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Emsworth Residents’ Association THEEMS Community Newspaper In this issue Winter 2019
Christmas Remembrance Sunday Fiji Day See page 15 See pages 16/17 See page 9 Hospital is best option for new GP surgery by David Harris. Picture by Emsworth United The Victoria Cottage Hospital has been chosen as the best site for a new home for Emsworth Surgery. Doctors, the NHS and key Emsworth area stakeholders have agreed that refurbishing the disused hospital site in the town centre is the best current solution to meet GPs’ needs.
Local doctors want to move into a bigger sur- These will be agreed by the NHS South Eastern gery to meet the health needs of an expanding Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group local population. The original nine potential (CCG) ahead of the business case submission options for a new surgery were whittled down to NHS England, who hold the capital funding. to three: a new surgery at Redlands; demol- The business case for the new site was ishing the hospital and building a new surgery submitted to NHS England in late December on the site; refurbishing the existing hospital to meet the deadline to apply for the £4.4 mil- site. There was a period of consultation with lion funding currently allocated to the scheme patients and residents in Emsworth and under the national Estates and Technology Westbourne, where the surgery has an exist- Transformation Fund (ETTF). ing branch, in The Square. Dr Abu Chinwala, a GP at Emsworth, said: Refurbishing the hospital site is seen as “Staying where we are is not, in our view, an having advantages for both GPs and the option for the long term. But remaining in the NHS. These include having enough space for town centre, on a site so close to where we expansion, being within the financial budget are now, does offer advantages, including the available for capital spend, as well as being the timings of when ETTF funding can be spent. It option most favoured by stakeholders and the is a workable solution for us.” local community. The need to spend allocated Sara Tiller, the CCG’s managing director, said: NHS funding by 2020 was the driving factor in “No option is without risk, and a great deal refurbishing the hospital rather than building of further discussions will need to continue a new surgery on the hospital site. between us, as a CCG, the GPs, NHS England, Following local consultation, the business NHS Property Services as the site owner, and case will include the option of keeping the Havant Borough Council, to ensure that the Westbourne Branch Surgery open to enable risks and costs, both now and ongoing, are the GP practice to keep its presence in north accurately reflected and understood by all Emsworth and prepare for a new housing de- parties. We are not there yet.” velopment at Southleigh. The next steps are that a business case will These are still a number of issues to sort be reviewed by NHS England before its ETTF Emsworth United out including the leasing of the building from Review Panel meets in February 2019. campaigners celebrate the current owners, NHS Property Services. More on page 4 outside the hospital site Page 2 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Emsworth Residents’ Association Meet the Team David Harris, Editor Roma Herrick, Victoria Alison Beckett, I would like to thank everyone Advertisement Giosa, Arts Graphic who has contributed to the last three editions under my Manager Correspondent Designer editorship and to the many of you who have made such positive comments about the new look of the paper. I am still looking to reach out to new groups and would be pleased to hear from any local resident, group or business who would like to contribute to The Ems. Please email me with your ideas. The priority of The Ems is to provide news and information about Emsworth, its people, organisations and businesses. The Ems would be interested in reviewing books by local au- thors. If you have published a book (fiction or non-fiction) within the last year, please contact the editor to arrange to have your Roma has lived in Emsworth for 30 Victoria compiles the Arts listings Alison is a professional graphic book reviewed. Email: [email protected] years, having moved ‘South’ from and writes reviews of events at designer who has been working the Midlands, to enjoy the sailing. The Spring, Wemsfest and other on the design and layout of The Roma was a Business Counsellor local arts organisations. Victoria Ems since November 2014. Since Can you help? helping many start-ups and small was born in Argentina, but spent then we have gradually updated businesses throughout Hampshire. most of her life in Spain. She the style to give it a modern, easy- Page 1
The Ems - Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents Association November/December 2014 The Ems has been around for about She would describe herself as an studied English at the Autonomous to-read look. In the past she has 40 years, but we don’t have an ar- organiser, sometimes outspoken University of Barcelona. In her worked for Chichester Harbour November- December 2014
In this issue Apple Day Winner but someone who gets the job spare time she enjoys ballet and Conservancy and Tuppenny Barn Food Fortnight chive of our early publications. Goodwood Report Page 15 Revival Winner Page 7 Page 20 done. She hopes to make a contri- reading. so has strong links with the area. Boost of kindness If you have any early copies of The bution to The Ems by encouraging She is also a volunteer on the harvest festivalby the congregation, which grew and Harvest Festivals are services of celebra- grew as people became aware of what tion and this year’s community service, was taking place. held in The Square, was no exception. Ruth Scott, who runs the Beacon For the two weeks of the Emsworth Food Bank on behalf of the Portsdown Food Fortnight, residents donated basic Community Church (based in the food items for The Beacon Food Bank at Meridian Centre in Havant), talked to Ems you would like to donate or have businesses to benefit from local Oyster Boat Terror operating - a number of collection points around the- Simon during the service about the work town, including outside the Co-op super of the Food Bank in our local communi market, Café Moka on North Street and ty. It was a reminder to everyone that in Treagust butchers. All these donations every single community there are people as well as those made by members of the experiencing real hardship, even though different churches around Emsworth, it may not be visible. And yet the overwhelming generosity advertising. Please email Roma to committee. were brought together outside the any information about when the first Pastoral Centre in St Peter’s Square to be of local residents was a joy to behold the focus for shared Christian worship, and something to celebrate. Indeed as bathed in glorious autumnal sunshine, part of the legacy of the Food Fortnight, on Sunday 5 October. the Emsworth Co-operative supermarket
The service was led by Canon Simon is awaiting approval from Head Office Tweddell John Sayers. Baptist minister Joel Ferreira to become a regular donation point for - the Food Bank throughout the year. copy was published please contact discuss your advertising needs. gave an amusing yet insightful talk and Phoebe Atkinson Deacon Laura Evans led the congre gation in prayer. Traditional Harvest hymns were sung with great enthusiasm Carriage cupcakes café raises over £120 for the editor. Email: adverts.theems@outlook.
services familiesachievement. In 2013, there were over - Travellers and visitors who passed 1,000 tea parties all across the UK, through Emsworth Station on 8 October which raised £130,000 for Forces fam at lunchtime were in for a treat. As part ilies in local communities. The ‘Big Brew’ is the Soldiers, Sailors, com of a nationwide fund raising, ‘Big Brew’ events took place across the country. A- Airmen Families Association’s (SSAFA) great brew and some special crafted cup biggest fund raising event of the year. cakes were on offer at the newly opened Carriage Cupcakes opened earlier this Carriage Cupcakes Café at Emsworth year and is a little gem. Serving teas, Station. Best of all it was served up by coffees, cakes and other lovely treats in some very enthusiastic service people in the prettiest of settings. For those people full uniform. in Emsworth who haven’t visited yet, try The idea was to coax a donation for a lunch or afternoon tea,Lesley you won’t Difonzo be any tea and cake served. To raise over disappointed.
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Volunteer Treasurer Wanted
The Emsworth Residents’ Association is seeking a Volunteer Treasurer. Previous experience of book keeping and the preparation of basic accounts is essential. Chairman’s Report The job involves: basic book-keeping, bank reconciliation, producing and sending out invoices, credit control, liaising with Advertisement Manager, producing end of year Words by Theo Schofield, Chairman of Emsworth Residents’ Association. Photo by Paul Adams accounts, producing and presenting financial reports for committee and public meetings. The treasurer will become Emsworth is a strong community with many groups and associations providing a wide a member of the ERA committee and attend monthly range of opportunities for people to meet and socialise, to enjoy the outdoors and to meetings which are held on Monday evenings. Applicant should be a confident, highly numerate, well organised play sports, to learn new crafts and new ideas, and to be supported while growing up person with good administrative skills. and growing old. This is a home based, volunteer position. It is estimated Some associations also represent the town and its con- Emsworth and Westbourne. Would better links increase that the post will take up about 10 hours a month. cerns, whether planning or parking, care for our environ- the footfall in the town and also make services more ment or promoting our businesses. The list at the back of accessible, and if so what form should these links take? If you are interested in this role contact: The Ems gives an idea of the resources that we have. We would like to work with Westbourne and interested Theo Schofield, Chair, ERA These groups depend on the strengths and abilities of individuals to try and answer these questions and develop Email: [email protected] individuals, and on their willingness to volunteer and par- solutions. ticipate. This can be demanding but also very rewarding, There is concern that younger people living in Emsworth, and I would hope that some people’s New Year resolutions particularly in the age group when they are going to sec- would include getting involved in some activity or group ondary schools outside Emsworth, are less well provided where you contribution would be really valued. This edition for. There are thriving sports clubs and scout groups, which of The Ems contains advertisements for a new Treasurer again depend on volunteers, but no space that young peo- Volunteer Committee and committee members for the ERA, to which we hope ple can call their own. The Land Trust has had preliminary some people will respond. discussions with the YMCA who have an interest in this Members Wanted The quality of life in Emsworth also depends on its insti- area, but it is crucial that it is young people themselves that tutions including its businesses, health and care services, say what they would like to see and support in Emsworth. schools and our Borough and County Councils. We are very In the longer term we could improve the buildings and the The Emsworth Residents’ Association (ERA) is seeking new fortunate to have the commitment of our councillors who way that they are used in the centre of the town, including Committee Members. work hard to represent the interests of the town. around the car park and public toilets in South Street. The The work to develop the business case for a new surgery draft Neighbourhood Plan contains ambitious proposals Applicants should have a strong interest in the Emsworth has involved a great amount of effort on a large number of for a “Public Services Hub” in North Street which will now area and preferably bring with them experience of IT/web peoples part, and it shows what can be achieved by groups include the new Emsworth Surgery. However to achieve design/social media or youth work. working together, and by so many people giving their time both these proposals will need hard work by committed to attend meetings and workshops to give their views. people and public support. Applications from people with other areas of experience However many challenges remain. My message is that we should value and build on our are also welcomed. The vibrancy of the Town Centre is crucial for our com- assets in Emsworth, and that this needs people to become munity, and few towns still have the same variety of shops, involved, either by volunteering or by giving us your ideas, Committee members will be required to attend monthly cafes and pubs as Emsworth. For residents it is very much your feedback and your support. Please do write and let us meetings which are held on Monday evenings. Applicants a case of “use it or lose it”. We also need to promote our know what you think, either to David Harris, the Editor of should be confident, articulate, well organised, and have a town as a destination for visitors. The Business Association The Ems or to me. Email: [email protected] real commitment to the Emsworth area. needs our support, and the ERA and the Land Trust have already been meeting with them to consider ways of pro- With very best wishes for the New Year. If you areA interesteddvert in this role contact: moting the Town. Theo Schofield, Chair, ERA The debate about the site for the surgery included the I look forward to hearing from you. Email: [email protected] issue of transport links between the town centre and North
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In the Autumn edition of The Ems we reported how the sale of Emsworth Victoria Cottage Hospital had been halted, shortly before the public meeting held on 22 August 2018. The Emsworth United campaign came together after the For Sale signs appeared on the hospital last summer, and comprised all the major representative organisations in the town, the ECA, Emsworth Forum, ERA, the Friends, ECLT, and Health Action Group.
Together they convened the public meeting On 6 and 13 November 2018 consultation Emsworth Surgery The Victoria Cottage Hospital site on 22 August attended by over 450 Emsworth events were held at Slipper Sailing Club, residents. It was the size and strength of public Emsworth and Westbourne Parish Church. feeling at this meeting, as well as political rep- The two workshops, at which Emsworth would be demolished. The Westbourne resentations by Alan Mak MP and the Health United was represented, considered the avail- site may possibly be retained, subject to Learning from the past Action Group, that persuaded the NHS Clinical able options. affordability Regular readers of The Ems may remember Care Group (CCG) and the doctors to reconsid- Three options were put forward for public the headline of November 2012. ‘Surgery 3) Relocating to a new building at er the decisions to sell the hospital and for the consultation. move hampered by NHS reorganisation’. Redlands Grange. The existing Emsworth doctors to move to Redlands Grange. At that time a plan to rebuild the cottage 1) Relocating the surgery to a refurbished and Westbourne surgeries would be sold. Following the public meeting Alan Mak MP Emsworth Victoria Cottage Hospital site hospital site to create new surgery prem- convened a meeting of all the parties involved and possibly retaining a branch practice at The result of the consultation was that op- ises hit the buffers because the NHS was who agreed to work together to obtain a new Westbourne, subject to affordability. tion 1, the refurbishing the existing hospital in upheaval. surgery in Emsworth. The CCG conducted pub- building would best meet the needs of the doc- Let us hope that history does not repeat lic consultations and appointed Management 2) Moving the surgery to a new replace- tors, the NHS and the residents of Emsworth. itself and that in a few years’ time we will Consultant, Clive Shore to develop a Business ment building on the site of the Victoria This proposal was submitted to the NHS in have a new surgery in Emsworth. Case for a new surgery. Cottage Hospital. The existing buildings December 2018.
The Ems has received the following comments about this proposal Theo Schofield, Chair, Emsworth is testament to all of the effort from the Maggie Gebbett, Emsworth They addressed the relocation of the local community in supporting the goals of my surgery and what would happen to the Residents Association campaign. While we have achieved much in Community Land Trust (ECLT) Hospital building. We are all delighted that this choice has the last few months, there is still a way to The campaign of #Emsworth United to The Trust fully supported the use of the been made, and will continue to support go and I’ll be continuing my work to ensure prevent the hurried sale of the hospital hospital for the surgery but if the Doctors everyone’s efforts to ensure that this time that the NHS CCG, Doctors and Council work site by the NHS Property Company in had not been able to move to the Emsworth everyone’s hard work will be rewarded by a together to deliver this project for the bene- July 2018 can be judged a major success Victoria Hospital the ECLT was poised to try new surgery in Emsworth. fit of Emsworth. for the whole community. #Emsworth and save the site for community use. Now Jim Strudwick Chairman, United included the Residents’ Association, the organisation will be looking at different Alan Mak MP Business Association, Community Land sites and activities for its focus. Just six months ago the Emsworth Victoria Emsworth and Westbourne Trust, Community Association, churches, Cottage Hospital was being placed on the Surgeries Patients Participation Health Action Group and Emsworth Forum. A public meeting of ECLT will take place open market for sale. I stopped the sale - Group An enormous amount of work followed that on Friday 15 March at the Emsworth and now the site is the preferred location public meeting and a key group of repre- Community Centre from 3.30 – 5.30 pm and We are delighted at the outcome of these for a modern doctors’ surgery that will serve sentatives of the community, the NHS, the 7.30 - 9.30 pm. All are welcome. protracted negotiations to secure the EVCH the entire town. This excellent outcome Surgery, the local council and others met as www.emsworthclt.org.uk for future medical services in the town. a committee chaired by the local MP.
