass of wine or soft drink. No booking necessary. All are welcome, and full-time students are free of charge. Please note the change in venue to St Mary’s Church, Broughton whilst the Village Hall is being renovated.

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WALLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS – OCTOBER NEWSLETTER The new school year Started on September 4th and Buzzard’s class members have started their the corridors are once again resounding to the Minibeast topic with a bug hunt in our school excited chatter of the pupils in their shiny new woodlands. Armed with magnifying glasses, bug shoes and smart uniform, with the new Juniors pots and a check list to tick, they inspected under getting used to tying and wearing their uniform logs and leaves and shook branches over a white ties. sheet to see what fell out. In a very interesting and We warmly welcomed all our new pupils across all educational experience they had a visit from Zoo years, especially our new intake of 15 in the Lab to the classroom. They met a millipede, stick Reception Class (Kites).They have settled in very insects, a hissing cockroach, an African land snail, well and are now staying for the whole school day. not to mention Rosie the Rose tarantula and a They have been eager to explore their classroom, corn snake called Terry! garden and playground, all the while learning and The Hawks class is learning about the Egyptians developing their skills through play. Today they and the children have designed their own Canopic were practising their gross motor skills on the jars which will be made out of clay later. They bikes, trikes and scooters, great fun. welcomed Steve Steer who gave a talk on Egyptian life and beliefs, to inspire them. Our Key Stage 2 Choir members were very busy in the school holidays as they joined forces with the Wallop School has embraced the ‘Mile Run’ Andover Musical Theatre Youth Group for the initiative and all classes are making a concerted Starlights production of Grease. Under the effort to do this daily. 15 minutes of running, direction of our Head Teacher, Martin Lambert jogging or a good brisk walk to get your breath the choir rehearsed hard and put on a superb back! It should have a huge impact on fitness and performance for the shows, with audiences of 200 increased concentration and the children are people for each of 4 nights. One choir member loving it! More next month, said “I just loved being on stage and I was so sad Sonia Shadwell when it was all over”. Footsteps Podiatry Services

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OVER WALLOP CRICKET CLUB – END OF SEASON UPDATE

The 2018 cricket season was playing squad and meant that only once did we brought to a close at Over play a league game with less than 11 players. As is Wallop with a friendly ‘past our custom we will keep recruiting by mentioning versus present’ themed game. our need for new blood in the parish magazine, on We were unable to get eleven our Facebook page and in the White Hart. If you players a side, so fielders had come along to one of our Wednesday evening to field for both teams. This practice sessions you will find us easy-going but did get a little confusing at enthusiastic. Even if you do not feel league cricket times but the game was is for you, you can still come up and turn your arm played in good spirits. Let’s hope we can get a full over or swing some willow. There will be no gilt complement of 22 when the end of season game is embossed invitation. Just come and say hello and played in 2019. Older players please make space in we will take it from there. your calendar. It will either be the last Saturday in Over Wallop Cricket Club will round off the 2018 August or the first in September. season in the White Hart on Saturday 6th October If nothing else, this get-together was an excuse to with our presentation evening. Eddie and Mo let eat another of Christine’s excellent teas. Mrs F us do a few little speeches and give some trophies herself was involved in ferrying young Harry back out. We did not win any divisional silverware but down to university in the West Country, where he feel happy enough with our 8 wins and 6 defeats will continue studying rocks. Thanks go to Olivia, return. Those involved will wonder if they are in Laura and Sandra who stepped in to help. The line for the most catches award or a champagne older team emerged victorious in case anyone is moment. There will be sillier awards handed out interested and we had a nice barbeque at the White too, along with a chance to see our figures in black Hart to celebrate what feels like a successful and white. From that point in the evening there season. will be a few embarrassed faces, some light banter, One of the good things about the 2018 season was a vow to improve next year and some lovely food. that we welcomed some new players into the team. Posters will be up in the village once we have them A village side like ours needs to keep recruiting done. See you soon. and the new players freshened things up within the Paul Cullen

THE WALLOPS COFFEE CLUB

A warm welcome to everyone! The next Coffee Club will be on Wednesday 17th October 10.30 am – 12.00 noon

THE VILLAGE HALL, NETHER WALLOP Coffee @ £1.50 Cakes are free

AUTUMN RECIPE

A seasonal recipe from Sarah Whitaker (The Aga Lady)

Enjoy!

Apple Mousse Serves 4

2lb (900g) eating apples 1. Put the jar of honey onto the back of 1 oz (25g) butter the Aga to warm up, it is much easier 3 tbsp water to measure it when it is slightly runny. 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 fl oz (60g) honey 2. Peel, core and chop the apples. ½ pint (300ml) double cream 3. Put the water into a bowl and sprinkle 2 tsp gelatine powder over the gelatine. Leave this on the back of the Aga for the gelatine to Oven: Aga simmering oven dissolve in the water, or microwave in Prepare in advance: Will 10 second bursts until it has dissolved keep in the fridge for 24 and melted. hours Freeze: Yes 4. Melt the butter in a heavy pan on the simmering plate and tip in the apples and the honey. Put a lid onto the pan and when the lid is too hot to leave your hand on, there is enough steam in the pan to cook the apples. Transfer the pan to the simmering oven for at least 20 minutes, up to an hour or so. Cook on the hob of a conventional oven.

5. When the apples are soft, stir in the melted gelatine and vanilla extract. Test for sweetness, add a little more honey if necessary. Leave to cool.

6. Whip the cream and fold it into the cooled apples. Pour into individual dishes or a large bowl and chill for a couple of hours before serving.

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WALLOP COUNTRY FILE – OCTOBER 2018 WOWZAA!!! Where did that come from?! What with the horrid It’s been a busy time and an opportunity for me to spring and the incessant heat of the summer, we all thank Simon and George. Without them it thought we were heading for a far less than wouldn’t be possible, especially those times when average harvest because of the lack of moisture they run around for me because I can’t get on the and sizzling conditions. combine due to my bad back. But, when the combine went in the field it was As it was an early harvest, I am sorry I couldn’t fit surprising. The rape fared well doing 4.45t/ha everyone in who wanted a ride on my beautiful (1/775t per acre). This being partly due to the fact combine! I did have a lovely time with David Seal, we grow rape every six years now because our what an interesting gentleman! ground was becoming rape sick. Combine Karaoke! Then, into the barley and another surprise – good For next year I am planning (and this will work) to quality, an acceptable yield and quite a lot of straw. do a song that we all know (bring the kids as well) The wheat was also much better than expected. and we’ll get it out on What’s App or something. Perhaps the peas maybe a bit down after pod I’ve seen this, they do it lots in America (absolutely counts in the spring of 7(ish) peas per pod as when brilliant)! harvested there were only about 4 per pod. The plants would have aborted 3 peas per pod due to the hot weather. I only mention the rape yield because until I get all weights in I can’t tell the exact yield, but my guesstimation is a happy one. (All results next time). Recently we had some barley go which went for malting and wheat which went for milling. But the nervous times are Monday and Tuesday (17th and 18th September) when we have 650 tonnes of barley going. The reason being the nitrogen content has to be good; below 1.9, the moisture below 14.5%, the germination has to be 98% and the temperature below 24°. So, quite an ask. The farming reciprocation has begun, i.e. the drilling of the oil seed rape. We now have far less chemical aid for flea beetle so different cultivations and methods have to be used, it’s been a battle but I hope we are winning. We have been harvesting flints next door at Jepson Turners and have still been selling about 80-100 tonnes a month. The X Country has been busy, trying to make up for the awful spring and dry summer. In fact, as I write we have a Pony Club

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The Wallops’ Pre-School News October 2018 What a wonderful start to the new term! We would like to welcome back all of our children with an extra special warm welcome to all of our new children and their families. Our very first topic that we are beginning with is ‘All About Me’ where the children are having opportunities to do a ‘show and tell’ with their favourite toy. The children will be given the chance to get to know each other and learn more about their new friends, which is lovely to see! It’s been an exciting and fantastic start to the term and we look forward to watching the children grow and develop with lots of exciting things planned for the year! We would like to say THANK YOU to all the generous local donors who are making the supply and fit of the new heating and cooling system possible. So far, we have received £1,000 in cheques from local residents! We are overwhelmed with how generous you have been; thank you so much. Putting this together with further funds we have raised we are half way there with approximately £1,900 left to raise. We are currently applying for local grants and raising money through other means so we are hopeful that we will be able to get the new heating system installed before the winter hits. If you would like to make a donation to our cause then we welcome any amount, every little helps. Please make cheques payable to The Wallops’ Pre-School and complete the tear-off form at the bottom of the page and send to the pre-school. Thank you in advance, we are truly humbled by your generosity. Finally, it is that time of year again where all current committee members will step down and have to be re-elected during our AGM scheduled on 8th October. It is with great sadness that I share with you that Michelle Hotchkiss will be stepping down as Chairperson and has decided not to put herself forward for re-election. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Michelle for all of her hard work and wish her luck in any new ventures. ------GIFT AID DECLARATION I want to Gift Aid my donation of £……….. to the Wallops’ Pre-School, Nether Wallop, SO20 8EH I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Full name: Full home address: ------Postcode ------Date ------Signature ------Over Wallop Preschool is a Charity Registered in England and Wales No 1027625

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On another agricultural note, a recent report on the study of Bees has found that many have become more interested in crops that have been sprayed with sugar based pesticides rather than those that have not, suggesting they may have become “pesticide addicts”. Now personally I don’t like honey, but it does beg the question do we promote it or ban it? I’m sorry I am unable to give you an answer, as I am only concerned with Avoiding Going Around In Circles Straight Talking, As Always With a Smile. A Modern Attitude to Sales Service and MOT All at a “Sensible” Price

HAVERSON COMMENT ON CONTENT OF THE PHIPSON ADVERTISEMENT “On another agricultural note, a recent report on the study of Bees has found that many have become more interested in crops that have been sprayed with sugar based pesticides rather than those that have not, suggesting they may have become “pesticide addicts”. Now personally I don’t like honey, but it does beg the question do we promote it or ban it? Do we ban honey or do we ban the pesticide? A recent analysis of honey showed that 75% of The report appears to be that of Josh Gabbatiss, honey from around the world is contaminated Science correspondent of the Independent with pesticides. In countries using genetically newspaper which you can read at: engineered crops, such as corn and soya bean, https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/be ample use is made of glyphosate spray to control es-pesticides-addiction-neonics-nicotine- weeds; bees become contaminated and transfer bumblebees-smoking-a8511806.html that contamination to their honey. Just Google – “Honey contaminated with pesticides” for more As early as 2010 Dr Henk Tennekes published detail. data on the potential toxicity to insects and arthropods of Dutch water contaminated with I suppose one could buy honey from countries not imidacloprid (one of the neonicotinoid pesticides) using pesticides and minimise one’s risks. with data on the decline of insect dependent birds. However, I think the issues surrounding Bees have exposed wider issues concerned with the dangers Later scientific reports indicate that of using chemicals in agriculture. Another neonicotinoids may adversely affect the memory chemical, the herbicide glyphosate, which may and navigation abilities of bees; the development cause cancer, is found in much of the bread in this of developing brood and suppression of their country. Used as a drying agent on wheat, immune system all leading to ill health and death. glyphosate is also a constituent of weed killers Neonicotinoids are a highly controversial group of such as ‘Roundup’ which are widely used by chemicals that have recently been the target of a gardeners. near-total EU ban, but are nevertheless still the If we are concerned about our health we must most widely used pesticides in the world. France open discussion on how best we might control has just permanently banned the use of crop pests? neonicotinoids designed to affect the nervous John Haverson system of insects. DRAFT MINUTES OVER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – SEPT 2018 Due to the length of the minutes recording the proceeds of the meeting, only subject matters with abridged notes can be included in the magazine this month. For the full Minutes, please refer to the OWPC website at: http://overwallopparishcouncil.org.uk/minutes.html MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS – Cllr Mr A Gibson confirmed that the DOGS ON THE ALAN EVANS MEMORIAL Traffic Calming Scheme for Over Wallop will go ahead GROUND AND EVANS CLOSE. as planned. The possible banning of dogs from the site was CRICKET TEAM – It was felt that the £20 match discussed at length. The Parish Council proposed the fee imposed by the Parish Council is too high and the following actions: Four metal dog bins be installed on Cricket Team would rather pay a one-off fee of £130 at the Alan Evans Memorial Ground, one additional dog the start of the season. The Team would like to work bin in Evans Close and one in Orange Lane. These will with the Parish Council to sure that the future of the be emptied every week. Team is secure on the Alan Evans Memorial Ground. Additional signs will be placed stating that there is a The Chairman stated that it is hoped that the £1,000 fine. The Parish Council, with help from the refurbishment of the pavilion will start this winter. public, will work with the Test Valley Borough Council Planning permission has been submitted and funding is Dog Warden to identify walkers that do not pick up in place. after their dog. An article will be placed in the Village News and put on the Web Site and Notice Boards. COUNTY COUNCILLOR MR A GIBSON If when reviewed there is still a problem the Parish Cllr Mr A Gibson reported that Hampshire County Council will hold a village referendum, so the village Council had to make a saving of £140M, this has not can vote if they wish dogs to be banned. been achieved and there is currently a £70M deficit.

