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Helping you protect what’s precious, so call now for your free frst advice on: Titchfeld 01329 339 455 (by appointment) Eastleigh 023 8064 4822 2-4 Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9FH George Watts T The Lost Tomb of Titchfield Remembers Ofering a full range of legal services. 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 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, 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 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 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. 10.00am Service of Remembrance If you are able to help, please speak to the churchwardens or any Celebration 20th November Christ the King member of the Local Leadership A tribute concert in memory 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) Team. 10.00am Parish Communion of Tony Sheppard Celebrating 25 years of 27th November The First Sunday of Advent Bonfire Night Quiz Creative Ministry 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) Saturday 5th November in the Parish 10.00am Parish Communion Room at 7.30pm One Way UK Puppet Academy Tea. coffee and cake supplied; please present December bring your own food and drinks 25 Years of Creative Ministry Tickets £5 from Joan Angelides on 01329 843314. Please add your name to In aid of Motor Neurone Association 4th December The Second Sunday of Advent the list on the board at the back of the 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) church. Saturday 12th November 10.00am Family Service 6.30pm in St Peter’s Church 11.30am Matins Tickets available shortly from Parish Office or Penny Sheppard Traidcraft stall back on 6th Adults £5.00 - children £2.50 November - shop early for Christmas! (Is anyone able to help with offering Do you know anyone who is ill or in any distress overnight accommodation and who needs the support of prayer? Beat the last-minute Christmas on the Saturday for these amazing shopping rush and come and see the puppeteers? ST PETER’S PRAYERLINE - lovely Christmas cards and gift Please contact Penny Sheppard on please contact items on the Traidcraft stall which 01329 845428 or the Parish Office on Charles Timberlake - 01329 845265 will be in church at 8am and 01329 847003) or Doreen White 01329 843544 10.00am on the 6th November. 4 21 Titchfield & District News Titchfield & District News

Fareham Philharmonic Choir Yuletide Fair TITCHFIELD ABLAZE W.I. will be holding a Concert Yuletide Fair on Saturday 19th Tessa Short, 35/37 West Street, Titchfield, PO14 4DG The choir will present its autumn concert at November at Titchfield Parish Room. Telephone 01329 842160 Email [email protected] 7.30 pm on Saturday November 12th at from 10am - 12noon. Holy Trinity Church, West Street, Fareham, Christmas tree time is here again! when it will sing Britten's Te Deum and Stalls include tombola, quality crafts Titchfield celebrates Christmas with a blaze of light as local residents display a Jubilate, Chilcott's A Little Jazz Mass, and gifts, books, childrens toys and Christmas tree in a bracket fixed to the outside of their houses. Do you want to join in (or Hurd's Five Songs of Praise, and Rutter's books, cakes & preserves, a hamper join us again) and have an outdoor tree this year? Please support us. Magnificat. competition. A choice of refreshments, tea, coffee, mince pies We are a group of local volunteers who co-ordinate the tree display: placing an order for All these works are 20th century, three of 300 English grown trees; the trees are delivered to the village so they can be collected etc. will be available and entrance is locally. We prepare the bottom of the trees so they fit the brackets. We also organise which were specially commissioned. Tickets free. Everybody welcome. £12 or £10 (concessions) and £2 for under trees for community buildings like the Parish Rooms and a tree for the ‘Green’ – 16's, available from Community Action sponsored this year by ‘Hadlows’ the Butchers. Titchfield Abbey WI Fareham, or Jane Moon (tel 01329-664948), This year we can supply a 4ft - 4ft11 Nordmann tree at £11.50. We are unable to supply from choir members or on the door on the The November meeting of Titchfield Abbey W.I. will be held on Tuesday brackets – but these can be purchased from garden centres or online along with outside night. lights. It should prove a stimulating concert for old 8th November, starting at 9.30am at hands and newcomers alike. Titchfield Community Centre, when If you would like a Christmas tree, orders must be placed by: the speaker will be Mary Dore, whose subject will be "What on earth do you Friday 18th November (at the very latest - no late orders) want to keep goats for?" A27 Improvements