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This time last year the Emsworth Forum conducted a Public to local and national plan- ning policy. This will need Consultation on the ‘Pre-Submission Draft Emsworth to take into account the Neighbourhood Plan’. Over 200 residents responded in detail to the revised Local Plan that consultation and there were also comments from statutory bodies, HBC will be discussing in developers and land owners, and from community organisations. In January. total there were over 1200 comments. We are extremely grateful to everyone who took the time and trouble to give us their views and What
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The response to the policies in the draft Plan next? was very positive. In the quantitative survey, Once these documents have been complet- We received numerous The Emsworth Forum is an approved the average level of support was 84% across ed and approved by the Forum Committee Neighbourhood Forum under the Localism all of the draft Plan policies with a range be- innovative and creative they will be published and submitted to Act 2011. It brings together local residents, tween 67% and 94%. In general, where the ideas for projects that could HBC for them to conduct another public businesses and organisations to create a level of support fell, it was because people consultation. The Forum will again need to improve Emsworth further Neighbourhood Plan for the future develop- did not know rather than because they ob- consider the feedback from that and possi- ment of Emsworth. jected. The highest objection level was 10 -11 and we have expanded the bly make further changes. The Draft Plan is The Forum aims to promote the social, % in relation to only 4 out of the 32 policies Project section in light of that. then submitted by HBC to a Neighbourhood economic and environmental well-being of in the Plan. Planning Examiner for a public examination. the Emsworth neighbourhood. It is develop- The Examiner may require further changes ing an Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan with We are currently consulting further with our and once he or she is satisfied, the Plan will the local Planning Authority, HBC, which has What has happened Councillors and community leaders to check be voted on in a Referendum by all voters in been discussed and agreed with local people that these ideas would be supported if includ- Emsworth ward. The earliest this is likely to since? and organisations and will reflect their vision ed in the final version of the Plan. Although happen is towards the end of 2019. and aspirations. Since the consultation, the Forum Committee the Plan does not need to identify funding The Plan will be put to a Referendum of has been working with our planning consult- or delivery vehicles for these projects it is all registered electors in Emsworth and, once ants to consider each of the points raised in important to have them listed in the Plan so About The approved, will form part of the statutory the consultation and make changes where that funding and, where relevant, statutory Emsworth Forum planning guidelines that developers and the appropriate to the draft Plan. This has includ- support can be obtained at a future date. Planning Authority take into account when ed removing or re-wording some of the draft We have also been busy drafting two for- and the Emsworth deciding on planning applications. policies. For example, we have significantly mal documents that will need to be submit-
re-worked the ’Working’, the ‘Design’ and ted to HBC and the Neighbourhood Planning Neighbourhood Plan ‘Project’ policies sections. In the case of the Examiner: ‘A Consultation Statement’ Design policies we were advised by Havant and a ‘Basic Conditions Statement’. The Borough Council (HBC) that we should in- Consultation Statement describes in detail You can find out more from the Forum corporate the Emsworth Design Statement how the Forum has consulted the local com- website (EDS) rather than simply reference it. We are munity and statutory consultees during the very grateful to the ERA Committee and the development of the Neighbourhood Plan. It www.emsworthforum.com and keep authors of the EDS for agreeing to allow us details all the feedback we have had and how up to date with developments by to do this. we have changed the Plan in response to that. following the Forum on We received numerous innovative and This document is now completed. We are now creative ideas for projects that could im- also drafting a ‘Basic Conditions Statement’ twitter @Emsworth_Forum and prove Emsworth further and we have ex- which is a technical document that describes Facebook panded the Project section in light of that. how the Draft Neighbourhood Plan conforms
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They look at various It is within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding criteria, and decide whether they will add any sites On Saturday 3 November over 40 local Natural Beauty. This means it is nationally recognised into the next draft. residents joined the Save Long Copse for its high quality landscape and has the highest lev- What can you do? committee in planting thousands of el of protection. The draft is scheduled to be published for consulta- spring bulbs along Long Copse Lane. tion in January 2019. Look out for publicity and be Purchased from donations from the Why are we here again? The story so far. ready to respond. If the Horsefield is included in the local community, over 8000 mixed The existing Havant Borough Local Plan was finalised Plan, we need to fight that, as we did before. If it bulbs including crocus, snowdrops in 2012. It had originally included the field but after continues to be excluded we need to support that. and daffodils were planted to create a vigorous local campaign it was removed. That was The comments have to be submitted in a particular a spring spectacle in 2019 and many challenged, but the Inspector rejected the challenge. way which will be explained on the Havant Borough years to come. But ... Havant started developing a new plan. Council website. Long Copse Lane is a rural lane Consultation took place in early 2018, and the re- on the edge of the South Downs port on it came out in July. The Horsefield was not Please also tell your friends, and tell us of your National Park and a vital link road included in the proposed sites for housing. However, support. It is vital to uphold the principle of between north Emsworth and a comment was submitted saying it should be. So we safeguarding the special landscape of the AONB. Westbourne Village. It has recently have got together again to oppose this. Email: [email protected] come under threat of development with over 260 houses proposed on its North West boundary. The planning application is anticipated in the coming months and the local community was keen to show how much they love Long Copse Lane. Many of the children and families that came along to help or donated to the cause, use the lane for recreation including cycling, walking, horse riding or just simply walking to school. “We’re really looking forward seeing the Lane come into bloom in spring time. Lots of us use the lane every day and enjoy the natural landscape. We’ve been careful to pick native species of bulbs to ensure that continues” explains Anna Tonkin, local resident and part of the Save Long Copse Lane committee. “We hope that in spring, when Councillors and planning officials are likely to be considering Horsefield on the south side of the Havant Road the development application, that the blooms will be colourful reminder of how concerned we all are about the Lane and protecting the green space and wildlife that lives there”. Land at Westwood Close – a development we still don’t need It is hoped that in spring people will take the time to walk, cycle, hike and horse ride down the lane to enjoy the spring spectacle. The campaign team believe that Words by Nigel Street, on behalf of Westwood Close residents it will encourage local people to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer The original deadline for the Council to determine it is both inappropriate and unnecessary. The Council and see what could potentially be lost if this development is approved. this application was 15 October 2018. Over 300 ob- will be publishing its Pre-Submission edition of the At the far westerly end of the lane is a popular bridleway and entry point into jections were received and the deadline was extend- Local Plan in late January. Even if the Westwood Close the South Downs National Park. Concerns have been raised about many issues but ed to 3 January. The developer has been working to development is removed, which we sincerely hope it most prominently about the increase in traffic a development would create on a overcome the objections and has now submitted a will be, the Council would still need to consider the country lane; a point highlighted to the team on the planting day as they worked revised plan for 36 houses, instead of the original 46. application outside of the Local Plan process. This along its narrow verges. The deadline to determine the application has been means that even if it is removed from the Local Plan Other concerns include the lack of infrastructure (nor plans to improve it) to further extended to 29 March. the scheme does not necessarily go away. support a development of this size, as well as issues and the impact of water The Council must re-consult on the revised applica- We are hugely grateful to all those who have already run-off from any further development due to the heavy London clay soil. tion and will contact all those who previously made objected, and we hope we can rely on them to continue Being on the edge of suburban North Emsworth and the National Park, the objections, including the Environment Agency, whose to object. The local tree wardens have recently iden- lane and the proposed development site supports much biodiversity, deer, foxes, objection relating to flood risk is a key consideration. tified that just one section of the hedgerow network rodents, reptiles, birds, insects, hedgehogs and bats are all regularly seen today. Any comments on the revised application must be shown in the 1840 Tithe Map of the field remains, These will be significantly impacted by any further development. made by 1 February; any objections already made will with the historic footpath between Westbourne and If you are interested in finding out more about the Save Long Copse Lane be considered in determining the revised application. Emsworth alongside it. If the development as planned campaign and the proposed development, please visit It is worth reiterating that the Council can meet its goes ahead, a third of these hedgerows would be bull- www.SaveLongCopseLane.org.uk or find them on Facebook. Local Plan housing requirement without this develop- dozed; yet another reason why building on this field Email [email protected] Tel. 07414 598595. ment, and it is still the case that, even reduced in scale, would be complete folly.
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Many town centres have high numbers of empty shops which create a very poor image to holder site com/2018/11/opportunity-havant-regenera- visitors. Here in Emsworth we have had historically low numbers of voids, usually well below tion-strategy.pdf the 5% turnover rate for commercial properties. In early January 2019 the following town centre commercial properties were vacant/not trading. None were being offered on the commercial property market. Dolphin Quay update The Section 106 agree- ment for the re-devel- opment of Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth has now been signed. This Former NatWest Bank, 15 High St. relates to planning ap- Former K & J Leyton, Planning permission Jewellers, 16 High St. Owners plication APP/16/00921 granted for retail have retired and shop closed which requested permis- on ground floor and in Dec 2018. Not currently on Southern Gas Networks who own the site near flats on upper floors. sion for the demolition of the market. Palmers Road, have indicated that they wish a shop, two-storey office to retain the land. The location was briefly building and outbuild- marketed as a development opportunity when ings and building of six Former Postal the gas holder was first demolished. The 0.4 houses. The developers Sorting Office, ha. plot was listed in the Havant BC Local Plan have now applied to have 12 North Street. (site H11) as being suitable for 15 houses. Closed August a retaining wall built around the quay. Local 2018. Currently residents are concerned that should flood wa- under offer. ter get behind the wall it has no escape and Havant BC Regeneration Steve’s Barbers, Former Envisage Dentists, 55 could flood across Queen Street. This site was 1c South Street. High St. Planning permission Strategy 2018-2036 previously occupied by an antiques centre, Closed early granted to convert to archi- offices and a boatyard. A planning application 2018 due to ill tects office and flat. Currently The above strategic document has been pub- health of owner. fitting out for Chalk Creative. for this site was submitted back in 2014 and lished by Havant BC. The strategy sets out the refused. A new application was made in 2016 housing and economic challenges as well as and has now finally been agreed. the opportunities. The key regeneration areas Town Brewery. 2 West Street. Former Tiffins Antiques. 12 in the Borough are: The pub closed in 2016. Queen St. Planning permission Planning permission was granted to convert to Chichester District refused in 2017 to build two residential use. 1. Havant Town Centre (including the Civic houses on the site. Campus) Council Local Plan 2. Havant Strategic Employment Sites (Brockhampton West, Langstone Review 2016-2035 Readers of The Ems who live within the Former Studio4Gifts, 4 Technology Park and Dunsbury Park) Chichester District Council area should note North Street. Closed Jan 3. Hayling Island Seafront (West Beach, 2018. Since November 2018 that the new Local Plan Review is out for con- Beachlands, Eastoke, Southwood Road, let to unknown tenant. sultation until 7 February 2019. The 270 page Ferry Point and improved access) document can be accessed at www.chichester. 4. Leigh Park Centre gov.uk/localplanreview 5. Waterlooville Town Centre For Southbourne parish the Plan sets the Woosters Restaurant, 25 The document suggests that HBC may need South St. This business requirement of around 1,250 dwellings to be to be the developer in order to take some of closed on a “temporary” phased throughout the plan period, together basis in January 2018. these areas forward. One of the major prob- with employment land and supporting uses. lems addressed in the strategy is the low job This may include: a primary school; expansion density of 0.7 (ratio of jobs to residents). The of the secondary school; provision of commu- document envisages Havant needing to create nity infrastructure potentially to include early an additional 11,000 jobs just to bring the job years’ childcare provision, community hall/ density figure up to the national average of centre and expansion of doctors’ surgery. 0.84.
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Emsworth and Twinning Stitch Friendship and Laughter Words by Judy Williams. Photo by David Harris Words by Gail Wynne Jones. Photo by David Harris While doing voluntary work at Hewitt’s a One of our group organised a window dis- Emsworth is twinned with the village of are there they have always organised several couple of years ago Debbie Lyall asked me if play for the commemoration of the ending St Aubin-sur-Mer, on the north coast of outings to places of cultural or historic inter- I knew of any groups that would like to try of the First World War in 1918. Knitted and Normandy, a few miles from Caen. Alternate est in the region. They are close to the D-day out their community cafe on a Friday. Debbie stitched poppies all made by hand by differ- years we Emsworthians travel to St Aubin beaches and to Bayeux. Normandy is famous is the head of a charity called The Right to ent members of our group and were on view and stay with host families for a weekend, for Calvados, cider and camembert. There is Work that champions people with learning in November. We have regular celebration and the next year they come here and stay a lot of eating and drinking involved in a trip difficulties into work. I love stitch and have lunches at Hewitt’s, all made and served by with hosts in or near Emsworth. to France, and our French hosts always work always wanted to belong to a group so I said the staff and also sold our home made items The Emsworth – St-Aubin-sur-Mer Twin- extremely hard producing meals, organising I’d start a Stitch ’n’ Bitch group for all types at the Christmas fair to support the charity, ning Association has been running for over outings and looking after us. of stitch; knitting, crochet, and patchwork. The Right to Work. I had the initial idea, but 30 years, and each year brings new places When the French visit us, we arrange in- The name of the group comes from the now Institches runs itself and has grown or- to go and people to meet. Some people have teresting outings and feasts for them too. Second World War and was adopted by the ganically. It is the most wonderful, friendly made the trip frequently over the years and We also organise a number of social events WI to encourage women to make socks for and supportive group of people. know the families well. Others are more in Emsworth during the year. This year we the war effort. The actual name of our group Institches Stitch ‘n’ bitch group meets on recent joiners, but they all receive the same have had an extremely popular “Call My is Institches. We started on 6 January 2017 Meets Friday 10 a.m. -12 noon at Hewitt’s, warm welcome from the French group. Wine Bluff”, a boules evening with picnic in and now have over 25 people registered. We South Street, Emsworth For more informa- The journey is very easy - we board a ferry the park, and there is an Auction of Promises sit, chat and laugh in the sunny window of the tion contact: Judy Williams 07906 214963 at Portsmouth and six hours later we arrive in coming up soon. cafe. Coffee and cake are made and served Email: [email protected] Caen and are met by our French hosts. Usually by the adults of The Right to Work Charity Ed: One of the Stitch group’s poppies forms they take us to the village hall for a welcome The Twinning Association is always keen and the wonderful staff who help them and the motif at the top left hand corner of our drink and nibbles, before we settle in our to welcome new members. Check out the supervise. Remembrance Sunday feature (p16/17) host’s home for the next few days. While we website at www.emsworthstaubin.org.uk
Trefoil Guild members have been involved in members joining at Alton and travelling on 75 years of the Trefoil Guild Girlguiding as Guiders or Brown Owls or have the Watercress Line. been members of the Brownies or Girl Guides. The Emsworth branch of the Trefoil Guild Words and picture by Marion Lea Across the UK there are over 1,100 Trefoils meets at 7.15 p.m. on the first Wednesday Guilds with over 20,000 members. of each month at the International Centre, Trefoil Guild is a branch of Girlguiding that was To celebrate the 75th anniversary in Methodist Church, St Peter’s Square, first established over 75 years ago. Its mem- Hampshire East there was a huge meeting Emsworth. bers agree to support the guiding ethos, in- held at Stansted Park with a cream tea and Their activities include guest speakers, craft cluding the pledge to help other people. Many a gathering of representatives of three coun- evenings, barbecues on the shore, meals out, members pass on their skills and knowledge ties at Foxlease, the guiding centre in the New quizzes and lots more. The Emsworth branch to local guiding units, from helping Brownies Forest. There was also a friendship service was founded 30 years ago and some of the work towards a badge to preparing older girls held at Romsey Abbey for delegates from all original members are still active in the group. for a camping adventure. Some members are over Hampshire. A train trek was held from For more information contact Marion Lea unit leaders or helpers in Girlguiding units. Cornwall to Windsor with the Emsworth guild 01243 376886
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Words and pictures by Sgt Isikeli Sauliga, 12th Regiment, Royal Artillery, Thorney Island
It has been a busy year for all in Baker Barracks Thorney Island, The day of celebrations is divided into two Island Primary school to come and witness all parts. In the morning, the event is always the raw food that are ready to be buried in with a lot of soldiers away on Operations and Exercises around the started with Regimental Parades, which has the Lovo for an hour. This gives them a look world. But what is important is to keep traditions going, one of which everybody enthusiastically singing both na- of different cultures and traditions. It is such is the Annual Fijian Day celebrations. Even though everyone is so tional anthems, (British and Fijian). Followed an amazing experience in terms of survival as busy, the Fijian Community on Thorney Island have been planning by a traditional war dance which is carried the Lovo is a unique way of cooking food. out by all Fijian soldiers, before entering a The afternoon session starts with two the celebration throughout the year, with every soldier and family battling and crunching rugby match between warriors in traditional Fijian warrior dress members playing a part in the organising. the Fijians vs the rest of the world. Whilst the escorting both Commanding Officers from game is being played, a Lovo (traditional Fijian their offices to the hall. There a traditional earth oven dug on the ground) has been set welcoming ceremony was carried out by the up and awaits school children from Thorney lead Fijians, with both Commanding Officers finishing the ceremony by drinking Kava which is a traditional drink well known in the South Pacific. The Fijian community then entertained everyone with their traditional dance in which everyone participated. The night finishes off with a Fijian live band that played until midnight. The Fijian community would like to thank all within the military and surround civilian communities for their continued support. Although we are long way from our tradi- tional homes, the community here makes us feel welcome and therefore making this our second home. Everyone is looking forward to Fiji Day celebration 2019. County Councillor Community Friends of Emsworth Community Health Support Grants Words by Reg Harnett, Chairman, The Friends of Emsworth Community Health The Friends are involved in the health needs and We are making a consolidated effort to upgrade Words by HCC County Councillor Ray Bolton email: [email protected] wellbeing of residents in Emsworth and the sur- the Friends’ garden over the next year, and are One of the most rewarding aspects of Theatre and the Emsworth Day Out rounding community. With growing membership inviting members and non-members to provide being a County Councillor is that of as- Scheme. I am also pleased to support during the year, we have supported 20 organisa- horticultural support in achieving these objec- sisting with community development. To special community events such as the tions to the value of some £30,000. tives. Our aim is to open the garden more often this end, as your County Councillor I have Emsworth St. George’s Day celebrations, Our support spans all age groups, from young once improvements are made. The garden is used been able to award grants to support a with grants. children with life limiting or threatening diseases, by many local organisations for their own events, range of activities and projects, run by The Community Support Grant Budget such as the Snowdrop Trust, young adults with and we hope with improvements made, this will volunteers in Emsworth. I believe in is open for applications until the end of learning difficulties, to people at the other end of attract more local involvement. awarding grants that benefit as many February 2019. It then re-opens from life’s spectrum, for example Emsworth House and We are dragging ourselves into the digital age by people as possible in our community. June 2019 onwards. If you have a project Malmsbury Lawn. launching the Friends’ sparkling new web site, with Examples of the grants have been ones in mind or provide voluntary support to Hopefully we fill in some of the gaps between all the considerable help and support of Mindworks, a to both the Emsworth Community an ongoing Emsworth activity which ages by supporting not only some of the hospice local graphic design company based in Emsworth. Centre and the Residents’ Association, requires help with funding, then do dis- at home services, but also organisations such as This will make our interfacing with our members, also to the Friends of Nore Barn Woods, cuss this with me. Should your proposed the Havant Talking Newspaper and the two local and the organisations we support, much more the Friends of Hampshire Farm Meadows grant application meet the criteria of the hospital transport groups. We are attempting to proactive. The Friends are currently involved with and Emsworth in Bloom. scheme, then I will explain how to apply help integrate these organisations with our Health other community groups over the future of the To support specific age groups I have online, through the Hampshire County Directory, first published last year and launched at hospital site, and we are lending support to these awarded grants to the Dynamo Youth Council website. our Health Fair. initiatives.