There is a full Council meeting scheduled to discuss PARISH HALL – The Chairman reported that a this position. Cllr B Elliott reported that Hampshire Parish Hall Management Committee Meeting was held Highways are in the process of resurfacing Pound Road on the 14th August 2018 raising the following points: and Evans Close and praised the contractor for the way RIGHT OF WAY CLAIM – The Chairman proposed they have handled the project. that the Solicitor is instructed to reach a compromise with Mr T Howells over the Right of Way Claim. Mr MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Howells has indicated that he would be happy to move The Chairman signed the minutes of the August his gates 1m towards the A343 and that an offer of meeting as a true record. Proposed by Cllr T Burden, Easement through the gates is agreed. This was seconded by Cllr B Elliott. seconded by Cllr T Burden. The vote was 4 for and 1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST against. Cllr T Burden declared an interest in Planning A copy of a signed License Agreement cannot be Application 18/02154/VARN found. The Clerk suggested that this be minuted and a copy signed at the next Management Committee FINANCE – Details via website meeting. The Chairman will inform Nether Wallop PC BANK ACCOUNTS BALANCES of the decisions made by Over Wallop PC. These were proposed by Cllr M Glover, seconded by LEISURE – The small wooden adventure trail on the Cllr J Taylor Firth. Alan Evan Memorial Ground has been removed as The Clerk confirmed the prices for the Dog Bins. several of the wooden post were found to be rotten. Supply and installation for each bin £333.50 Mr Sean Cliffin and Mr James Lee were thanked for Emptying of each bin £5.75 a week. their assistance. PLANNING Bills have been sent to the Cricket Team and Football 18/02154/VARN – Addition of drawing 846/10 BX Team for their use of the facilities for the 2018 season. to approved plan list to allow a basement under the A visit from a tree surgeon will organised to assess the proposed dwelling – The Old Coach Works, Salisbury tree conditions. Road, Palestine. SUPPORT. The Parish Council agreed that they must comply with 18/02330/TREEN – Thin Silver Birch up to 3 meters, the insurance company’s requests for the use of the reduce height of Yew by 2.5 meters and reduce Field and Pavilion. circumference by 1 meter – Heronbrook, King Lane – ALLOTMENTS – Quotes for the track have come in NO OBJECTION. between £3,500 and £5,500. It was noted that the cost 18/02215/FULLN – Erection of four houses and for the materials only is £1,500. associated garaging, construction of vehicular access There are two new tenants. and installation of package treatment plant – Land Additional sign has been ordered Adjacent to Suddern Farm, Salisbury Lane. A thank you to Derek Macey for the sterling work he OBJECTION due to Density, Ground Water concerns has done up at the allotments. and addition of more traffic to Salisbury Lane. EVANS CLOSE PLAY AREA – Cllr B Elliott WAR MEMORIAL – The Chairman reported that reported that there have been incidents of vandalism to the Architects have received three tenders for the work. the new play area, bolts have been undone, a fire Those present were shocked at the cost. started on the slide and the unravelling of rope on one Cllr T Forrest reported that the War Memorial Trust of the pieces of equipment – this will now be removed have stated that they are short of funds and are until it can be repaired. currently only financing 75% of cost for War PALESTINE – Cllr T Burden reported that residents Memorials in danger. A bill has been received from the have been dumping grass and hedge cuttings in the Architect for £5,776.80. A payment of £500 has hedge along Peach Grove, this is classed as Fly already been made. Less the VAT this is £3,276.80 over Tipping. The Clerk was asked to do a letter for the the £2,100 figure agreed by the Parish Council. The Notice Boards. Project Team will be asked if they can assist with CORRESPONDENCE – The Chairman reported funding from their fundraising. that the Village Shop have written to the Parish Mr P Hope confirmed that the fundraising account is Council informing them that the shop is to receive a in the region of £3,500. Further discussion was needed makeover and that there is to be an emphasis on selling with the project team. Local Produce. The Shop is looking for grant funding. The Parish Council agreed that they would not fund DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING – 8th October any further work on the project in this financial year as 2018 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, Over Wallop. it had not been included in the budget.

“The Battle of Trafalgar: 21 October 1805”

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In the Nether Wallop Hall on 23 October 2018 at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30) £5 per person – payable at the door and includes a glass of wine In aid of the Nether Wallop Church Fund The Battle of Trafalgar was the greatest of all British naval battles – fought by the greatest of all British Admirals, Admiral Lord Nelson. It was the last major sea-battle fought by wooden ships under sail. It broke France as a maritime nation. And it gained for Britain a naval supremacy that was not to be seriously challenged for over a century.

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DRAFT MINUTES NETHER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – SEPT 10th Attendance: Cllrs. Addison, Cotterell, Mrs. James Village Green: Cllr. Addison reported that the and James, HCC Cllr. Gibson, the Footpaths Green looked lovely and that a successful rounders Officer and the Parish Clerk. There were two match was held there at the weekend. The wooden members of the public. bridge has not yet been done. Election of Chairman of the Meeting: Cllr. Village Hall: Cllr. Mrs James reported that Mrs. James was proposed by Cllr. Cotterell and following the clearing of ivy by parishioners the seconded by Cllr. Addison with all in favour. committee wish to render the adjoining wall. Cllr. Apologies: Cllrs. Carpenter and Souter, TVBC James reported that Mr. Blandford would talk to Cllr. Boulton. the neighbours and quotes were being sought. Planning applications: Cllr. Mrs. James reported Cllr. Mrs James would follow this up (done). on the following:- Wallops Parish Hall including discussing right a) 18/02019/LBWN Removal of granary, Farley of way claim leading to a resolution: Cllr. Mrs. Farm, Farley Street, no objection. Cllr. Mrs. James James reported that the WPH management reported that this was viable in 2004 and is a listed committee set up by Over Wallop and Nether building. However it was destroyed in a storm Wallop Parish Councils to manage the running of later on and left to decay and is now not in a fit the hall have requested that each council consider state to repair. A letter has been received from a a resolution concerning a right of way claim way member of the public who was disappointed that it through the car park. Cllr. Cotterell proposed ‘that had been allowed to fall into such disrepair, this NWPC agrees to the action taken by the Chairman comment was endorsed by the council. of OWPC and the WPH management committee b) 18//02072/FULLN Loft conversion, including in regard to receiving solicitors’ advice on the right provision of master bedroom bay and dormer of way claim on the land belonging to the WPH window, and porch alteration with new back door, and wishes to instruct the solicitor to proceed as Ashridge, Church Hill, no comments from he has advised. The joint WPH management neighbours had been received, no objection. committee should continue to manage the affairs c) 18/02179/TREEN Re-pollard overhanging of the hall.’ This was seconded by Cllr. James with Pussy Willow to previous pruning points, Down all in favour. Cottage, High Street, no comment. Matters raised by councillors: Cllr. Addison d) 18/02214/FULLN Change of use from reported that the date for the Neighbourhood Plan agricultural land to residential garden land, laying meeting has changed to Weds 19 September. Cllr. of hard surfaces (concrete pad, paths and patio) Cotterell thanked the Footpaths Officer for and installation of container used for domestic tasking the Lengthman to clear the bus shelter at heating purposes for the storage of oil Jacks Bush. Once this was done he would look at (retrospective), Green Gables Farm, Knockwood posting appropriate advertisements. He noted the Lane, no comment. . new tarmac at the Broughton crossroads which Highways: The Footpaths Officer reported on had no markings. HCC Cllr. Gibson would the clearing of the large drains by the contractor mention this to Hants Highways. along Farley Street near the Nursing Home. He Points from the floor: HCC Cllr. Gibson has tasked the Lengthman with clearing the drains reported that the proposed cuts in expenditure along Wisdom Lane/Stockbridge turn off. Cllr. does not place HCC in a good situation. He was James reported that the ditch along Bent Street very grateful to Nether Wallop for its kind gesture and the culvert where Bent Street joins Farley in providing refreshments at the recent Cycle Street could also be a problem. Festival. Feedback from participants was that it Playing Fields: Cllr. Souter is in touch with the was wonderful and a key positive for all. He company who wish to erect a mobile telephone wished to sponsor something in the village by way mast. Cllr. Cotterell reported that quotes on the of a thank you. This would be an agenda item at updating of play equipment are awaited (Action: the next meeting (Action: Parish Clerk). Cllr. Carpenter). Football teams wishing to use Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be the playing fields have yet to successfully contact held on Monday 8 October 2018 in the village hall the councillor in charge. at 7.30pm. The acting Chairman closed the meeting at 8.13 pm.

THE WALLOP VINTAGE GATHERING The Wallop Vintage Gathering went ahead on the I would like to thank everyone for their hard work 26th of August with lots of sunny weather before on the day, and all of those who came along to and after but not on the day of the show. We had support us, even though the weather was not to abandon the show at 12 noon as the rain good. became too intense. Antony Macey

WALLOP GOOD NEIGHBOURS CAR BOOT SALE – VINTAGE GATHERING ‘It never rains but it Glassware and ceramics were put on a separate pours’ is an apt table outside the gazebo and received a thorough description of our day at wash. Empty glasses were soon full of rainwater. the recent Vintage Could it get any worse? Yes, it could! Gathering. We all read We decided to call it a day around noon. This left a with some foreboding the mountain of unsold items, including a four foot weather forecast for the high toy teddy bear. Everything had to be cleared day but blithely ignored it and returned to storage, i.e. our garages. believing that we might only expect a few slight Thanks to John Drew for selling some items on showers. eBay which added to our overall total for the day to just under £240 – a magnificent amount. We arrived early and were Thanks go to helpers on the day and to those who immediately met by some eager buyers who were offered items for the car boot sale. We very much virtually getting into our cars to see what we had appreciate everyone’s effort. on offer. Some prompt business was done as the rain ramped up its presence. Warm and dry Just a short note to confirm our AGM will take weather gear was donned as we tried to cheer place at St Peter’s Church Hall on Monday 12th ourselves up and keep in high spirits. Additions November starting at 3.00p.m. We look forward to were made to our gazebo which extended our dry seeing you there. areas. Richard Quick

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH BUILDING TRUST – ROVING SUPPER On Saturday, 8th September seventy two people The Trustees would like to thank those who took part in a "Roving Supper" event in aid of the participated in this event, those that cooked and St. Andrew's Church Building Trust. We met first those whom were unable to participate but who at The Manor for a drinks reception and from nevertheless made generous donations to the there we roved for the starter and main course. Trust's funds. We changed the format to all end up in the We are pleased that despite a lower than usual Village Hall for pudding and cheese, and this gave attendance we still nearly made £1,000 for the everyone the chance to chat with all the rovers. Church Building Trust. Thank you. This seemed popular with most people but we will get feedback as to whether this should be a Carrie Askey-Wood permanent format.

