BADDESLEYTHE BEADLE

EDITOR: PAUL PIMLEY, 3 ROSSLYN CLOSE – TEL : 023 8041 0625

The Quarterly Magazine of NORTH BADDESLEY PARISH COUNCIL 2 K & M PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES INCLUDE:– Extensions – Renovation Work Drains – Paths – Drives – Patios Bathrooms – Kitchens Plastering – Texturing – Decorating Plumbing – Electrical – Fencing Free Estimates Telephone: 023 8073 0227 Mobile: 07786 387692

Your Neighbourhood Policing team for North Baddesley is: PCSO Emily Odell PCSO Amber Hague Sgt Peter Smith PC Claire Browne PC Stuart Beale Contact details: Antisocial behaviour, suspicious incidents, neighbourhood issues and crime please report by calling 101. Follow us on twitter @RomseyPolice or check out Romsey on the Hampshire Constabulary website. For updates and news from your area register on www.hampshirealert.co.uk BEADLE ADVERTISERS The inclusion of advertisements in this magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser by the Parish Council. 3 IN THIS EDITION … Page EDITORIAL 4 GIRL GUIDES & SCOUTS 6 HISTORICAL SNIPPETS 8 LIBRARY 9 VILLAGE HALL 11 SCHOOL TERM DATES 11 JUNIOR SCHOOL 13 BOOK REVIEW 14 COMMUNITY GRANTS 19 CHRISTMAS SONGS IN PRECINCT 23 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES 24 LOCAL CHURCHES AT CHRISTMAS 29 PARISH COUNCILLORS 33 RECIPE 35 TENNIS COURTS 42 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 50 RED CROSS 51 HIRE OF SPORTS PAVILION 56 FLY TIPPING 59 BEADLE ADVERTISING RATES 60

Calendar of Virtual Parish Council Meetings for 2020/2021

11th January 2021 - Full Council 25th January 2021 - Planning 8th February 2021 - Full Council 22nd February 2021 - Planning 8th March 2021 - Full Council 22nd March 2021 - Planning 4

New Beadle At the time of writing it is unclear if we will be out of Lockdown on the 2nd December 2020 or not, however the printed Baddesley Beadle is back! Distribution may be a problem in some areas because the Scouts are unable to help us this time, however Hazel & Keith Henser and Lesley Pimley will mobilise the troops and find new volunteers to fill the gaps. Almost everyone will receive this Beadle in early December, and there will be extras available in the Post Office, Chunkies Chippy, Beadles Tea Room, churches and hairdressers etc.

Check First! Some advertisers and organisations have still not updated their advertisements to reflect the current Covid-19 guidance AND Christmas Opening Times, so I suggest that you should make prior contact with the relevant business or service in order to gain up to date information as to opening hours, special provisions and health protection requirements which may apply during this virus outbreak.

Disclaimer - The views expressed here are those of the Editor, and in no way represent those of the Parish Council or its individual councillors.

TWINNING ASSOCIATION During this year we have sadly lost some long time members and we send our condolences to their families. We are all looking forward to a brighter 2021 and would like to wish everyone good wishes and health for the coming year. If people are interested in being in the NBTA then please get in touch. For all enquiries ring Pat White, secretary, on 07525 785864. 5 6 GIRLGUIDING IN NORTH BADDESLEY

RAINBOWS: 1st North Baddesley Pack (girls aged 5 - 6 yrs) now run 1 session on Mondays from 5.15 - 6.15pm in the Village Hall, Botley Road. For further information contact Amy Bevis Email : [email protected] BROWNIES: 1st North Baddesley Pack (girls aged 7 - 11 yrs) meet on Tuesdays from 5.30 - 6.45pm in the Village Hall. 3rd North Baddesley Pack meet on Wednesdays from 6.00 - 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church Hall. For further information phone Kathy Stanley on 023 8041 0753. GUIDES: 2nd North Baddesley Unit (girls aged 10 - 15 yrs) meet on Thursdays from 7.00 - 9.00pm, in the Sports Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Castle Lane. ------For further information phone Elaine Urben on 023 8041 1144. To register your daughter for the above sections, please log onto www.girlguiding.org.uk The girls follow the new national programme, which progresses through the sections. It provides a diverse range of activities and fun, while also developing their skills. To find a place or add a name to the waiting list, please look on https://enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk/ or contact Angela Morcumb on 023 8078 0646 for more information. ------“Different times”. Well, what a strange and challenging year this has been! Girlguiding, like every other organisation, has had to adapt to a very different way of working. The first lockdown caught us, like everyone else, by surprise. Without any chance to prepare any alternatives, we just had to stop everything. Thus there were no face to face meetings for the whole summer term. Some packs started trying meetings online, with varying amounts of success. Keeping the girls attention proved quite difficult, although a virtual escape room was very successful. In July, once things started opening up again, some units made plans to meet up outdoors, so the girls could have some fun. Of course this involved a lot of extra paperwork, producing risk assessments to get permission to meet. As a result some packs managed one or two meetings outdoors during August. Those who managed to meet had a really good time. 7 Also in the summer a huge virtual sleepover was held for the girls, it had breakout rooms and many different activities and was greatly enjoyed by all. This term, more packs are meeting online. Some had started planning face to face meetings, but obviously this was once again stopped. Girlguiding has now started adapting the programme so that it works better online. This is a great help to those who are meeting and is enabling the girls to make progress with their usual badge work. Who knows what will happen next year? One thing is sure though, Girlguiding will still be finding ways to enable girls to come together, for the sake of their development and welfare. Not to mention having plenty of fun in a safe, secure environment.

Dianne Speight

15TH ROMSEY (NORTH BADDESLEY) SCOUT GROUP & CRUSADER EXPLORER UNIT Scout Headquarters, Mountbatten Park, Queens Ride, North Baddesley (off Ringwood Drive, opposite Hollywood Close) Beavers ( 6 ‐ 8 yrs) Meet Tuesdays 5.45 ‐ 7.00 pm Cubs ( 8 ‐10½yrs) Meet Fridays 6.30 ‐ 8.00 pm Scouts (10½‐14yrs) Meet Mondays 7.00 - 9.00 pm Explorers (14-18 yrs) Meet Fridays 8.00 - 9.30 pm For more info about joining 15th Romsey Scout Group please contact us at [email protected] giving your name, address, tel no and/or email address and date of birth. All sections are open to both boys and girls. See our websites for more info:

For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts see www.nbscouts.org.uk For Explorers see www.explorers.romseyscouts.org/unit-contacts/crusaders 8 2020 – December – No. 109 HISTORICAL SNIPPETS

Christmas Bazaar held in the old Village Hall dated to c.1960's North Baddesley Historical Society Meetings of NBHS are currently suspended due to the covid-19 virus.