The trees are ready for you to collect from 1-5pm Saturday 3rd December Segensworth to Titchfield A Downton Abbey Inspired Please tell your neighbours and friends in the village. Trees are available for Titchfield Village residents only. When ordering please provide the following information: Road Works Christmas Concert in aid of Breast Cancer Haven Mildren Construction have been appointed the Wessex contractor by Hampshire County Council to undertake St Peter’s Church, Titchfield CHRISTMAS TREE ORDER - 2016 roadworks to the A27 between Segensworth and Monday 19th December Titchfield. from 6.30pm Name: ...... Mildren Construction would like to cordially invite you Tickets can be bought through: Address: ...... to our open afternoon meeting at the Titchfield www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/Event/ Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB to the-wessex-haven-christmas-concert discuss any aspect of the construction work taking or please ring 01329 559290 Telephone No: ...... Email address: ...... place. Two ticket options will be available Number of Christmas Trees: ...... Cheque/Cash Amount £………………… th Wednesday 9 November 2.00 – 5.00 £35.00 pp will include Christmas Do you wish us to trim the bottom of your tree for your bracket (please cross out…Yes/No Tea, Coffee and Biscuits provided drinks and canapé reception at Breast Cancer Haven in Titchfield at We are keen to minimise any inconvenience to local 6.30pm followed by the concert at Payment with order would be appreciated Cash or Cheque (made payable to TA Short) If the name on your cheque is different to the name given above please tell us. businesses and residents. St Peter’s Church at 7.45pm Please attach your cheque to the order and put it through the letterbox at 35/37 West Street – £20.00 pp will include entry to the Thank you for joining us in lighting Titchfield for Christmas. concert beginning at 7.45pm No flyers will be delivered this year please place your order to guarantee a Christmas tree. Musical Director Forms available from Hadlows, Daisy B’s Kitchen and The Village Greengrocer Wendy Blunn Titchfield News 5 20 Titchfield Gardeners’ Club

“The winter garden” report by Wendy Nicholson and Lottie Rowe

At the October meeting of May-June. Yellow bell-shaped Titchfield Gardeners’ Club, or globular flowers are borne in Roger Hirons, who was trained later winter or early spring at Pershore College, followed by purple or blue-black Worcestershire, and has 20 berries. They should then be cut years’ experience, gave a very off short as they will grow 10ft informative and interesting talk high in a year. Titchfield Christmas accompanied by colour photos. He brought a large selection of MAHONIA: A genus of 70 Tree Festival 2016 shrubs, trees and grasses, species of hardy evergreen Please join us at this demonstrating that gardens can shrubs, grown for their attractive be colourful in the winter dark green leathery foliage and enchanting seasonal event months. He emphasised the yellow bell-shaped or globular importance of research before flowers borne in late winter and visiting the garden centre and early spring. St Peter’s Church, Titchfield will be full of beautiful Christmas trees not be tempted by fast-growing “Aquifolium” (Oregon grape) decorated by local business and associations! plants as they can quickly has fragrant rich yellow flowers become invasive, and to avoid borne in numerous dense The Festival will be open from placing new young plants near clusters. Spread 8–12ft, Height 10am to 6pm on Friday 9th and older similar species as they 3–4ft. “Cabaret” is spring Saturday 10th, and from 11am would not survive. New house- flowering and the blackbirds like to 6pm on Sunday 11th owners should avoid removing the berries. December – drop in any time! an established garden, waiting for a full 12 months to see how PRUNUS: A genus of 430 There will also be: the garden changes through the Roger Hirons, species, mainly deciduous trees Raffle with fabulous prizes seasons. He suggested having a board (peach, plum and cherry) and shrubs. Christmas Bazaar and keeping information notes, on “Incisa” (Fiji cherry) with flower Live entertainment dates to feed, prune, and the time when the resembling a butterfly is particularly attractive. Refreshments plant is flowering and colours of leaves. The Entry £3 on the door – ILEX (Holly): A genus of 300 species of tender undermentioned are some of his accompanied children free recommendations: and hardy shrubs. “Aquifolium” is the most commonly grown species, with its numerous RIBES SANGUINEUM: (Flowering currant). garden varieties. All have inconspicuous five