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Date Time Church Service Readings Sun Oct 7 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Heb 1:1-4; Mark 10:2-16 Trinity 19 9.30am St Peter’s Family Harvest Luke 12:16-30 Sun Oct 14 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion Hebrews 4:12-end; Mark 10:17-31 Trinity 20 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Harvest Matthew 6:25-33 Sun Oct 21 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Heb 5:1-10; Mk 10:35-45 Trinity 21 9.30am St Peter’s Family Communion Job 38:1-7; Heb 5:1-10; Mk 10:35-45 with IMPRESS (KS1/2) Sun Oct 28 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion 2 Tim 3:14-4:5; John 5:36b-end Bible Sunday 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Service 2 Tim 3:14-4:5; John 5:36b-end Clocks go back 1 hour Sun Nov 4 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Rev 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 All Saints 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service John 11:32-44 4.00pm St Peter’s All Saints commemoration tbc

Parish news: Vanessa’s study leave: Please note that the Bishop has granted Vanessa study leave from October 1st to December 31st. During that period, parishioners are asked if necessary to contact the Team Rector or the Associate Priest. Emails to the team administrator will be dealt with as appropriate. Contact details are all on page 3 of the magazine. Baptisms at St Peter’s: On Sept 9th Scarlet Louise Sherfield (aged 7 months) On Sept 16th Ella-Jane Scullion (aged 1 month) May they grow up in the faith into which they have been baptised

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DIARY FOR OCTOBER 2018 Day Event Time Place 2 October Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society 7.30pm Stockbridge Town Hall 4 October Wallop Artists Demonstration 7.30 – 9.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 6 October Joint Wallops Churches Harvest Supper page 4 6.00 – 10.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 6 October Holy Gardening page 8 9.30am St Andrews Church, NW 7 October WASPS Dress Rehearsal 10.00am – 5.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 8 October Drawing Class 10.00am - Midday Wallops Parish Hall 8 October Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting 7.30-8.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 10 October Indoor bowls league season begins 7.30pm NW Village Hall 11 October Wallops WI Meeting 7.30-9.30pm Wallops Village Hall 12 October Growmore Club Quiz 7.00-11.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 13 October WASPS 10th Anniversary Show page 17 7.30 – 10.30pm Wallops Village Hall 17 October Painting Day 9.30am – 2.00pm Wallops Village Hall 17 October Coffee Club page 16 10.30am – Noon NW Village Hall 17 October Test Valley Villages Lecture page 10 8.00pm St Mary’s Church, Broughton 20 October West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance 8.00pm - Midnight Wallops Village Hall 22 October Drawing Class 10.00am - Midday Wallops Village Hall 23 October Battle of Trafalgar Talk page 28 8.00pm NW Village Hall 23 October Helping to Care for Our Villages page 33 9.30am 26 October Wallop Movie Night page 23 7.30 for 8.00pm NW Village Hall 27 October Cheese and Wine Tastebud Challenge page 32 7.30pm NW Village Hall 28 October NOYO Club page 9 2.00 – 4.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall 29 October Coyote Kids Fitness Class 10.00 – 11.00am Wallops Village Hall FUTURE EVENTS Day Event Place 1 November Wallop Artists Demonstration Wallops Parish Hall 3 November West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance Wallops Parish Hall 5 November Drawing Class Wallops Parish Hall 7 November Wallop Artists Workshop Wallops Parish Hall 12 November Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 14 November Painting Day Wallops Parish Hall 15 November Wallops WI Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 19 November Drawing Class Wallops Parish Hall 30 November Middle Wallop Model Flying Club AGM Wallops Parish Hall WALLOPS PARISH HALL – REGULAR EVENTS IN OCTOBER Day Weekly Event Time Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 9.30 – 10.30 am TUESDAY Pilates Class 10.45 – 11.45 am Footloose Dance Club 7.30 – 8.30 pm Joga Yoga Class 9.30 – 10.45 am WEDNESDAY WASPS Rehearsal 6.30 – 8.00 pm Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 7.00 – 8.00 pm Pilates Class 8.00 – 9.00 pm THURSDAY Art Class 1.00 – 3.00pm FRIDAY Joga Yoga Class 9.30 - 10.45 am

36 FROM THE RECTORY (November 2018) Dear friends, Indeed basic Christian teaching asserts that “I “He works hard and deserves his rewards.” work hard because I can” not “I work hard for the rewards”. That is to say, at our best, we This familiar assertion came up in conversation have a vocational motivation for our work and recently. I’ve been exploring why I find it career, rather than a materialistic motivation. difficult. I’m probably going to be provocative. The estate agent I mentioned above was doing Pour a gin and tonic! very well because his market town had become My difficulty goes back to my curacy days in the seat of local government and there was a the early 80s. A local estate agent was becoming huge pressure for middle class housing which very wealthy and told me he “worked very hard was driving up house prices. His income was for his wealth”. Of course this was true, but he essentially because of market forces, not had no answer when I asked if he worked as because of how hard he worked. (I take for hard as a nurse and also worked shifts. A granted that he was diligent and competent). contemporary version of this was in the press My difficulty also deepens, when I consider the last week. insult conveyed by the “Work hard, be paid The Parliamentary Register of Interests reveals well” banner. I’ll try and explain. The insult is that Boris Johnson is paid £275,000pa for a given to those who work very hard indeed weekly column in a national paper. This is because they have no choice. If you work in the £5,288 for his two hours each week. A staff gig economy there is no sick pay and no nurse may be paid £27,500 for a relentless 38 holiday pay. If you live where housing is hour week including shifts. expensive (more than 240K) then both parents have to work, and one of them will have two Now I understand market forces, and the way jobs. Depending on the commentator this they create huge disparities in income. I describes between 1 and 2 million households, understand the helplessness of Everyman as including the people who deliver all those s/he lives within market forces. parcels to your door. Being wealthy is not a sin. The sin creeps in For these households there is a huge cost to when motives for acquisitiveness are explored family life and marriage relationships. School and how the wealth is used. Is neighbour being holidays are a nightmare. There can be no loved as much as self, or ignored? question of paying for help in the home or with Basic Christian teaching, from (say) Amos and caring for the children. Food Banks can be Hosea in the Old Testament, and then reaching vital. the crescendo of the Gospels, encourages an Scripture speaks clearly to the helplessness of acute sense of privilege when life is secure and such families. “You shall not muzzle an ox full of opportunity. The Christian is ever more while it is treading out the grain” and “the grateful for his/her opportunities, innate labourer is worthy of his reward”. At this point abilities and the fluke of birth circumstances. you may be picking up the parish magazine Because s/he has a growing sense of privilege from the other side of the room whilst there is no need to hide behind the gossamer muttering witticisms about naïve vicars. thin justification of “I work hard”. May grace and peace be yours.

Matthew Grayshon

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HARVEST SUPPER The evenings draw in and the season of mellow Britain and all over the world. Having fallen out of fruitfulness heralds the beginning of autumn and favour during the late 19th and early 20th centuries the gathering in of the harvests. it is now enjoying a resurgence and there are many In celebration of a successful harvest every year teams of hand bell ringers such as the Blue the Wallop villages join together to eat drink and Horizon Ringers (pictured below) who were be merry at the annual harvest supper. This year invited to entertain us during our harvest supper. we were treated to a wonderful display of harvest leaves, berries, nuts and fruit on the table decorations in the Wallops Parishes Hall and an impressive number of dishes to enjoy for both meat and non-meat eaters alike, all lovingly prepared by a small army of willing volunteers. The coronation chicken and vegetable rice were a great success, which, served with salad, rolls and fruit nibbles, made for a veritable feast washed down with a glass or two of excellent wine. The vegetarian Mediterranean tart was similarly delicious and as if that wasn’t enough there were fruit crumbles, cheese and biscuits, coffee and It was a real treat to hear the magical notes of the mints to follow. bells and to see how much the ringers themselves enjoyed bringing their form of music to an Everyone was feeling pretty full after the first appreciative audience. After the desserts they course so to give us all a break from eating played once again for us and we all returned home drinking and chatting with friends, old and new, having enjoyed a very successful and entertaining we were treated to several well-known tunes by a evening. local group of campanologists – or hand bell ringers. I am sure that those of us who were present would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all those This form of tuned bell ringing is believed to have involved in the organisation, preparation and originated in Wiltshire over 300 years ago and over delivery of a wonderful Harvest Supper 2018. the following centuries has spread throughout Pam Quick

WALLOPS AMATEUR SINGERS AND PERFORMERS – 10th ANNIVERSARY What a treat to be part of The music flowed, the raffle was amazing and the this happy Wallop family! bar well stocked. A brilliant time was had by all! Those of us participating, Thank you to everyone who made it such a and hopefully all those who successful evening and to the wonderful audience came along to enjoy and who happily encouraged and clapped us all the way support us, had an absolute through. We couldn’t do it without you. ball of an evening last Saturday at our 10th anniversary show in the If you missed it this time, make sure you join us Wallops Parishes Hall. next time! Pam Quick

NEWS FROM THE WI The longer nights are firmly with us now as 1920, staff councils were in place whose first autumn arrives but it has been an Indian summer decision was that staff should be paid weekly so far with lovely sunny days and mild, clear instead of monthly and preference shares were evenings. However, with sunset around 7pm, it distributed to staff who were now called ‘partners’ was a dark arrival and departure for the October and benefitted from any profits. In 1925, Spedan meeting of the WI, although the atmosphere in devised the slogan ‘never knowingly undersold’ the Parishes Hall was as bright and welcoming as which is still adhered to today. When his father ever with members catching up with old and new died in 1928 he became the sole owner of the friends. Oxford Street business in addition to Peter Green and both businesses continued with the new President Clare Goodman kept us up-to-date with philosophy. In 1929, the Leckford Estate was all the WI events and activities at this time of the bought by Spedan and in the 1930s other year and then introduced our speaker, Lucy Askin businesses were brought into the Partnership, from Waitrose. Lucy is Manager, Food Processing including ten Waitrose stores, with the first at the Leckford Estate and a passionate advocate Waitrose supermarket opening in Streatham in of the unique partnership philosophy of the 1955. company. She gave us a little insight into her own personal life, explaining how she came to work for Spedan’s extraordinary vision means the Waitrose having spent a short internship at their Partnership today is owned in trust for all its head office in Bracknell during her university years members, who share the responsibilities of studying agriculture and food science. She was ownership as well as its rewards. Lucy told us that advised to gain experience in compliance and many products sold in Waitrose are produced on manufacturing before joining the retail side of the the 4000 acre Leckford estate and that it was the industry which she duly did with Northern Foods only supermarket in this country to own its own and then Yoplait Dairy Crest returning to Waitrose farm. All the wheat for their range of flours and in 2001 as Technical Manager and then to her rape seed for their bottled oil is grown on the present job in 2015. Waitrose has an enviable estate. Beef and dairy cattle are reared for the reputation for employing women at the highest Waitrose meat and organic milk market as well as level within the organisation and Lucy was quick to chickens and eggs. The farm grows and processes state that diversity and equal opportunities were fruit and mushrooms and there is also a vineyard paramount to its success with all members sharing which this year will produce a bumper crop of in the ownership and having responsibility for the grapes for Waitrose sparkling wine. Sadly, no Partnership. tastings were on offer but Lucy very kindly sent us each on our way with a box of organic chestnut We were shown a short video which explained mushrooms to enjoy. There was so much to learn how the John Lewis Partnership exists today about the ‘farm estate’ on our doorstop that Lucy because of the vision and ideals of the founder, could have talked all evening but with many John Spedan Lewis. Spedan’s father, John Lewis questions to answer and the usual tea and coffee to senior, had opened a drapery shop in 1864 on enjoy she brought her talk to a close. It was an Oxford Street and in 1906 bought a controlling interesting insight into the workings of a unique share in Peter Jones in Sloane Square, to which he and well-loved organisation. appointed his son chairman. Spedan believed that industrial democracy – where Partners shared Next month, our meeting will be open to profit, knowledge and power – was a better way of everyone. The speaker will be Ian Dunn who will doing business and once in control proceeded to talk to us about The Antarctic Survey – this will revolutionise how the business was run, giving be a fascinating evening so put the date in the staff an extra week’s paid holiday, shortening their calendar and join us on Thursday 8th November at working day and holding regular meetings with 7.30 in the Parishes Hall. them where they could air their grievances. By Pam Quick 5

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St Andrew’s, Nether Wallop Holy Gardening

Saturday 3rd November 2018

October was SO soggy that the workers deserved a medal for doing even an hour and a half!

Please do join us on the 3rd November for the last session of the year so we can have a final tidy up before the winter. Don’t forget there will be plenty of coffee and cake!