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Words by Lyn Davis Words by Sarah Sanderson and David Harris. Picture by David Harris. In 1919 The Land Settlement Facilities Act required land to be made available to to pro- duce food, but mainly it was a way of assisting returning servicemen. In Emsworth the site chosen was in Victoria Road. The Emsworth Allotments and Gardens Society was set up to run it, collecting rents and making sure that plots were cultivated. Many plots were miniature smallholdings on which members kept livestock as well as growing vegetables. One hundred years on, the Society has evolved into Emsworth Horticultural Society, who no Volunteers keep the Emsworth Memorial Monday 5 November longer runs the allotments but whose activi- Garden in good condition throughout the Regular maintenance session, 17 bags filled. year. Maintenance sessions are on the sec- ties reflect a range of the horticultural inter- Wednesday 7 November ests of its 350 members. ond Monday of the month at 10.00 a.m. For Can you help? Do you know Norse did a good clear and cut the grass. Our centenary programme of events Remembrance Sunday this was moved to includes: the names of the people in this the first Monday. The leaves are gathered Saturday 10 November in council supplied bags, and they are col- Radio Solent ‘Gardeners’ Questions’ photo? Another session, as too many leaves after lected by Norse SE later in the day/week. storm to be done on Sunday morning. Friday 15 March 2019 at 1.45 p.m. for a 2 p.m. Here is the rundown on the preparations recording at Emsworth Baptist Church Hall Eight bags of leaves were collected. Centenary Garden Party in the grounds of for the Memorial Garden’s biggest day on 11 with Rebecca Parker. Bring your questions to Sunday 11 November Hollybank House, 30th June, courtesy of Viv November 2018. put to local gardening experts Andy McIndoe and Anna Williams. Friday 2 November Final session at 9 a.m, with two more bags and Pippa Bensley. Tickets on sale at our The Friends paid a contractor to do a major of leaves collected. talks, the Hut (see below) and Bookends, 7 The talks will be held at Emsworth leaf clearance and take them to the tip - The Garden looked pristine on High Street, Emsworth. £2 for members and Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. and are free to two van loads. We started doing this last Remembrance Sunday as over 300 people £3 for non-members. members, £2 to non-members. The EHS would like to know who the men year because there is no way we can cope gathered to honour the dead of the First ‘Herbaceous Perennials’ a talk and sale of are in the old photo. They also ask if any of the with the volume of leaves. World War and other wars. (see p. 16/17) plants by Rosie Hardy of Hardy’s Cottage EMS readers have other photos or memorabil- Garden Plants award-winning nursery. ia from the early days of the EHS. Thursday 18th April 2019. It costs £7 to join the EHS. Join at one of ‘Doing Chelsea in 2001 BC - Before the monthly talks or at the EHS Distribution Christmas, ‘A Time for Giving’ Computers’. EHS president, Sarah Sanderson Hut, Washington Road Allotments, on Sunday Words and picture by Pat Shergold (Committee Member EAFC) talks on her experience with the society’s mornings, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. The entrance and font area was decorated entry. 16th May 2019. www.emsworthhorticulturalsociety.org.uk with large displays, in a red, white and green colour theme. In the windows, alongside the pews were displays of candles, carnations, Emsworth in Bloom gerberas and foliage. Around the pulpit were Christmas trees, reindeers and presents. The Words by Lucy Wickens sanctuary was decorated by a floral depiction Thank you to everyone who gave time and Ashling Nurseries for their help in designing of the nativity. support to the Emsworth in Bloom Project our displays, and for delivering all the sum- Emsworth Flower Club meets in St James this year, we wish you all a very happy New mer and winter plants to site for the past This was the theme of floral displays arranged Church Hall, Emsworth at 2 p.m. on the 4th Year. Emsworth in Bloom would not be the four years. We hope the flowers in Emsworth by the Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club at Friday of the month, Jan – June and Sept success it is without its volunteers. have brightened your year, and we look for- Stansted Chapel during Stansted’s Christmas – November. New members welcome. Tel. This year we want to give thanks to East ward continuing our work in 2019. Fayre in November. Over the years the flower Vanessa 02392 789282 Email eg.floradora@ club have collected thousands of pounds for googlemail.com If you‘re keen to get involved or would like to help keep this community project going by charities. This year we collected over £3,000 www.emsworthafternoonflowerclub. making a donation then see our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EmsworthinBloom/ for ‘Canine Partners’, our charity for 2018. wordpress.com
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Words and pictures by Kate Fripp Thorney School “Scrooge, oh he was a humbug As the hook for our Victorian topic of A of a man. An ill-mannered, Words and pictures by Tom Stamp, Year 3 teacher and Science leader Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens we took grumpy, cantankerous misery our Year 5 pupils to Groundlings Theatre in experiments during the demonstration said Portsmouth to watch a live performance of was the opinion of those “Thank you! I’ve always wanted to do some- the play on stage. Headteacher, Kate Fripp, unfortunate to be of his thing like that, it was awesome!” described how as a school. they believe in acquaintance. Would anyone “This kind of ‘hands on’ Science is what the making the most of the culture and history children need to be using to best learn about which is available in the local area, bringing the dare to question his ways? No!” the world around them, it allows them to think learning to life for the children and reminding Ella-Rose Clarke. scientifically, explore and investigate their them how fortunate we are to have such rich own ideas and draw conclusions from their heritage around us. findings by actually doing it, rather than look- Before the show, the pupils spent time ex- ing at photographs or reading about it. The amining a biography of Charles Dickens and fact we have been fortunate enough to have discovered his early links to Portsmouth and such an amazing demonstration by Dr Furze Groundlings Theatre, as Elizabeth Dickens has been a brilliant way of inspiring the chil- went into labour whilst attending a dance in dren to want to be scientists in their lessons.” the building in 1812.
“Thank you! I’ve always wanted to do something like that, it was awesome!” Theo Fund (Year 5) We imported our words into ‘wordfoto’ and On Thursday 8 November, staff and pupils produced some great images. We then further from key stage 2 at Thorney Island Community explored the character of Scrooge and the Primary School were treated to an awe-inspir- choices he made, before using our grammar ing Science demonstration By Dr Jonny Furze focus of relative clauses to write a detailed of Bristol University. The demonstration, or- character description.’ ganised by the school Science leader and Year One of the pupils, Ella Ireland, explained, “A “Scrooge, oh he was a humbug of a man. An 3 teacher, Tom Stamp was packed full of whiz- Christmas Carol is set in Victorian London. The ill-mannered, grumpy, cantankerous misery zes, pops and bangs which left the children in story takes us through Ebenezer’s awakening was the opinion of those unfortunate to be of amazement. journey as he realises the future that could his acquaintance. Would anyone dare to ques- The demonstration, entitled ‘Gases and be coming his way. Scrooge comes face to tion his ways? No!” Ella-Rose Clarke. Atmospheres’ taught the children all about face with his own gravestone and four dead Pupils then inferred Scrooge’s thoughts and the different gasses which surround us and apparitions. Will Scrooge ever leave his old feelings during the visit of each phantom and make up our atmosphere. Dry ice was used to personality?” created paper chains to depict the regrets freeze flowers; along with a mixture of other Louise Chance, Year 5 teacher, described that would haunt him in his afterlife. They chemicals to create, smoke, colour changing how the performance was the driver for all examined Charles Dickens’ descriptive work liquids and flashes and explosions in real life English work this half term and was greatly en- as a template for their own and imitated his contexts alongside scientific knowledge at a Dr Jonny Furze hanced through high quality computing tech- structure, applying his style of cramming child accessible level. niques, which the school has heavily invested every intricate detail in to paint a vivid picture This came about as part of the school’s push Please see photographs of our school in over the last few years. ‘We started by ex- with words. Pupils then applied this to writing towards using hands on, practical Science Nativity that was performed by our Reception amining the character of Scrooge, listing his a description of a modern day Christmas with within lessons to inspire children to investi- Class and Christmas production, Bales of Fun character traits before using a thesaurus app stunning results! gate and think scientifically. Theo Fung (Year in Bethlehem that was performed by children to improve our word choices. We discovered For news of Emsworth Primary School’s tree 5) who was chosen to help with one of the in Merlin and Falcon Classes. the word ‘cantankerous’ fit Scrooge perfectly. planting initiative see page 13.
Head Teacher retires
Mrs Erika Biddlecombe, known to all as Mrs B, retired as head teacher of St James’ Primary School, Emsworth in December 2018. A much loved and well respected head teacher Mrs B has been a positive in- fluence on the lives of many children in our community. Her links with St James’ started over 25 years ago when her own children – Toby, Eloise and Henry - attended the school. Mrs B said ‘It was my family that led me to this very special school and it is the family feel that I love within our school. I am passionate Erika Biddlecombe about giving children the very best start in life through education and caring for them. Mrs B will continue to work in education I hope that all the children I have taught and with parents in a consultancy capacity over the years will look back on me as the as well as undertaking some travelling, teacher who gave them that best start, put spending well-earned time with family at a smile on their face and can truly say that home and overseas and having a few ad- they knew I cared.’ ventures along the way! The Bales of Fun Nativity cast at Thorney Island Primary School Page 12 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Environment A way to do more to protect our Harvest Time local environment? Words by Brendan Gibb-Gray in Emsworth House building is carrying on a relatively and are reliant on the council and their con- fast pace in most parts of southern England tractor Norse to undertake the heavy work. Words by Brendan Gibb-Gray. Pictures by Yvonne Copeland. and here along the south coast is no excep- The Friends groups are relatively small in tion. One only has to travel along the A259 number and their average age gets higher to Chichester to see that the majority on by the year and some of the work involved Towards the end of September Emsworth Tree Wardens visited fields on the northern side of the road are is quite back breaking and difficult for senior Hampshire Farm Meadow and had the immense pleasure and now building sites. citizens. Whilst HBC/Norse do what they satisfaction of harvesting the first apples from a tree planted by them The planners and developers have their can the service obtained by them has slowly in the autumn of 2015. In that year Greening Westbourne [a local eyes on the land between Denvilles and declined and with cuts in budgets is likely Emsworth and even possibly the Horses to deteriorate further. In spite of appeals environmental group] planted more than 50 apple trees on an acre of Field although the latter is in the ANOB to younger people to volunteer they do not land on the open space and this is now a designated it a community which might save it for a few years to come. have the time to dedicate to this work and I orchard. The need for new homes is recognised, but believe it is time to consider a different way we should be concerned about the pressure in which residents might help preserve our Local groups were invited to donate trees house building and an increasing popula- nature reserves. and we donated a Sussex Forge variety which tion will put on what is left of our natural An option is to form a charity that embrac- dates back to the 1850’s and has its origins environment es local environmental groups to support around the old iron forges of East Grinstead. Here in Emsworth we are extremely lucky their work. With sufficient financial support It is said to be a cooking apple, but the longer it to have a number of environment volunteers groups could apply for funding for projects remains on the tree the sweeter it becomes. In that work to keep our local reserves in good including hiring labour to complete heavy fact there are five of these trees in the orchard order now and for the future. However the work. Trees are often planted or benches together with about 30 other varieties found band of volunteers [known as Friends] that erected in memory of loved ones and donat- only in Sussex and Hampshire. manage Brook Meadow, Nore Barn Woods, ing to this charity might be a way for res- We spent the morning cutting grass and Hampshire Farm Meadow and Hollybank idents show lasting support to the natural clearing weeds from around the tree roots Woods do their work on HBC owned land environment. and collecting the apple harvest which were taken to Emsworth Square on the following New footbridge at Thornham Point
Words and picture supplied by Chichester Harbour Conservancy
A new footbridge at Thornham Point has been The replacement bridge opened by the Chairman of Chichester Harbour at Thorney Island Conservancy, Jeremy Hunt. The new bridge replaces one which had stood for 20 years and forms part of the footpath leading from Prinsted along the eastern shore of Thorney Sunday morning where residents enjoyed ap- Island. This route is popular with walkers and ple pressing. Greening Westbourne earn our the panoramic views make it particularly at- congratulations for this inspirational initiative tractive part of Chichester Harbour. and we are proud to be associated with them. The new bridge was commissioned by the Hampshire Farm Meadow is maintained by Conservancy and built by Andrew Oliver, a lo- HBC and a small group of environmental vol- cal shipwright and joiner based at Emsworth The work needed to be completed by the end unteers who care for the trees and hedges and Yacht Harbour. The new bridge is made from of September so as not to disturb the overwin- is a place not only for play and enjoyment but a particularly durable wood called ‘ekki’ tering birds that arrive in the autumn. where wildlife thrives. The meadow has a free which will give it a greater life-span than The Conservancy would like to thank walk- car park is well worth a visit at any time of year. the previous bridge, which was made of oak. ers for their patience whilst the bridge section Construction and the associated remedial of the footpath was closed and hope that they Please contact me if you are interested works cost £48,000 with £5,000 generously will now enjoy the route without interruption in joining the volunteers. Email: Brendan. Volunteers planting trees at Hampshire Farm Meadow donated by the Friends of Chichester Harbour. for many years to come. [email protected]
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A new season for oyster boat Terror
Words by Ali Beckett. Photo by Don Manson Our local oyster boat, Terror, the last remaining boat A new short video has been released to give a taster from the Victorian oyster fleet had a great year in 2018. of the sailing trips. The film was shot last summer and Nearly all of the public trips were sold out and she includes drone footage showing Terror sailing in the could often be seen proudly sailing up and down the harbour. It was produced by local student Jonny Raby. Emsworth Channel. The trips currently have a five-star The film can be viewed at www.oysterboatterror.org. rating on TripAdvisor. uk or on YouTube. The boat is managed by the charity Friends of This year trips will start on the 10 May and run Chichester Harbour. Everyone involved with the boat through to the end of September. Weekend and evening is a volunteer, including the skippers, crew and all trips are always popular so make sure you book early. committee members. The aim is to keep her well-main- Booking will be easier this season with a new online tained and afloat as an important part of our local mar- booking system. Tickets prices remain the same at £20 itime heritage. Passengers on the boat can both enjoy for adults and a reduced rate for Friends of Chichester the wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and learn a Harbour. We look forward to welcoming you on board bit more about the history of the oyster industry. this season.