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COMMUNITY LIBRARY We are now fully open on the following days: Monday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. We are following Government Guidelines as regards Covid-19 so please bear with us. Please come and browse for books, pick up reservations and return books. If we are busy there is a time limit on your visit of 15 minutes. We would welcome some new volunteers so if you are interested please call into the library or e-mail our Chairperson ([email protected]). We look forward to seeing you. North Baddesley Community Library Committee S. E. HAYWARD ALAN PARRICK “FENCING” GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE All types of Fencing PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL Supplied and Erected BATHROOMS 30 Years’ Experience ALL INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WORK TAKEN ON Quality Service at Competitive prices NO JOB TOO SMALL Also Repairs - Free Estimates FREE ESTIMATES Southampton 023 8073 3631 Prop: S. E. Hayward 35 Middle Road, North Baddesley C/Ford Tel: 023 8026 6374 Southampton, SO52 9JD Mobile: 07743 659796 10 Paws by Paris Dog Grooming LOPPING AND PRUNING Prices • Start HEDGE TRIMMING From also FENCING £16 Fully Insured 02381 943286 Call 07772 590316 Mobile 07775 906889 Find Us On Facebook Paws By Paris

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EXPERIENCED, TRADITIONAL, GARDENING SERVICE Regular weekly, fortnightly and monthly garden maintenance undertaken, as well as individual work. Knowledgeable garden design, plant & planting advice available. Please see the website for more details & availability. 11 NORTH BADDESLEY VILLAGE HALL HAS REOPENED The Trustees have put a robust plan of action for the reopening of North Baddesley Village Hall to groups, if you are an existing or a new group wishing to hire the hall please email - [email protected] Charity No 301904/1 North Baddesley Village Hall provides a quality venue that is affordable for meetings, lectures, and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure.

We are the focus of village clubs including Dance lessons, line dancing, Men’s Shed, Painting Circle, Rainbows, short mat bowls, Slimming World, School of Dance, Taekwondo, Tai-Chi, Tea Dance, The Toddler Group, Women’s Institute, Yoga and Zumba.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Men’s Shed for undertaking our repairs and alterations to the Hall so that it is a warm and welcoming to our users.

For more information about the hall including available slots for your group, please go to the bookings page where you will be able to find all the details. https://www.northbaddesleyvillagehall.com Cllr David Middlewick Chair of Trustees, North Baddesley Village Hall 12 BADDESLEY FENCING SERVICES Hair by Marie All aspects of Fencing In your home Romsey, North Baddesley and areas nearby. Closeboard Phone or text: 07778 63 55 55 Panels Repairs Marie Braybrook Cuts, blow drys, Fully Insured Ladies hairdresser. colours & perms Free Estimates Over 20 years experience 02381 943286 07775 906889

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INDEPENDENT CITROEN & PEUGEOT SPECIALISTS 13 NORTH BADDESLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL It was very pleasing to get all the classes back in school at the start of the term, although the school was operating in a very different way to normal with many new routines to be encompassed. Staggered start and end times, breaks and lunch periods, together with specified routes in to school all took time to get used to, but children and staff coped in a most commendable fashion. Various tweaks were made to the system as the term progressed, but overall, the school resumed operations very successfully.

A major change within the classrooms saw the children seated in rows rather than their usual groupings. This eased the maintenance of social distancing and proved very popular. In spite of the pessimism of the media and political arenas in general to the attitude of parents to sending children back to school, attendance at the Junior School generally reached around 96-97%, featuring highly among County figures.

Curriculum-wise, there has been great emphasis in trying to close the gap on the work lost in lockdown. Although, thanks to the praiseworthy efforts of staff in setting up online work, this was kept under much better control than might have been expected, it will still need a concentrated all-round effort to recover the position. Sadly, some areas of school life will take some time to get running fully again. Clubs, sports fixtures, music and other high contact areas will not be up and running until Covid regulations are relaxed. However, determined efforts have been made to keep other regular events going. Parent meetings were held by telephone, a very successful Harvest Festival supported local food banks and Year 4 were delighted to get on an outing to Butser Hill. Arrangements are getting in hand for next year's residential trips for Years 4 and 6.

Christmas activities will need to be restricted this year, but popular events such as Christmas shopping, a sponsored Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas dinner should stay on the agenda. As the Beadle goes to press, we do not know what leeway we shall all be permitted to celebrate over the festive season, but be assured that the children, staff and governors wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. 14

Osborne gives us the escapism that we all need ‘One Family Christmas’ – Bella Osborne

— Win a copy of this book! Write in no more than 30 words what you are most looking forward to at Christmas this year. Entries close on 23rd December, so that the winner gets the book * before Christmas! * [email protected]

A big family. A whole lot of secrets. A Christmas to remember… This year, Lottie is hosting one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted. But when her relatives descend on the old manor house, Lottie gets more than she bargained for. Every family has its secrets, but in this family, everybody has one! So, between cooking a Christmas dinner, keeping tensions at bay and a stray dog out of mischief, she has plenty on her plate (and not just misshapen sausage rolls and a frozen turkey). And then her first love shows up – nine years after he walked out of her life. Can Lottie make their last family Christmas one to remember… for the right reasons? ======It occurred to me, whilst reading this book, that there’s a significant chance we won’t be able to experience the traditional family Christmas we are all used to. In other words, the Christmas that Lottie is trying to share with her family. Conse- quently, whilst this was a lovely, festive read, I also found it quite poignant and encouraged me to reflect on what I wanted from Christmas 2020. I was pleased to be able to read Osborne’s festive treat and this book certainly did not disappoint. The writer has encapsulated everything we have come to associate with this festive time of year, from family and family bickering, to the stresses of The 15 Big Dinner, and even unexpected guests. I guess what I am trying to say is that all readers will recognise elements of their own past Christmases in this novel, making it all the more enjoyable. This book was a bit of an emotional roller coaster as well. It was not all about the love and comfort you expect from this time of year. The loss of Lottie’s Nana was really very touching and it reminded me of the importance of close family relationships. Everything that Lottie is trying to achieve by recreating Nana’s Christmas was admirable and courageous, especially in the face of grief and mourning. However, Osborne creates the perfect balance of emotions by adding drama and comedy along the way. On reflection, I imagine this range of feelings is what many can encounter at Christmas time; it isn’t always the squeaky, perfect time of year that the media would have us to believe. I loved how this story was so warm and inviting. The cast of characters is unique and they all added their own identity to the plot development. Lottie’s family is diverse and broad and, despite this, I felt like I was part of their Christmas celebrations. Indeed, Osborne provides plenty of detail that it felt like you knew each character personally, without this detail distracting you from the main plot. With Christmas hanging in the balance of an invisible virus and the deciding politicians, this was the pick-me-up that should be prescribed to all. I enjoyed this book so much that it was a pleasant distraction from the doom and gloom all around, that doesn’t seem to want to go away any time soon. I felt invested in Zach and Emily’s secrets; I felt emotional towards Lottie and her uncertain future; and I wanted there to be reconciliation between her and Joe. All in all, I wanted the Christmas that Osborne portrays. If there is one festive read you choose this year, then this book should definitely not go unnoticed. Although I haven’t read many of Osborne’s books, I am certainly a fan and this Christmas book was heart-warming from head to toe. More at Sarah’s blog - https://mrsbrownsbooks.wordpress.com

Author bio: Bella has been jotting down stories as far back as she can remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full length novel. Since then she’s written six best-selling romantic comedies and she’s been shortlisted three times for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Bella’s stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you. She lives in The Midlands, UK with her husband, daughter and a cat who thinks she’s a dog. When not writing Bella is usually eating custard creams and planning holidays. 16

LOCKDOWN BLUES (Sung to the tune of When I’m Cleaning Windows)

I don’t like this Lockdown, it’s not an easy life. Shut up in the house all day with no one but the Wife. I used to quite look forward, to coming home to tea But now I’m stuck here all the time, it’s just like purgatory.