If you cannot manage this Saturday but would like to help, please do let me know: Alix 01264 781913 [email protected]

CAROL CONCERT IN AID OF HOSPICE This year’s carol concert from Andover’s chamber We’re particularly pleased this year to be raising choir, The Harmonium Singers, is in support of money for the Hospice which provides such an the Countess of Brecknock Hospice which still indispensable service to the local community, and needs funds for its new building extension. Once to have the participation of Bruce Parker who is again St Mary’s Church in Andover is the venue one of the trustees.” and this year the seasonal readings will be given by Veronica Bacon former BBC journalist and broadcaster Bruce Parker. The concert, entitled ‘O Holy Night’, begins at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Andover on Musical director Bruce Randall explains: “This Saturday 15 December. Tickets are £8 in traditional carol concert is a popular mix of old advance from Newbury Building Society, The and new, with arrangements by the likes of John Lights and choir members, or £10 at the door. Rutter and David Willcocks, together with some Under 14s are admitted free. recent additions to the Christmas music repertoire, and of course favourite carols for all to sing. So Further information: there’s something for everyone and all designed to Veronica Bacon take full advantage of the wonderful setting and 01264 771285 acoustic of St Mary’s. www.harmoniumsingers.org.uk

THE NOT ON YOUR OWN CLUB – SEPTEMER MEETING Once again, our regular group of members came Helpers were kept busy picking up skittles and together for tea on the afternoon of Sunday 30th retrieving balls! We are almost at the end of the September. It was a smaller gathering than usual NOYO Club’s third year. The next meeting in but we still had a wonderful selection of cakes on November will combine birthday celebrations and the tables and of course, lots of tea to drink. The the Christmas party! This meeting will be the final hall was soon buzzing with laughter and chatter. meeting in St Peter’s for 2018. Eventually, Shirley made us all concentrate on Our December meeting will take place on Friday having some proper fun. Several indoor games had 7th December for a grand Christmas Lunch. This been set up and everyone had to join in – no year we will visit the Abbot’s Mitre in Chilbolton. excuses! We had a range of balls to catch, a small Please make sure that Shirley has your name if you skittle alley, bean bags to throw into boxes and would like to attend. There is no cost to the hula hoops to twirl. Sally and Shirley showed members and lifts will be arranged. everyone how easy it can be to use a weighted hula Chris Haverson hoop! There were also several table games for the less When: 25 November 2018 energetic – Connect 4, draughts and cards. The Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, Over Wallop noise level varied from whoops of delight when all Time: 2pm – 4pm the skittles fell over, to comments like “What are Cost: £2 the rules of draughts again?” I even heard cries of Lifts can be arranged if transport is a problem. “Butterfingers!” There really was something for Tel Shirley Mongor 782151 or Chris Haverson everyone. 781607

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Music in Broughton Following the success of Broughton’s Music for a Summer Evening concerts, Jane Lloyd and Sylvia Barry are presenting a short concert of well-known and well-loved classics

including the famous ‘Trout’ Quintet by Schubert, items from our very own Broughton Singers, plus a few surprises!

St. Mary’s Church, High Street, Broughton SO20 8AA

Sunday 18th November 2018 From 12 noon – 1pm

Please join us for a glass of wine or a soft drink afterwards

Tickets £10 each including refreshments Available from Sylvie (01794 301233) or on the door (Accompanied children free) Proceeds from the concert will be divided between St. Marys Church and MacMillan Cancer Support

MOBILE POSTAL SERVICE To supplement the excellent post office services We are situated on The Square on Tuesdays from provided by our community Wallop Village Shop, about 4pm to 4.50pm, as well as at Rosebourne a mobile Post Office service was introduced a Garden Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays couple of years ago to replace a number of local from 3.00 to 4.45, and The Plough Inn, Grateley offices which had sadly closed. Mobile postmaster, on Wednesdays, 2.00 to 4.00. Kevin May, has provided the following summary Our visits are clearly valued by those who know of of the services available: it, and by raising awareness we hope to ensure the A specially adapted van comes to Nether Wallop long-term viability of the service. each week offering most of the products and Although, in the past, the van hasn't turned up or services you'd expect from any local PO, such as has been late, I want to assure you of my stamps, parcel delivery, home shopping returns, commitment as the new postmaster. Sickness, pension collection, council tax payments, cash traffic and technical issues (which certainly aren't withdrawals, home and business banking (on unheard of) aside, we will be here. If you are behalf of all High Street banks), bill payments, concerned, you can check the status of the mobile phone top-ups, car tax renewals, and so on. We service before you leave home by calling our sell Health Lottery tickets too. Barton Stacey base on 01962 760243. We even offer some euros and US dollars (other Kevin May currencies can be ordered in advance) and a multi- Hampshire and Wiltshire Mobile Post Office currency top-up card, which is not only a good way to save for foreign holidays but is a safe and convenient way to access cash abroad.

Test Valley Villages Lecture Wednesday November 21st, St Mary’s Church, STUDIO FLAT AVAILABLE Broughton 8pm An Invitation to a Drowning – the purpose and IN NETHER WALLOP operation of watermeadows Speaker: Dr Hadrian Cook Watermeadows are integral to the landscape of ‘Wessex’. They were commonly constructed in the Studio Flat available to rent. 17th century and represent a huge effort of human labour that modified river floodplains in Secure off street gated parking. order to bring grass production forward in the spring and increasing the productivity of hay crops. The Own front door. talk will describe their form, operation, their historic economic importance and outline their value today. Dr Hadrian Cook is a hydrologist and soil scientist Quiet with lovely views. who specialises in river catchment and floodplain management. He has researched the operation Extremely good value. and history of watermeadows for over 20 years. He is a Trustee and ‘Drowner’ for the Harnham Water Meadows Trust in Salisbury. The timing of this talk will prepare those who are interested to visit one of the winter ‘drownings’ in Any enquiries please call; Salisbury. No booking is required. Entry is £5, to include a Becca Tel: 07886 480665. glass of wine or juice. Free to full time students

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A warm welcome to everyone! The next Coffee Club is Wednesday 21st November 10.30 am – 12.00 noon There will be a short Holy Communion 10.30am in St Andrew’s…come on down to coffee afterwards! THE VILLAGE HALL, NETHER WALLOP

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WALLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS What a busy autumn half term. In Bernard told how Fergus helped with addition to the children settling into their everyday tasks and asked some new classes and getting used to the daily thoughtful questions. routines, they have been getting to grips In sports news our team came 1st in the with the curriculum. As well as the very Cross Country running competition at important core subjects, there have been Test Valley School, well done team. Year inspiring and enriching visits to develop 6 have a week of Bikeability training their skills and understanding in other where they will be learning to ride and areas in accordance with our school maintain their bikes on the road safely. ethos ‘Grow, Learn And Aspire Together’. Owls and Eagles had a day at the Winchester Science Museum in support We are really pleased to have been of their topics on Space, stop motion awarded the schools Music Mark in animation and designing their own acknowledgement of all the music that rockets. Buzzards have been busy goes on in school. We have class lessons, making moving pictures using levers and a choir, piano and guitar lessons and a sliders and Hawks class has been thriving recorder club. Year 4 are studying the Egyptians. They have currently learning to play the ukulele as written adventure stories, travel reviews part of the Listen to Me programme and (TripAdvisor style) as well as making will present a concert to the school and artefacts such as Canopic Jars in clay and parents soon. painted Mummy Masks. Hawks are Harvest Festival was a traditional thrilled to invite their parents in to their celebration, with each class giving a very own ‘British Museum’ exhibition poem, reading or song, with the very this week to display all their hard work. first performance from our Reception Wallop School is delighted to have class in front of some very proud acquired some pets……five chickens! parents. Generous donations of store They are settling in well and the children cupboard food were presented to the have chosen to name them Lizzy, Andover Food Bank. We also held a Clucky, Rosa, Storm and Lucy. We hope Macmillan Coffee Morning with they will be very happy in their lovely delicious cakes donated by parents and new pen. staff. We raised an amazing £168 for this great cause. Finally, if you have a child of Reception age for 2019 we have an Open Morning While working on their Heroes topic, on December 6th from 9.30 to 11.30. Owls class had invited representatives Please come along for an informal look from Guide Dogs to our school and tour of our school. More next assembly. The children were delighted to month….. meet a trainer and her young dog, Spirit, as well as Bernard and his experienced Sonia Shadwell dog, Fergus. They listened well as

Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society to stage Rattigan classic

The Stockbridge Amateur Dramatic Society (SADS) autumn production this year will be Terence Rattigan’s classic “The Bro ning ersion” – well known to many through the 1951 film starring Michael Redgrave. Andrew Crocker-Harris is leaving his post at a public school early, for health reasons. The brilliant academic success of his youth has been followed by a life of professional and personal disappointment. However, a pupil gives him a leaving present of a copy of The Agamemnon of Æschylus by Robert Browning, with an inscription that touches his heart and leads him to feel that his life has not been in vain. Director Sue Jac son says “It is a leasure to or on one of the great lays of the th Century. Rattigan uses wit and shrewd character observation to make points that touch us all very deeply. The short play format works perfectly – gi ing it tremendous im act ” The Browning Version is a play with an understated, but powerful, emotional punch that runs for about an hour and 15 minutes without an interval. Performances will be at 7:30 pm on the 29th and 30th November and the 1st December in Stockbridge Town Hall (wine will be on sale from 7:00pm). Tickets are available now from John Robinsons and Garden Inn in Stockbridge, and Cross Stores in Kings Somborne or on-line at www.stockbridgeamdrams.org.uk ______

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The Over Wallop – They Also Served Project

Supported by the Over Wallop Parish Council

QUIZ NIGHT REPORT

“Which philosopher was the pupil of Socrates Rous, who single-handedly produced the and the teacher of Aristotle?” Five out of the pudding. The least favourite bit, the washing six teams who competed rightly said Plato. up, was very kindly and efficiently done by Pat This demonstrated the fine quality of the 48 and Ray Campbell. competitors who took part in the Over Wallop They Also Served Quiz Night in the Over The Raffle was arranged by Dawn and Riya Wallop Parish Hall on 15th September. Patel. We are most grateful to them and also, of course, to all of those who generously gave We were most grateful to all the teams for the prizes. Richard Quick and Chris Haverson supporting the Project. There were teams from kindly ran the bar. The wine and beer was Team King / WI, the WASPs, The Suddern supplemented, very generously indeed, by Kate Farmers / The Lady Cyclists, The Church Dixon who provided the soft drinks at no cost (Wing and a Prayer), those stalwarts of village to the Project. The Scorers, John Taylor-Firth, activity, Team Jones / Dixon and we were Helen Roberts and Julie Lavine very skilfully particularly grateful that our cousins from kept us up to date with progress. Our team of Nether Wallop both formed a team, Team Ah Greeters, Nicola Taragel and Rollo Hope Ha, and provided further individuals. made everyone welcome and The Movers of Tables and Chairs, Stewart MacDonald, John There was a definite buzz in the Hall fuelled Haverson and others worked tirelessly to set by good humour, enthusiasm and a realisation up the Hall. We are particularly grateful to that the people we came to honour were Graham Horder and Stuart Levine for educated in the place where the quiz night was providing such excellent Lots for our Auction held. We were sitting in the very places that at the end. they sat over 100 years ago. The event raised £1,455.25 for the Project, Congratulations to Team Ah Ha for winning after expenses. the competition but it was close. Wing and a Prayer were ahead at half time but the lead was Many thanks to everyone who took part and snatched right at the end! otherwise supported our event. At half time we enjoyed a marvellous supper Peter Hope very kindly provided by The WI and Annabel

THE LAST GREAT CAMPAIGN OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR Events to commemorate the centenary of Under his direction, on 18th July 1918 the the First World War have largely Allies held the final German attack at the concentrated on the terrible losses sustained Second Battle of the Marne. This cost the at the Battle of the Somme, the Third Battle Germans over 165,000 casualties in addition of Ypres (Passchendaele) and the general to the first surge of the Spanish ‘flu horror of the fighting, which seemed to go pandemic (which caused up to 50 million on and on. Clearly the best way of ending deaths worldwide before the end of 1919). the war was to win it and this the Allies did Foch’s subsequent plan for a series of in the last great campaign, “The Hundred limited attacks was approved by all Allied Days”. This series of battles is not generally Commanders-in-Chief with some well known about so a few notes on it may misgivings. The British had suffered the be of interest to readers. main German attack in the Spring and At the beginning of 1918 the Allied view needed time to recover, the French were was that they should stay on the defensive, really only able to conduct limited allowing the Americans to build up and train operations, while they tried to recover from their forces before a major combined the mutinies of 1917 and the Americans offensive in the spring of 1919. were not fully equipped and trained. However, from March until July 1918, the Foch got his way and the first attack was to Germans launched a series of major attacks be in the Amiens sector. The Battle of towards and between Amiens and Rheims, Amiens, which started on 8th August, was with the aim of splitting the French Army probably the most important Allied attack from the BEF and then defeating each in of the war, so why is it not celebrated? The turn. Despite an allied retreat of some 50 spearhead of the attack was provided by the miles the line held and Amiens, the junction Canadian and Australian Corps, part of the between the two armies and a key British 4th Army. The Canadian and communications centre, was held. In the Australian Corps had not been broken up in attacks the Germans lost many of their best the desperate attempt to stem the Spring troops, who had been concentrated into German attacks as had most British élite storm troop divisions. They also used formations. They were up to strength well up most of their dwindling reserves. This equipped and very good. failure to break through was a disaster for Having learned from previous battles, the Germans and was compounded by the surprise was complete. There was no situation at home. Imports of food and raw preliminary fire plan, instead a massive materials had dried up almost entirely due to rolling bombardment when the attack went the Allied, mainly British, naval blockade in and an extensive counter battery (probably the greatest British naval victory programme. The attack was supported by a of the war). The Germans were close to very large concentration of tanks, one of starving and the failure of the offensive had which was commanded by Lt TR Harding, a crippling effect on morale in the Army and my late father-in-law, and hundreds of in Germany. aircraft. This was the start of “The Hundred During the spring crisis, the French General Days.” Ferdinand Foch had been appointed to By 19th August the allied attack had driven coordinate the actions of all Allied Armies between six and eight miles into the German on the Western Front. He was not lines and resistance stiffened. The Allies appointed Supreme Allied Commander, as were miles in front of their supply dumps Eisenhower was in 1944. He could only and they faced very difficult logistic persuade and encourage and this he did with problems. The Commanders-in-Chief war winning effect. wanted to pause before attacking again but 18

Foch was convinced that the Germans were On 4th October the Germans requested an very badly shaken. He urged that the attack armistice and on the 8th the last German should continue and Haig, the only national troops evacuated the Hindenburg Line. By commander with a force capable of 11th November it was all over and the attacking the main enemy, agreed. The Germans accepted a virtual unconditional Amiens method now became standard surrender at the armistice. It is the victory of practice in the BEF. Gradually, the German “The Hundred Days” that should be Army fell back through the devastated old celebrated on 11th November this year, Somme battlefield and their morale gave rather than just the armistice itself. way. Peter Hope On 2nd September the Germans retreated to the Hindenburg Line, a massive five-mile- If you would like to help celebrate “The deep defensive position, originally Hundred Days”, you may like to make a constructed during the winter of 1916-17 donation to The Over Wallop – They Also but, by now, in need of some refurbishment. Served Project, whose aim is to restore the Even so it was a formidable obstacle that pillars that surround the war memorial so the German Army would have been able to that they once again carry the names of hold in earlier years. By September 1918 the those who served, survived and returned to German Army was a shadow of its former the parish after the First World War. To do self and it took only nine days for the Allied so, would you please complete the form Armies to break through. below and send it with your cheque to Peter Hope, The Sundial House, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8HR.

