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William Hornby www.qualitysolicitors.com/knightpolson Palmerston’s Follies Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 619547 November 2016 Printed by Sarum Graphics Tel: 01722 324733 Dementia advice 24 The Editor November 2016 1 4 Gatcombe Gardens CHURCH AND VILLAGE Fareham FROM THE ORGANISATIONS PO14 3DR Tel 01329 847637 EDITOR’S DESK ST PETER’S CHURCH e-mail: [email protected] Vicar Revd Susan Allman 01329 847003 Mobile:0775 994 1042 Curate Revd Janet Trevithick 01329 847003 Church Office Open: Mon-Thurs 9 - 12 Historian George Watts, a man of Titchfield through and through, whose passing was e-mail: [email protected] 01329 847003 announced last month, will be mourned not only by his family but by the many friends and Website www.stpetertitchfield.org.uk acquaintances who have benefited from his knowledge and scholarship over the years. In a Reader Mr Roger Bryant, 99 Frosthole Crescent, Fareham 01329 230129 moving tribute (page 10), his friend and fellow historian Ken Groves writes of George's Churchwardens: Mr Peter Taylor 01489 577312 considerable contribution to the life of the village and its people. Ms Barbara Le Sueur 07453 808200 P.C.C.Secretary Mrs Jane Slaymaker, 42 Woodbourne Close, Fareham, PO15 5QQ 01329 847003 Of particular interest to George would no doubt have been the story of Palmerston’s Follies Treasurer Mrs Sandra Pereira c/o Church Office 01329 847003 (page 14) which Ros Seward recounts in her report from the History Society, and the story Stewardship Recorder Mr David Mugford, 19, The Oakes, Stubbington 01329 667783 of the Lost Tomb of William Hornby (page 15) in which Ron Knee follows up on his Organist Mr Keith Miller, c/o Church Office 01489 579160 introduction to the Hornby family in the October magazine with an announcement of a fresh Capt. of the Tower (Bells) Mr Lyndon Hatfield, 5 Garstons Road, Titchfield PO144EJ 01329 849921 discovery. Friends of St Peter’s Mrs Frances Knight - The Old Vicarage,Church Street 01329 846832 Website www.friends-of-st-peters.org The children of Year 6 at Titchfield Primary School having been enjoying a tasty topic at the start of the academic year as their teacher, Andrea Marsh, tells us in her report of life at the school (page 11). Work continues apace at the Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve (page 12) TITCHFIELD VILLAGE as Sue Dent reports on repairs to the canal path and she praises the work of the volunteers Evangelical Church Mr Bob Rule 02392 585003 who help manage the site. Primary School Reception 01329 843322 Parish Room Mrs Grace Clark - for bookings 01329 842085 We have an update from the Village Trust (page 13); a look forward to St Peter’s Christmas Earl of S’ton Trust Mrs Sue Boden, 01329 513294 Tree Festival next month (page 5) and, on page 21, an application form for a “Titchfield Village Trust Mr Nick Girdler 01329 847930 Ablaze” Christmas tree for those who live in the village. Community Centre Mrs Mary-Kate Smith (Manager ) 01329 842933 Brian Patten Jubilee Surgery Reception 01329 844220 CONTENTS Brownies Ms Gina Dungworth 07778 103672 PAGE 2 The Revd Susan Allman - "Welcoming all, celebrating life............." Rainbows Mrs Jane Anderson 01489 886724 3 News from St Peter's Bonfire Boys Message Line 07768 283725 4 Titchfield and District News Titchfield Luncheon Club Mr Ken Moores 01329 315615 5 Titchfield Christmas Tree Festival and Bazaar 6 Chapel Page - Elijah and the Ravens TITCHFIELD NEWS 7 Titchfield Evangelical Church - Services EDITOR 8 Dementia Adviser at Jubilee Surgery Mr Brian Patten 4 Gatcombe Gardens, Fareham , PO14 3DR 01329 847637 9 Titchfield Community Centre 10 George Watts e- mail: [email protected] 11 Titchfield Primary School - For chocoholics only! Distribution Mr Brian Williams, 3 County Gardens,Fareham PO14 3JA 01329 516769 12 Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve Advertising Mr David Mugford, 19, The Oakes, Stubbington 01329 667783 13 Village Trust News 14 Titchfield History Society - Palmerston’s Follies YOUR LOCAL TITCHFIELD COUNCILLORS 15 The Lost Tomb of William Hornby HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 16 Titchfield Film Nights Mr Geoff Hockley 27 Heath Lawns, Catisfield, PO15 5QB 01329 287365 17 Titchfield Community Centre - Weekly Diary FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL 18 Community Centre - Contacts for Groups and Clubs Mrs Connie Hockley 27 Heath Lawns, Catisfield, PO15 5QB 01329 287365 19 Titchfield Remembers - Roll of