A hardy, deciduous species, thriving in petalled white or green flowers in April/May, Be part of something special. Friends of St Peter’s, helping to maintain the fabric of our beautiful Church. ordinary well-drained garden soil in sun or male and female flowers usually being borne www.friends-of-st-peters.org light shade. Dark green leaves and deep rose- on separate trees. Where male and female red flowers borne from late March to May in plants are grown together, brightly coloured berries are produced, lasting throughout St Peter’s Christmas Bazaar will be from 10am-4pm on Friday 9th long pendant racemes are followed by globose and Saturday 10th December in the Chapter Rooms. Proceeds will blue-black berries in September/October. winter. Spread 5–7ft. “Elkington” has large white go to the Friends of the Homeless and to the church. Offers to help flowering clusters. Roger can be contacted at on the day will be much appreciated, as will unwanted Christmas www.theplantdoctor.co.uk presents, raffle prizes, cakes, jams, chutneys etc! For details please CORNUS ALBA: (Dogwood). “Westonbirt” Mobile 07971 127 053 contact Barbara Le Sueur tel 07453 808200 has brilliant red stems in winter and yellow- white cluster flowers 1–2 inches across in 6 Titchfield Titchfield Remembers 19 Jill Hill continues with Evangelical her stories of Miracles Church in the Old Testament Ernest Frank Light Remembrance – 100 years Private 15th Hants Regt after the Somme Elijah and the Ravens Died 23rd November 1916 Remembrance Day this year will have a Ernest was the fifth child and youngest special significance. Almost exactly a son of Thomas and Selina Light. century after the Battle of the Somme finally Thomas worked as a General Labourer came to its inconclusive end (18th When Joshua was the leader of the He was sacrificing a lamb and the and Ernest became a Farm Labourer November) we shall once again be Israelites, they were oppressed by Philistines were approaching, intent by the age of 15. Ernest joined the remembering all those who have lost their neighbouring Amorites. The Lord upon battle. However, the Lord, on this 15th Hampshire Regiment in . lives in war, or had their lives blighted by its promised that they would win the battle. occasion sent a terrifying thunderstorm After initial training close to home consequences. Joshua asked the Lord to grant that the which made them turn back. The they were stationed at Aldershot and in sun and moon should stand still which Israelite army was thus able to chase and early May 1916 they proceeded to The unbelievable slaughter of the Somme – they did, for almost a whole day. The kill them. Samuel then took a stone and France. They were then in action at more than a million men were killed or battle was won, in part by their own set it up, naming it Ebenezer, which the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in wounded – made it perhaps the bloodiest swords but also aided by the Lord means ''Thus far has the Lord helped September and the Battle of the battle of human history. The incessant sending a fierce hailstorm with the large us..'' Transloy Ridges on the Somme. Ernest bombardment of heavy artillery, the suicidal icy hailstones killing many! (Joshua 10 (1 Samuel 7 v 10-12) is likely to have died either of wounds waves of attack by unprotected soldiers, the v. 12-14 ) gained during the Battle of Ancre, or introduction, a few months from its close, of Later on, Elijah during the restricted operations shortly the first tanks in battle all contributed to the Elkanah had two wives - one had many was the leading after the battle. He was 21. vast number of casualties, but so did the sons and daughters but the prophet. At one pointless efforts of both sides to break what other, Hannah had none and was often time, he ran Remembrance Sunday was in fact a five month stalemate. This was tormented by the mother of the many. away from the 13th November a battle nobody won but a million men lost. They used to go to the House of evil king Ahab, There will be a parade and God each year to offer sacrifices. One and the Lord short service at This year we shall once again make our year Hannah was so upset by not having promised to look Titchfield War Memorial prayers for peace and our reflective children that she prayed tearfully but after him by a at 10.45a.m. remembrance against a back-drop of a world with lips moving she made no sound out brook which he that is stubbornly inclined to think that loud and the priest thought her to be was to use for problems can be solved by fighting over drunk. She assured him that she was not drinking water. them. In the Middle East and in parts of and promised God that if He would give Then, ravens were Africa there are still too many who believe her a son she would give him back to be organised to bring him bread and meat that guns and bombs can solve