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Plastic debris collected Words and picture by Bianca Carr Ed: The Ems offers its congratulations after bonfirm night to Bianca Carr who was one of only The various Fireworks nights came and wildlife and the environment but is also dam- 10 people nominated in the Greater went with the usual bangs, yet we turn our aging peoples’ properties. A north Emsworth Portsmouth area for “The News Year thoughts to the impact these occasions are resident experienced the negative side ef- Honours”. The News, which is the having on our wildlife, pets and local people. fects of an unorganised display, when a large daily newspaper for the Portsmouth Beautiful displays filled our skies and were plastic firework case fell from the sky and area, chose 10 unsung local heroes met by collective ‘ooh’s and ah’s’, yet for landed on their window ledge. This caused a for this new award. Final Straw some Halloween, 5 November and New Year’s significant burn and luckily only their home were also awarded £500 by the ERA Eve brings different trials and tribulations. was damaged. If this had fallen on a person Community Chest. Several Emsworth residents had to deal with or an animal, we hate to think of the damage the repercussions of these event. Following that could have been done. It can all feel a bit overwhelming, so at the Bianca Carr told The Ems, “It’s displays set off from peoples’ land and not We urge all residents to think about the Final Straw Solent we have decided that we been an incredible year for Final professionally organised ones, local residents others that live around them and the wildlife need to focus on the small local changes that Straw Solent and it has been are now dealing with the collection of these when celebrating such events. Please choose can create global change. topped off by The News’ New Year plastic pieces from their back gardens. fireworks that are not encased in plastic but Put simply, if it’s plastic or wrapped in plas- Honour awards. This last year In the north of the town residents have in paper and cardboard. These products will tic, think about viable alternatives. Refuse we have held 18 beach cleans, been combing their properties for sharp plas- burn up and will not be as much of a poten- that straw and any other unnecessary plastic, tic pieces that have fallen from the sky after a tial hazard to pets and wildlife. Please ensure spread the word and help save our planet. We removed over 500 bags of litter, family pet was found chewing on a piece she when lighting any fireworks over the water, hope that people will follow this campaign, carried out 21 school assemblies, picked up in her garden. Luckily for her, she they are not wrapped or contain any plastic. and that it will have a positive impact on our reaching 5,928 children. We was unharmed, yet it could have been a dif- Once this plastic falls into the water it is in- environment and change peoples’ views on would like to thank everyone in ferent story. Wildlife that have lost their lives credibly difficult to remove and can pose a their consumption of single-use plastic. Emsworth in particular for their and have been harmed by plastic pollution is threat to seabirds and sea life. Please help USE REUSABLE BAGS support. Without the businesses on the rise and has been found right here on us to fight plastic pollution and keep our seas and individuals getting behind us REFUSE STRAWS our shores, and as close as Hayling Island, and local area plastic free. we would not have achieved so where a beloved pet dog died after ingesting We would like to encourage local businesses USE REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES much for our environment, and are plastic picked up in the local park. We cannot to get in touch to see how your business can www.finalstrawsolent.org looking forward to working with let this happen in Emsworth. join the Final Straw Solent, and help reduce the community a lot more this The impact of plastic raining from the skies your single use plastics use and create change Email: [email protected] does not only have a detrimental impact to in Emsworth and along the Solent. year.”
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Words by David Harris. Pictures by John Tweddell and David Harris
Large numbers of young families converged at St Peter’s Square, Emsworth on Friday 30 November 2018 for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights. The mayor, Cllr Peter Wade was in attendance, as was local MP Alan Mak. At 5.30 p.m. a short carol service was led by Rev Andrew Sheard, Rector of St Thomas á Becket, Warblington and St James, Emsworth.
There was much enthusiasm from the crowd when Santa’s sleigh, ably assisted by Havant Rotary Club and Army volunteers, arrived in the High Street. After the carol service ended the mayor switched on the lights. There was a procession down South Street to Slipper Sailing Club and Santa’s Grotto. The now traditional Lobster Pot Christmas tree, situated on the quay, was then switched on. This well attended event was organised by Cllr Lulu Bowerman. Financial support came from Havant BC, Emsworth Residents’ Association and Emsworth Business Association.
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Call today 01243 858244 Text “Lawn” to 07795 236174 or email [email protected] for your FREE, no obligation, lawn appraisal Page 16 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Remembrance Sunday Emsworth will always remember them Words and pictures by David Harris
1918-2018. The 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War
The Emsworth Memorial Many Emsworth men joined up and fought for their country in the Garden bears the names of the Army and Royal Navy. The population of Warblington Urban District local men who were killed fighting Council area, which includes modern day Emsworth and some in the First World War, Second World surrounding rural areas, in the 1911 census was 3,771 (including 1,646 War and subsequent conflicts. In 1914 males). Of the 315 Emsworth men who were called to arms some 151 Britain went to war in what was then known (48%) were killed in action. We cannot today imagine the grief that as the Great War and later the First World War. must have been inflicted upon our town. Every family, every street and Around 6 million British men were mobilised during every workplace would have experienced the loss of a loved one who the First World War of which 700,000 were killed (about 11.5%) died in this terrible conflict. Act of Remembrance
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th World War. Rev Andrew Sheard, Rector of St month of 2018 some 300 local residents and Thomas á Becket, Warblington and St James, 25 soldiers from Royal Artillery, Thorney Island Emsworth led the service. stood in silence in the Memorial Garden. They The Last Post was played by Paul Hawkins were there to remember the fallen, of not just and after the two minute silence wreaths were the First World War, but of all wars. laid by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Diana Patrick, along Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2018 with representatives of the police, fire service, was a particularly poignant occasion as it also army and other organisations. The service con- commemorated the 100th anniversary of the clude with the singing of the National Anthem. Armistice which brought an end to the First
Local shops remember the fallen When the
Several local shops put on special shop window displays to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Several of Poppies our charity shops rose to the occasion with tasteful displays of books, pictures and poppies. Bloom Again
A special play about the local families of First World War soldiers was written by Jim Strudwick and performed at Brook Hall, Baptist Church, North Street, Emsworth from Tuesday 6 November to Saturday 10 November. A review of the play appears on page 26. Winter 2019 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 17 Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday Parade Roll of Honor 1914-1918
At 2.15 p.m. on Sunday 11 November representatives of troop of 19 Royal Artillery soldiers based at Thorney Island. N.S. AGATE A.R. HAMMOND L.S.M. PHILLIPS Scouts, Boys Brigade, Brownies and other youth organi- The column snaked its way up Queen Street, around the W. BAILEY G.R. HEAD T.R.E. PHILLIPS sations met outside of Lillywhites Garage in Queen Street Square, down Nile Street, up Bridgefoot Path, across West J.E. BAKER T. HOGGS W.P. PHILLIPS for the Remembrance Sunday Parade. The parade was led Street, up Bridge Road before turning into St James Road M.E. BALL F. HOLLAND F.B. PIGRAM by Special Constable Mark Dryburgh, who had served in and slowly entering the church some 30 minutes later. C. BATTY F. HOUSE W. PILE the Army for 24 years. The streets of Emsworth were lined with people, including C. BERRECLOTH H. HUTCHINS A. PINK He was followed by the band of TS Defender (Nautical several current and ex-service personnel who wore their C. BERRY J. JELLEY E.H. PLUMPTON Training Corps). Behind them fell in the massed ranks of the medals with pride on this poignant day. The service began G.T. BOOTH N. JILLETT G. POATE uniformed youth of Emsworth. Taking up the rear were a at 3 p.m. as was led by Rev Andrew Sheard. F.A. BUDD J. JOHNSON G.H. PRIOR L. BUICK R.W. JOHNSON W.C. PRIOR A.F. BURGESS G.A. JONES C. PRYER W.L. BUTCHER T. JONES R.A. RANDALL J. CHALCRAFT H. KENNETT H.E. REDPATH W.G. CHRISTIAN W.G. KENNETT F.O.D. RICHARDS G. CHURCHER W.J. KENNETT R.C. ROBINSON J.G. CHURCHER E.C. KERLEY J.R. RODGERS C.F.COCKFIELD W.H. LANCASTER J.E. ROGERS W. COKER M. LEGG A. RUBICK W.J. COPP Edward LEGGETT C.C. RYLE A.J. COUVELL Ernest LEGGETT E. SAVAGE F.G. COUVELL G.F. LEGGETT A. SHARP E.R. CRIBB M.G. LINTOTT G. SILLENCE H.J. CRIBB J. LUCAS H. SMITH J. CRIBB W.J. MAPLESDEN W. SMITH M.A. CROSS W. MARSH F.T.H. SPARKES G. DANCE A.E. MARSHALL H.A.G. SPRIGG A.T. DARLEY M. MARTIN E.W. STACEY L. DAVIS F. MATTHEWS H. STACEY C. DAWKINS W.H. MAY J.L. STEPHENS J. DENYER W.R. MAYNE A.T. TWINE W.H. DOLPHIN E. MILLER W.E. TWINE V.C. EADE E.T. MILTON A. VOICE H. ELKINS H. MINNELL A.P. WARD W.V. FARNDELL G. NEAL V.P. WARD A.H. FORD W. NUTBEEM C.H.G.W. WAY P.W. FORD C. PARHAM W.T. WELLS E.W. FOSTER F. PARHAM A.R. WHETTEM H.T. GILBERT G.W.V. PARHAM W.L. WHITE H.J. GILLAM L.J. PARHAM J.H. WHITING R.G. GILLHAM W. PARHAM V.J. WHITING J.J. GLENNY A. PATERSON F.A. WHITTINGTON G. GOODALL A.F.C. PAXTON J. WHITTINGTON A. GOODMAN F.M. PEARCE A.E. WILKINS S.J. GOSS G. PEARCE N.E. WILLOUGHBY G.H. GREENTREE C.W. PEARS C. WORTHINGTON E. GREGORY E.F. PETERS A. YOUNG
Emsworth Museum
The museum had a special WW1 exhibition which ran from 6 October until 11 November 2018. This told the stories of the men of Emsworth who served around the world during the Great War of 1914 – 1918. Local men were lost from the start of the conflict right through to within three days of it ending. This exhibition shows the history of the war from the perspective of the people of Emsworth. The display also illustrates the home conditions for the average working family. The museum has a special book which records the names, ad- dresses and service details of the 151 local men who died in the First World War. Page 18 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Business New solicitors in Emsworth
Words and pictures by David Harris
Andrew & Andrew solicitors opened their with some very striking aerial photographs Andrew & Andrew will Emsworth office, late last summer, at 51 High of local scenes. During the refurbishment be working closely with Street. The premises were previously occu- a well was discovered under the floor of a local estate agents in pied by Sue Foster Fabrics who relocated to room which may have originally been in the Emsworth’s strong Emsworth Marina. Andrew & Andrew first garden of this property. Some timbers that property market. started trading in Portsmouth in 1954. The were uncovered when replacing ceilings may Andrew Wisniewski business was originally formed by Norman have been reclaimed from old ships. told The Ems that Innes and known as Innes & Co. The name was There are five staff based at the Emsworth Andrew & Andrew see changed when the son of the founder retired. office under the management of Emily Sims. themselves as tradi- Emily Sims and Andrew Wisniewski They employ 40 staff at their large offices Andrew & Andrew specialise in personal in- tional family solicitors in Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth and de- jury, family law, civil litigation, conveyancing, whose place is in the High Street of a town community involvement in Portsmouth cided to expand into Emsworth. After a year probate, and power of attorney. The business where clients can easily visit and speak to a where they have formed links with some of searching for a suitable property they is run by two partners, Andrew Wisniewski lawyer. local schools. bought 51 High Street. The former shop has and Andrew Sears, hence the name, Andrew Andrew & Andrew are keen to get involved Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Ltd been extensively refurbished and compris- and Andrew. Conveyancing is one of their in the local community and have already 51 High Street, Emsworth es a number of well-appointed offices and busiest departments with the Portsmouth of- sponsored some flower displays in the town Tel: 01243 680800 interview rooms. The walls are decorated fice handling over 120 conveyances a month. centre. They are looking to replicate their www.a2law.co.uk
Correction. Creativity in the Business news updates In the “Emsworth People” article on page 32 of High Street the Autumn edition of The Ems we inadvert- ently referred to The Deck Restaurant as the Local design firm, Chalk Creatives, have been Words and pictures by David Harris Deck Café. The business was originally known granted planning permission by Havant BC to as the Deck Café but has been trading as the convert 55 High Street, Emsworth into ground Deck Restaurant for some time. floor offices and a first and second floor flat. Marketing firm Seagull Lane Expansion This site was previously occupied by Envisage What will happen to the Dentists who moved to Havant Road. In 2017 MindWorks celebrates Marston & Langinger Garden Rooms, 6 Seagull planning permission was granted to convert Lane, Emsworth have been granted planning Sorting Office? the whole property into residential use. 20th birthday permission by Havant Borough Council (HBC) to erect a design office and two display The former Royal Tint Hair supports buildings at their site. They will also make im- Mail sorting office provements to the front entrance. Marston at 12 North Street, children’s charity Emsworth closed & Langinger are part of the Alitex Group who Tint Hair Lounge, 8 West Street are based at South Harting. The company in August 2018 when it was put has been helping The Snowdrop manufactures a wide range of greenhouses, Trust, a charity that provides conservatories and garden rooms. on the market. By late October the nursing care at home for chil- For Sale sign had dren who have life-threatening MindWorks Marketing, based in Emsworth, Pantryweigh offer free been removed illness or who may be terminally ill. Tint had recently celebrated 20 years in business delivery service and at the time of been collecting toys for the children facing and its first birthday as an Employee Owned going to press the illness at Christmas. Business. Both these significant milestones The much loved Pantryweigh shop may have site was listed by commercial agents Hellier Tint will also be helping the community were marked by a party for the team, which closed but Ros and Adrian continue to offer Langston as “Under offer”. To date no planning and other charities this year by doing a cof- also gave everyone the chance to look back at a service to local customers. Orders can still application has been received by Havant BC for fee morning for lonely people and offering the past two decades of successful achieve- be collected from Bookends and free home the site. The 3,788 sq. ft., three storey building their hairdressing services for free. The first ments for the agency. MindWorks has also delivery in the local area is offered for orders was constructed in the early years of the 20th coffee morning will be held on Wednesday 6 been highly commended in the Employee over £20. To request a price list and order form century and is believed to have always been February at the salon. They will also be taking Owned Rising Star of the Year Award category email: [email protected] used as a postal facility. time out of the salon to litter pick around the in the UK Employee Ownership Awards. Emsworth area.
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Words by Sarah Humphrey. Pictures by David Harris.
