Hill & Valley Parish Magazine serving Hurstbourne Priors, , St Mary Bourne & Woodcott December 2000

around……………………..………… Longparish St. Nicholas Christmas Sale 2000 To be held this year on Saturday, 9th December, at the Village Hall. Doors open at 2.30p.m. Anticipated Stalls at the sale will be: PLANTS, HOME BAKING, BOOKS, STATIONERY, CHRISTMAS GIFTS WHITE ELEPHANT, FANCY GOODS, PRODUCE & PROVISIONS, TOYS. The wonderful hamper will once again be one of the raffles and refreshments will also be available.

Items for these stalls to sell will be required. Please, everybody, have a good hunt round at home so that the stalls will have things to sell! If you want anything collected, please ‘phone me on 01264 720300. Otherwise bring them to the Hall on the morning of the sale. The Hall will be open from 10.30am. on the 9th to set up the stalls.

SALE STARTS AT 2.30pm. Come and buy, go in for some raffles, Have a cup of tea and enjoy the afternoon. All monies raised go towards keeping our village Church in good repair for all of us to enjoy John Collins

CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING Thursday 14th December Services for pre-school children take place in St. To raise funds for Longparish Playgroup we Nicholas Church monthly, usually on the 3rd shall be singing through Forton and Middleton Monday afternoon. They start at 2.15p.m. and on the evening of Thursday, 14th December, finish in good time to collect children from starting from 6p.m., weather permitting. school.The next one is on Monday, December 18th, a special Christmas service, and the theme If you would like to join us, please contact either will be “Getting Ready for Jesus’ Birthday” Andrea Hulme on 720347 or Maggie Barber on 720459. FoLS 100 CLUB Mulled wine and mince pies will The recent winners are: be available to sustain all October participants. 1. Mrs & Mrs Ellicock 29 2. Mr & Mrs Wrey 74 CAROL SINGING BY CANDLELIGHT 3 Mrs J.Rist 3 Tuesday,19th December November Meet at 7p.m. at North Acre, Longparish 1. Tom Dawnay 81 (or, if wet, on 20th December) 2. Mrs & Mrs Burnett 77 Please join us - singers, musicians or just to 3. Mr & Mrs Gould 16 listen - everyone welcome. Followed by mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince Your support this year for the school is much pies and sausage rolls. appreciated. The time will soon be round to To give us numbers for catering please renew your membership, as the 2001 draws start phone: in January. Please ask for forms from the school Vi Meares 720472 or Wendy or from Mrs Sandy Lelliott tel. 01256, Ellicock 720386.

PAGE 3 Hill & Valley Parish Magazine serving Hurstbourne Priors, Longparish , St Mary Bourne & Woodcott December 2000 CHRONICLES FK In come I, old Foreign King, with my broadsword I will The first entertainment of the winter season, subsidised swing Likewise I am a Turkish Knight, just come to for village halls by Hampshire County Council, was a for a fight. two man show by Steve Jordan, who sang Hampshire I'll fight thee, King George, thou man of courage bold folk songs, woven into a narrative of some of the I If thy blood runs hot, I'll quickly fetch it cold. highlights of local history, and Paul Hutchinson, who accompanied on the accordion. It was an enjoyable KG Well done, my little lad, thou talkest very bold Just like the little lads I have been told evening, and attracted a good audience. A raffle Ah, thou Turkish Knight, draw out thy sword and fight. helped to raise funds and refreshments were provided Draw out thy purse and fees: for satisfaction I'll end by members of the Village Hall Management thy life before thou goest away. Committee. The total contributed to Hall funds after FK No satisfaction at all, King George, for in two expenses was a splendid £230. minutes I'll take thy life away.

A highlight of the show was a spirited enactment. aided KG Battle to battle thee I'll call by several members of the audience, of the Andover To see which on this ground shall fall. mummers’ play. Longparish, too, had a mummers’ FK Battle to battle, thee I'll play play, not dissimilar from the Andover one, which was To see which on this ground shall lay. recorded in the Women’s Institute Book of 1951, dictated by Ernest White. It was the custom for some KG Guard thy hits, and guard thy blows men, dressed in costumes made of shredded newspaper Likewise thy head and also thy nose. (according to a photograph in the W.I.book) to go (They fight, and Foreign King sinks to his knees) round the village at Christmas time performing the play and collecting money. It was apparently last FK Oh, King George, King George, what hast thou done! performed about 1926. I transcribed it a while ago and Spare my life, not cut it down thought that, this might be a good opportunity to Let me rise, go home, and tell what champions do in Old England dwell. publish it, as I have few contributions for this Christmas issue. KG I'll cut thee down, never to rise again.