things, when brought up in the House of the Lord. in the morning and again in the evening. all the evidence of history is that they can’t. Her prayer was answered and she gave Some time later, the brook dried up so birth to a son, Samuel, who later the Lord told him to go to a village Today, a hundred years after the Battle of the became the spiritual leader of the named Zarephath, where He had told a Somme, historians still can’t decide what the people. widow to look after him. He did so, and Great War was actually about. And the came across the widow who was arrival of the Second World War in 1939 tells Some years on, the Philistines were searching for sticks to make a fire so that us that whatever anyone thought it was, five tormenting the Lord's people and they she and her son could have one last meal years of sickening killing had not settled it. were much afraid. Samuel was leading with her remaining flour and oil before the people at this time so they came to they died. Elijah asked her first for a ‘We will remember them’, we say. Surely ask him to continue praying and asking drink of water and then persuaded her to the finest remembrance would be a world the Lord to spare them. make a meal for him first, and, without violence. It still seems a long way thereafter, her supply of flour and oil off. never ceased! 18 Titchfield Evangelical Church 7 COMMUNITY CENTRE - CONTACTS FOR GROUPS & CLUBS Calendar of events in November Sunday morning services at 10.30am (meet for prayer from 10.00-10.15am) Art Show Mr Mark Pearce 07962 200208 Ballroom Dance Classes Mr James Taplin 01489 584502 Services in November Better Body Fitness Ms Lisa Lingard 079232 31806 6th November Bob Rule - with Communion Bonfire Boys Hotline 07768 283725 13th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 10.00AM Bowling Club Mr Gary Rathke 01329 847795 20th November Trevor Galbraith- with Communion Boxing Club Mr Ken Charman 01489 581623 27th November Bob Rule Bridge Club Mr Derek Winslow 01489 505077 Bright Sparks Pre-School Mrs Sally Eland 07890 087897 Open Church each Tuesday morning from 10.30am until 11.45am. Card Making Ms Amanda Fowler 07890 426945 This is an occasion when several of us get together for an informal chat Canine Partners Ms Hayley Telling 0845 6580480 accompanied by tea or coffee with biscuits added. We welcome anyone Dog Training Mr Brian Eldridge 02380 777916 who would like to join us for any part of that time FAREGOS - Home Education Mrs Julie Barker 07748 498841 Fareham Bee Keepers Association Ms Sandra Hearn 07590 020012 French Conversation Mr Peter Davis 01489 808422 On Tuesday, 1st November the Christian Travelling Library pays a Gardeners’ Club Miss Wendy Nicholson 01329 842537 visit. No joining fee is required and you may borrow enough books to History Society Mr Peter Mills 01329 317912 keep you going until the next visit. Currently Christmas cards, calendars Karate (KOKB) Mr Chris Bird 07792 666932 and diaries together with greetings cards for all other occasions (many Kung Fu & Kick-Boxing Mr Omar El-Kilany 07575 991855 good humoured!) are available. Ladies Badminton Mrs Sylvia Lamb 01489 584948 NCT Bumps and Babes Ms Kate Upton 0844 2436130 take place Oaklands Contact TCA office 01329 842933 Wednesday evenings at 7.30 a time of prayer and study Oasis Youth Centre Mr Peter Mills 01329 317912 in the upper room. Currently we are following a course entitled “Life Rugby Tots Ms Helen Wood 0845 3133244 Explored.” Refreshments at the end of the evening. 78 Club Mr Edward Meads 01489 589689 www.titchfield.org.uk Slimming World Ms Colette May-Matthews 07727 872528 telephone 01329 845772 Scouts inc Beavers and Cubs Mrs Louise Mclean 01329 842942 e-mail: titchfi[email protected] Solent Fine Arts Soc. (NADFAS) Mrs Louise Ashton 01329 842441 Solent School of Dance/Drama Mr Martin Young 01329 665801 or Miss Kirsten Young 01329 223104 Sugarpush Tea Dance Miss Simone Brown 07944 255574 Tai-Chi Mr Andrew Austin 01329 510204 WANTED Titchfield WI Tea Pot Crafters Ms D Philpot 01329 286999 Volunteer kitchen assistant/cooks for the Sarah Bradbury will be giving Tea Dances Mrs Pauline Steel 01329 234562 Titchfield Luncheon Club. The Titchfield a Floral Demonstration when Titchfield Abbey W.I. Ms Rosemary Mitchell 01329 319388 Luncheon Club provides lunch every Titchfield WI hold their next Titchfield Auctions Mrs Isobel Farmer 07720 023950 Wednesday at Titchfield Community Centre meeting in the Parish Room Titchfield Luncheon Club Mr Kenneth Moore 01329 315615 for up to 24 over 60's residents from the on Monday 28th November. Titchfield Photographic Group Mr Phil Burner 07774 021958 WordWrights Mrs Rosa Johnson 01329 846480 Titchfield area. The monthly competition will be for a pretty flower plate. Cooks work in teams of 3 and 4 people on a Titchfield on the web rota system, working every sixth Wednesday Visitors and new members between the hours of 10.00 and 14.00. If you will be most welcome to www.welcometotitchfield.co.uk like camaraderie and fun, please do come and attend this meeting which www.stpetertitchfield.org.uk join us. commences at 7.30pm www.friends-of-st-peters.org Please apply to Ken Moore on 01329 315 615. 8 17 Dementia Adviser at Jubilee Surgery Titchfield Community Association Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB Weekly tel: 01329 842933 Programme e-mail: [email protected]