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WALLOP COUNTRY FILE – NOVEMBER 2018 This is my eighteenth Country File and the last one The picture below shows of some of the cows and for 2018. Where has the time gone? As I wrote last calves during this summer on Spring Pond field. year, the time goes so quickly, I think because we have so much going on in the villages. 2018 has been a very difficult year for farming (not unusual) due to the unseasonal weather. We were all very worried about the crops, having been unable to carry out all the spring cultivation work at the correct time, but in the end things turned out better than expected. There is an old saying “Seed time and harvest shall not fail” and it is good that farmers and gardeners have faith in their work. During this last year I have written about the Nigel’s report in the October edition of Country changes in all the aspects of agriculture due to the File is a very good review (of arable farming), not mechanisation of the industry over the last one only on farms in this part of the country, but hundred years. This coming year I intend to look nationally. The biggest problems in the livestock back into the changes of village life over this sector this year were due to the very dry weather. period as a result of these changes. Hay and silage were of good quality, but yields To end 2018, a few thoughts on the Village Green. were down and very little second cut was possible. Following discussions regarding the possibility of Also, the grazing for sheep and cattle was very making Moulands Meadow into an open space, as poor and supplementary feed had to be provided the government at the time were giving grants for in July, using some of the winter store of hay and schemes such as this, the Mouland family straw. generously agreed to rent us the meadow at a I hope for an early spring in 2019 as I am sure peppercorn if it proved possible for it to be made winter feed is going to be short, adding large extra into a village green. costs for bought in feed. No doubt something to A meeting was held in the Village Hall to explain write about early next year. the plan, a large number of residents attended and After a very good lambing, the extremely wet and it was agreed to go ahead and apply for a grant. cold weather made things difficult and lamb losses Our application was successful. all over the country were very much higher than Planning permission for the change of use was usual. Some of the first born lambs were out when granted and work started with clearing the area of the snow and rain came with the very cold the old growth and getting the hedge cut back. A weather, the worst possible time for lambs to be tractor and a cultivating machine was then used to out. work the surface down to a tilth followed by Matthew was able to make some shelter with bales clearing off all the surface rubbish. A stone picking of straw and our ewes and lambs managed quite Sunday was arranged and nearly all the village well, with only a few losses. Also, as we have a turned out, with some of the ladies keeping the large barn for lambing, we were also able to keep stone pickers supplied with coffee and other most of them indoors until the weather improved. refreshments. All the Herefords had to be kept in until the end It was a really great village occasion and it made of April as the ground was too wet for them to go one feel the Green was on the way. The river bank out, again adding extra feed costs. Next year we was also improved and in 2004 we put the grass are planning to increase our breeding herd to 20 seed in. cows.

The picture below is of a typical event on the The Green has proven a great village asset enjoyed Green. by all, due in no small part to the help and continuing support of village residents. This year the Village Market was held on the Green on a beautiful summer's day. With all the marquees up and a very large gathering it made a wonderful picture. This was followed the next Sunday by the Village rounders event enjoyed by all ages of our village community and there must have been well over 100 people enjoying the fun. I visited both functions and it made me think, a job worthwhile. Volunteers for the mowing and upkeep are always ready to help and the donation of seats have been This is my last country file for 2018 and I wish you most welcome. The marquees followed a few years all a Happy Christmas and New Year. later and have been a great success, thanks to the team of volunteers who put them up for functions Richard Osmond on the green and elsewhere, raising extra money to help towards the up keep.

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DOG FOULING AND IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS Once again the subject of dog fouling has been There are also orders for specific locations raised, with some irresponsible people not which set out certain rules if you are in charge clearing dog mess whilst out walking. This has of a dog. OWPC has agreed with parishioners exposed others to the mess left behind on our to postpone a decision regarding this until fields, lanes and grass verges. August 2019, a village poll will then be carried The Parish Council considers this to be anti- out to help the Parish Council decide a way social behaviour and expects dog owners to forward. have disposal bags on their person when out Bins are available around the village and there walking with their animals. is no excuse for not using them, any bin will do. Please act responsibly as most dog owners in our parish do, help maintain our beautiful village as a place of which we can be proud.

The Parish Council is not anti-dog. However, Public Space Protection Orders have been it has a legal duty of care towards people using considered on some areas in our parish, our sports areas and playgrounds. Supplies of enforcement officers would then have the further bins and signs are currently being power to issue on-the-spot fines for offenders. investigated. Owners would then be expected as a minimum to: Several Parishes locally have already banned dogs from certain areas, OWPC is hoping this - Keep dogs under close control at all times. won’t be necessary. - Carry a poo bag. - Bag it and bin it. Over Wallop Parish Council

- Keep dogs out of and away from children’s play areas.

DRAFT MINUTES NETHER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – OCT 8th 2018 Attendance: Cllrs Addison, Carpenter, Cotterell, PLO4 and PLO6 with 904/10, Land Adjacent to Mrs James, James and Souter, HCC Cllr Gibson, Knockwood House, Farley Street, no comment. TVBC Cllr Boulton and the Parish Clerk. There Neighbourhood Watch: Mrs Foster as NHW co- were two members of the public. Apologies: ordinator reported that there has been some rural none. crime including the theft of a water tank. Cllr Planning applications: Cllr Souter reported on James reported that thieves were clearly looking the following:- round the village and urged parishioners to be a) 18/02535/TREEN Beech (T1) - Fell, Beech vigilant. Cllr Cotterell reported that the police have (T2) - Reduce long lateral growth by up to 2m recommended phoning 101 and reporting any from extremities to reduce end weight, Down suspicious incidents on their website. Cottage, High Street, no comment. Playing Fields: Cllr Carpenter reported that b) 18/02504/TREEN Tree works as per schedule following the RoSPA safety inspection of the play received, Yew Tree Cottage, High Street, no area in May he sought three quotes for the comment. refurbishment of equipment. After discussion it c) 18/02520/TPON T1 Walnut - Fell to ground was proposed by Cllr Souter seconded by Cllr level and T2 Ash – Fell due to ground level as Carpenter with all in agreement that the council both trees fire damaged, Straw Hall, Trout Lane, opt for Joules Maintenance (£3,440) with the no comment. condition that the equipment pass the next d) 18/02488/PDQN Prior approval notification inspection and any additional work would be done under Class Q – Convert agricultural building to free of charge. A timetable would also be obtained residential dwelling, Cattle Barn, Salisbury Road. (Action: Cllr Carpenter). HCC Cllr Gibson Cllr Mrs James reported that the access is owned pledged £1,000 to support this project. The by someone else and is only used for agricultural George has asked to organise a Firework party on purposes. She suggested that as a condition of the playing fields on Sunday 4 November. The planning the gates be kept shut due to livestock firework display would be organised being kept there. TVBC would be contacted professionally. A donation would be made to the (Action: Cllr Cotterell) to relay the council’s no Village Social Fund. Cllr Cotterell was concerned objection subject to this condition. about the risk element. Cllr Mrs James has spoken e) 18/02398/VARN Variation of Condition 5 of to a former Fire Officer and would follow up Planning Permission 17/02509/FULLN (erection public liability cover (Action: Cllr Mrs James). of a detached dwelling, driveway, access and a Cllr Carpenter reported that there was plenty of package treatment plant) To change window parking and he had been in touch with the local material from painted timber to upvc, Land livery stable and all livestock would be housed at Adjacent To Knockwood House, Farley Street. the time of the event. Cllr Addison proposed all After discussion on the village design statement residents of Aylwards Way receive a mail shot and and plastic and wooden windows the council pet owners be alerted (Action: Cllr Addison). voted to register no comment. Providing these recommendations were carried out f) 18/02611/FULLN Extension to provide office the Chairman proposed that the event be allowed (B1(a) Garage and Machinery Store, The Mill, to take place, this was seconded by Cllr Mrs James Heathman Street. Cllr Mrs James had read the with three other councillors in agreement and one background, the plan would provide more office councillor dissenting the motion was carried. space. The bank would be cut into and there was a Proposed Telecoms Monopole: The Chairman concern that it is outside the settlement area. reported on the detail of the new design of pole After discussion it was unanimously decided to proposed at the playing fields to be situated register ‘neutral’ subject to the above comments between the pavilion and the tennis court. He (Action: Cllr Cotterell). would request a polar plot from the supplier g) 18/02607/VARN Vary Condition 2 of Planning (Action: Cllr Souter). Cllr Mrs James enquired on Permission 17/02509/FULLN (erection of a the rent and an indication of how much they detached dwelling, driveway, access and a package would be prepared to pay would be sought treatment plant) to substitute drawing no's W1535 (Action: Cllr Souter). Planning permission has not yet been granted. A reference from another

parish having the something similar would be copy should include affordable housing (Action: researched (Action: Cllr Cotterell). Cllr Addison). Both councillors would attend the Village Hall: Cllr Souter reported that many of forthcoming housing meeting. The Chairman the snagging points have been done. Costs on the thanked Cllr Addison for driving this initiative rendering of the boundary wall are awaited, the forward. parish council would probably be asked to Matters raised by councillors: Cllr Cotterell had subsidise this. attended the recent Scottish & Southern Electricity Wallops Parish Hall: Cllr Souter reported that conference and circulated a leaflet giving details of Over Wallop Parish Council have made a decision the free mobile app which has proven useful and to grant a right of way across the car park. He has promotes low carbon technology. Power cuts contacted both the Chairman of the council and should be reported on 105. Cllr Addison enquired the solicitor to request evidence of this right of whether TVBC would financially support a parish way being validated. If this evidence is not council project and TVBC Cllr Boulton said a received within 14 days it would be deemed as written case should be made (Action: Cllr invalid. Both Over and Nether Wallop parish Addison). councils are the joint owners of the parish hall and Points from the floor: Mrs Foster enquired if the under the current terms of reference this issue organisers of the Firework Party would be charged should be resolved jointly through the Wallops rent for the playing fields and this was confirmed. Parish Hall committee. She thanked Cllr Mrs James for her help on the Neighbourhood Plan: Cllr Addison reported on premises variance licence which should be in force an interim meeting with two designated TVBC by mid-November. representatives involved in the neighbourhood Date of next meeting: The Chairman thanked all planning for the area and provided all councillors for attending. The next monthly meeting will be with a hard copy of a neighbouring village’s held on Monday 12 November 2018 in the village finished plan as an example. An initial hall at 7.30pm. The Chairman closed the meeting questionnaire would be circulated to all at 9.27 pm. parishioners. Cllr Souter suggested that a sample Footsteps Podiatry Services

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Thank you so much to everyone who came along to the hall and supported our annual coffee morning in conjunction with The Wallop Artists. All too often we hear of friends or family who have had to face the reality of a terminal illness, and this national event is crucial in raising funds to help them. Macmillan nurses are dedicated, hard-working and invaluable, providing care and support, not just to the individual but their families as well. There are not only the Macmillan nurses but a complete Macmillan team who are dedicated in dealing with a wealth of other issues, helping to ease the burdens that the diagnosis brings. Despite a quieter day than in the past, we still raised £345.41 and with a donation later and the calculations from the Gift Aid contributions, Macmillan will receive over £400 from the Wallops. Thank you to everyone who gave their time baking, helping on the day, and just coming to enjoy the wonderful art and partaking of coffee and cake. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Tanya Hudson