Alan Mak MP opened Belcher Frost’s new culminating in the opening of a second office. office at 28A High Street on 7 December Penny explained that the reason for open- 2018. “I am delighted” says director Penny ing a second office is that the office at 3 West Smith “that Alan was able to cut the ribbon Street is just too small to accommodate for us as I am very proud of Belcher Frost’s everyone. “We were fortunate that the prem- achievements and those of its hard-working ises in The Square became available. These and loyal team of lawyers and support staff”. have been completely refitted to provide A celebratory cake Belcher Frost Solicitors have been part a light and modern working environment. of the Emsworth community since Lewis Whilst our clients and visitors are free to put our clients at the centre of everything we William “Bill” Belcher first opened his office pop into either office we see our clients in do.” Says Penny “My aim for Belcher Frost is at “Westbrook” on the corner of Bridgefoot private client meeting rooms at West Street. to retain the good reputation first started by Path in 1977. Bill was joined by John Frost Our West Street office has a traditional feel Mr Belcher and to build on the 40 plus years’ in 1985. After Bill’s retirement Penny Smith about it but it, too, benefits from the same service to our clients for the next 40 years joined John in 2002. They moved the firm state of the art IT and telephone systems and beyond.” to its current office in West Street where, recently installed in The Square.” Belcher Frost, 28A High Street and following John’s retirement it has contin- “Despite the advances in technology the 3 West Street, Emsworth. Tel 01243 377231 ued to grow under Penny’s stewardship, ethos of Belcher Frost remains the same: to www.belcherfrost.com Alan Mak opening the new Belcher Frost office
Havant Small Business New printer for The Ems Care agency rated Local firm shortlisted for Awards Johnson Press, who have been printing The Outstanding awards Ems for some years were put into adminis- The following Emsworth firms were success- tration in November 2018. The business and Ray Faulkner, MD of thermal imaging com- ful in Alan Mak MP’s Havant Small Business assets have been sold to a new company, pany, iRed who are based at Old Flour Mill, Awards. JPIMedia. JPIMedia Printing (Portsmouth) will Queen Street, Emsworth has been shortlisted Le Petit Pain, 14 North Street. print The Ems at the former Johnson Press site for The News Business Excellence Awards, Winner, best takeaway in Portsmouth. Personality of the Year. His firm has also been shortlisted in the “Green” business category. Mother Kelly’s Fish and Chips, 20 North The winners will be announced at the awards Street. Runner up, best takeaway Country Market closes ceremony which will be held on 1 February Harry’s Sausages, 17 High Street. 2019 at Portsmouth Guildhall. Winner, best street vendor Grate Fyres, 20 High Street. Council boss moves on Runner up, best local tradesperson Sandy Hopkins, who was Chief Executive at East Hampshire District Council and Havant Local pubs are tops for Borough Council, has taken on a new role Real Ale Care agency, Right at Home Havant, has at Southampton City Council as its Chief been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Executive. Sandy had led both East Hampshire The 2019 edition of CAMRA’s Commission. The agency is run by local resi- District Council and Havant Borough Council Good Beer Guide lists the Blue dent, Duncan Cameron who is also a trustee of since 2009 (and was the Chief executive at Bell, South Street and Coal The Emsworth Thursday Country Market, the Friends of Emsworth Community Health. which was held at the Baptist Church, closed Havant from September 2007). An interim Exchange, South Street as Right at Home Havant is a domiciliary care chief executive has been appointed to take the best pubs in the area for on 20 December 2018 after 30 years of trad- agency which provides a service to older peo- ing. The main reason for the closure was that the reins of East Hampshire District Council Real Ale (cask conditioned ple and younger adults living with physical and Havant Borough Council. Gill Kneller, pre- beer). The 46th edition of the officers of the committee had retired and no disability, dementia and sensory impairment. one else came forward to take their place. viously an Executive Director for both councils, Guide lists only 4,500 recom- Inspectors rated the service Outstanding for has stepped into the role for six months from mended real ale pubs out of a Some of the producers will continue to trade being well-led and responsive to people’s at the monthly Westbourne Market which is January 2019 after her appointment was ap- possible total of 38,815 pubs needs and Good for being safe, effective and proved by both councils. in the UK. held in the Parish Hall on the second Saturday caring. The overall rating was Outstanding. of each month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Words and pictures by Andy Walkley
Should you walk south down the stnicholastimeline.org.uk provides extra vir- with the evidence waiting to be discovered in tual space to display the stuff we can’t fit in places like St Nicholas. coast path from Prinsted, you our Vestry. If you are able, take the coast path south will pass into one of the remoter Sunday 21 October saw the launch of the past Prinsted; if not, then take a virtual visit parts of Chichester Harbour. Past St Nicholas exhibition space at a service of through our website, our ongoing heritage the boat yards and down over thanksgiving for the completion of the repair project. Better still, contribute stories to our programme. Over 70 people, each with their website to tell your Thorney story. Using the the sluice gates controlling the own connection, came from far and wide to generosity of both individuals and trusts, with Deeps, the security gate marks celebrate this achievement and dedicate St the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the barrier for the indecisive. This Nicholas for future service to its Island com- a secluded gem on a Sussex shore has been part of the harbour is a special munity. We hope that our St Nicholas Time renovated and rejuvenated to serve its local Line can be an opportunity for more folk to un- community well into the future. Come cross place: a place you have to walk derstand the history of our part of Sussex, how our Time Line. for; a place you have to earn. View from the harbour national events took shape around our shore www.stnicholastimeline.org.uk
As you come back into civilisation at the sailing heating, organ and Vestry cupboards complet- club, the church of St Nicholas ambushes you ed the first stage of the St Nicholas Renovation from the trees, bringing a certain solidity to in 2012. The Nave Roof came next, being com- the landscape. You may think that nothing has pleted in August 2016. The state of the East changed and nothing changes in this part of Gable got St Nicholas onto Heritage England’s the harbour – but you’d be wrong. If there is register of ‘Heritage at Risk’ despite the previ- one thing that has changed here on Thorney ous repairs. Finally securing a Heritage Lottery Island is St Nicholas Church itself. Since the Fund grant, the East Gable was repaired this turn of the millennium, St Nicholas has re- summer and taken off the ‘At-Risk’ list. ceived a good share of care and attention, to fit Now with the building secure (and off the it to survive well into the next century or more. ‘Heritage At-Risk Register’), we could tell the The support from the Army’s Aldershot stories of Thorney Island that coalesce around Church of England Services Trust (ACEST) was St Nicholas. We used a ‘Time Line’ approach instrumental in building a funding partner- to encourage contributions and develop the St Nicholas time line team. Andy Walkley, Sue Ross, Mark Everson, Mary and John Smith, Linda Titheridge, Rosemarie ship to replace the Tower Roof in 2009. New new Vestry exhibition space. A website www. Fieldhouse, Brian Pilcher, Malcolm and Sam Fieldhouse
Come for a cocktail and watch the sunset The Deck is a first floor café / over Chichester restaurant specialising in seafood. Harbour Open 7 days a week. Breakfast, lunch and homemade cakes served all day, followed by our evening service later in the week. Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 11pm Sunday Roasts every week! All diets catered for. See our website for Mothers Day and Valentines Day menus Dogs welcome on www.thedeck.me the deck The Deck, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road, Emsworth, PO10 8BP Tel: 01243 376161 Winter 2019 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 21 Church Christians Together in Emsworth – Week of Prayer Spotlight on Emsworth for Christian Unity Words and picture by Sheila Lawrence
Methodist Church and As Christians, Justice is a key part of our social responsibility, and during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the various churches in Pastoral Centre Emsworth celebrate together those things that unite us as Christians. This year’s material Words and pictures by David Harris for the Week of Prayer has been prepared by the Church in Indonesia and they have chosen 4,500 churches. Emsworth Methodists “Only Justice” as their theme. bring about inequality and division. We will have been led by Deacon Laura Evans since Our main event was held at Emsworth have displays of Fairtrade and examples of 2014. Emsworth was the first church for Baptist Church on Saturday 18 January 2019. what we can do to bring about a fairer society Laura after completing a Master’s degree We discussed and prayed for issues of Justice through Christian Aid and other agencies. in Theology. She had previously worked for in society. These included issues such as God’s On Sunday 27 January we will use the Methodist Homes for the Aged. She also concern for the marginalised in society, trad- worship service prepared by the Indonesian has a degree in History, Criminology and ing practices which are unjust, and the global church at the Methodist Church, Emsworth at Creative Writing. She is ably assisted by ecological crisis. 6.30 p.m. All are welcome to join us. Mandy Mani, Pastoral Centre Manager, and Our prayers for Christian Unity are offered in More details please visit Dot Warren, Senior Steward. a world where corruption, greed and injustice www.emsworthchristians.com. Laura felt that loneliness was a big issue for many of Emsworth’s ageing population. She stressed that the Pastoral Centre is Witness at climate summit open to all from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Words and pictures by Maureen Thompson Saturdays. All are welcome to come in, talk Maureen delivering a to volunteers or just have a cup of tea. The letter to Alan Mak MP Deacon Laura Evans and Senior Steward Dot Warren Pastoral Centre is an ecumenical project and Left: Bishop Philip Egan and Maureen is supported by other churches in the area. Thompson Emsworth Methodist Church has stood in The church also hosts a number of regular the centre of the town since 1877. It is also events in the adjoining International Hall, a thriving community hub thanks to some including exercise classes, table games, far-sighted thinking from church members Ladies’ Group, craft fairs and film shows back in the 1970s. The incentive to open the on Friday afternoons. Services are held at church up to the wider community came the church at 10.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. on about when Vietnamese refugees were Sundays. accommodated at Thorney Island in 1979. The church wanted to invite them in by cre- Emsworth Methodist Church and Pastoral ating a community café environment which Centre, 19 High Street, Emsworth On 5 December Maureen Thompson, from became known as the Pastoral Centre. Tel 01243 373773 St Thomas’ RC Church joined a group from that these talks, and agreements are vital In 1982 work began to extend the front of [email protected] CAFOD, the Catholic development agency, to to all of us.” Hopefully there are positive the church to create a foyer area. In 2000 the www.emsworthmethodistchurch.org travel to Katowice, Poland to be present dur- results but whatever happens we all need to neighbouring building, International House ing the UN Climate Summit, COP24. Maureen continue to work to care for the earth and its (named after the grocers, International says, “I was invited to go as a Christian wit- people. Maureen is happy to come and talk to Stores, who occupied the site from 1920s ness, with a group in solidarity with all global groups to share her experience. until 1975) was purchased. This gave the citizens to remind experts and politicians email: [email protected] church a large hall plus rooms upstairs and two flats which produce a rental income for the church. In 2008 extensive building work Changes at Waterside URC was carried out to join the two buildings together. Words by Pam McBirnie Methodism was founded by John Wesley The Minister, Rev Harry Lanham, will be retir- will begin. Waterside URC are also looking at (1703-1791) and there are around 800,000 ing in July 2019 and we will be saying farewell obtaining new signage on the exterior of the Methodists in the UK who are served by The Pastoral Centre with a joint service at Havant URC on 7 July. church, which will give us more visible impact Meanwhile, the church will continue as usual, within the community. and then the process for calling a new Minister
Havant Park welcomes Jesus for the third time Words and picture by Jacky Chong
The Havant Passion Play Board have agreed The new play is far bigger than we have to put on a new production in 2019. The dates done before and is going to need a larger cast are set for 17 and 18 August 2019 and we will and crew to do it justice. We are looking for have a brand new play to tell this wonderful men and women, between the ages of 16-20. story. We are asked why we put on a Passion So if you are about to finish your GCSE’s or Play in August, when it would be more accu- A levels this summer why not come and join rate to do it at Easter. The short answer is us in this exciting new venture. We will also that we need to work around the availabili- be needing people in the older and younger ty of the actor who portrays ‘Jesus’. James age brackets. You don’t have to be a church Burke-Dunsmore who takes on this role for goer or have any acting experience, you just us is busy at Easter in Trafalgar Square and need to be available and ready to commit to Guildford High Street with the Wintershall the rehearsal schedule. players, portraying the passion of Jesus. We For more details contact: feel very fortunate that he comes to Havant [email protected] or look on our and leads us in this beautiful, moving story. Facebook page, Twitter account or website. Page 22 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Sports & Recreation Emsworth Rambling Club Emsworth Sailing Club Words and picture by Linda Atkin sets sail for Centenary Emsworth Rambling Club was formed by Social events such as skittles, fish suppers, two keen walkers, Elsie and Bob Smith. It is summer barbecue and an annual Dinner are an unaffiliated local club with members from also enjoyed by members. These events ena- Words and picture by Jeremy Greaves Hampshire and West Sussex. We have re- ble members who are no longer able to join cently celebrated our 45th anniversary at our the walks to keep in touch. Regular walks now 2019 is Emsworth Sailing Club’s centenary, the drinks reception and cake cutting, along AGM. Our main aim is to enjoy walking in our take place on Thursdays and Sundays. On which makes it the oldest, continuously op- with eight former Commodores of the club. A beautiful countryside. Over the years the Club Thursdays our walks are around 4 to 5 miles erating, sailing club in Chichester Harbour. special commemorative cake was cut by the members have also enjoyed holidays in the UK and we aim to return to Emsworth by 1 p.m. A full programme of activities is scheduled longest serving club member, and the junior and Europe. The Cotswolds, Exmoor and other On these walks we have started our walks both on and off the water throughout the captains. area of the West Country have been explored. locally such as Hayling Island, Prinsted, and year. Focus will be the weekend of 22-23 This marks the first of a series of activi- Abroad, Italy, Cyprus and Austria have been Stansted as well as from places as far afield June 2019 with flagship events, activities and ties both on and off the water, including a favourites, especially Snowshoeing in Austria. as Porchester, and Whiteways . parties catering for the wide, diverse mem- centenary regatta, a sail past, a moonlight Some members have tackled long-distance On Sundays we usually walk 7 to 8 miles, bership. On 11 November 2018, Emsworth race, kayak and paddleboard fun events, an walks such as The South Downs Way, which taking a picnic lunch. In addition to the local Sailing Club (ESC) formally launched its East Head family invasion, and for the land- we often traverse in small chunks on our reg- area we have walked in the New Forest, The centenary celebrations and commemora- lubbers a beer and band festival, a centenary ular local walks. Doing it over nine consecu- Isle of Wight and the Amberley/Arundel areas. tions with a reception in the clubhouse on ball, vintage tea party, and a hardback histo- tive days was a different challenge. Next was We always welcome new members; we nor- Bath Road. More than 150 people attended ry of the club. The juniors, who make up more Offa’s Dyke, done in three stages, staying at mally meet in Emsworth and share transport than 20% of the membership, also have a full B&Bs along the way with our luggage being to the start of the walk. programme of fun events with an Emsworth transported for us. This was followed by The Further information is available from: millpond carnival, a swimming gala, crabbing West Highland Way, Circumnavigating the Isle [email protected] competitions and a sail to and barbecue on of Anglesey and The Ridgeway. Fowley Island. The club, which has been at its current address since its formation, was founded by six members at the end of World War I and has a current membership of 1,600. It plays a major role in the life of Emsworth and its location holds fond memories for many gen- erations of sailors. ESC is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) affiliated club and has pro- Emsworth Rambling Club 45th Anniversary Party duced its fair share of Olympic contenders and national champions, currently counting more than 30 national or world titles from amongst the male, female and junior mem- bers since 2000 alone.