For anyone who is Although the See page 18 for told that they have Advisers come Sunday names and telephone numbers of contacts dementia, and for from the Titchfield Auctions – Viewing 5.30-6.30pm for the Groups and their loved ones, Alzheimer’s (The Garage) Auction 6.30pm Clubs listed on hearing this Society, they Sugar Push Tea Dance 1.00pm - 6.30pm this page diagnosis can be can work with very frightening. people with Tuesday Equally, someone any type of Monday Bright Sparks Pre-School* 9.15 – 1.30pm may be having dementia. Titchfield Abbey W.I. (2nd) 9.30 – 12.15pm difficulties wondering how to cope when a Joyce, who is the Adviser, explained that, Bright Sparks Pre-School* 9.15 – 1.30pm Tai Chi 12.00 – 2.00pm N.A.D.F.A.S (3rd) 10.00 – 12.30pm family member is living with dementia. in the time she’s been at Jubilee Surgery, Tea Dance 1.30 –4.00pm she has talked with people with a whole Oaklands Day Centre 1.30 – 7.00pm Bridge Club 7.00 – 10.30pm Karate 7.00 – 9.00pm Help is at hand! range of questions. She follows up with a History Society (3rd) Sept – May 7.30 –10.00pm home visit or telephone call where she Ballroom Dancing 6.15 - 10.00pm BOKB 7.00 - 9.00pm French Conversation (1st & 3rd) 7.30 - 9.00pm An important new service has recently gives information and advice and can refer Rugby Tots* 10.30 - 12.30pm started at Jubilee Surgery: a ‘Dementia people on for other help such as Solent School of Dance* 6.00 - 8.00pm Lindy Hop 8.00 - 11.00pm Perform* 3.30 - 6.00pm Adviser’ from the Alzheimer’s Society assessments for support for the person Oasis 7.00 - 8.30pm now comes to the surgery on the fourth with dementia and/or their carer. Joyce can Slimming World 4.30 - 9.00pm Tuesday in each month between 1pm and also refer people to other organisations for Better Body Fitness 8.30 - 10.30pm 4pm. specialist help and advice. Feedback Wednesday received from people who have used the Bright Sparks Pre-School* 9.15 - 1.30pm From the beginning of someone’s journey service since it started here indicates that Canine Partners 1.00pm - 3.00pm with dementia right the way through the they have found it very helpful indeed. Titchfield Luncheon Club 10.30 – 2.00pm Thursday condition – Alzheimer’s Society’s Teapot Crafters 2.30 - 4.30pm Bright Sparks Pre-School* 9.15 – 1.30pm Dementia Advisers provide information in You can drop in to see the Adviser or make Solent School of Dance 7.00 – 9.00pm FAREGOS* 9.30 - 1.30pm the right way, at the right time and can an appointment by contacting the Sea Scouts* and Beavers 7.00 - 9.00pm Ladies Badminton* 10.30 – 12.30pm advise people about what support is Dementia Advice Service on 023 9289 Tai Chi 7.00 – 9.00pm Word Wrights (1st and 3rd) 1.30 – 3.30pm available. The Dementia Advisers provide 2034. Joyce can see people on their own or Bridge Club 7.00 – 10.30pm Bowling Club (Oct-April) 2.00 – 5.00pm accurate, accessible information to help with a family member or friend – whatever Solent Dog Training Group 7.15 – 10.00pm Kick Boxing/Kung Fu/Tai Chi 7.00 – 9.45pm people with dementia and their carers is best for you. It will usually be Joyce but, Gardeners’ Club (1st) 7.30 –10.00pm Ballroom Dance Classes 5.15 - 10.30pm make informed decisions. As the person’s if she is away, another Dementia Adviser Cubs 6.30 - 8.00pm needs change, the Advisers answer a will be present. Occasionally sessions Photographic Group 7.30- 9.30pm variety of questions from 'is it safe for me cannot take place because, for example, Oasis 7.00 - 9.00pm to drive?' to a carer asking about care the surgery is closed for staff training so to Friday homes or respite care. They work with be sure you can see someone just check NCT Bumps & Babies 10.00 - 12 noon people to enable them to carry on living with the surgery before you visit. Card Making 9.30am - 12.30pm the life they want for as long as possible. Available for Functions Saturday Solent School of Dance 9.30am - 12.00pm Slimming World 8.30am - 12.30pm Tai Chi (3rd) 1.00pm - 4.00pm Available for Functions *TermTime only 9 16 Titchfield Film Nights Titchfield Film Night - Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Lane. Please come along and join us.