Is there anyone who remembers seeing the mummers? (King George strikes the Foreign King again) It would be very interesting to hear your recollections. FC Oh, King George, what hast thou done! Mary Jo Darrah tel.720320 Thou hast ruined me by killing my son.

LONGPARISH MUMMERS' PLAY KG He gave me the first challenge, so how could I deny it? "Characters: Father Christmas, King George, Foreign King, Doctor, Tall and Smart, Twing Twang. FC Oh, is there a doctor to be found To cure this dead and wounded young man FC Room, room, ladies and gentlemen, room I pray. That lies bleeding on the ground? In come I, old Father Christmas, welcome or welcome not Doc. Oh yes, oh yes, there is a doctor to be found I hope old Father Christmas will never be forgot. Who'll cure this dead and wounded young man To all in this room it shall be shown That lies bleeding on the ground. The dreadfullest battle ever known Twixt King George and the Turkish Knight. FC What can'st thou cure, Doctor? I took my travels abroad a country for to see What three fine acts I brought straight from victory. Doc. I can cure the itch, the stitch, palsy and gout The next that do come in, he is the noble King A pain within or a pain without Straight from the wars glad tidings he will bring A broken leg, or a broken arm Room, room I pray; 'tis I that lead King George this If his neck is broke I can set it again way. and charge nothing extra for the pain Bring me an old lady four score and ten KG In come I, King George, a man of courage bold With all the teeth out of her head With my sword so valiant by my side I won a pot of And I'll soon bring her round again. gold Twas me that fought the fiery dragon, and brought FC Where hast thou been for all thy learning, Doctor? him to the slaughter By all these means and pains, I won the Queen of Doc. I've been to Italy, France and Spain Egypt's daughter And I've just returned to Old England again. If any man dare enter this kitchen or hall I'll cut off his head and kick it about like a football. FC What about thy fee, Doctor? Room, room, I pray; 'tis I that lead the Foreign King this way. Doc. Fifty Pounds my fee, and this money paid down I'll have: but thou being a poor man, Ten

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Pounds I'll have from thee. Me, myself and seven more FC Hold, hold, Doctor. Don't be too hard. Fought and conquered eleven score Eleven score of valiant men Doc. I'm not too hard. I'm not one of these Shall never rise to fight again. mountebank doctors who rides about from stage My head is made of iron, my body is lined with steel to stage telling people a pack of lies. I'm a good old My breeches fit my middle so tight, my garters drag southdown doctor. What I take in hand I can cure. my heel First comes Christmas, then comes Spring. FC Try thy skill, Doctor. I'm the jolliest little lad that can either dance or sing.

Doc. And so I will. Ladies and Gentlemen come FC Walk in, walk in, little Twing Twang forward and see me cure the sick and raise the dead Show the ladies and gentlemen thy press gang. to life again. I have a little bottle by my side which I call the elegant pain. I drop two drops TT In come I, little Twing Twang One on his heart, another on his temple. I say I think myself the best man of this press gang. Arise, arise, you valiant man, Come to press all you proud members to be men o' And walk as gently as you can. war and board a ship to fight the French and Spaniards FC Walk in, walk in , both Tall and Smart also Show the ladies and gentlemen thy best part. Although I am but a Johnnie Jack With my wife and family at my back T&S In come I, both Tall and Smart My wife so great, my children small I'll tell thee my mind with all my heart I think myself the best man of you all Likewise I am a cutting star For when I come I come with these. Just come from that dreadful war. My sword you see that shines so bright Ladies and gentlemen, give the Christmas Jacks just Will fight from morning, noon till night. what you please. My sword you see that's held by me Money in pockets is a very fine thing; Will cut and slay and clear the way Roast beef, plum pudding and mince pie, And teach all rebels to obey Who likes that better than Father Christmas and I.  The club’s A.G.M. was held on Wednesday, A CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS November 8th, when arrangements were We are getting together a choir for Longparish and discussed and officers elected for the next Hurstbourne Priors to lead our singing at the Carol season. Most of the present officials were re- Services on Sunday, 17th December. elected but we shall have a new treasurer in Whether you are an experienced singer or just enjoy Steve Benco and a new vice-chairman in John singing - it is great fun- come and see! Young, who is also to be responsible for pavilion maintenance – how wonderful to have someone For details of rehearsals, contact Nona Harrison new from the village. Anne Herbert is (tel. 720215) or organist John Martin (tel. 352308) continuing as secretary for the moment but she has been a tower of strength to the club for six ADVENT BIBLE STUDY years now and really has done her stint! The fourth session of our Advent bible study will be th on Wednesday, December 13 , at 8p.m. Please contact It is not very easy to think about cricket at the Nona Harrison tel. 720215 for venue. moment with the ground under water, but come These meetings have proved to be very popular, and it next April Ken Ball and Dennis Heagren will has been really good for those from Longparish and have everything neat and green again; - and even those from Hurstbourne Priors to get to know each dry! Christmas will soon be here and hopefully other better. We shall follow this with a new course in everyone will enjoy a really festive holiday: - the spring. Watch this space! and then New Year, and nets will start at Testbourne -–what a very happy thought! Alan Snow 01256 895338 LONGPARISH SCHOOL There is a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisory assistant at the school.