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Date Time Church Service Readings Sun Nov 4 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Rev 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 All Saints 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service John 11:32-44 4.30pm St Peter’s All Souls service tbc Sun Nov 11 10.50am St Andrew’s Remembrance Special readings Remembrance 10.50am St Peter’s Remembrance 4.00pm St Peter’s Hall Tea Time Praise Sun Nov 18 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Heb 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 2nd before 9.30am St Peter’s Family Communion Daniel 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-25; Advent with IMPRESS (KS1/2) Mark 13:1-8 Wed Nov 21 10.30am St Andrew’s Short Holy Communion tbc (before the NW coffee club) Sun Nov 25 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion Rev 1:4b-8; John 18::33-37 Christ the 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Service John 18::33-37 King 6.00pm St Andrew’s Evensong Isa 52:7-10; Rom 10:12-18 or Matt 4:18-22 Sun Dec 2 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion 1 Thess 3:9-end; Luke 21:25-36 Advent 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service Luke 21:25-36

Parish news: Vanessa’s study leave: Please note that the Bishop has granted Vanessa study leave from October 1st to December 31st. During that period, parishioners are asked if necessary to contact the Team Rector or the Associate Priest. Emails to the team administrator will be dealt with as appropriate. Contact details are all on page 3 of the magazine. Marriage blessing: At St Peter’s on October 20th, Rollo Hope and Anna Cuccio May God bless them and give them many happy years in their marriage Funeral: At St Andrew’s on October 24th, Sheila Gomm who died on October 5th, aged 77. We offer our sympathy to all those recently bereaved Jesus said “I am the Resurrection and the Life…. everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.”

Church opening hours: Both churches are normally open during daylight hours (St Peter’s 9.30am-4.00pm in winter). Celtic prayer: At 9.30am on Mondays (St Andrew’s), there is a short time of prayer to which all are welcome. Winton House: Next favourite hymns: Sundays November 4th and December 16th (carol service) at 2.30pm.

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Nov 4: Nov 18: 0800 SMWA HC 0800 Monxton HC 1000 Quarley HC (CW) 1000 Grateley FS 1030 SMWA FS 1030 SMWA HC 1600 Monxton Messy Church 1100 Amport HC Harvest 1800 Quarley Evensong Nov 11: Nov 25: CW = Common Worship 1030 Remembrance HC, SMWA 0930 Quarley FC FC = Family Communion 1050 Remembrance services at 1000 Grateley HC (CW) FS = Family Service Amport, Grateley, Monxton and 1030 SMWA HC HC = Holy Communion/Eucharist Quarley 1100 Monxton MW MW = Morning Worship SMWA = St Michael’s West Andover

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DIARY FOR NOVEMBER 2018 Day Event Time Place 1 November Wallop Artists Demonstration 2.00 – 4.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 3 November Holy Gardening page 7 9.30am St Andrews Church, NW 4 November The George Inn Fireworks display & bonfire p.20 7.30pm Nether Wallop Playing Field 4 November All Souls Service page 13 4.30pm St Peter’s Church, OW 5 November Broughton Fireworks page 6 6.30pm Buckholt Rd Sports Field 5 November Drawing Class 10.00am - Midday Wallops Parish Hall 6 November Stockbridge Am. Dram. Soc. – Curtain Calls p.23 7.30pm Stockbridge Town Hall 7 November Wallop Artists Workshop 10.00am – 4.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 8 November Wallops WI Meeting 7.30-9.30pm Wallops Village Hall 9 November Archers’ Club Quiz Night 7.00pm – 10.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 10 November West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance 8.00pm - Midnight Wallops Village Hall 12 November Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting 7.30-8.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 12 November Wallop Good Neighbours AGM 3.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall 14 November Painting Day 9.30am – 2.00pm Wallops Village Hall 18 November Music in Broughton page 9 Noon – 1.00pm St Mary’s Church, Broughton 18 November Coffee Club with Holy Communion page 13 10.30am – Noon NW Village Hall 19 November Drawing Class 10.00am - Midday Wallops Village Hall 21 November Test Valley Villages Lecture - Watermeadows p.10 8.00pm St Mary’s Church, Broughton 23 November Wallop Movie Nights page 24 7.30 for 8.00pm NW Village Hall 25 November NOYO Club page 9 2.00 – 4.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall 29 Nov – 1 Dec Stockbridge Am. Dramatic Society Production 7.30pm Stockbridge Town Hall 30 November Middle Wallop Model Flying Club AGM FUTURE EVENTS Day Event Place 1 December Scouts Christmas Family Fun Day Wallops Parish Hall 1 December WhichCraft Craft Fair page 33 Stockbridge Town Hall 4 December Stockbridge Am. Dram. Soc. – Curtain Calls Stockbridge Town Hall 6 December Wallop Artists Christmas Party Wallops Parish Hall 8 December West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance Wallops Parish Hall 10 December Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 14 December Carols on the Green page 4 Nether Wallop 15 December Harmonium Singers Carol Concert page 7 St Mary’s Church, Andover 15 December Carol Service St Peter’s Church, OW 16 December Carol Service St Andrew’s Church, NW WALLOPS PARISH HALL – REGULAR EVENTS IN NOVEMBER Day Weekly Event Time MONDAY Coyote Kids Fitness Class (2-4 year-olds) 10.00 – 10.45 Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 9.30 – 10.30 am TUESDAY Pilates Class 10.45 – 11.45 am Footloose Dance Club 7.30 – 8.30 pm Joga Yoga Class 9.30 – 10.45 am WEDNESDAY WASPS Rehearsal 6.30 – 8.00 pm Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 7.00 – 8.00 pm Pilates Class 8.00 – 9.00 pm THURSDAY Art Class 1.00 – 3.00pm FRIDAY Joga Yoga Class 9.30 - 10.45 am Post Office Services in Nether Wallop Square – Tuesdays 4.00pm – 4.50pm See p.10 for more information St Peter’s Church Hall Allison Long 01264 781181 Nether Wallop Village Hall Anthony Whitaker 01264 781072 Wallops Parish Hall Alison Elliott 01264 782412

36 FROM THE RECTORY (December 2018) Dear friends, There is tension and suffering implicit in the Christmas story, and it is present in the gospels “May you live in interesting times” – that is an old about Jesus’ later life too. And yet the words of Chinese saying with rather a double edge to it. In Jesus bring us encouragement – just to pick a few interesting times we can make a difference to our at random: world, but it may also mean that we live at a time where peace and stability are missing. 2018 is “I am come that they may have life, and have it in certainly an ‘interesting’ time with Brexit issues all its fullness” perplexing our own communities. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy” Because of where we live, there will be some “Remember I am with you always, to the end of the people living amongst us whose work may involve age.” taking a direct hand in national crises, both our own and those abroad; but for most of us we learn Our Christmas stories essentially convey to us that of these developments through the media, and God our Father is a God of Love, that we are each often we feel perplexed by them. important and precious to him, and that in the compassionate person of Jesus we see God Soon we shall be celebrating Christmas, but just a uniquely present. thought about the world into which Jesus came will make us realise that he came into a world at an Jesus was no stranger to suffering, but he was also interesting time. King Herod the Great was a familiar with joy, and if in any kind of way we can despot, the Roman rule could be harsh, the plight help to reduce the suffering in the world and of the rural poor – into which Jesus was almost increase the joy, then we are living his mission. For certainly born – had many privations, and the most of us, that will mean helping at the local, day- religious establishment ruled for its own ends. to-day level; but let us also, at the Christmas season, pray for persistence and dedication for There was nationalistic fervour which, from time- those who are trying to bring peace and reduce to-time, sparked into revolutions which were tension on the international stage. harshly put down. The traditional story of mangers and stables seems to convey a peace and stability, With love but this can only have been passing. Peter Gilks As St John puts it in that great prologue to his gospel, “he came to his own, but his own received him not”. CHURCH OFFICERS

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JANUARY ISSUE – NOTE TO COLLATORS Please be advised that because the usual last Tuesday of the month collation date in December happens to fall on Christmas Day this year, we plan to collate the January issue on Friday December 28th instead. NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS The subscription for 2019 (unchanged at £8) is now due; please pay your distributor when approached.

REMEMBRANCE TIME their result soon. I must also report that one box filled many times over, amounting to well over £1,500 itself.

So, with the efforts of everyone; no matter how large or small, and with a generous donation from our branch fund, we hope to have raised, in our villages, up to £10,000. That is not the end of the work; all boxes to collect, money banked, and Each and every year we celebrate the chairs kindly loaned by the museum to return. remembrance of the World Wars of 1914-1918 I must say, it’s been a privilege to take on this task. and 1939-1945. We also remember those who Having completed about 25 years, I find great have lost their lives since 1945. We gather in our pleasure seeing the same families each year, now churches here in the Wallops, and at St Peter’s we with their children, attending the service. We have welcome members of the military from the camp excellent support from the local Cubs and Wallop at Middle Wallop. primary school. Each year, the children of Year 6 The Royal British Legion are responsible for at the school come to St Peter’s on the Friday th organising the Poppy Appeal, and as chairman of nearest to the 11 of November, we hold a short our Wallops branch, it falls to me to get things service, and then the children place poppy crosses moving; such as ordering the items we might on the graves of the fallen. Then onto the require from headquarters (poppies, wreaths, lapel memorial to again place crosses of the named pins, etc.) then contacting the very kind people fallen there. We also welcomed once again, the who knock on doors selling the items. We must most excellent Andover Town Band under the remember also, our two pubs, and the shops, in baton of Steve Large. the two weeks allotted to sell to their customers. There are so many good things to say about how The two churches were once again hosting the everything works at the Remembrance time, but I memorial services, and at St Peter’s I read the will end by saying thank you to everyone who names of those who lost their lives in the first and helped in any way. I hope to be able to carry on second World Wars. St Peter’s was packed with the work for a little time longer, until then, regards family and friends, as well as airmen from the to all, camp. I am most pleased to report that the Tony Hope collection at St Peter’s was well over £1,000 (an We will remember them. all-time record). Nether Wallop will let me know

QUARLEY GREAT LIVES December 9th at 6pm Our subject is a woman who was born on a cold Come and hear more about February day in 1902 in an ordinary house on an Gladys Aylward, the Small ordinary street. She came 53rd in her school class Woman, on Sunday 9th and was later rejected by the China Inland Mission. December. Yet more than 1000 people attended her funeral Everyone welcome! and a film, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, was Ronwen Walker made of her life starring Ingrid Bergman.

NEWS FROM THE WI There were a good number of visitors to our those peaceful and scientific aims today. Any November open evening when Ian Dunn territorial claims have been ‘put aside’ and spoke to us about the wonders of the there must be full international scientific Antarctic. Ian is Chief Operating Officer at cooperation. Antarctica must be used for the University of Southampton and a member peaceful purposes only and no military bases of the British Antarctic Survey team. He has are allowed. Nuclear testing, or the depositing worked on the British bases of this most of nuclear material, is prohibited. inhospitable of continents several times and There are many scientific bases on Antarctica plans to go again. and the research they undertake has given us It is the coldest, darkest, driest and windiest all a deeper knowledge of how our planet was area of our planet – the largest and most formed and the trends which show the impact pristine wilderness on Earth but the sensation humans have already made during our short of standing outside with no light pollution and history on earth. Ian showed us a number of no sound, other than the beating of his own graphs which instigated a sobering discussion heart in his eardrums, was quite unlike any on the accelerating climate change. Ian told us other that Ian has experienced, and the most that predictions indicate that human and exhilarating. animal life will be made difficult and in some Ian told us the United Kingdom has a long parts of the world, impossible, within a very and distinguished record of scientific short number of years. This is due, in part, to exploration in Antarctica. Before the creation a substantial increase in sea levels. of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), there However, Ian was not despondent and his were many surveying and scientific expeditions enthusiasm for the beauties of the frozen that laid the foundations for modern polar continent and the scientific advances that are science. These ranged from Captain Cook’s yet to be discovered made for a fascinating and naval voyages of the 18th century, to the very informative talk. There were lots of famous expeditions led by Scott and questions during refreshments and we hope he Shackleton, to a secret wartime operation to will return and talk to us again. secure British interests in Antarctica. The Christmas season is now in full swing and Following the Second World War and with the as usual the Wallops WI will be celebrating knowledge that Antarctica was such an with our annual Christmas dinner in important place for scientific research, as well December. as being rich in minerals and gold, 12 nations, In January our meetings will resume on who had already established territorial claims Thursday 10th January 2019 with some Ukulele on Antarctica, drew up a treaty to protect the music. What a wonderful start to the New unique environment for all mankind. The Year! Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington in 1959 and with its 14 articles still recognises Pam Quick

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The Trustees of the St Andrew’s Nether Wallop Church Building Trust invite you to participate in a fun quiz night at the Nether Wallop Village Hall on Saturday 26th January 2019 at 7.00 pm for a prompt 7.30 pm start.