Thursday 3rd November – ‘Race’ (PG) is based on the incredible true story of Jesse by Ann Whyntie Owens (Stephan James), the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him The creative team at the Centre, Mary- We will not be holding another onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics in Kate Smith, Manager, Ann Whyntie, “Making Christmas” afternoon until Berlin, where he confronts Adolf Hitler’s vision Chairman, Phil Burner, Director and December 2017 as we don’t want to of Aryan supremacy. “Race” is an enthralling Mark Pearce, Chair of the Art Show, clash with the Church Christmas Tree film about courage, determination, tolerance, are delighted to have completed the Festival this year. Therefore, our next and friendship, and an inspiring drama about search for a new logo (above) and the event will be a “40s Murder Mystery one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend. three sign boards are now up, at both Evening” on Sat 4th March, followed entrances and Reception. These were swiftly by our 3rd Bake-Off on Films for the this season are detailed on the Titchfield Moviola web site http:// the work of Chris Cook, the Village Saturday 1st April. The theatre www.titchfieldmoviola.com Signwriter, and were designed by company TACT will be coming to us in Stephen Smith. February with its usual format, but a Tickets (£6 each) on sale at the Village little more space. Greengrocer and Daisy B’s Kitchen in the The first Titchfield Film Festival in Square, and on the door (subject to partnership with Moviola went very We have some great rooms for hire, availability). well, even though we could have done whether it be for a small gathering or a with a few more in the audience for large event. Please do contact Mary- Friday night. We are keen to promote Kate for advice and prices. new ventures at the Centre and Friends of Fareham particularly welcome working with Community Hospital other groups in the village. Autumn Talks The third in this series of talks on local health topics, organised by the Friends, Titchfield Diary Macmillan Mammoth Quiz Night will be held on Thursday 24th November November. It is "Love your Bones", 1st Titchfield Village Trust - General Meeting - Parish Room 7.30m dealing with the problems of 3rd Titchfield Moviola - Festival Theatre - 7pm Wallington Village Hall, Fareham osteoporosis, with a Rheumatologist 5th Bonfire Night Quiz - Parish Room 7.30pm Sunday 27th November at 7.30pm. and a speaker from the Osteoporosis 8th Titchfield Abbey WI - Community Centre - 9.30am Interval tea and coffee Society. It will take place at Fareham 9th Road Works meeting - Community Centre 2.00pm-5.00pm Bring your own drinks, glasses Community Hospital, Brook Lane, 12th One Way UK Puppet Academy - St Peter’s Church 6.30pm and nibbles , Fareham, SO31 7DQ, from 13th Remembrance Day Service - War Memorial 10.45am 15th Titchfield History Society - Community Centre - 7.30pm Tickets £6 per person (teams of up to 6) 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Tickets are £7, to available from any committee member 19th Titchfield Abbey Yuletide Fair - Parish Room 10am -12 noon include refreshments, and can be had 20th Cafe Connect - Parish Room - 10.45am- 12.30pm or telephone Chris on from the Treasurer. 07968 096054. 26/27th Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve - Craft Fayre - 9.30am - 4pm 07768 780439 Proceeds cover the cost of 28th Messy Church - St Peter’s Church - 3.30 - 5.45pm or Ailsa on 077889 413410 refreshments, and go towards the 28th Titchfield WI - Parish Room - 7.30pm Friends' provision of additional items All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer of equipment at the Hospital. Support 10 George Watts Titchfield News 15

Ken Groves of Titchfield History Society writes an The Lost Tomb of William Hornby appreciation of the the life of his friend George Watts Over the past 28 years I have searched in vain for the Tomb of William Hornby by Ronald Knee BA The History Society has some very sad University College, Oxford University, who died aged 80 and who was buried Conservator of Sepulchral Monuments news. George Watts, our President for where he gained a first class honours at Titchfield Church on 29th November over 50 years died, after a very short degree in History, followed by an M.A. 1803. The work of cleaning and overhauling illness, on Friday October 14th. He will Later, he obtained a B.Litt., for which he the organ cost 380.00. Cost of be sorely missed by many people in wrote a thesis entitled "The Estates of Many years ago when I carried out the renewing the floor 40.00” Titchfield, and the history environment of Titchfield Abbey c.1245 to c.1380", which extensive restoration programme of Georgian Tomb Chests throughout the I recently inspected this area and the Hampshire, but especially by the helped to established him as one of the churchyard. I expected to locate this only clue that there is a vault beneath is, Titchfield History Society. Over the years leading experts on the History of very important tomb but no tomb came if you look at the side of the organ at he has imparted his vast knowledge of the Titchfield; during his subsequent career, to light. the base there is a line of small old used History of both Titchfield, and the UK in he became a Fellow of the Royal headstones that encloses the front edge general, to eager audiences at his yearly Historical Society. This career was, Then again recently when the of the wooden platform, to the original talk to the Society, but there are many largely, taken up with lecturing to higher volunteers started their clearance of laid flagstones. These narrow other Societies in Sussex, Hampshire and education outlets, and he was responsible vegetation from the grave sites in the headstones would have been taken from Dorset who have been eager to acquire his for the foundation of the Open University churchyard my hopes were raised again, the churchyard and are no way lecturing abilities, and have made constant in Hampshire, and was involved in the but no tomb…………… connected to the Hornby vault. use of his talent at imparting great creation of U3A (The It was a complete mystery where up to As previously mentioned