Don’t do that and don’t do this, what happened to our married bliss Don’t even get a morning kiss, stuck in here on Lockdown.

I thought that I might have a rest, watch some daytime shows But she’s been finding jobs to do, to keep me on my toes. She’s working me so blooming hard, I even have to sweep the yard She doesn’t show me much regard, stuck in here on Lockdown.

When the boss first furloughed me, I thought, ‘that’s just the thing’. I’ll go down to my shed each day and do some tinkering. She said, ‘Have another think, there’s last night’s dishes in the sink, The pubs are shut, can’t even drink, stuck in here on Lockdown.

I didn’t think it could get worse, I dread each brand new day. But now she’s just informed me that her mother’s come to stay. I cannot bear the future scene, I’m praying for a new vaccine. My hands have never been this clean, stuck in here on Lockdown.

Dennis E Bryant…………… (With apologies to George Formby!).

If you are struggling to make ends meet and need some support please come and meet our warm and welcoming volunteers who are able to listen to you and offer support discretely and without judgement. We are also able to signpost to other agencies. Whether you need help with food or just a friendly supportive person to talk to, you would be very welcome. 17 TENS OF THOUSANDS GIVEN HELP TO FUND FOOD

Test Valley Borough Council has announced that almost £90,000 of funding has been given to charities and voluntary organisations to help residents access food during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Earlier this year, the government announced a total of £63m in funding to be allocated to local authorities up and down the country, through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Having received its part of the funding, the council has been giving financial aid to a number of community initiatives that will help those who need it, to access food and supplies through the winter months.

The council has been processing grants to foodbanks in Andover and Romsey, as well as issuing funding to St Mary’s Church and Romsey Community School for food initiatives. Six charities and community organisations have benefitted from this funding, at a total of £89,000.

Of that, almost £20,000 has been passed to Andover and Romsey foodbanks to help with any potential increase in demand over the next few months, while St Mary’s Church received almost £12,000 for a programme delivering food boxes to those most in need.

Romsey Community School received £30,000 for their multi-faceted borough-wide programme, including sessions on cooking on a budget, moving the Romsey food pantry from Romsey School to larger premises and providing subsidised food to families in need. It will also help them to expand their delivery of food parcels for those in rural areas.

The YMCA has received £2,000 to increase their stock, while Yellow Brick Road has received £6,000 to help support younger members of the community.

Community and leisure portfolio holder, councillor Ian Jeffrey, said: “We know that since the pandemic earlier this year, many families have struggled for food, or simply can’t access it due to self-isolation, or shielding. I’m very proud of the work our communities team has done in making sure that the funding we’ve been able to give, has reached those most in need.

“I’m also incredibly grateful for these charities and organisations who are organising these facilities and going out, rain or shine, to ensure families don’t go hungry. We are always ready to act and give further support if we believe that more needs to be done to ensure food and vital resources reach all corners of our communities.” 18 19 NORTH BADDESLEY COUNCILLOR COMMUNITY GRANT To all Community Groups, Clubs and Projects, We appreciate these are unusual and unsettling times for all. As Ward Councillors, we come into regular contact with residents, for whom many of your groups, whether social, sports, arts or faith are a lifeline to the residents of North Baddesley. Many residents are asking about groups, whether they have reconvened yet or not, or sadly due to circumstances are unable to re-start. It is for this reason we would be grateful if you can let us know of your current situation or plans. We understand that you may have had to make significant changes in order for your group to operate, hence we wanted to make you aware of the North Baddesley Councillor Community Grant, which is a one off grant for a single project. Groups, clubs and organisations can apply for 2/3rds of a project cost up to £1,000. The scheme aims to encourage community led initiatives, supported by local councillors who will play an active part in helping their communities. We have a limited fund of £5,000, more information regarding the scheme can be found at www.testvalley.gov.uk/ccg. To discuss your funding request or advise us of your groups situation please contact Marianne Piggin, Community Engagement Officer [email protected] For any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact one of your Councillors on the contact details below. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Cllr Celia Dowden – [email protected] / 02380 266458 Cllr Alan Warnes – [email protected] / 02380 734271 Cllr Simon Cross – [email protected] / 07379 537375 “KNIT & NATTER” Bluebells Tuesdays 2 - 3.30pm - drop in any time Beauty & Holistic Salon Specialising in - Refreshments available ● Waxing ● CND Shellac Gel Polish at All Saints Church ● O.P.I. Manicure/Pedicure Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley ● Sunless Tan ● Facials by Susan Monu ● Eye Treatments - Tinting - Lifting ● Massage ● Reflexology ● Indian Head Massage GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Tel: 023 8073 5958 CHECK CURRENT STATUS BEFORE TRAVEL Qualified by I.H.B.C. & I.H.H.T. 15 Seymour Lane, North Baddesley, SO52 9FN Free, Easy Parking 20

BOOK EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS 21

Now in North Baddesley every Wednesday from 11-12.30 at Beadles Tea Room

BADDESLEY FRIENDS

Baddesley Friends are a small group of local volunteer drivers who are happy to take anyone over 65, free of charge, who is unable to use public transport to medical appointments, shopping etc. There is a charge for qualifying persons under this age.

Baddesley Friends are in great need of more volunteer drivers and also a coordinator to share the load of its current one. If you are able to help (even for just a trip or two per week) please telephone 023 8073 0212 22

£9.63 £9.63 23 BEADLES TEA ROOM NEWS The Baddesley Singers (was Beadles Balladeers) We are still under lockdown, so we cannot practice at the moment. Hopefully we will be able to practice indoors after 2nd December. Normally we would be singing every Friday afternoon in the tea room at 1pm. As soon as we get the all-clear to continue we will resume our Friday fun. Regrettably, we lost one of our favourite singers to covid-19 recently. “Gus” was a lovely man who enjoyed his singing with our group. He was nearly 85 years old when he passed away. Free Use Of Toilet Facilities As an additional safety measure to our customers we have suspended the policy of allowing anyone in need to use our toilet facilities. For the time being we will only allow tea room customers to them. When Covid-19 restrictions are lifted we will go back to normal. Track And Trace Measures Beadles has an obligation under the law to keep track and trace details of our customers for a minimum of 3 weeks. We now have our own QR code that customers can scan using their smartphones. Butterflies Bereavement are meeting at the tea room every Wednesday morning between 11 and 12.30 offering bereavement support to those that need it. All are welcome to join the group and receive support where needed.

Friday 18th December outside Beadles Tea Room from 6pm

Song sheets will be provided with all of the words!