Tickets are on sale at £15.00. This includes a glass of wine upon arrival and supper. There will be a cash bar. Each table will comprise of a team of 8. It is possible to either buy a table or be seated by us.

Numbers are limited, so tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. Please return slip below, together with your cheque, to Carrie Askey-Wood by Monday, 21st January 2019.

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CHURCH BUILDING TRUST QUIZ NIGHT – SAT. 26th January 2019

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For those supplying their own team of 8, please supply names.

2. I/we am/are unable to attend but would like to make a donation of £_____

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Cheques should be made payable to St Andrew’s Nether Wallop Church Building Trust (in full)

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St Andrew’s, Nether Wallop Holy Gardening 2018!

Thank You to every one of this year’s Holy Gardeners who braved all weathers and petrol fumes to make an amazing difference to St Andrew’s churchyard in 2018! Many bits of the beautifully carved gravestones are seeing daylight for the first time in years…and years!

Everyone is taking a well reserved break in December and January; we shall resume at 9.30am on February 2nd 2019 and every first Saturday in the month thereafter. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Next year we hope to continue to photograph the stones, uncover old stones laid on the ground under the SE wall; and expose the beautiful kerb stones along the paths up to the front door For further information contact: Alix 01264 781913 [email protected]

THE WALLOP VILLAGE SHOP Need a turkey for Christmas? Or a joint of pork? On the subject of Christmas, the shop can now The popular Christmas Meat Raffle will be run announce opening times over the festive period: again this year with tickets available in the village shop. The draw will take place in the shop on Monday, 24 December 08.00 to 13.00 Monday, 17 December. Good luck – it could be Christmas Day Closed you! Boxing Day 08.00 to 10.00 27/28/29 December 08.00 to 13.00 Being a Community Shop means that we often rely Sunday 30 December 08.00 to 12.00 on membership and village events to raise funds to Monday 31 December 08.00 to 13.00 keep the shop open and with the loss this year of New Year’s Day Closed two major events – one due to weather – the shop Tuesday 2 January Normal opening times really needs the continuing support of the village.

Please note that the shop will be delivering newspapers to homes as normal on Boxing Day.

THE NOT ON YOUR OWN CLUB The end of October usually means two things – If you are thinking about joining us in 2019, you the clocks go back and everyone has an extra hour will be most welcome. in bed. It was also the date for the October November has been a busy month for NOYO. On meeting so all our members were refreshed and 9th November, eleven members were able to raring to go! The hall soon warmed up and tables come along on a visit to the Andover Garden were laid with pretty cloths, plates of cakes and Centre for afternoon tea. They took the lots of tea to drink. Our appreciative members opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping and soon tucked into the refreshments and the noise then re-fuelled on (enormous) scones, clotted level increased. cream and tea. It was a lovely afternoon out. A planned talk about health & safety care was By the time you read this, the November shortened dramatically in favour of a quiz! So, Christmas and birthday party will have happened after a quick reminder to keep external doors but we have the Christmas lunch excursion to the locked, avoid letting strangers into the home and Abbott’s Mitre in Chilbolton to look forward to staying warm in winter, the grand autumn quiz got on 7th December. Make sure Shirley has your under way! name if you want to come along. The quiz master, Jean, took control. Her questions And so the year is at an end. Happy Christmas and had already been tested and approved by her long- a peaceful New Year to all our members. The next suffering family! She made sure everyone settled to Sunday afternoon meeting is in 2019! concentrate, and even dealt with some disruptive noise by giving the culprits a hard stare – she is Chris Haverson very good at that! A lively quiz ensued and the winning team scored an impressive 19 out of 20. When: 27 January 2019 Their prize of chocolates was very welcome. More Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, Over Wallop tea, the usual raffle and then it was time to go Time: 2pm – 4pm home. Sadly, for the next few months, that will be Cost: £2 in the dark! Roll on next spring! Lifts can be arranged if transport is a problem. This month we were delighted to welcome a new Tel Shirley Mongor 782151 or Chris Haverson member to the club and we would love to see 781607 some more!

WALLOP ARTISTS At the last demonstration of We shall be holding our Christmas Party on the the year our guest artist was first Thursday of December. This is always an Paul Dolman. Paul is based at opportunity for our members to socialise over a Mudeford on Avon Beach drink and some festive food. We also have a and his paintings are to be painting competition and this year our theme is found in galleries worldwide. Always very ‘Mistletoe and Wine’. entertaining Paul used a hands-on technique with For more details on events you can contact our oils to produce a harbour scene in Fife. We are website at www.wallopartists.co.uk or find us on now looking forward to his next visit when he has Facebook. If you are interested in joining Wallop promised to show us his work with watercolour Artists then please contact me on 01264 782110 or pencils. email me at [email protected]. Also in November, a number of our members Barbara Waits, attended Soraya French’s workshop to paint a still Membership Secretary, life in mixed media. These workshops are always Wallop Artists well attended and much enjoyed. 10

INCIDENT REPORTING TO THE POLICE With reports of thefts from property and Or to: outbuildings in our own and neighbouring  Give the police information about crime in villages, we have been asked to remind all your area residents of:  Speak to the police about a general enquiry 101 – The police non-emergency number You should always call 999 when it is an 101 is the number to call when you want to emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, contact your local police in England, Wales, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when Scotland or Northern Ireland – when it is less there is danger to life or when violence is being urgent than a 999 call. used or threatened. When should you use 101? What about nuisance or environmental issues? You should continue to contact your local council You should call 101 to report crime and other about general issues in your area like: concerns that do not require an emergency response. For example, if:  Dog fouling  Abandoned vehicles  Your car has been stolen  Dumping and fly tipping  Your property has been damaged  Vandalism of public property  You suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood For information about how to contact your local council please visit www.gov.uk/find-your-local- council (opens in a new window). PLEASE report every instance of theft or damage, however small!

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TROUBLE IN THE BELL TOWER (CLAPPED OUT!) Some of you may have noticed that the Over Costs are considerable, due to the age of the bell Wallop church clock has not been striking during and the need to remove it carefully from the bell the last few weeks. The clock strikes on the tower by expert bell hangers for repair by a largest bell, the Tenor. specialist bell repair company. This bell is the oldest bell and is approximately In the meantime, the bell ringers are continuing to 500 years old (dating from before Henry VIII was ring with four bells to support church services on the throne). It was cast at a local foundry in and weddings. We know, as bell ringers, it is not Salisbury and weighs about 6-7 cwt. quite the same with only four bells and we eagerly The years have taken their toll and the Tenor has await the tenor being repaired and returned to recently developed a crack and had to be taken service. For those of you used to hearing the out of service. This means it can’t be rung in a more tuneful sound of five bells, please bear with peal with the other bells by your local bell ringing us. team. It also can’t be struck by the clock hammer. We are approaching various charities to help us We have a small but very keen and active team of fund this repair and any contributions from local bell ringers who are currently looking into villagers would be wonderful. The church repair options and costs in coordination with the treasurer has set up a restricted fund so that if you PCC. make a cheque payable to the Over Wallop PCC and say that it is to be used for the bells, your donation will not be used for any other purpose. Ken Porter

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING CONCERT

The children of the Wallops and surrounding areas would like to invite you to their Christmas concert on Sunday 16 December in The Wallops Parish Hall.

Doors open at 4.00pm for a 4.30 pm start.

Tickets are just £3 each or a Family Ticket for £10 (this includes a glass of Mulled Wine, Tea or Coffee and a Mince Pie). Other light refreshments will be available for a donation.

Tickets on sale at the Wallops Pre-School and The Wallops Village Shop.

There will also be a raffle of Christmas goodies.

Proceeds from this event will be divided between the Wallops Pre-School and The Wallops Village Shop.

Please come along for a sing-a-long and support these two worthy local resources.

THE WALLOPS THE WALLOPS GOOD NEIGHBOURS COFFEE CLUB If you live in The Wallops, Palestine, Jacks Bush or Kentsboro', and you have no suitable transport available to attend medical or other urgent A warm welcome to appointments, even essential everyone! shopping, we can help you. The next Coffee Club is Wednesday 19th December 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Just ring The Wallops Good There will be a short Holy Communion 10.30am Neighbours in St Andrew’s…come on down to coffee afterwards! on 0800 612 7647 THE VILLAGE HALL, NETHER WALLOP

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WALLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS November has been all about Remembrance at fallen of the Wallops. Year 6 researched some of Wallop Primary School. We had a Community the local names and wrote a short account of their week after Half Term with lots of activities for the lives. This was very moving for all to see. We later children as we marked the centenary of the presented some to our local churches for their Armistice. The children designed and made medals Remembrance services. We held a very moving and poppy wreaths in Design and Technology. service at school with songs and readings, then the Used their ICT and English skills to write Acrostic Year 6 children laid a poppy on our war memorial poetry and made crayon and oil pastel sunset for each of the fallen in conflicts over the years. silhouettes using their artistic skills. This We were delighted to welcome W.O.Youd who wonderful work, by all ages, was used to suitably gave the address and Corporal Shaw who played decorate the school hall for our annual the Last Post and Reveille. Then our Year 6 remembrance service attended by all staff and children, staff and parents were pleased to join pupils and parents of year 6. local residents and the Rev. Peter Gilks for the We were lucky enough to receive a grant from the laying of poppies and a wreath in commemoration, Army Covenant to get ten perspex ‘Tommy’ at the War Memorial. silhouettes (There but not There) to represent the Well done Yr 6, we are very proud of the way you represented our school

Year 5/6 visited the Museum of Army Flying for a head teacher was put to the test (to the delight of special WW1 day. They took part in a drama the children). He answered General knowledge workshop in the morning then watched the questions, getting a very respectable 7 out of ten in Everyman Theatre Group performing a play 60 seconds, then came the Hula Hooping written using the real life memoirs of 6 pilots of challenge where he was roundly beaten by our the Royal Flying Corps. pupil contender Mollie. Our chickens are settling in well, even laying eggs Our Reception class had a very exciting day as a now. We have a rota of willing volunteers to feed Police car arrived on the playground complete them and make sure they are safely housed at with 2 PC’s. They were able to get a close look at night. the Police car and enjoyed hearing the sirens and Local radio station Spire FM paid a visit to us for seeing the flashing lights! More next month. the Test the Teacher feature. Mr Lambert, our Sonia Shadwell

If you would like to come for an informal look around our school you are very welcome. We have an Open Morning on the 6th December for prospective Reception pupils for 2019.

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WALLOP COUNTRY FILE – DECEMBER 2018 It’s that time of year as the nights draw darker due to some type of virus. Unfortunately, we and the leaves begin to fall that we can reflect have few or no hares, which is incredibly sad. on the year and look forward to a new growing I know why we have no hares because I have season. seen it. When the hares drop their leverets out It’s easy to forget the ‘Beast from the East’ and in the Spring, there is little or no protection for the drought of the summer months but thanks them. Not like a rabbit who goes down his to my wonderful chalky soil we have had a hole, or a bird that can fly away, and they get very good year. I say “my chalky soil” because completely devoured by all the winged vermin, I believe it acts like a sponge and retains the i.e. mainly buzzards and kites. This farm was moisture. We also keep our soil indices to a so abundant with hares (dozens and dozens) good level, i.e. phosphate and potash. but now, sadly, I would guess we probably On the machinery front, Simon has been don’t have any more than four. drooling over his new drill. We try and buy I do hope you have enjoyed my and Richard’s one piece (at least) of machinery every year. Country File diaries this year. It is a pleasure This was the year of the new drill. So, we have for us both to try and tell you how we “Plough a new all singing and dancing 6m Amazon drill the Fields and Scatter.” (no, not that Amazon!). Happy Christmas! Nigel Pond

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Or, even better…

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You don’t have to be a member of SADS, but we’d love it if you’d join! We’re always looking for new blood to act, direct, produce, to be part of the backstage team. Equally, it’d be great for you to just come along and support our events.