Honour - Somme Remembrance 20 Titchfield Gardeners ‘ Club - "The Winter Garden" Ms Tiffany Harper 20 Hampton Grove, Catisfield, PO15 5NL 01329 844074 21 Titchfield Ablaze 22 St Peter’s Church - Sunday Services 23 From the Registers/Cafe Connect/Messy Church/Regular Activities 24 Church and Village Organisations Front cover: The War Memorial, Titchfield Opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent the views of the Parochial Church Council. Copy for December 2016 issue to Editor by Friday 18th November please 2 St Peter's Church, Titchfield St Peter's Church, Titchfield 23 “Welcoming all, celebrating life, www.stpetertitchfield.org.uk sharing the journey.” by the Revd Susan Allman Messy Church Monday 28th November 3.30pm - 5.45pm Dear Friends, • Improving our welcome Last month the PCC and the Local • Support and follow-up for Leadership Team spent a morning baptisms, weddings and funerals together in the very accommodating Cafe Connect study centre provided by Shedfield Parish Our day together ended as it had begun, Sunday 20th November Church. We began with a short in prayer. In the Parish Room 10.45am - 12.30pm celebration of Holy Communion in which Ever-living, ever-loving God, we give you All welcome we offered our time together to God and thanks for our Church Family. asked for his blessing and guidance on our discussions. Grant that we may become a vibrant, Spirit-filled, Christ centred Church, From the Registers The first session was entitled, “Who do we say that we are?” We wanted to which is faithful to scripture, rooted in Baptisms pinpoint what was distinctive about our prayer 2nd October Teigan Archer church. As we talked, lots of different John Oakley ideas bubbled up: deep roots into the and where all age groups are 16th October Harry Robertson past.…. represented, Elijah Warwick Jacob Warwick a place of pilgrimage…..a “thin place” as we give glory to you our God where heaven touches earth….. lively, with lots going on…..a church at in our worship and in our lives. Amen. Funeral the heart of our community….. 13th October Margaret ‘Peggy’ Pallett (91) an open door…..welcoming to We feel sure the vision we have diversity…..connecting with the next articulated for our church will be shared generation in new ways…..reaching out by everyone at St. Peter’s. Please pray for Weddings with God’s love. the PCC and the Local Leadership Team 7th October Mark Biginton and Alison MacMillan in their respective roles. We are truly 15th October Alexander Moore and Nicola Millinson A consensus was achieved remarkably grateful to everyone who gives quickly and we agreed the following generously of their time and talents to vision statement for St. Peter’s: God’s work in our parish. We all have our part to play if the vision is to become a “Welcoming all, celebrating life, reality. Regular activities at St Peter’s Church sharing the journey.” Bell Ringing Practice Teddy Bear Praise We then worked out a mission action Wednesday in term time 2pm - 3pm plan, which will address three key areas: With love in Christ, Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00 • Communication within and Susan Morning Prayer Choir Practice beyond the church Wednesday morning at 8.15am Thursday 7pm 3 22 News from St Peter’s St Peter's Church, Titchfield Volunteers Needed Basics Bank Church Street More welcomers are needed for our 13th November Titchfield regular services and for baptisms, Donations of groceries etc., can be Hampshire weddings and funerals. placed in the Basics Bank box at the PO14 4AG. back of the church at any time, ready Vicar: Revd Susan Allman Volunteers are needed to prepare for the monthly collection to be taken to Curate: Revd Janet Trevithick and send anniversary cards to Fareham Basics Bank. The list of foodstuffs especially needed can be those who have been baptised or found at the back of the church. Please married at St Peter’s. give generously to this charity. Sunday Services for November We are also looking for volunteers Remembrance Sunday 6th November Third Sunday before Advent with a heart for Christian 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) stewardship or for outreach, 13th November 10am service in church, followed by the 10.00am Family Service especially overseas, to help us move procession to the War Memorial outside forward in these areas of our the Parish Room where the Act of 13th November Remembrance Sunday church life. Remembrance takes place. Please join 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) us for these services.