If you would to take the lead on a particular song, please contact Paul on 07847922880 and I will arrange to have the backing track and words available. 24

NORTH BADDESLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES September 2020 The Chairman welcomed members to the meeting after the summer break. Works to lay a sewer pipe across the football pitches have been completed. The Chairman is due to meet with Civil Engineering contractors to discuss a revised quotation to complete the works to connect the sports pavilion to mains drainage. A new defibrillator has been installed at All Saints’ Church to replace the original one which had been water damaged. The Ambulance Service has been informed that a new defibrillator has been installed and is ready for use. Following discussions, it was agreed that the Remembrance Day Parade will be unlikely to go ahead, due to recent Government guidelines concerning Covid-19. Cllrs Knight and Middlewick undertook to hold a small ceremony at the war memorial to lay a wreath. The Clerk will liaise with the Church and the Scouts to find out their plans. BT has attended the pavilion to rectify a fault and improve Broadband speed. A new data system has been installed in preparation for the Apprenticeships Project due to start in the Autumn. Following an incident where two large branches fell from trees on land at Seymour Parade, HCC has confirmed that representatives have re-inspected the privately maintained oak trees and they do not have any concerns regarding their safety. However, HCC has requested that the tree owners carry out some work to reduce the crowns of both the trees. The climbing frame and zip wire at the Recreation Ground playground have not yet been repaired. The Clerk has chased the manufacturers who have reported that they are working reduced hours due to Covid-19. The Clerk will continue to chase. The groundsman has been given permission to purchase some Heras fencing to fence off the climbing frame whilst it is out of use. The Parish Council’s Insurance Schedule and Asset Register have been reviewed and all members agreed that there is adequate insurance cover in place and that the Register is up-to-date. The Clerk has met with the groundsman to discuss implementing the measures highlighted in the Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments recently carried out by an independent Assessor. It was agreed that full consideration will be given to 25 each item at the next Recreation Ground meeting. In the meantime, the Clerk highlighted those items needing urgent approval/attention from the Parish Council and undertook to liaise with the groundsman to implement the measures. Local youth were organising a petition to update the skatepark. Cllr Knight informed that the skatepark was removed from the original planning application for works to extend the pavilion and update the facilities, due to technical difficulties. Following discussions, it was agreed that the Parish Council will investigate submit- ting a separate planning application for an updated skatepark and will investigate the original costings at their next Recreation Ground Committee meeting. Cllr Louden informed the Parish Council that complaints have been received from residents at Fleming Court regarding frequent noise from motorbikes which are being ridden in Roundabouts Copse. The Parish Council advised that the Police be alerted and undertook to liaise with adjacent landowners to strengthen their borders around Roundabouts Copse and put up signage to deter access.

Following a complaint about speeding along Rownhams Lane, there were discussions around the use of speed repeater signs. Borough Cllr Mrs Celia Dowden suggested contacting Valley Park Parish Clerk for information regarding costings for their speed repeater signs and maintenance programme. Following concern expressed by a resident, Borough Cllr Mrs Celia Dowden confirmed that there are no imminent plans by TVBC to create a rewilding area at Lavington Gardens. If it were to be considered in the future, a proper consultation with residents would be carried out. Borough Cllrs Alan Warnes and Mrs Celia Dowden have toured the village with Marianne Piggin of TVBC to investigate suitable areas for outdoor gym equipment. Three areas have been identified: Lavington Gardens, the Community Centre, and the Recreation Ground. Cllr Warnes informed that successful CIL bids were in the region of £36-37,000 for the 3 areas. Borough Cllr Mrs Celia Dowden reported that the Masterplan for South of Romsey Town has been presented to TVBC and accepted. The long-term plan is 5-10 years. A motion had been passed on Trespass, following an illegal encampment in Rownhams, urging the Government to act. The Climate Emergency Plan has been accepted and a Covid Recovery Plan has been implemented. Other organisations that have implemented their own plans initially will be contacted by TVBC. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently published three consultations on reform of the planning system. Cllr Mrs Dowden urged the Parish Council to respond to the planning White Paper by the deadline of 15th October. 26 October 2020 With regard to Remembrance Sunday, the Church has confirmed that only a small service will be conducted around the war memorial this year. Cllrs Knight and Middlewick undertook to attend and lay a wreath on behalf of the Parish Council. The Church will issue further information in due course. Works to repair the pavement at the entrance to the Co-op car park have commenced. The area has been dug out and a new foundation has been laid. The situation will be monitored. The groundsman has commenced works to improve the football pitches. A layer of fertilizer has been applied and a layer of sand will follow in the next couple of weeks. The first instalment of funding from the Football Association has been received from Baddesley Park Football Club. The Clerk has purchased two further sanitizers for the groundsman to fit at the pavilion. All other Covid-19 safety measures are in place. All the clubs that hire the pavilion have decided to defer resuming their activities for the time being, apart from a Fitness Group that will use the outside space where possible. The pavilion is currently temporarily closed due to safety issues highlighted by the electrician undertaking the 5-year electrical installation check, but work is underway to rectify the problems. The Clerk is continuing to liaise with contractors to rectify the issues highlighted in the recent Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments. A quotation for works to improve the guttering on the roof has been accepted. Parts of the block paving around the pavilion have been pulled up whilst investigating the location of the electrical earth. This will need to be reinstated once the electrician has completed his work. Following an incident where large branches fell from two trees, HCC reported that they have been unsuccessful in contacting the owner of the two oak trees on the junction of Ringwood Drive and Seymour Lane. Although these trees are not owned or maintained by HCC, a decision has been taken to have them pruned. Both trees will be crown reduced and the works should take place within the next two months. With regard to the proposed installation of speed repeater signs in Rownhams Lane, the Clerk has been in touch with Ampfield Traffic Consultants and they have supplied a quotation for service delivery, purchase of equipment and a copy of an example of a delivery programme. County Councillor Alan Dowden has confirmed that he will support the cost with a grant of £1000 from his HCC Community Grant fund. Borough Cllr Mrs Celia Dowden suggested contacting TVBC for advice on applying for other grants. Insurance will also need to be considered. After lengthy discussions it was agreed the Clerk will set up a meeting with the contractors to 27 discuss the project in more detail. Cllr Warnes reported that he is now a member of TVBC’s Oversight and Scrutiny Committee and will be reporting back on a regular basis on issues such as Climate and Emergency Plans. Cllr Wotton has put a lot of time and effort into trying to sort out traffic problems around the schools and County Cllr Alan Dowden has also been involved. Unfortunately, there is nothing that HCC will do unless a serious accident has occurred.

CRAFT CLUB (Adults) Saturday afternoons (2nd and 4th of the month) Come and join us and you will:- • Learn new skills (card making and paper crafts) • Make new friends • Chat and have fun • All over a “cuppa” and a biscuit North Baddesley Baptist Church Hall, Nutburn Road, SO52 9DX Please contact Marylou on 023 8073 9514 or [email protected] for further information. 28 29 30 CHRISTMAS at ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Catholic Parish of St Swithun Wells was inaugurated on 10th December 2010 – the feast of St Swithun Wells who lived at Brambridge near the River Itchen in Tudor times.