WALLOP MOVIE NIGHTS Nether Wallop Village Hall Friday 14th December at 8.00pm

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The Happy Prince (15)

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DRAFT MINUTES OVER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – NOV 12th 2018 Chairman: Cllr Mr M Glover 18/02593/FULLN – Single-storey, three bed Vice Chairman: Cllr Mr T Burden. dwelling, cycle store, refuse store, sewage treatment plant and associated external works: PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES: removal of Sycamore Tree to frontage with Cllr Mrs L Raynes has resigned due to pressure replacement planting and landscaping – of work. The Chairman wished to thank her Meadowbank, Mount Hermon Road – for all that she has done during her time as a SUPPORT. Parish Councillor. The Parish Council now has 18/02436/LBWN – Alterations to existing three vacancies. toilets and internal building works – Church Hall, Station Road, Over Wallop – SUPPORT. STREET LIGHT REFURBISHMENT: 18/02406/FULLN – Erection of detached The Clerk has met with the Street Lighting dwelling with garage, landscaping and Engineer to discuss the next phase of street installation of package treatment plant – Land light replacement in King Lane. Once the at Ash House, Orange Lane, Over Wallop – quote has been received and accepted work SUPPORT. Cllr Mr M Glover declared an will start early in the New Year. interest and made no comment. 18/02576/FULLN – Erection of dwelling to DOG BINS: replace barn – Linden Lea – NO The exact positioning for the Alan Evans OBJECTION. Memorial Ground, Orange Lane and Evans 18/02571/FULLN – Demolition of existing Close dog bins have been agreed. Cllr T bungalow, erection of 2 chalet bungalows, Forrest will meet with TVBC when they come Moorfield, Peach Grove, Palestine – to install the dog bins to ensure they are SUPPORT. correctly positioned. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: PLANNING: It was reported that the Army is not sticking to 18/02534/FULLN – Ground floor and loft agreements regarding the flightpath for extension and refurbishment of existing helicopters, which are flying over properties in dwelling – Homer, Salisbury Road – NO Palestine. It was suggested that the Parish OBJECTION. Council invites the Middle Wallop 18/02554/FULLN and 18/02556/LBWN – Commandant to a future meeting. County Single story garden room extension – Roumain Councillor Mr A Gibson said he would speak Cottage, Station Road, Over Wallop – NO to the Commandant and ask him if he would OBJECTION attend an Over Wallop Parish Council 18/02614/TREEN – Fell 1 Sycamore, Prune meeting. Lapped Beech Hedge – Northern Farm, Station Road – SUPPORT. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: 10th December 2018 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, Over Wallop.

DRAFT MINUTES NETHER WALLOP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – NOV 12th 2018 Attendance: Cllrs Addison, Carpenter, Cotterell, raised terrace, Hatchetts Barn, Farley Street, no Mrs James and Souter, HCC Cllr Gibson, TVBC objection. Cllr Boulton, the Footpaths Officer and the Parish Wallop Primary School: 18/02898/HCC3N Clerk. There was one member of the public. Retrospective permission for the permanent siting Apologies: Cllr James. of a modular building housing the pre-school, Planning applications: Cllr Souter reported on Wallop County Primary School, School Lane, no the following:- objection. This case was brought by HCC and a) 18/02868/FULLN Single storey rear extension referred to TVBC. The building has been in use to form sunroom (retrospective), 2 School Lane, since 2005 and Cllr Souter confirmed this is a very no comment. necessary building. b) 18/02845/FULLN Erection of detached garage Highways: Cllr Cotterell reported that /workshop/w.c. with shower room over, parishioners should be aware of road safety now Caringale, Salisbury Road, Lopcombe. There was a the clocks have gone back i.e. wearing reflective discussion on the size of the plan, no comment. clothing, carry a good torch and ring 101 to report c) 18/02777/TREEN Goat Willow (T1) - Reduce any incidents on the road. down to 2.5m from ground level, Down Cottage, Playing Fields: The contractor (Mr Tilling) High Street, no comment. reported on progress on the refurbishment work d) 18/02787/FULLN & 18/02788/LBWN which is going well. Cllr Carpenter reported on Demolition of existing extensions and erection of the Fireworks organised by The George. A lot of single storey rear extension, Ivy Cottage, The local families attended. Cllr Addison had circulated Square. The well will be retained in the kitchen. A leaflets in the Aylwards Way area beforehand and near neighbour has written to say he does not met residents who were happy with the event. Cllr object. The council recorded a decision of no Souter thanked the local farmer who had kindly objection. removed all the sheep in lamb from the near e) 18/02748/TREEN T1 Ash - Remove low limb vicinity for the evening. over garage roof. T2 Thuja – remove tree to Proposed monopole mast: The Chairman ground level T3 Ash - Remove. T4 Ash – remove reported that he does not agree with the terms of T5 Spindle – remove, Wallop House, Ducks Lane, payment to the council of £17.84 for ten years as no comment. wayleave. The polar chart did not show a vast f) 18/02655/TREEN Reduce height of 5 Silver improvement on the coverage already in place. Birch by up to 2 metres and remove three lower Cllr Addison made the case that better reception branches from tree 3, remove 2 lower branches needs to be encouraged especially for those people from tree 4 and 5, Janes Cottage, High Street, no who work from home and she would be in favour comment. of another plan. She would research other g) 18/02635/FULLN Demolition of existing variations (Action: Cllr Addison). A letter would dwelling and erection of 2 bedroom detached be drafted to the company asking for more dwelling, The Stables, Salisbury Road, Lopcombe. realistic terms/a better offer (Action: Cllr Souter). There was a discussion and it was assumed that the Village Hall: Cllr Souter reported that the licence for mobile home would be removed if planning is selling alcohol has been granted. granted, no comment. Neighbourhood Plan: Cllr Addison reported on h) 18/02926/TREEN 3 x Lime pollard as progress, the application had been received by TVBC previously in application 16/02242/TREEN and who are producing a digital map of the designated area. Matters raised by councillors: HCC Cllr Gibson remove basal growth, Greensleeves, Heathman reported on the new road system in Salisbury Lane. A Street, no comment. rumour that the junction at Grateley would no longer i) 18/02924/TREEN Reduce height of 1 Pine to be included in the plan was untrue. There would be no 12 ms, Blenheim Cottage, Five Bells Lane, no modification of the project despite HCC financial comment. constraints. j) 18/02909/LBWN & Date of next meeting: The Chairman thanked all for 18/02908/FULLN Construction of single storey attending. The next monthly meeting will be held on extension, internal alterations, retaining wall and Monday 10 December 2018 in the village hall at 7.30pm. The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.58 pm.

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ST ANDREW’S NETHER WALLOP and ST PETER’S OVER WALLOP Church Worship Times: December 2018 Date Time Church Service Readings Sun Dec 2 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion 1 Thess 3:9-end; Luke 21:25-36 Advent 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service Luke 21:25-36 Sun 9 Dec 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion Phil 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 Advent 2 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Communion Malachi 3:1-4; Phil.1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 4.00pm St Peter’s Tea Time Praise Sat 15 Dec 5.00pm St Peter’s Carol Service* Special readings Sun 16 Dec 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Phil 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Advent 3 9.30am St Peter’s Family Communion Zeph 3:14-end; Phil 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 5.00pm St Andrew’s Carol Service* Special readings Wed Dec 19 10.30am St Andrew’s Short Holy Communion Psalm 71:1-8; Luke 1:10-17 (before NW coffee club) Sun Dec 23 8.00am St Peter’s Holy Communion Heb 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 Advent 4 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Service Luke 1:39-45 Christmas Eve 5.30pm St Peter’s Christingle Special readings 11.30pm St Andrew’s Midnight Communion Isa 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 11.30pm St Peter’s Midnight Communion Isa 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 Christmas Day 9.30am St Andrew’s Family Communion Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20 11.00am St Peter’s Family Service Isa 62:6-end; Luke 2:1-20 Sun 30 Dec 10.30am St Michael’s Team Communion 1Sam 2:18-20-26; Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:41-end Christmas 1 West Andover Sun Jan 6 8.00am St Andrew’s Holy Communion Eph 3:1-12; Matt 2:1-12 Epiphany 9.30am St Peter’s Family Service Isa 60:1-6; Matt 2:1-12 *Seasonal refreshments will be served after the carol services

Parish news: Vanessa’s study leave: Please note that Vanessa’s study leave continues until December 31st. Until then parishioners are asked if necessary to contact the Team Rector or the Associate Priest. Contact details are all on page 1 of the magazine. Emails to the team administrator will be dealt with as appropriate.

Church opening hours: Both churches are normally open during daylight hours (St Peter’s 9.30am-4.00pm in winter) Celtic prayer: At 9.30am on Mondays (St Andrew’s), there is a short time of prayer to which all are welcome. Winton House: Next favourite hymns: Sundays December 16th (carol service) and January 6th at 2.30pm

The Portway and Danebury Team

2 December: 16 December: Christmas Eve: 0800 SMWA, HC 0800 Monxton, HC 1530 Amport & SMWA, Crib/Christingle 1000 Grateley, HC (CW) 1000 Grateley, FS 2300 Amport & SMWA, Midnight HCs 1030 SMWA, FS 1030 SMWA, HC 1100 Amport, HC 1800 SMWA, Carol Service 9 December: 23 December Christmas Day: 0915 Amport, FS 1000 Grateley, Crib Service 0930 Grateley, HC (CW) 1000 Grateley, MW 1030 SMWA, FS 1000 Monxton, FS/HC 1030 SMWA, HC 1100 Monxton, MW 1030 SMWA, HC 1100 Monxton, HC and carols 1800 Quarley, Carol service 1800 Quarley, Great Lives (see p.3) 30 December CW = Common Worship HC = Holy Communion/Eucharist 10.30am SMWA, Team HC FC = Family Communion MW = Morning Worship FS = Family Service SMWA = St Michael’s West Andover

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DIARY FOR DECEMBER 2018 Day Event Time Place 1 December Stockbridge Am. Dramatic Society Production 7.30pm Stockbridge Town Hall 2 December Winton Christmas Fayre page 14 2pm-5pm Winton House 4 December Stockbridge Am. Dramatic Society – Curtain Calls 7.30pm Stockbridge Town Hall 6 December Wallop Artists Christmas Party 7.00pm – 9.00pm Wallops Parish Hall 8 December West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance 8.00pm - Midnight Wallops Village Hall 10 December Over Wallop Parish Council Meeting 7.30-8.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 14 December Carols on the Green page 4 7.00pm Nether Wallop 14 December Wallop Movie Nights page 24 7.30 for 8.00pm NW Village Hall 15 December Stockbridge Community Christmas Market p.13 10am - 4pm Stockbridge Town Hall 15 December Test Brewing Open Day – free samples 12noon - 3pm Greyhound Inn, Broughton 15 December Carol Service 5.00pm St Peter’s Church, OW 16 December Wallops Children’s Concert page 16 4pm for 4.30pm Wallops Parish Hall 16 December Carol Service 5.00pm St Andrew’s Church NW 19 December Coffee Club with Holy Communion page16 10.30am-Noon Nether Wallop Village Hall 21 December Drawing Class 10.00am - Midday Wallops Village Hall FUTURE EVENTS Day Event Place 8 January Stockbridge Am. Dramatic Society – Curtain Calls page 23 Stockbridge Town Hall 10 January Wallop Artists AGM and Demonstration Wallops Parish Hall 10 January Wallops WI Meeting Wallops Parish Hall 12 January West Coast Swing Freestyle Dance Wallops Parish Hall 16 January Painting Day Wallops Parish Hall 21 January All Saints Winter Lecture, Upper Clatford page 9 King Edward VIII Memorial Hall 26 January NW Church Building Trust Quiz Night page 7 NW Village Hall 27 January NOYO Club page 10 St Peter's Church Hall 3 February The Blessing of the Plough, 5.00pm St Andrew’s Church NW 16 February Wallops WI Jumble Sale Wallops Parish Hall WALLOPS PARISH HALL – REGULAR EVENTS IN DECEMBER Day Weekly Event Time MONDAY Coyote Kids Fitness Class (2-4 year-olds) 10.00 – 10.45 Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 9.30 – 10.30 am TUESDAY Pilates Class 10.45 – 11.45 am Footloose Dance Club 7.30 – 8.30 pm Joga Yoga Class 9.30 – 10.45 am WEDNESDAY WASPS Rehearsal 6.30 – 8.00 pm Zumba Dance and Kettlebell Cardio Class 7.00 – 8.00 pm Pilates Class 8.00 – 9.00 pm THURSDAY Art Class 1.00 – 3.00pm FRIDAY Joga Yoga Class 9.30 - 10.45 am

Post Office Services in Nether Wallop Square – Tuesdays 4.00pm – 4.50pm St Peter’s Church Hall Allison Long 01264 781181 Nether Wallop Village Hall Anthony Whitaker 01264 781072 Wallops Parish Hall Alison Elliott 01264 782412