Please apply to the school tel. 720317 LONGPARISHfor details of hoursCRICKET and pay. CLUB

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PAGE 6 Hill & Valley Parish Magazine serving Hurstbourne Priors, Longparish , St Mary Bourne & Woodcott December 2000 In memoriam ALLOTMENTS Alastair Fleming There are now three vacant allotments. Anyone who "We offer our deepest sympathy to Kit Fleming on is interested in taking one should contact Julian Curl the death of his brother, Alastair. Ali had got to know at 1, Elm Cottages. Current holders are.Peter | many friends in Longparish during his visits over the Brown, Julian Curl, Nigel Griffin, Charlie Howett last twenty years, and was much appreciated for his and Brian Jones. sense of fun and life, and will be missed here. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life was held in St LONGPARISH HANDBOOK DIRECTORY 2000 Nicholas Church on 15th November." The Parish Council has sponsored and financed a revised Directory to accompany the Handbook which  was distributed last year, and which is still on sale for LONGPARISH PARISH COUNCIL £2 in the shop and the pubs. I hope that the new Any letters or queries to the Parish Council should usually be addressed to the Clerk: Directory will be correct for a while. The various Mrs Karen Dickson village organisations all have their AGMs at different 4, Burdock Close times, and then officials change. The bus timetable Goodworth SP11 7RS will change again in February. Tel. 01264 353008 Email [email protected] The Parish Council is very grateful to Jane Sterndale- From now until mid-January, Jeremy Barber, the Vice- Bennett,the organiser, and the volunteers who deliver Chairman will be acting Chairman. He is at 2, Forton, tel. Hill & Valley to every household, and who are kindly 720459. including the Directory this month. Resignation of Nick Reeve If anyone has moved into the village recently and did The Council learned with regret of the resignation of Nick Reeve from the Council because of increased not inherit a Handbook, please contact Mary Jo commitments at work. Nick had been a councillor since Darrah on 720320. It is hoped that anyone moving May 1995, and did valuable work on the finance away will leave the Handbook in the house. committee, including pioneering the computerisation of the Parish Council accounts, and, more recently, with St. Nicholas Wives Group footpaths, helping to replace stiles by kissing gates. On October 19th nineteen members met at Mallards to enjoy an illustrated talk by Ron Pearce. For a full The vacancy has been advertised, and the deadline for ninety minutes Mr Pearce spoke to us without notes. applying to fill the vacancy will have passed by the time He showed us dramatic and technically superb Hill & Valley appears. The Chairman and Clerk are photographs of a local nature as well as a large always keen to hear of anyone who would like to number of celebrities that he had worked with. The contribute to the Council’s work. saying “every picture tells a story” was indeed very WELCOME CLUB true with Mr Pearce. He entertained us and gave us The December meetings are festive ones. an insight into has varied, busy and unpredictable On the afternoon of Monday, 11th December the Club career as a photojournalist. will have its Christmas party. On Monday 18th December there will be a Christmas An interesting and thought provoking twist to an lunch at the Plough. otherwise light-hearted talk was the inclusion of New members are always welcome. some photographs of a crash just off the A303 a few Contact Gordon and Joyce Gadsby tel.333803 years ago. There was worldwide interest in his photographs as he was the only journalist to cover the FOOTBALL FIELD story. The story had an air of mystery as it linked the The football field behind the Plough is generously made available by Richard Wills of Middleton Estate for the untimely deaths of personnel working on secret young to play football. The Parish Council has it cut, and communications projects. at weekends it is used by Swan Hill Football Club in Andover for its junior teams. The Club looks after the The December meeting of Wives Group will be held, pitch, and welcomes members from the village. Contact thanks to Daphne and Stuart Bevan, at Woodstock on numbers are in the new Directory. December 14th at 7.30pm. The Rector, Nona Harrison, will be speaking to us about “Preparations Recently the Club has had trouble because dogs are for Christmas.” fouling the pitch and making it unsuitable for children to play on. Will all nearby residents, and anyone using the JANUARY DEADLINE Please note that the footpath please ensure that their dogs are not allowed to deadline for inclusion in January Hill & Valley is mess the pitch, and that if it does happen the owner clears th it up. very early:December 8 at the latest to M.J.Darrah

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