​The Parish brings together the six worshipping communities of St Andrew’s in North Baddesley, St Joseph’s in Romsey, St Edward the Confessor in Chandlers Ford, Holy Cross in Eastleigh, St Swithun Wells in Fair Oak and Our Lady Queen of Apostles in Bishop’s Waltham.

The Parish, which is part of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth, covers the geographical area from Romsey in the west to Bishop’s Waltham in the east.

On the 3rd September 2018 it was entrusted to the care of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Charles Borromeo.

The community of St Swithun Wells Parish wishes everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

These are the times of Holy Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

NORTH BADDESLEY ROMSEY St Andrew’s, St Joseph’s, Fleming Avenue Abbey Drive 24th December 7pm 24th December 5pm & 11pm 25th December 9am 25th December 11am

For more details please see our website: www.stswithunwellsparish.org.uk 31

Although for most of this year our Church Buildings of All Saints and St John the Baptist have been closed, the church itself has been far from closed. Worship has continued online throughout the week as well as on Sunday morning with regular congregation members and many others joining in. Twice weekly news/pastoral letters have gone out keeping everyone in touch with what's going on in the church and community, and making sure everyone's needs, both physical and Spiritual are taken care of. During the first lockdown many members were involved in shopping, picking up prescriptions etc especially as the church has close connections with Baddesley Friends, and a Team at All Saints provided a cooked breakfast (takeaway Covid Safe) during the long summer holidays, particularly aimed at those ​The Parish brings together the six worshipping communities of who would normally receive free school meals. Despite many weddings having to be cancelled due to the Covid restriction we have still been able to celebrate with four couples which has brought much joy in dark times. As Remembrance came within the second lockdown, we held our Services to remember both those whose funerals took place this year and The Act of Remem- brance for those who lost their lives in war, online and laid wreaths at our various War memorials of Ampfield Chilworth and North Baddesley in quiet prayerful peace at 11 O'clock on the Sunday morning. There was also a remembrance prayer trial in the beautiful setting of St John's churchyard for all to take a moment of peace and reflection. We are sorry that we cannot meet as a praying worshipping Christian community, and miss meeting together, but we continue our daily prayers for our community and look forward to meeting once again when it is safe to do so. Our priority is to keep everyone safe and well. We look forward to celebrating Advent and Christmas in a different way this year, do keep an eye on our Facebook page and website to see what's going on. As Government guidelines are always changing it'll all be a bit last minute this year for all of us, but whatever comes we know that God so loved the world that at that very first Christmas His Son was born, God with us, to walk the journey with us in our sorrows and in our blessings, I, Sally (LLM), Mark and Cilla the Churchwardens wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with Comfort and Joy,

Rev'd Victoria 32 Baddesley Nutburn Road, North Baddesley, Baptist Church Hampshire, SO52 9DZ ‘Knowing Jesus & sharing the message’ www.northbaddesleybaptistchurch.weebly.com Church Family News In July our Student Minister, Neil Jones, completed his training placement with us. We are of course sorry that Neil had to move on, but wish him well as he continues his ministry. Lockdown Implications for Church Life. With the covid restrictions our church buildings have been closed since March. Sadly we have not been able to meet together for Sunday Worship, nor has it been possible to use the premises for the usual range of weekday activities. It is important however to stress that whilst the buildings may be closed, the life of the church, the people and the fellowship, continue During this time of “pandemic” it has become necessary to rethink how we function as churches, and we are pleased to have pastoral support from Romsey Baptist Church and with their provision of on-line Sunday Services – www.romseybaptist.church/c5/ We have all been affected by the lockdown restrictions, but we prayerfully look forward to the time when life may begin to return to some sort of “normality”. It has been quite painful not being able to meet together and we hope that we shall soon be able to resume our church activities, and also open the premises for outside groups. Please check our Facebook page. A Thought for Christmas Christmas should be a time of Joy and of Hope, of giving and sharing, of thankfulness as we remember the birthday of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. This year especially we all need a “lift” – read again St Matthew’s account of the “Wise Men” travelling 100s of miles, driven by the expectation of finding the newborn promised Messiah. “We (had months previously) seen his star when it first arose and have come to worship him”. Then “When they saw the star (over Bethlehem) they were overjoyed. They saw the child, with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him”. This is the true meaning of Christmas, often forgotten in our modern busy world – of Joy and Hope. In these difficult times we need to see again the star of promised hope, and the baby born to be king, our king. From all at the Baptist Church, to the village of North Baddesley Our Best Wishes for a blessed Christmas, and for fulfilled hopes as we move into the New Year of 2021. 33

PARISH COUNCILLORS Chairman: 7 Baddesley Close, North Baddesley, David Knight Southampton, SO52 9DR Tel. 07768 990706 [email protected] Vice-Chairman: 58 Tottehale Close, North Baddesley, Victoria Wotton Southampton, SO52 9NQ [email protected] Graham Louden 12 Fleming Court, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9JY [email protected] David Middlewick 107 Mortimer Way, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9NE [email protected] Paul Thompson 3 Lavington Gardens, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9NR [email protected] Roy Walmsley 6D Ennel Copse, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9LB [email protected] Alan Warnes 29 Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9HR [email protected] Abigail Yellin 8 Street End, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9DY [email protected] Vacancy

Clerk: 5 Monument Court, 1 Lower Canal Walk, Joan Harrington Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 3AN [email protected] BOROUGH COUNCILLORS Simon Cross 11 Morgan Le Fay Drive, Chandlers Ford 07379 537375 Eastleigh, SO53 4JF [email protected] Mrs. Celia Dowden 9 Neath Way, Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, 02380 266458 Hampshire, SO53 4SU [email protected] Alan Warnes 29 Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley, 02380 734271 Southampton, SO52 9HR [email protected] COUNTY COUNCILLOR A G Dowden 9 Neath Way, Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, 02380 266458 Hampshire, SO53 4SU [email protected] 34

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TRACKS Specialist Fitting Service Carpentry & Plumbing Kitchens & Bathrooms No job too small Contact David on Supplier of Curtains Blinds & 07876 783686 JAMES: Tel. 07810 610 396 [email protected] Rendezvous YOGA FOR ALL Come and learn - 3rd Thursday every Month * The art of deep breathing. 10.00am - 12.00pm * Yoga postures and stretches All Saints Church at your own level. * How to relax completely. Whilst Tcup Cafe is on Classes at - Chat to friends - Meet new people Local Information - Benefits advice North Baddesley Village Hall on Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.00am and 11.30 - 1.00pm

For more information Tel: 01794 519495 Interested? Please contact Vinod on or email: [email protected] 023 8065 2575 or 07468 414356