Emsworth Sailing Club, 55 Bath Rd, Emsworth PO10 7ES Cutting of the ESC centenary cake with the longest serving club member, and the two junior captains.eps www.emsworthsc.org.uk
T MSWOR H’S LOC Sport and Recreation E AL C 981 HAND CE 1 Visit us for all your boating needs- LERY SIN If you would like your sports club, team a lot of interest in Tai Chi and many medical and or recreational group featured in The Ems alternative practitioners are now routinely ad- utilise our team’s extensive IN-STORE SERVICES please contact the editor. Email: editor. vising their patients to take up Tai Chi. This has expertise for peace of mind in ROPE SPLICING [email protected] encouraged him to start a Tai Chi health and every purchase. Our large range RIGGING Emsworth Tai Chi group fitness exercise class that is open to all. of products will have you covered FENDER INFLATION The Tai Chi classes are held at Hewitt’s, 35 Words and picture by Lincoln Allen South Street, Emsworth from 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 from dinghys to large cruisers. LIFEJACKET SERVICING* p.m. every Monday. Pop in and speak to Stuart, Ziz LIFERAFT SERVICING* Email: [email protected] tel. 01243 and the team today! ELECTRONIC CHART UPDATES 370396 website: www.emsworthtaichi.com *SEND-AWAY SERVICES Emsworth Town Youth Football Club Words by Andy Cooper We are looking for volunteers to help us build SPECIALISTS, OUR RANGE INCLUDES - the club. Whether you want to coach, do admin or just make the tea, age is no barrier. We are also seeking local business sponsorship. This Lincoln Allen has been enjoying an active season we are delighted to announce that we retirement since moving to Emsworth near- have eight youth teams. From under eights up ly six years ago. He was heavily involved in to under twelves with a mixture of Saturday FIND US IN THORNHAM MARINA, PO10 8DD Emsworth & District U3A as Treasurer, then as and Sunday teams. 01243 375774 | [email protected] Membership Secretary and as Group Leader For more information contact: Andy Cooper, of the Tai Chi Group. Tai Chi has been a huge Club Secretary Tel: 07938 501926 www.oceanchandlery.com success with the U3A group being heavily [email protected] over-subscribed. He was aware that there is http://emsworthtownyouthfc.org.uk/ Winter 2019 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 23 Heritage Seafield House and Noel Kinnell (b. 1867/8 (?) – d. 1927)
Words and pictures by Bob Smyth
expense of the erection of this seawall Its coach house, formerly linked to the & promenade after the purchase big house by a gravel drive, is now by the Navy during the war, it was occupied of the Mill Pond in 1925 by the the Envisage dental surgery. The by Wrens. The Townsends sold the house Warblington Urban District former house frontage and its and surrounding land in the 1970s to a local Council of which he was for 25 walled garden is marked by developer who built a dozen houses around years a member & for 6 years the high brick garden wall what became Kinnell Close. Threatened with chairman. stretching to Lane End (the demolition, despite being “listed”, Seafield In the 1890s he served on wall and gate, like the House was bought by (the late) Charles and Betty the new Warblington UDC (es- and Lodge, listed Grade II). Smyth in 197, the latter dying last October tablished 1895 and named after An ESSC history records that, aged 101. The former garden was until post- Noel Kinnell was Emsworth’s biggest bene- the parish covering Emsworth). In “In 1924 he paid for the sea wall, war years the venue for the annual fete, factor, and served a lifetime on the town’s 1900 the UDC built the North Street which up till then was a gravel path today the Emsworth Horticultural Show. council which provided the municipal build- municipal offices, with the Post Office follow- with rocks on each side, to be constructed ings still active today, the fire station and mu- ing in 1905. The Kinnell and Hartley brewery in concrete with a tarmac footpath, much as Bob is author of City Wildspace (1987), The seum. Owner of the town brewery, in South owned several public houses, including the it is today. He also deposited £800 in a local Green Guide to Urban Wildlife (1990) and Street, he was founding president in 1921 of Coal Exchange and Town Brewery. Kinnell bank to be used in maintenance of the sea Forest People & Places (1998) the Slipper Sailing Club, now the ESSC occu- lived in Seafield, the mansion on the west wall.” pying the former Town Mill. He bequeathed side of the Millpond with land stretching He died at Seafield in 1927, his death Editor’s note: Seafield House is for sale for funds to build the sea wall Promenade. down to the Seafield’s shore. certificate recording cause of death as £900,000 with Henry Adams Little is known about him, and his only Seafield House at the top of Warblington “broncho-pneumonia, gastritis {and} chronic memorial is the plaque in the Promenade Road was originally a farmhouse. The prop- alcoholism”. A word of mouth anecdote is If you would like to contribute a Heritage wall opposite the ESSC. It reads: This tablet erty was rebuilt in the early 19th century in that the hardest part of his butler’s job was article to the Ems please contact the records the gratitude of the inhabitants of “Mughal” style, with bow walls and windows, getting him up the cellar stairs after a hard editor. I would be interested in original Emsworth to Noel E W Kinnell, Esq, JP, CC, wooden lattice and green copper-roofed evening’s tastings. articles about notable Emsworth people, of Seafield. Emsworth for his public spirit- veranda, and conservatory. The owner was The house was occupied by the Townsend places and buildings. Email: editor. ed generosity in defraying the whole of the Indian army officer Colonel James A’hmuty. family before the last war. Requisitioned [email protected]
Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust (Emsworth Museum) Membership Secretary Words and pictures by Dorothy Bone (Volunteer)
Museum talk Illustrated talk by Nigel Gossop. Dr William commemorating the men of Emsworth who Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust is Mothballs and a Whiff of Whiskey Gordon-Stables (1837-1910) was the author of lost their lives in the Great War of 1914 – 1918. looking for a Membership Secretary. In ad- (£3 members, £4 non-members) over 130 books. He qualified as a doctor and In July the Arts Council England renewed dition to maintaining the membership list Wed 20 Feb, 7.30 p.m. at Emsworth joined the navy as a Naval Surgeon. After his Emsworth Museum’s accreditation status. the Membership Secretary is also respon- Community Centre, North Street, retirement he travelled around the country in For a small independent museum adminis- sible for accepting and recording annual Emsworth a horse drawn caravan named The Wanderer. tered and run by volunteers this is a great subscription payments and facilitating He is remembered today as the founder of The achievement. the four annual mailings/hand deliveries Caravan Club. July also marked the 30th anniversary of of newsletters and other information the opening of Emsworth Museum in 1988 Looking back on 2018 to members. The present Membership by the Earl of Bessborough (the Trust’s first Secretary also organises and runs the fund A display of artefacts from the Roman President). raising 50/50 Club. Some computer skills Villa Estate at Warblington was opened are necessary. at Easter by David Hopkins, Hampshire Emsworth Museum is currently closed for Contact Dorothy Bone on 01243 373780 County Archaeologist. Alan Mak MP visit- the winter and will re-open on Friday 5 April or email [email protected] Dr William Gordon-Stable’s caravan ed in November to see the WWI exhibition 2019.
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Words by Victoria Giosa. Pictures supplied by The Spring.
From late January to March 2019 The Spring their show ‘Coffee Concert’. On Friday 15 in Havant has got a really good programme for February at 8.00 p.m the duet Andante will the post-Christmas blues. be performing ‘Times are A’Changin’ Songs of Starting with literature, on Valentine’s Day, Peace, Protest and Love’. Hue and Cry will be Thursday 14 February, the book ‘Home Fire’ by closing the month of February on Sunday 17 Kamila Shamsie will be discussed at 7.15 p.m. February at 8.00 p.m. On Thursday 21 February at 7.15 p.m, one of the There will also be three music events in UK’s top performance poets, Melanie Branton, March. Starting with ‘King for a Day: The Nat will be performing ‘The Front Room: Sweet King Cole Story’ on Thursday 7 March at 8.00 Constable - From Chocolate Box to Jackson Pollock Love’ alongside other writers and poets. There p.m. on Saturday 9 March at 1.00 p.m David will also be an open mic available. Moignard will be performing for free at The there will be two comedy shows tasking place Finally, in March there will also be three liter- Gallery. Finally, The Almost Big Band will be in March. The Thinking Drinkers will open the ature events happening. On Thursday 14 March closing the month of March on Saturday 23 at month with their new show ‘Pub Crawl’ on 1.00 p.m. Friday 8 March at 8.00 p.m and Saturday 9 The Year starts on February for comedy lov- March at 8.00 p.m. Finally, Lucy Porter will be Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood ers with James Alderson presents...Tom Lucy performing her show ‘Pass it On’ on Friday 22 on Monday 11 February at 8.00 p.m. Finally, March at 8.00 p.m and Saturday 23 March at at 7.15 p.m the literature group will discuss ‘All 8.00 p.m. the Beloved Ghosts’ By Alison MacLoed, Just a Bench Theatre perform Supernova 8 be- week after, on Thursday 21 March, the Bristol tween 6 -9 Feb at 7.30 p.m. This is a programme based poet Hannah Teasdale, will be leading of short new plays. Humdrum perform People another session of ‘The Front Room’ this time by Alan Bennett from 13 -16 March at 7.30 p.m. with the title: ‘On the Edge’, and finally on The Spring has performances most nights Thursday 28 March at 8.00 p.m The Spring will with films on Wednesdays, talks and other host: ‘Bob Dylan: Literature and Poetry of the events. Blues. An evening with writer Michael Gray’ For more information and to book tickets In February there will three music event tak- call into the box office (open from 10.00 a.m. ing place. On Saturday 2 February at 11.30 a.m Mon – Sat) The Spring, East Street, Havant or Family Space Festival The Primrose Piano Quartet will be performing Wot No Fish ring 023 9247 2700 www.thespring.co.uk
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Victoria Giosa, Arts Correspondent, interviews Wemsfest founder, Mark Ringwood
Scottish folk band Breabach Karen Matheson playing at Emsworth Baptish Church
to work in a business I love and to meet so MR: One of the things that we want for many people and travel to so many places Wemsfest is a broad spectrum of music. I that I look back now, and I feel fortunate, so also want someone to take it on from me in much so, that my wife thinks I should write about 3 or 4 years’ time. I would like to step a book! back, but I would like to see where someone V: If you could change something from the else takes Wemsfest. music industry, what would it be? V: Do you have any more future projects MR: I think I would change radio. It is very coming? sad that you have so many independent MR: We want to plan a big festival around radio stations, the commercial ones, that the borough for BBC’s Children in Need to don’t really have a broad spectrum of engage with different parts of the popula- music so people don’t really get to hear tion. There is also a project for every house new music coming through. So, basically, I in Emsworth to plant a sunflower, we are WemsFest founder Mark Ringwood would change radio and the radio stations putting all together at the moment. We programmes. think it would be good for schools, and just Victoria: I believe Wemsfest have an impor- question. Just a general interest from quite V: What are your plans for the future of it would make Emsworth look really colorful tant milestone coming up? an early age, my next-door neighbor in Wemsfest? and pretty. Mark Ringwood: On 12 February WemsFest Yorkshire, where I grew up, was a drummer presents its 300th event when Scottish folk and he wouldn’t let me touch his drums, so band Breabach appear at Chidham Village it was the fascination of why that would Wemsfest Events 2019 Hall. I don’t think anyone really thought happen. Also, the idea of fusion and contact ahead in terms of how many events we’d with other people is what really fascinated Tue 12 Feb 7.30 p.m. Breabach, Chidham Furtada. Chidham Village Hall actually present because we started by just me throughout my life and discovering new Village Hall. Wed 12 June 7.30 p.m. wanting to host an annual arts festival and music. Lil’ Jimmy Reed & Sat 8 Mar. 8 p.m. Comedy. Emsworth Chidham Village Hall the ball’s just kept on rolling. We’ve put Bob Hall Band. V: What did you learn from meeting Sports and Social Club on events as far afield as Worthing, made professional musicians and big bands like Fri 27 – Sun 29 September 2019 4th Emsworth into the world’s first ever Red Supertramp? Sat 9 March 7.30 p.m. Ross Ainslie & Ali Emsworth Beer, Cider & Wine Festival Hutton. Emsworth Sports & Social Club Nose Town, staged a massive commemo- MR: Well, I think that when you work back- Sat 19 Oct. 8 p.m. Folk icon Julie Felix has ration of D-Day, regularly commemorated stage, you find that 99% of the people are Sun 24 March 7 p.m. Red Dirt Skinners. been booked for a solo show at Emsworth Emsworth’s links with P G Wodehouse, very ordinary; they are doing their job and Chidham Village Hall. Baptist Church marked the demolition of the Emsworth they try to do it to the best of their ability. It Sat 30 March 7.30 p.m. Karen Matheson. Tickets for all these events are available gas-holder, and brought musicians from as is a working unit. I learnt about team work, Emsworth Baptist Church from: Bookends, 9 High Street, Emsworth far afield as Colombia, Australia, Canada, because everyone relies on everyone. (open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Nigeria, Palestine, Hungary, Zimbabwe, 16 April 7.30 p.m. Skerryvore. Emsworth V: When you were young, did you think Saturday) www.wegottickets.com or USA, and The Congo, to a range of different Baptist Church you were going to achieve all you have venues. Wed 1 May 7.30 p.m. John Reischman & If anyone’s interested in being involved in achieved so far? the Jaybirds. Chidham Village Hall Wemsfest they’re welcome to contact us: Victoria: Where does your passion for MR: I never really gave it any thought, to 07802 500050 or 01243 370501 wems- Sun 12 May 7.30 p.m. Ron Block & Tony music come from? be honest; I thought I was very fortunate [email protected] www.wemsfest.com Mark Ringwood: That’s a very good
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Porchlight Smoker Review: When the Poppies Bloom Again New director for Tom Robinson Words and picture by Victoria Giosa Emsworth Band Church. Tickets are £20 each and are already On 8 October the play ‘When the Poppies be back for Christmas, but the reality, is that Emsworth Band have appointed Sergeant selling very fast. Bloom Again’ was premiered at Brook Hall, they were fighting for four years. At the end Matt Bowditch BMus (Hons) LRSM ATCL as All tickets are available from Harbour Emsworth. Jim Strudwick wrote and direct- of the play the last Butcher child alive and musical director. Matt is a serving member of Records, or securely online at www.wegot- ed this play as a tribute to all those who gave his colleagues shared Christmas with two the Royal Marines School of Music, Matt now tickets.com their lives 100 years ago in WWI. German soldiers, recreating the scene that serves full-time as Trombone and Academic The story focused on the lives of the young happened back in 1914. Instructor. Emsworth Arts Trail 2019 men from Emsworth who left their homes Back at home the Butcher parents, along- Emsworth Band would like to inform event The Emsworth Arts Trail 2019 will be held on to go and fight in the war. The play featured side many other neighbours who said good- organisers that they are available for hire. the following dates: Saturday 27 and Sunday the Butcher family who lived in a cottage in bye to their sons and husbands, get together They are the premier wind band in the area, 28 April and Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Bank Hermitage. Alfred and Mary Butcher saw to share any news they have of their loved entertaining crowds throughout the year at Holiday Monday 6 May 2019. their four children enlisting to protect the ones. both indoor and outdoor events. They have There will be a full guide to the Arts Trail King and the Country alongside many other At the beginning, morale was high as a wide repertoire that covers selections from published in the Spring edition of The Ems. young lads from Emsworth. From that point everyone was convinced that the war would popular films and musicals, light classical ar- http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/ onwards the musical focused on scenes at not last and that they would be back home. rangements and big band sounds. the front and back at home. As the war went on and so many lives were Whatever the occasion, they aim to cater At the front the lives of the soldiers were taken, the families became desperate for the for your needs. For more details, please email: Tuppenny Barn tough and they experienced everything from peace to come. [email protected] Film. Slowing Down Fast Fashion hunger to hypothermia. They made good The Brook Hall in Emsworth was com- (2016 65 mins) 7 p.m. Friday 8 February. friends with other soldiers, however some of pletely full. The atmosphere was vibrant as Harbour Records The fashion industry accounts for 10% of glob- them did not last long as the war took many the audience could relate to a lot of moments al carbon emissions and remains the second lives. They were always mentioning how that were part of the show. Many other peo- presents largest industrial polluter, second only to oil. ple were emotional as the facts were close to they were told that the war was only going Harbour Records are presenting three top Alex James, Blur bassist turned cheesemaker, their family history. to last a couple of months and they would all quality shows as part of their ongoing live presents this critical look at the fashion indus- music programme. On Friday 1 March one of try and its enormous human and environmen- BBC Radio Presenter Bob Harris’s favourite tal cost. £10 inc. glass of wine. bands will be gracing the stage at Hewitts, in Cookery demonstration. Fantastic Fish! South Street. Porchlight Smoker have been Chantelle Williams and Lavinia Lewis. described as timeless - fusing elements of 10 a.m. Saturday 16 February. bluegrass, country and folk. Tickets are £14. Join us for a masterclass in filleting and pre- Steve Knightley will be appearing at paring fish. All fish, equipment and other in- Emsworth Baptist Church on Saturday 9 gredients will be supplied. £85. March, as part of his “Roadworks” tour, bring- Tuppenny Barn, Main Road, Southbourne. ing more songs and stories from the road. www.tuppennybarn.co.uk Tel 01243 377780 Steve Knightley is the song writing force be- hind Show of Hands, widely acclaimed as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. Tickets Havant Music Festival are £18. Various performances will be held from 28 On Friday 17 May, musician and broadcast- March – 7 April at venues across the Borough, ing legend Tom Robinson will be bringing his including Emsworth. For full details: www. unique one man show to Emsworth Baptist havantmusicfestival.org.uk Winter 2019 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 27 Arts