above there knowledge with a competence and great University of the Third Age), together five possibly six of the Hornby family could be six members interred, sense of humour. In particular, he was a with being involved with others. were interred. however, I only have evidence leading member of the Hampshire Field for five, they are: Club and Archaeological Society, of During his working life, he lived for some Then several weeks ago a small national fame, where he gave many of the time in Titchfield, and became fragment of paper was discovered in the William Hornby 1723 – 1803 Buried lectures, and submitted dozens of papers married to Brenda; unfortunately Brenda church archive which contained a short 29.11.1803 on historical subjects for their died last year, leaving their two offspring, hand written note by a previous Vicar, publications. Our History Society has a Peter and Annie, and numerous Norman Miller, who incidentally took John Hornby (Son) 1764 – 1832 number of magnificent publications, grandchildren. After his retirement, the Confirmation classes which I Buried 16.5.1832 largely in book form, all of which have George moved to Bassett in attended on Monday evenings from 6 – had George’s contribution in their and, finally, he moved to Holbury on the 7 p.m. Jane Hornby (Wife) Buried 2.11.1846 compilation and his enthusiasm, and edge of the , where he died, “Early in 1960 the organ was cleaned Harriet Hornby (Grand-daughter) competence, have greatly enhanced their having kept in constant touch with and overhauled. When the organ was 1813 – 1832 Buried 24.9.1832 contents. Titchfield, and visiting once a week. moved it was found that the wooden floor on which it stood was rotten, this John Hunter Hornby (Grandson) George Watts was born in Titchfield in George Watts contributed to so many was removed and a new wooden 1798 – 1841 Buried 17.9.1841 1931, in the Old Inn House in West Street, aspects of life in Titchfield, and he will be platform was made for the organ to and shortly afterwards his family moved missed by a significant part of the local stand on. to a house at the far end of West Street, populace but, especially those who were Further information on the Hornby where he spent his formative years, so closely involved with his historical A vault in perfect condition was found Dynasty is available in an illustrated started to acquire his vast knowledge of activities in the past 50 years. We have directly beneath when the original floor brochure, ‘The Hook’ which may be was removed. It contained the Hornby purchased from Library. the History of Titchfield. After his local lost a man of great knowledge and sense lead coffins, all in a good state of schooling at the Village Junior School he of humour, who cannot be replaced. preservation and the vault was attended Price’s School in Fareham, from completely whence he won a scholarship to dry. 14 Titchfield History Society 11 Titchfield Primary School Palmerston’s Follies Report by Ros Seward ‘Value, Inspire, Challenge & Support” We started the season with an interesting Hall). The brickyard worked 24 hours a talk by Ian Gray on the major defence forts day. They were transported along the that were built in as a result of Military road up hill via a Palmerston’s Royal Commission in 1859. railway at its steepest point. Some 6,000 For Chocoholics only! They were built to defend England from a Irish navvies were involved in the much feared French invasion, some were building. The five forts were built within Andrea Marsh, Year 6 teacher at Titchfield Primary facing inland as it was thought the French 10kms of each other, in case of attack they School, describes how her pupils developed their English would land could defend each and Maths skills using a delight in chocolate along the coast other. There was a and make their bore hole at Fort Children of Year 6 at Titchfield Primary Our work on chocolate linked with our way to our Widley which School have had a mouth-watering start history topic on the Mayans - the naval bases of supplied water to the to the new year, indulging in a tasty topic “founders” of chocolate. Did you know Chatham, other forts by gravity. on chocolate! What better way to start they used the cocoa beans (or cacao as Dover, By the time the forts your final year at primary school! they called them) as currency? We also , Chocolate tasting during English lessons used our mathematical skills to solve area Plymouth and were completed they were obsolete. The inspired the children’s descriptive and volume of chocolate boxes and used Milford writing, developing their vocabulary and our problem-solving skills to solve Haven. fear of a French invasion had gone as persuasive writing. Further inspired by chocolate –shopping dilemmas! There were the French were Mr Willy Wonka’s delectable chocolates and amazing sweet-making machines, the If all that hasn’t made your mouth start twenty forts involved in the watering, check out Harmony Storey’s protecting Franco/ Prussian war, children created their own chocolate bars (sadly, only on paper on this occasion!). delicious chocolate mud pie description Portsmouth. the Second Republic below. I can guarantee you will be off to Ian spoke of had collapsed and They then had to write an enticing Plan of a Victorian Fort description of it and design a machine the shop to buy a tempting treat in no the five built on Napoleon III was time! the ridge of Portsdown Hill, Fort exiled to England to join his wife Empress that would make it, including instructions Wallington, Fort Nelson, Fort Southwick, Eugenie. The cost of the forts had been on how to use it! Fort Widley and Fort Purbrook. They were enormous, the most ever spent in peace built low into the ground in the 1860’s in time. They had become ‘white elephants’ the style of polygonal or six sided star and became known as Palmerston’s shape which was highly effective against Follies. cannon assault, there was a deep sided ditch around the forts some 40-feet deep The Forts today: Fort Wallington is mainly protected by three carponiers, the fort had demolished and is the site of an industrial two drawbridges known as Gutherie estate, Fort Nelson is now part of the rolling bridges. The Forts