STREET LIGHTING Residents can use the following freefone number to report street lights which are damaged or not working: 0800 506 060 Callers should state the column number and road name The number for the Area Surveyor is: 023 8042 7000 35 Festive Yule Log Prep and decorating time: 30 mins Cooking time: 10 mins This chocolatey treat is the ultimate Christmas dessert to impress your guests – and it’s even more delicious when served with cream Ingredients - 500g Dark Chocolate 900ml Double Cream 8 Large Eggs 200g Caster Sugar 130g Self Raising Flour 80g Cocoa Powder 8 tbsp Apricot Jam 4 tbsp Icing Sugar You’ll also need: A Swiss roll tin - Baking paper - An electric whisk (optional for ease) - Sieve - Mixing bowl - Piping bag (optional) Method - Preheat your oven to 200C (gas mark 6). Lightly grease your tin and line with baking paper. For the icing, mix together your chocolate (broken into pieces) and 300ml of the double cream in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, put icing in the fridge to firm up. For the sponge, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and pale. Sift in flour and cocoa powder and fold together using a metal spoon (don’t overbeat as this will get rid of air). Pour sponge mix into the lined tin and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 10 minutes. Once cooked, slide the sponge, still on the paper, onto your work top. Trim the edges with a sharp knife. While warm, roll the sponge up from the short edge with the paper still inside. Use a tea towel to help you if the sponge is hot. While cooling, whip up the remaining 150ml of double cream. Take the icing from the fridge and beat it until it thickens and becomes fluffy. When cool, uncurl the Swiss roll, remove paper and spread over the cream, jam and a third of the choco- late icing. Tightly roll up the sponge again. Using a piping bag with a star nozzle, cover the yule log with chocolate icing using vertical strokes. No piping bag? Spread the icing with a knife and then score with a fork to look like a log. You can do a swirl of icing at the ends or leave plain to show the filling inside. Lightly dust with icing sugar. Don’t panic if the sponge cracks; you can hide it with the icing! 36

Location: Nursling & Rownhams Community Centre 31 Horns Drove, Rownhams Southampton SO16 8AH Telephone: 07443526742 instagram: chopchange facebook:ChopandChange ABBEY CARS (TAXIS) North Baddesley & surrounding areas ● Local, Long Distance, Cruise & Airport Transfers ● Saloon Cars, Estates, MPV’s &Minibuses available ● HCC Travel Vouchers accepted 023 8073 8305 01794 513385

NORTH BADDESLEY POST OFFICE (Situated at the back of the Co-op, OPENING TIMES Botley Road) Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30 Saturday 9.00 - 1.00 TELEPHONE 023 8073 2240 37 Dennis Bryant THE RECOVERY ROOM Author, Poet and Public Speaker INJURY DIAGNOSIS • TREATMENT • REHABILITATION Available to give talks on the subjects James Kirkpatrick (MSc, SST) ü Injury assessment and rehabilitation ü Treatments for any musculoskeletal injury Of ü Sports and remedial Massage ü Joint mobilisations ü Gait analysis “The Humorous Poet” and Clinic at North Baddesley or “Panto & Poetry” Mobile services available T: 07748 483639 E: [email protected] Contact Dennis on 02380 735254 www.the-recovery-room.co.uk Email [email protected] PENNINGTON, JONES (H.I.) LIMITED LOCAL FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS WE SPECIALISE IN WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES ANY SIZE JOB UNDERTAKEN 01794 516897 www.penningtonjones.co.uk Members of Fensa and Checkatrade

Sarah J. Moore FRENCH AND SPANISH Kamila Przekop TUITION Registered Osteopaths Whether you are a Chandlers Ford beginner, improver or studying Chiropody Clinic for school exams Call Alison Richards 26 The Precinct in North Baddesley Winchester Road on 023 8073 0455 Appointments available mob - 07934 414606 Mon - Tues - Weds - Thurs Graduate teacher experienced with adults and children 023 8026 5055 Good discounts available Appointments available at Lessons in tutor’s or student’s home other times in Winchester [email protected] 38

SALON 25 HAIRDRESSING SALON Ladies and Gents Hair Salon

Established 53 years Free Car Park Gents Cut £13 Ladies Cut £14.50 Child’s Cut £6.90 Student’s Cut £9.90 Tints/Colours, Hi-Lights, Perming Blow Drys £17.50

Senior Citizens Mondays & Tuesdays Ladies Cut £13.50 Gents Cut £11

Open Monday to Saturday Closed Weds 25 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley Tel: 02380 732670

BARKER’S BOARDING FOR DOGS

TVBC REGISTERED HB/13/18-21 Rated

Let your dog(s) stay with us in our home while you are away

How to avoid the last minute panic of who is looking after the dog?

1. Come and register free and see our set up. 2. When you need us give us a ring and book your dog’s holiday. We can also do doggy day care if needed. PHONE: 02380 738576 07842 464273 39 Christmas Message 2020 Our country, community and daily lives have been changed in ways we would never have imagined possible, at the beginning of this year 2020. Out of this most extraordinary of circumstances have come examples of human spirit; concern for neighbours, volunteering, community commitment and support for others.

County Councillor Alan Dowden Borough Councillors Simon Cross, Celia Dowden, Alan Warnes 40

FLEMING AVENUE - YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING CENTRE There are over 100 Local Recycling Centres across Test Valley giving residents the opportunity to recycle more and waste less. Your nearest LRC is in Fleming Avenue Shops’ Car Park where you can recycle the following items: ● Glass bottles and jars (any colour) ● Aluminium foil ● Food and drink cartons ● Clothes ● Shoes ● Books This site is not for the disposal of household waste or cardboard. Paper, cardboard, tins, cans, aerosols and plastic bottles should be put in your brown recycling bin at home.

If a collection bank is full, please do not leave items on the floor. Materials not contained within the banks will not be recycled. Do not dump any other waste at this or at any other LRC. This offence carries a maximum fine of £50,000 or imprisonment. Our Officers investigate any unauthorised waste that is left at LRCs.

To report a full collection bank, please call 01794 527700. You can also report any LRC issues using the My Test Valley app which can be downloaded from - www.testvalley.gov.uk/mytestvalley.

BUSINESS & HOUSEHOLD SERVICES 74 Botley Road, North Baddesley SO52 9DU [email protected] Do you need help around your home or business? If so, look no further. …...... From DIY household tasks to all your gardening needs Neil is here to help. …...... Flatpack furniture assembled, shelves fitted, carpet & hard flooring laid, painting & decorating, general maintenance & patio cleaning - there is no job too small! …...... Call Neil now to arrange a no obligation estimate, a reliable friendly service is just a call away. CALL NOW! FOR ANY HELP YOU NEED! Mobile:- 0798 6633 050 see my Facebook page NDS Services 41