Emsworth Community Centre News Events at Emsworth Words and pictures by Rachael Bridger Community Centre Monday Art Workshop Celebrate 25 Groups at the Centre with some Trustees of Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 21 January Years at the Emsworth Community the Emsworth Community Association and 2019. Subject to ratification the Emsworth Centre other friends. A Celebration Cake with an edi- Community Association may become the new ble photo of the Workshop Members was cut owners as early as April 2019. Emsworth by Bess, Joy and Edgar – Founder Members Community Association also aims to transfer of the Workshop. Audrey would have been its charity status from an unincorporated very pleased that her idea has proved such a association to a Charitable Incorporated ECA Burns Night success. Organisation (CIO). Sat 2 Feb at 7 p.m. Monday Art Workshop. Meets every Emsworth Artists donate £1500 to Scottish Dancing and a full traditional Monday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Community Centre, Community Centre Haggis meal. North Street, Emsworth. Open to all with an Tickets from ECA office, £12 for members interest in painting. Please bring own materi- and £15 for non-members. als. Contact: Edgar Baileff 01243 376674. ECA Emsworth Craft Fairs Transfer of Ownership of Emsworth Sat 9 Feb and Sat 13 April from 10 a.m. Community Centre Monday Art Group to 2 p.m. celebration Exciting developments are afoot for Emsworth Locally handmade arts, crafts and gifts. Community Association, the charity that man- Free entry with refreshments available. In October 1993, having spotted a gap in the ages and runs Emsworth Community Centre in Emsworth Museum Talks Community Association Calendar, Audrey North Street. Hampshire County Council (HCC) Emsworth Artists Wed 20 Feb 7.30 p.m. pay on the door. Baileff had the idea of starting an Art work- have offered to transfer the ownership of the Mothballs and a Whiff of Whiskey (see shop first thing on a Monday morning. Not only land and buildings to Emsworth Community Emsworth Artists’ Summer exhibition yielded p.23 for details) art but a social outlet and a good reason to get Association (ECA) to ensure local people get a surplus of £1500 which has been donated to up and start the week. It proved to be a winner ECA Race Night ‘Beside the Seaside’ more of a say in the long-term running of the the ECA. The cheque was presented at the ECA Sat 2 March at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. races and 25 years later the Workshop celebrated Centre. This proposal of ownership was voted annual Christmas concert held on 8 December. start with a coffee morning attended by other Art on by members of the Association at Extra The singing was led by the Phoenix Singers. A fun ‘Beach’ themed race night. Tickets include a light supper are available from ECA office, £8 for members and £10 for non-members ECA Quiz Night Films showing at Emsworth Community Centre Sat 30 March at 7 p.m. Tickets from ECA office, £12 members and £15 non-members, which includes food. Films show at 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. A Star is Born (15) Mercury. From formation to their legendary Emsworth Horticultural Society Talks Tickets are £5. Tickets available from Live Aid performance. Mon 25 Feb Thurs 18 Apr 7.30 p.m. pay on the door. the ECA Office, Loretta’s Café, or on the Lucky (15) Mon 8 Apr A remake of the classic story Herbaceous Perennials door. of how a successful musician The spiritual journey Emsworth Art Group Easter Exhibition discovers young talent and of a ninety-year-old Sat 20 Apr to Mon 22 Apr, 10 a.m. to 5 The Children Act (12A) Mon 28 Jan helpsher to fame. Stars atheist. Stars Harry p.m. each day Bradley Cooper and Lady Dean Stanton in his Free entry and everyone is welcome. A moving drama about a judge who must Gaga. final film, which for decide whether a teenage boy may refuse a Emsworth Arts Trail a comedy drama is lifesaving treatment. Her visit to him Sat 27 and Sun 28 Apr and Sat 4 May to King of Thieves (15) Mon 11 Mar quietly moving and impacts profoundly on both of their lives. Mon 6 May insightful. Stars Emma Thompson. Michael Caine leads a stellar cast in telling Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the true tale of the infamous Hatton Garden Stan & Ollie (15) Mon 29 Apr free entry. Christopher Robin (PG) diamond heist. Laurel and Hardy’s trium- Emsworth Community Association Mon 18 Feb (registered charity 269793) Bohemian Rhapsody phant farewell UK tour. Emsworth Community Centre Ewan McGregor stars as a (12A) Mon 25 Mar A film about loyalty and middle-aged Christopher North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD friendship as much as about EmsworthCommunityCentre.org.uk Robin who needs a little help A foot-stomping celebration of Queen and their extraor- comedy. Starring Steve 01243 373805 from his childhood friends! A Coogan and John C Reilly. [email protected] lovely nostalgic family film. dinary lead singer Freddie
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Words and pictures by Anne Stunt and Heather Offer with Rolo and Rory
“Come on old chum, we are Octagon Walks were born. Eight shorter walks can be enjoyed individually with spec- going for a walk”, young Rory tacular views, all of them leading past some nudges his old mate Rolo who interesting monuments and ending with an casts one wary eye on both optional visit to a chapel or church in the their humans, who in full blown village from where the walk began. Off the four friends went and drove on the waterproof garb, are ready for B2146 via Rowlands Castle and West Marden new adventures. What’s a bit to Compton. After parking in the Village of blazing storm and driving Square and wandering along School Lane, rain between two wagging tails, a steep climb up the hill next to some fields with sheep and maize followed. Turning left, four friends and twelve legs dogs and humans catch their breath and when there is another one of the follow a country path straight across fields Octagon walks to explore in the and along coppices. Lots of tail-wagging, pheasant chasing and two noses firmly down South Downs? to the ground plus lots of chin-wagging was to be had. Then we were on top of the world, A few years ago ten villages, some with or well, at least on top of Telegraph Hill, with beautiful old churches known as the Octagon its breath-taking views. The booklet tells us parishes, devised an 18 mile-long circular that over 100 years ago this landmark hill walking route linking all these villages using was used by the Admiralty as the site for a existing footpaths and bridleways. Thus the semaphore station, which formed part of a follow the path into the woodlands to make theoctagonparish.org.uk/the-octagon-walks chain from Portsmouth to our way back to Compton. After nearly a mile, The Octagon Walks booklet can be London. a quick turn right at the bridle path sign, over picked up at any of the eight churches in Stunning rolling coun- some fields and through some gates and we the Octagon parish. OS Explorer map OL8 tryside to our right, and in can see the rooftops of the little village and Chichester, South Harting and Selsey is also front of us are two quite spot the spire of St Mary’s Church. Mentioned recommended. poignant landmarks. A few in the Doomsday Book from 1086, it still miles ahead to the north- boasts parts from the 12th century and has If you would like to contribute a west lies Uppark House, a been lovingly restored in the 19th century Days Out with Dogs article please fine and beautifully restored with a beautiful Willis organ installed in contact the editor with your ideas. 17th century National Trust the 1970s. Time for a photo opportunity in Articles should be around 600 words house with some amazing the quiet little graveyard as the sun breaks and include photos. Email: editor. treasures and some very through. [email protected] quirky history. Over the hill Wandering down the lane at the end of our and on our descent down we one hour walk, Compton Village Shop is open find Bevis’ Thumb straight for a cup of tea in the sunshine. We could also ahead. Despite its impres- have taken ourselves off to the Victoria Inn sive 60 metre length, this in West Marden for a nice lunch in front of nearly two metre high earth- a roaring wood fire. But just as dark clouds work is quite inconspicuous descend we bundle ourselves into the car and and blends seamlessly into accompanied by a beautiful rainbow on one the landscape. It is a 4000 side and hail and wind on the other we make year old long barrow, a buri- our way home with Rory and Rolo happily al mound from the Neolithic snoring in the back of the car dreaming of area. chasing pheasants, woodlands and church No time left for exploring spires. Seven more Octagon walks to explore. as we turn sharp left and All walks can be downloaded at http://
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Community Speedwatch Words by Perry Dodgson
Words by Yvonne Copeland, Selangor Avenue Speedwatch group Emsworth Fire Station responded to 243 › 43 Fires in the open Hampshire Police have decided not to allow consistent operation in this road, when no emergency calls in 2018. › 62 Automatic Fire Alarms (AFA’s) the use of convenient hand-held speed mon- one is operating Speedwatch it is still a race Significant incidents: › 8 Assistance given to other agencies itors which many other counties are using. track with cars often doing 50mph or more Selangor Avenue Speedwatch group have and overtaking schoolchildren and cyclists on › 27 property fires Many thanks to The Driftwood Café for been told, “The public found these to be an the blind bends. So much for “educating” these › 3 property fires ‘persons reported’ (per- offering their premise for a station exer- aggressive way of capturing those vehicles dangerous, speeding drivers who are using sons inside the building at the time of call) cise with Emsworth and Havant crews in speeding and did not educate drivers at the this road as a rat run. › 15 Vehicle fires December, we hope residents realised it was road side. It was therefore decided that we These volunteers were initially happy to do › 13 Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) only a training session. would only use the black box kits or the smiley the work of the police and collect extra sta- SID kits. We wanted Speedwatch to be purely tistics for Havant Borough Council. However, educational and not confrontational method no police have been to enforce the speed Hampshire Constabulary of reducing speeding”. limit and will not even allow use of more man- After initial delays in setting up a local ageable equipment. Neighbouring village, Words by PCSO 15070 Ben Howard Speedwatch group, Selangor Avenue resi- Westbourne, in West Sussex is successfully number with Telephone Preference Service dents persevered with heavy, unwieldly and using this hand-held equipment. West Sussex Did you know? (TPS Online) or 0845 070 0707. Never give potentially dangerous equipment which be- Police seems far more proactive with speed 1 in 5 people fall victim to scams every year your credit or bank card PIN number out came increasingly difficult to access. During limiting measures. Nearly 50% of all adults have been targeted over the phone. This information is never the time the equipment and volunteers Surely Hampshire should rethink its wimp- by a scam requested legitimately by your bank or the were in place it was noticeable that many ish, be nice to the speeding motorist attitude? police. If you think something is wrong, hang people drove slower. In spite of four months Advice: Email: Ensure your computer is protected up the phone. by personal firewall and anti-virus software Post: Serious incident in park marred Emsworth’s Christmas and keep them regularly updated. Report any Never respond by sending money or personal abuse to your internet service provider (ISP). details to unsolicited mail. If you are unsure Police are appealing for witnesses to an that required stitches at Queen Alexandra Never reply to any email you are unsure of. about a piece of mail, ask a friend for their assault at Hollybank Recreation Ground, Hospital. Three boys have been arrested on Visit Bank Safe Online to report all suspicious opinion or contact Consumer Direct on Emsworth at about 1.30 p.m. on Boxing Day, suspicion of wounding with intent. They were banking emails. 0845 404 0506. Beware of unwanted mail 26 December 2018. An altercation took place a 13-year-old from Emsworth, a 14-year-old Telephone: Never accept offers over the from outside this country or from a PO Box between a man and a group of five or six youths from Southbourne and a 15-year-old from phone “if they sound too good to be true, address in this country. Consider registering aged between 13 and 16 years old. Rocks were Southbourne. They have been released from they usually are”. Never give personal details with Mail Preference Service either online or thrown at the man causing an injury to his eye custody while investigations continue. over the phone. Consider registering your by calling 0845 703 4599.
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Community Contacts
Arts and Crafts Groups Institches Emsworth’s first Stitch ‘n’ Bitch Parents & Toddlers Group: Tuesdays, 9.30 Ems Valley Community Transport: A volun- group. We are about laughter, fun and a.m. -11.30 a.m. (term time only), New Life tary body that arranges transport to hospi- Bench Theatre: Club nights first & third friendship. Venue: Hewitts, South Street, Christian Church, Thorney Road, Emsworth, tals, GP surgeries, dentists and occasionally Thursday of month at The Spring, East Emsworth. Meets Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. PO10 8BN. 01243 373566 or email toddlers@ shopping. To volunteer as a driver; Contact: Street, Havant. Contact: Janice Halsey Email: Knit, Crochet, Stitch. Drop in, it’s free. nlccuk.org. 01243 371903 or email: [email protected] Contact Judy Williams 07906 214963. Email [email protected] Peek a Boo Moves: Dance sessions for 1-3 Emsworth Business Association: Contact: [email protected] Bourne Quilters: 7.15 p.m. first Monday year olds (Friday, 10.15 a.m.-11.15 a.m), Giles Babb 01243 373394. Email: giles@blue- of each month, Community Centre, North Monday Art Workshop. Meets every Monday £4 drop-in, £3.50 pre-book, at Emsworth bellinnemsworth.co.uk. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Community Centre, North Community Centre, North Street. Contact: Jo Street. Contact: Averil Menzies 01243 Emsworth Community Association: Street, Emsworth. Open to all with an inter- Cone 07947 374222. 375506. Emsworth Community Centre, North est in painting. Please bring own materials. Scouts: Livingstone Cub Pack, Beaver Street. Contact: 01243 373805 10 Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club: Meets Contact: Edgar Baileff 01243 376674 2 p.m. fourth Friday of month. St James’ Section, Drake Cub Pack, Explorers, Scout a.m. -12 noon, Mon-Fri. Email Info@ Church Hall, Church Path, Emsworth. Contact: Renaissance Choir: meets 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm Troop, all meet at the Scout Hut, Conigar EmsworthCommunityCentre.org.uk Friday at Emsworth Community Centre. See Road. Email: membership@emsworth- Contact: Vanessa Davies, Secretary 02392 Emsworth Community Land Trust. Creating website for details: www.renaissancechoir. scouts.org.uk 789282. affordable homes and community spaces. org.uk New members and volunteers welcome. Emsworth Art Group: Meets 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Churches and Religious Groups Wednesdays, Emsworth Community Centre, Contact: Maggie Gebbett, Secretary 01243 Children’s and Youth Groups 699517 email: [email protected] North Street. New members welcome. Baptist Church: North Street, Emsworth. www.emsworthclt.org.uk Contact: Anne Elgood 01243 377228. Babies, Biscuits and Banter: Suitable for ba- Contact: 01243 375606 bies and young toddlers. Tuesdays, 9.30 a.m.- Emsworth Forum: Contact: Mike Bateman, Emsworth Beading Group. Meets 2 p.m. -4 Good News Travelling Library (Books and 11 a.m. in St James’ Church office. Contact: email [email protected] p.m. 2nd Saturday of each month at Hewitts cards): 10 a.m. -1130 a.m. on Friday 1 Feb 01243 372428. Centre, South Street. Email: shirley@shirley- 2019 and Friday 1 March, 2019. Waterside Emsworth Good Neighbours: Offers help mundy.co.uk or tel: 02392 825481 Boys’ Brigade: Meets at New Life Christian United Reform Church, Bath Road, with shopping, reading, writing letters, col- Emsworth Concert Band. Meets Thursday Church, Thorney Road, Emsworth PO10 8BN. Emsworth. lecting prescriptions, transport to essential 6 p.m. -7.15 p.m Mondays in term time, for appointments. Contact: 01243 430999. 