ammunition was Royal Armoury and a thriving well stored deep underground safe from enemy maintained museum, Fort Southwick is bombardment. still a MOD establishment, Fort Widley is an equestrian centre and Fort Purbrook is Indulge yourself in this divine Mississippi Mud Pie! Slowly, creamy chocolate mousse The forts were built of local brick made in activity centre and holds regular craft fairs. oozes out from the luxurious rich chocolate sponge. The soft, snowy whipped cream Wallington (known as Fareham reds they covers the heaven that lies below. Tickle your taste buds with this milky chocolaty were also used to build the Royal Albert delight as you are cast under the bewitching spell of magnificence. A rich chocolaty sponge dissolves into never ending generosity: It will feel like stars dancing on your The next meeting of the Titchfield History Society will be held on Tuesday tongue! Feast your eyes on this scrumptiously grand chocolate dream. 15th November when Michael Underwood will present a talk entitled “Gun Wharf Quay.” The meeting commences at 7.30pm in the Malt Room at Can you resist this heavenly creamy delight? Titchfield Community Centre. Visitors are most welcome. Harmony Storey 12 13 Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve Village Trust News Sue Dent from the Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve give us an update on events at the site Country Park General Meeting As a result the neighbourhood A meeting with Mark Tuesday 1st November forum have asked the main At the same time the Titchfield Trigwell, the FBC 7.30 pm Trust committee to examine Rangers and volunteers have been officer overseeing the in the Parish Room the project and perhaps seek filling in the worst of the erosion Country Park, has Speaker: outside funding. points along the canal bank, this is resulted in the Trust Chief Inspector Development also going to be an annual job! looking into the Sharon Woolrich, Posbrook Lane Housing possibility of seeking Officer in Charge of Forman Homes have Contractors have come back to do a outside funding for a Fareham Division submitted a request to little more work on some of the path visitor centre or Fareham Borough Council areas that were worked on last year children’s play area. asking if an Environmental but which were hit hard by the Money could be made Impact Assessment for land winter flooding. It’s going to be a available from a number of sources and to the east of Posbrook Lane is required - case of ‘wait and see’ how it copes either project would do much to improve the field is just below Bellfield and this winter. the facilities for visitors of all ages. between the estate and the Posbrook Consultations are at the moment in the Farm development and down as far as Finally, TCV (The Conservation early stages. the canal. The Conservation Volunteers Volunteers) have done a great job of resurfacing and restoring the footpath The Bridge At the moment they are seeking opinion Over the last couple of months teams of running south of the Sea Lock (hopefully HCC have welcomed and endorsed and asking for pre application advice Rangers, volunteers and contractors have finished by the time you read this). This from the council regarding a proposal to been working to give the was part of their Project the project of creating a link between the village and the build 170 houses on the field. path a some autumn TLC. which was funded by the Coastal This doesn’t mean they will seek Communities Fund. new country park but as yet have planning permission but we need to be Firstly, and very excitingly, 100m of the held back on the funding front. We aware that this might be the outcome of hedge between the path and the field is As always, the Titchfield team are very have contacted various these initial enquiries. going to be laid this winter. Scrub and grateful to all the volunteers and partners funding bodies along with the It is a salutary reminder of why we felt it rough vegetation have been cut back and who work with us to manage the Reserve Department of Transport. If they can was important to preserve the stretch of the team will be back in January to and surrounding area. underwrite the London Garden land on the other side of the A27 (the actually lay the hedge. In the process the Bridge for £185 million and give £9 new country park). number of large, standard trees has been million to a project which appears to Watch this space as they say. reduced so that the new hedge will be Titchfield Haven Craft Fayre be faltering on the edge then £2.5 able to flourish. There are many benefits, Speedwatch has now been disbanded the work will open up the adjacent fields 9:30am – 4pm Saturday 26th and million for Titchfield would seem to Sunday 27th Nov 2016 be a reasonable request ! sadly due to lack of volunteers. Over the encouraging waders and wildfowl to use years they did a great job and we would them, give users a better view across the At Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre like to thank everyone who helped out, fields and help the path to dry out more Our popular Craft Fayre showcases Canal Path After a meeting with the Hampshire especially Chris Walker for his hard quickly. In addition it is continuing a quality local arts and crafts. Over the work in setting up the scheme traditional countryside management skill, weekend a number of exhibitors will be County Council transport planners, as will look great and will make it much displaying a wide variety of handcrafted part of the neighbourhood forum sub easier to manage the hedge in future. committee, the idea that the canal Blue Plaque Scheme products. A great opportunity to get Colin Wilton-Smith is working with The work is being carried out by the away from the hustle and bustle of the footpath could be upgraded to a cycle Wednesday Conservation Volunteers, an way as well as a footpath was other groups to see if a ‘Blue Plaque’ high street and find a unique Christmas scheme can be devised for houses and independent group who work on nature present for someone special. enthusiastically welcomed. conservation projects throughout South places of particular interest. Hampshire. We very much hope this will become an annual project.