Open every Tuesday 1.30 - 4.30pm at the rear of the New Village Hall, next to the Red Cross Shop. Opening Donations of tools and materials always considered. Times North Baddesley Men's Shed activities include making or mending in wood and metal. The facilities enable members to undertake woodwork, metalwork, bicycle repair, electronics, tool renovation, model engineering and re-use/up-cycling of household items. For further information visit us or contact the Chair David Middlewick on 02380 736867, [email protected] or visit the parish council web site. ALL WELCOME Clover Dental Practice * Relaxed welcoming atmosphere and friendly caring team * Complete range of quality treatments for total family care * New and emergency patients welcome * Hygienists for full preventive care * Creative cosmetic solutions to brighten and refresh your smile * Life­like coloured restorations for Mark Mawer BDS DGDP(UK) front or back teeth and Associates Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hants, SO52 9EP Tel: (023) 8073 8787 www.cloverdental.co.uk PARK PHARMACY Pilgrims Close, Knightwood Road Valley Park, Chandlers Ford A local family-run business offering Tel: 8026 3908 ü Greeting cards and gift wrap – a huge selection for all occasions! Come and see us now for:- ü Party goods – Helium balloons, H Dispensing of Prescriptions banners, badges, candles etc. ü Gifts – For birthdays, weddings H General Health Care Advice and anniversaries H Skin Care and Make-up ü Children’s games and puzzles. ü Stationary – wide range for personal, H 24-hour Photo Developing and school and office needs Printing Service ü NEW – Haberdashery and Pick & Mix H Gifts for Any Occasion We are at your service 6 days a week FIND US IN SEYMOUR PARADE 42

NORTH BADDESLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

The North Baddesley WI meets in the Village Hall (A27) on INSPIRING WOMEN the second Tuesday in each month at 1.45pm for 2pm. 2020 Programme: April 14 Grandma's Flying Spitfires - John A. Webster May 12 Annual Meeting Reports and Elections - Discussion of Resolution June 9 Body through the Porthole - Steve Herra Other activities include:NO RE-START Darts, Scrabble,BEFORE JANUARY Walks, Cinema,2021 Craft, Fun Quiz, Theatre Visits, Play Reading, Book Group, Cycling, Gardening, Dine Club and Swimming. For further information and enquiries contact Mrs Wendy Thornley, President, telephone: 02380 252691 or visit www.hampshirewi.org

NORTH BADDESLEY TENNIS COURTS The Parish Council is busy producing a plan for improvement of the courts, their access arrangements, a long-term strategy for coaching and the likely extension of those facilities. We hope to create a tennis community within our village. Please come and join us to make this a success. Everyone is welcome whether for fun, fitness or health. Charges per court per hour— North Baddesley and Valley Park Parish residents: Adults £2; Juniors/Full-time Students £1 Hirers from outside the Parishes: Adults £4; Juniors/Full-time Students £2 Adults playing with children are charged at Junior rates. For court booking ring Rosemary Williams on 02380 733619. All of this activity is planned for our village to improve the facilities on the Recreation Ground, run by the community for the community. 43 44 NORTH BADDESLEY YOUTH CLUB We run a youth club for young people 11-16 years every Monday from 6 - 8pm in North Baddesley Sports Pavilion. Entry is only 50p! There are a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities, including team games, cooking and playing our own Pokémon game. It’s great opportunity to socialise with friends and develop life skills. Like our ‘North Baddesley Youth Club’ Facebook page to find out what we have planned for our Monday night sessions. We are currently recruiting volunteers to help run our sessions, if you could spare two hours on Monday evening, then please email us. We provide free DBS checks and free training courses to get you started. Contact information - Email: [email protected] Call: 07511 420329

NORTH BADDESLEY JUNIOR & SENIOR PROJECTS CLUB CHECK CURRENT STATUS BEFORE TRAVEL For Further Information please email the Projects Clubs Manager - David Knight: [email protected] or Tel No 07768 990706

WALKING FOR HEALTH - Step this way for a Healthier Future! NORTH BADDESLEY WALK Every Thursday at 10.00, North Baddesley Sports Pavilion It’s Fun, It’s Healthy and best of all It’s FREE! Walking is a great way to keep active and healthy and is fast becoming a social event that can help you to meet people. Health Walks are aimed at all fitness levels but particularly those people who do little physical activity or those who are recovering from ill health. Duration ap- prox 1 hour, finishing at the Tcup Cafe! Run by trained Health Walk Leaders. For further information contact Louise Trayling 01264 368649 or email: [email protected] 45

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Registered Charity Number: 220949 Fundraising Shop at rear of Village Hall, SO52 9DT

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am to 4 pm Every third Saturday of the month (except December) 10 am to 3 pm Phone 02380 735089. Now open Wednesday 10am - 1pm too!

Bargains each week. Good quality items are always required (subject to space being available).

TAI CHI & CHI KUNG North Baddesley Village Hall Southampton CTC is the local group of Cycling UK. It covers the area in and around Wednesdays Southampton (including Romsey, Eastleigh, 3.15pm - 4.15pm Chandler’s Ford and Waterside). We offer a programme of weekly cycle rides throughout Contact the year ranging from short, easy rides suitable for novice cyclists to more Malcolm challenging rides that are longer and faster. 07941 702267 For more information contact Joanne Rowe, [email protected] 02380 629103 [email protected] or see our website www.taichi4healthandwellbeing.com www.southamptonctc.wordpress.com

Classes An effective way of every Monday restoring and maintaining 7pm natural health. With North Baddesley regular practice this Village Hall, Botley Road gentle art reaches deep SO52 9DT inside the body to benefit the entire physiology. For more details contact: Heather 01722 710381 52

North Baddesley 023 8073 0612 Community Hall 07789 362732 and Lounge K F JACKSON ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR HIRE DOMESTIC – COMMERCIAL Reasonable Hourly Rates QUALITY WORK AT A REASONABLE COST ALL WORK TO THE LATEST REGULATIONS For more details contact AND TO BUILDING CONTROL REQUIRE- MENTS WHERE REQUIRED. PROJECT MAN- Marilyn Colebrook AGEMENT FOR SMALL BUILD, NEW 07940463550 KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & EXTENSIONS, ALL USING QUALITY TRADES PEOPLE WITH or NBCA 023 8074 1410 MANY YEARS’ EXPERIENCE…FREE ADVICE

BADDESLEY GARDEN SERVICES All aspects of garden work undertaken

GENERAL MAINTENANCE GARDEN CLEARANCE Qualified Garden Designer ONE OFF VISITS • Garden Design • Hard Landscaping No job too big or small • Soft Landscaping • Patios, Decking For a FREE quote call Mark on and Planting Schemes Home: 02380 197424 Simon Broomfield 11 Ennel Copse, North Baddesley Mobile: 07788 564313 Tel: 023 8074 0314

NURSLING, ROWNHAMS & DISTRICT RETIRED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Gentlemen, Sorry to advise you that due to safety considerations relating to Covid19 we will not be resuming weekly meetings in October. We are obviously hoping a vaccine and other measures will be developed shortly which will allow us to resume our meetings while protecting members’ wellbeing. In the meantime…….stay safe. If you need more information contact Mike Cooper (Chair) on 07709 587520, or Ian Cliffe (Secretary) on 02380 731537 We 53 54

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DEAN’S We sort out Computers Geek On Demand is here to sort out your AIRPORT computer problems, from a computer that won’t start to viruses and trojans or WiFi TRAVEL and broadband. We can also upgrade your system SOUTHAMPTON to make it faster or build you a new one from scratch. 023 8178 7336 Why not check out the website at [email protected] www.geekondemand.co.uk or call Ian on either • AIRPORTS ONLY • AIRPORTS ONLY • 01794 878064 or 07713 244885 55 HOLLYTREE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL The Community Centre, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley Managers: Sue Willcock and Jo Goldspink