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. St James Church Hall, Methodist Church/Pastoral Centre: The boys aged 5-11 yrs. Contact: The captain 0776 Church Path. Contact: guyandjo@btinternet. Square, Emsworth. Contact: 01243 373773. Emsworth Horticultural Society: Organises 690 0428, Church Office 01243 373566 or com Emsworth Show, Horticultural supplies hut email [email protected]. New Life Christian Church: Thorney Road, at Washington Road. Talks and coach outings. Emsworth Meridian Singers: Main choir Emsworth, PO10 8BN. Main contact: 01243 Girls’ Brigade (1st): Tuesdays 5.45 - 7.15 p.m. Contact: Lyn Davies 01243 373810. meets alternative Wednesday and Friday 7 373566. Meetings for Senior Citizens 2.30 for ages 4-10 yrs and 7.00 p.m. -8.30 p.m. p.m. - 9 p.m. at Emsworth Community Centre, p.m. - 4 p.m. first Wednesday of month. Emsworth Museum: North Street. Open for ages 10-18 yrs, Emsworth Baptist Church North Street. Contact: Louise Russell 07985 Contact and help with transport: 01243 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Saturdays/Bank Hall, North Street. Contact: Eleanor Day 606670. 371647. holidays, 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Sundays 0776 250 2380 April-October, 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Fridays Emsworth Morning WI: Meets 9.45 a.m. sec- St James’ Church (CofE): The Rectory, Church Girls’ Brigade (3rd): Meets at New Life in August. Contact: Mrs Dorothy Bone 01243 ond Friday of month, Emsworth Community Path. Contact: 01243 372428 Centre, North Street. Contact: Kate Randall Christian Church, Thorney Road, Emsworth 378091 PO10 8BN. 6 p.m. – 7.15 p.m. Monday in term St Thomas’ Church (Roman Catholic): 24 New 01243 373637. New members welcome. Emsworth Residents’ Association: Publisher time, for girls aged 5-11 yrs. Contact: the Brighton Road. Contact: 02392 484520 of The EMS. Contact: Theo Schofield, Emsworth Players. New Drama group. Captain 0790 603 4252, Church Office 01243 St Thomas a Becket (CofE): Church Lane, Chairman. Email: [email protected] Contact: Jim Strudwick 01243 272543. Email: 373566 or email [email protected]. Warblington. Contact: 01243 372428 [email protected]. Emsworth-St Aubin Twinning Association: Girl Guiding UK: Rainbows (ages 5-10 yrs), Waterside United Reformed Church: Bath Contact John Auric 01243 379018 or Judi Emsworth Watercolours Group: Meets 2 p.m. Brownies (ages 7-10 yrs), Guides (ages 10-15 Road, Emsworth. Contact: 01243 375557 Milburn 02392 471645 - 4 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays. Emsworth yrs), senior (15+). See website: www.girlguid- Community Centre, North Street. Contact: inghantseast.org.uk Westbourne Bell-Ringers, Westbourne Friends of Emsworth Community Health: David Moignard 02392 267498. Church, Westbourne Road, Westbourne. (formerly Friends of Emsworth Hospital): Melana: Dance classes for young people up to Practice Mon 7-9pm. Service ringing on Supports organisations providing health-re- Havant Light Opera: Meets 7.30 p.m. most 20 years, pre-school ‘music and movement’ Sundays. Contact Tower Captain Peter lated facilities in Emsworth. Contact: Irene Mondays at The Spring Arts & Heritage classes and adult tap dancing at Emsworth Wilkinson, Email: [email protected] Craig 01243 378635 Email: irenecraig71@ Centre, East Street, Havant. Contact: John Community Centre, North Street. Contact: or Jason Crouch 07802 474899 gmail.com Butt 02392 412262 www.havantlightopera. Louisa Chandler 07717 327200. co.uk Hampshire Constabulary Beat Services: Mumbaba: Music classes for babies and Community Organisations Surgery first Wednesday of each month, Hole in the Wall Group – Emsworth’s toddlers 10 a.m. on Wednesdays (during term Pastoral Centre, St Peters Square. Tel: Community pottery: Located behind time) Emsworth Sports and Social Club. 43 Community First: Services such as Call & 101(non-emergency calls) Emsworth Community Centre. Contact Clive Havant Road, Emsworth. Admission £3.50 Go bookable buses, older people’s activities Yeomans 01243 375860 per family. Contact: Chris Spode 07941 197 and mobility scooter hire. Contact 0300 500 Havant Friends of the Earth: Contact: Patricia 033 8085, [email protected]. Williamson 01243 378560. Winter 2019 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 31 Community Contacts
Havant Rotary Club: Meets every Monday Emsworth Kurling Club: Monday 2 p.m. -4 Political Representation Sports and Social Clubs at 6 p.m. at Bear Hotel, East Street, Havant. p.m. £3. Emsworth Community Association Contact: Ian Swinton 01243 251776 Centre, North Street. Contact: 01962 857099 Councillors Circle Dancing: Second Sunday of month, www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs. 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Westbourne Parish Hall, Chichester District Council Hewitt’s, 35 South Street, Emsworth. Westbourne Road, Westbourne. Contact: Community café and hall for hire. Tel: 01243 Emsworth Stroke Club: Meets 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mark Dunn, (Westbourne Ward) Wildham, Jane Richards 01243 378531. 213600. most Thursdays in Emsworth Centre, South Stoughton, Chichester PO18 9JG. Tel: 01243 Street. Contact: Mrs G Knight 02392 473091. Coal Exchange Football Club. Team plays 535202, Email: [email protected] Mothers’ Union: Contact: Margaret Cornick in the West Sussex League on Saturday (secretary) 01243 378044. Emsworth Surgery: 6 North Street. Contact: Jonathan Brown (Southbourne & West afternoons. Contact: James Laycock 0781 855 01243 378812. Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Thorney Wards) 21 Stein Road, Southbourne, 1216. Emsworth Branch: Contact: Liz Spencer 0785 Meets Wednesday 10.30 Emsworth PO10 8LB Mobile: 07890595450 Silver Linings: Dance/Social Group: 8 p.m. -10 p.m. Email: [email protected] 2108356 Email: lizzieannespencer@gmail. a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Hewitt’s, 35 South Street, Wednesdays, St James’ Parish Hall, Church com Emsworth. Activities for older people includ- Robert Hayes, (Southbourne & West Thorney Path. £5 per couple including tea. Contact: ing board games, excursions, theatre trips, St John Ambulance: Fraser Road, Havant. Wards) 6 Westview Cottages, South Lane, Brenda Payne 01243 378743. etc. £15 inc. lunch. Transport to and from the Email: [email protected] Southbourne, PO10 8PS. Tel: 01243 371388. centre can be arranged for £5. Contact: Liz Emsworth Bowling Club: Plays April to Email: [email protected] SYRCH/Southleigh Community Hall, Lutman Porter or Sue Kell 01243 213600. September plus bridge/cribbage October Street: Contact: Steve Baldwin 07795 Graham Hicks, (Southbourne & West Thorney to March and other social events. Contact: Southbourne Surgery: 337 Main Road, 321689. Wards) Phairdene, Prinsted Lane, Prinsted, Richard Jarczyk 01243 373192 or Jane Southbourne. Contact: 01243 388740. Emsworth PO10 8HT Tel: 01243 371211. Johnston 01243 378730 Trefoil Guild. Social group for all ex guiders or Walking to Health in Emsworth: Free, safe, Email: [email protected] girl guides. Meets at Methodist International Emsworth Bridge Club: Meets 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. short walks, Meets every Wednesdays at Hall, The Square, Emsworth on the first Havant Borough Council (three Emsworth every Tuesday evening, Emsworth Sports 10 a.m. at SYRCH Centre, Lutman Street, Wednesday of each month from 7.15 p.m. to Ward Councillors) & Social Club, 43 Havant Road, Emsworth. Emsworth. Contact: Pauline Bond 01243 9.15 p.m. New members welcome. Contact: Contact: 01243 376037. 376302 or Robert Self 02392 484412. Lulu Bowerman, 101 Havant Road, Emsworth Marion Lea [email protected] PO107LF. Tel: 07874 885366 lulu.bower- Emsworth Chess Club: Contact: Kier Eyles University of the Third Age, Emsworth U3A. Nature Conservation [email protected] 023 9248 4778 or email: mail@ emsworth- Over 30 subject groups that meet monthly. chessclub.co.uk. Meets Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Rivka Cresswell, The Coach House, 23A Park See website for details. www.emsworthu3a. Emsworth Sports & Social Club, 43 Havant Brook Meadow Conservation Group: Crescent, Emsworth, PO10 7NT T: 07724 org.uk. General Road, Emsworth. meeting at St James Church Workdays on first Sunday and third Thursday 684537 [email protected] , Church Path. 1020 a.m. third Friday Hall of every month, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Meet at Emsworth Cricket Club: See website for de- Richard Kennet, 53 Skylark Avenue, of month, except August and December. Seagull Lane entrance by the Tool Store/HQ. tails. http://emsworth.play-cricket.com Contact: Gill Polgreen Tel. 01243 389983 Tools and gloves supplied, and refreshments. Emsworth PO10 7GB Tel. 07780 236443. email: [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Rye 01243 376926. Email: [email protected] Emsworth & Havant Homing Society: Contact: 01243 431320 University of the Third Age, Ems Valley U3A. Emsworth Tree Wardens: Taking care of trees Hampshire County Council Over 40 subject groups that meet monthly. in Emsworth and surrounding area. Various Emsworth Rambling Club: Meets every Ray Bolton (Emsworth & St Faiths division) See website for details: http://www.emsval- ongoing tree-related projects. Contact: Thursday (short walk) and Sunday 22 Wade Court Road, Havant, PO9 2SU. Tel: leyu3a.org.uk/index.html. General meeting Yvonne Copeland 01243 389877. (longer walk), plus social events. Contact 023 9247 9682. at St James Church Hall, Church Path. 2 p.m. Hilary: [email protected] or Friends of Emsworth Memorial Garden. Email: [email protected] 4th Thursday of month, except August and Peter: [email protected] Helping to maintain the garden on the south- December. Contact: Hazel Willard 01243 West Sussex County Council east corner of Horndean Road Recreation Emsworth Sailing Club: 55 Bath Road, 379877. Ground. Meet at 10 a.m. on second Monday Viral Parikh (Bourne division) 28 Bewick Emsworth. Contact: 01243 372850. WemsFest. Regular musical performances of each month, Contact: 01243 371486. Gardens, Chichester, PO19 6FS Tel. 07474 Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club: Quay Mill, staged at local venues. Contact: Mark 741345 Friends of Emsworth Waysides: A conser- The Quay, South Street, Emsworth. Contact: Millington-Ringwood, Artistic Director 01243 Email: [email protected] vation group set up to monitor and survey 01243 372523. 370501 or 07802 500050 www.wemsfest. waysides and verges in Emsworth, in order Members of Parliament com Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Radio Sailors: to foster biodiversity and create a network of Alan Mak, (MP for Havant including Meets Thursdays 10 a.m. -12 noon (all year) wildlife corridors. Contact: Jane Brook 01243 Emsworth) Building 6000, Langstone and Sundays 10 a.m. -12 noon (winter only) Health Organisations 430493 Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant Contact: John Galyer 07971 827995 or 02392 Alzheimer’s Society Memory Café: Support Friends of Hampshire Farm Meadows: A PO9 1SA Tel: 023 9241 5620 355745. conservation group holding monthly work Email: [email protected] group for carers of people with dementia. Emsworth Sports & Social Club: Contact the Meets 10 a.m. -12 noon, fourth Tuesday of parties all year round at Hampshire Farm Gillian Keegan (MP for Chichester, including Steward 01243 376037. Located at 43 Havant month (except December), Masonic Hall, Meadows, a 42 acre area of open space in Southbourne and Westbourne) St John’s Road, Emsworth. Waterloo Road, Havant. Contact: 02392 North Emsworth. Contact: hfmfriends@ House, St John’s Street, Chichester, PO19 892035 gmail.com 1UU. Email: [email protected] ArthritisFirst. Exercise Classes for an- Friends of Hollybank Woods: Contact: yone with mobility problems. Run by a Andrew Brook 01243 430493 Chartered Physiotherapist with 30 years’ Friends of Nore Barn Woods: Work sessions: experience. All ages and abilities wel- 9.30 a.m. -12 noon, 2nd Sat of each month. come. Classes at the Community Centre, Tools, coffee and biscuits provided but bring Emsworth: Mondays 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. gloves. Meet at shore end of Warblington Tuesdays 9.50 a.m. – 10.50 a.m. and 11 a.m. Road. Contact: Roy Ewing 01243 370705. – 12 noon. Classes are also held in Havant Community Contacts The Ems and Chichester. Contact Juliette 07974 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: 238787/02392 413885. www.arthritisfirst. Holds monthly talks September - March, co.uk plus weekly wildlife walks and nature notes. Please notify the editor if you wish details of your group to be www.hiwwt.org.uk added to this page (Voluntary, church, charitable, community, Emsworth Keep Fit 1: shape up with Sally, Thursday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (Term Time) / Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association: not-for-profit groups only). Please notify editor if your group entry Emsworth Keep Fit 2 shape up with Sally, Protects and conserves the wildlife and needs to be amended. Thursday 11.30 a.m. -12.30 p.m. (Term Time) natural environment of Slipper Pond for the £5. Emsworth Community Centre, North benefit and quiet enjoyment of the public. David Harris, Editor, email: [email protected] Street. Contact: 01962 857099 www.bren- Contact: Chairman, Nick Madina 01243 doncare.org.uk/clubs 377749 Email: [email protected] Page 32 www.emsworthresidents.org Winter 2019 Emsworth People Emsworth People
Words and pictures by David Harris
Names: Lawrence Murphy (LM) and Julia Murphy Future Plans: The Lawrences’ are happy with the (JM) business and have no plans for expansion. Ages: 51, 51 Any special events coming up? In 2020 Fat Olives will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Emsworth Positions: (LM) Head Chef/owner and (JM) Front when a number of events may be held. of House/owner, Fat Olives Restaurant Education: (LM) Southend Technical College, Fat Olives is Emsworth’s highest rated Colchester Institute HND in Hotel and Catering restaurant on TripAdvisor with over Management. (JM) Croydon College BTec. 80% of reviewers listing it as “excellent”. First catering jobs: (LM) Various posts in France Fat Olives is recommended by Michelin, and Switzerland Harden’s, AA and other food guides.
How we met: Lawrence and Julia met whilst Fat Olives, 30 South Street, working at the same hotel and have been togeth- Emsworth, PO10 7EH er for over 30 years. Tel 01243 377914 First business: The Lawrences bought the former Email: [email protected] Julies Restaurant in Emsworth in 2000. The www.fatolives.co.uk restaurant had been closed for some time but met their requirements as it was small enough for them to run themselves and had self-contained living What do you see as the new trends in cooking? Eating out accommodation. will continue to become more informal. Tasting menus will decline in popularity and restaurants will have a greater Favourite food: Fish awareness of food allergies. Walking our dogs, Spare time activities: What are your links with the local horse riding, cycling and camping. community? Fat Olives work with Best thing about running a restaurant: local schools, Tuppenny Barn and Being able to make our own decisions and Stansted Farm Shop. They have controlling our own standards. raised £15,000 over the last few years for various charities including the Stroke Recommended book: The Time Traveller’s Club and Snowdrop Trust. Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003)
NEWS FROM OUR MP NHS campaigning secures investment and action
While Parliament has been on recess, I have been working hard the case to them. So I was delighted to welcome the Health over summer to secure the future of the Emsworth Victoria Cottage Secretary to QA, where he announced that Hospital (EVCH). there will be new funding for a state-of-the- Importantly in Emsworth, that has meant I’ll keep working hard on this project, art £60 million A&E department. This is real securing a key breakthrough and deliver- and residents who want to keep up-to-date money being spent now on our NHS locally, ing progress in talks to secure the Victoria should sign-up online for my regular e-mail and the new A&E should be ready for patients Cottage Hospital (EVCH) as the site of the updates at alanmak.org.uk/EVCH to use in less than three years. town’s new GP surgery. This culminated be- In recent months, there has been a second It’s part of a wider investment that is be- fore Christmas in the NHS CCG and Doctors major healthcare success story locally, with ing made to improve our NHS that includes announcing the welcome news that the EVCH the announcement that there will be extra an £20.5 billion by 2024. There is still more will be their preferred location. investment from the Government to build a that can be done, and nationally I’ve been We’ve come a long way since last summer, new A&E department at QA Hospital. campaigning for a fully digitalised, paperless when I learned without warning that the site Having visited the hospital on a number NHS, and the upgrade of ageing technology was being placed on the open market for sale. of occasions, I’ve seen first-hand how the in hospitals. That campaign also received a I stopped that sale. current emergency floor is at capacity, and boost, when the Health Secretary confirmed My campaigning work has included organ- needs expanding to meet the needs of our that fax machines will be banned in the NHS Alan Mak at Remembrance Service, Emsworth. ising a meeting with the key stakeholders, ageing population. – a win for my campaign to axe the fax. which secured agreement to explore the That’s why I took the case to Parliament, As the NHS is one of the world’s biggest Combining the good news of local invest- option of using the EVCH. In addition, I’ve calling on the Government to make a major consumers of fax machines, this is an impor- ment and the wider long-term plan, I’m con- met Health Secretary Matt Hancock, ensur- capital investment into the hospital to make tant step forward, and I’ll be continuing to fident that the NHS is in a strong position to ing that NHS England extended the fund- sure it’s fit for the future. work with the Government to ensure other deal with the challenges of the future. ing deadline, allowing the project to move My efforts have included writing to and outdated technologies such as pagers are Alan Mak MP forward. meeting with Government Ministers to make next in the firing line. Member of Parliament for Havant