Run by two qualified teachers for children aged from 2 years 6 months to school age. Session times: Monday to Friday 9.00 - 11.30 9.00 - 12.00 9.00 - 2.00 11.30 - 2.00 during term time

For more information contact Sue or Jo or pop in during session times to see us at work

Call 07594 591935 or email [email protected] www.hollytreepreschool.org.uk Registered charity no:1002072

NORTH BADDESLEY BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Experience a warm welcome to all to our friendly group, with a variety of toys and with a different table activity each week. Every Monday and Wednesday (term time) 9.00 – 11.15 at Village Hall, Botley Road, North Baddesley Adult and child £2.50 Additional children 50p each includes refreshments Please come along, no need to book, or contact Christine 023 8073 6549 Sarah 07890 683954 or find us on Facebook “North Baddesley Toddler Group” 56 HIRE OF SPORTS PAVILION, RECREATION GROUND £100 refundable deposit and balance payable 2 weeks before date of booking All of these rates are inclusive of VAT. The Parish Council reserves the right to refuse a booking if deemed appropriate. Contact: The Parish Clerk, Ms J Harrington, 023 8033 9950 The Oaks Private Hire Commercial Hire Concessionary Hire Monday - Monday - Monday - Sessions Sat, Sun Sat, Sun Sat, Sun Friday & Bank Hols Friday & Bank Hols Friday & Bank Hols Daily 0800 - 2400 127 139 193 271 84 138 Morning 0800 - 1300 39 43 59 83 27 43 Afternoon 1300 - 1800 50 58 79 108 36 57 Evening 1800 - 2400 50 58 79 108 36 57 Hourly 14 15 21 29 10 15

The Acorns Private Hire Commercial Hire Concessionary Hire Monday - Monday - Monday - Sessions Sat, Sun Sat, Sun Sat, Sun Friday & Bank Hols Friday & Bank Hols Friday & Bank Hols Daily 0800 - 2400 49 62 84 115 37 57 Morning 0800 - 1300 17 21 27 37 13 18 Afternoon 1300 - 1800 21 27 36 47 15 23 Evening 1800 - 2400 21 27 36 47 15 23 Hourly 8 9 10 14 6 8 57 THE PRACTICAL CAMERA CLUB You can see some of our work, and learn more about the club at: The Parish Council reserves the right to refuse a booking if deemed appropriate. www.practical-camera.club Any questions email: [email protected]. Why don’t you come along and try us out? The club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9pm at the Sports Pavilion. (The nearest postcode is SO52 9LY.) It is advisable to check our programme of events and/or the “Latest News” pages on our website before CHECK CURRENT you set STATUS out BEFOREjust in TRAVEL case we are out that evening.

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07833 344141 or 01794 512 979 email: [email protected] NORTH BADDESLEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Our club meets in the Village Hall on Friday afternoons from 2-4. We are a non- league club where we play the game socially. Currently there are two mats. Mid - session there is a Refreshment break. We have a limited number of vacancies for players at the moment, but at times there is a waiting list. If you are interested in joining us please feel free to come along and have a chat or to try your hand at bowls if you haven’t played before. We usually have spare woods available for you to use. We are a friendly and fun club and all are welcome. For any further information please contact Eddie on CHECK023 CURRENT 8025 STATUS 2691BEFORE TRAVEL 58

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Please contact your nearest COUNTY library for details of local arrangements. Service not available in North Baddesley.

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ACCOUNTANTS AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS 1 Horsefair Mews, Romsey, Hampshire, S051 8JG T: 01794 518279 F: 01794 830238 [email protected] www.123bserv.co.uk 59 FLY-TIPPING A successful investigation into a fly-tip along Toothill Road has led to a third prosecution within a week for Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC), thanks to the help of Southampton City Council. Jason Love, of Southampton, admitted to fly-tipping in court recently, having failed to show up for court the week before. Love had been driving along Toothill Road in July 2019 when he dumped a toilet, broken tiles, plastic buckets and plumbing materials on the side of the road. The fly-tip was witnessed, and council officers then began to investigate the matter and search for the vehicle involved. Having notified other agencies in an effort to locate the vehicle, patrol officers from Southampton City Council spotted the vehicle on Shirley High Street. The patrol team were then able to notify TVBC. At Southampton Magistrates Court on October 21, Mr Love admitted to dumping the waste. He was handed a £1,600 fine, ordered to pay £839.50 in costs and £240 in compensation. It’s the third fly-tipping prosecution within six days for TVBC following the guilty pleas of Adam Whitcher and Richard Whittaker. Environmental portfolio holder, councillor Alison Johnston, said: “This is a fine example of how agencies, whether it’s councils or police, will work together to catch those responsible for this type of crime. Anyone who believes it’s acceptable to simply dump their waste on the side of the road without consequence is hugely mistaken, and can expect a knock on their door. “My thanks go to the hard work of our environmental service, our legal team and of course to the great partnership work with Southampton City Council. As ever, if you’re in doubt about your waste, please contact us on 01794 527700 or 01264 368000, and remember to always check your waste carrier’s licence.” Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities at Southampton City Council, councillor Dave Shields said: “The cost of constantly clearing dumped rubbish is paid for by every resident in every city, not just the councils that clear it up. This conviction underlines our commitment to working in a joined up way with other authorities. “Prosecuting someone for fly tipping is the worst possible outcome for everyone, we’d much rather people did the right thing and disposed of rubbish in a socially responsible and environmentally friendly way, through the proper channels, by taking waste to their local Household Waste and Recycling Centre, booking a council bulky waste collection or using a licensed waste carrier.” 60

BUSINESS ADVERTISING RATES IN THE BEADLE To keep costs to a minimum Invoices are sent out every 6 months in April & October, so each invoice will cover 2 issues of the Beadle. Unless otherwise agreed, adverts will continue to be published until you advise us to stop. To discuss your advertising please contact the Editor (details on the front cover). The standard Advertising Rates for Businesses within the village are as follows-

Sixth Quarter Third Half Full Per Issue £19.80 £28.61 £37.11 £43.30 £80.42 Plus VAT £3.95 £5.71 £7.42 £8.66 £16.08 Total £23.75 £34.32 £44.53 £51.96 £96.50 Businesses based outside the village will be charged at 10% above these rates.

CHARITY ADVERTISING RATES IN THE BEADLE Charities based within the village will continue to be free of charge. Charities outside the village will be charged at the current business rate but with no VAT added (as charities are exempt).

BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am to Noon. Join us for a hot drink and biscuit, sit down and have a friendly chat. All welcome.

MARCH 2021 ‘BEADLE’ Items for the March 2021 issue should be delivered to: Paul Pimley, 3 Rosslyn Close, North Baddesley, SO52 9JL Telephone 023 8041 0625 [email protected] BEFORE MONDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2021 View the “Baddesley Beadle” on the web: www.northbaddesley-pc.gov.uk/baddesley-beadle/ NORTH BADDESLEY PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE www.northbaddesley-pc.gov.uk/