Hamble-Le-Rice VILLAGE MAGAZINE MARCH 2018

Hamble-le-Rice VILLAGE MAGAZINE MARCH 2018

Hamble Conservation Volunteers beach cleaning, see page 13

Issue 313 Published by Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council and distributed free throughout the Parish and at www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk The Parish Council previously endeavoured Community Library/Hub is on target to a decade ago to seek a boundary change be completed by the end of May and its Hamble marquee hire to overcome anomalies to its northern opening will be sometime after this date boundary. Currently, it goes through The when organisational details have been Hamble School and Mercury Marina sites, ﬁ nalised and are in place. Work has started the Blackthorn Health Centre address is on the parking bays in Coach Road as part Hamble but it is within Hound. Wessex of the Coronation Parade refurbishment Manor is also in Hound although most of and shortly there will be a consultation the people feel it is in Hamble and if its regarding the Public Art that has been residents have problems they usually seek commissioned as part of the scheme. our Parish Council’s help and advice. Some of the work is awaiting a road safety audit before it can be progressed although The Council is taking the opportunity of the it has been decided that the raised table Community Governance Review to request in the road in Kings Avenue will not be that Hamble’s boundary be extended to implemented. include land to the east of Hamble Lane to the Bursledon Parish Council’s boundary. Matt also gave an update regarding youth facilities in our area the main points being This is to overcome the anomalies that the YMCA, who had been undertaking described above and strengthen the this work for the last few years, do not strategic gap. wish to continue and the Borough Council Matt Blythe the Borough Council’s Local are looking at the Youth Options charity Marquee hire, all types of catering, temporary bars, Area Manager attended the February to take over this work from April. He furniture hire and luxury toilets for Council meeting to up date it on a number also spoke about the problems with the Weddings, parties, corporate events and all occasions. of projects. The construction work on the storm damage to the gun emplacement

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1 on Hamble Common but they cannot and, where economically viable, battery undertake any work until responses from powered. The Council has been reviewing other regulatory bodies such as Historic its staffi ng requirements and has decided England have been received. to employ an Administration Assistant, Recognising the concern about plastic further details will be posted on the in the marine environment the Council website, social media and on the Councils has decided to help reduce the use of noticeboards. If you are interested contact plastic bottles by initially encouraging the offi ce. businesses to refi ll water bottles and, in Before the fi rst Planning Committee the longer term, to provide water bottle meeting its terms of reference were agreed fi lling facilities at appropriate places and the Council has been discussing its in the parish. The Parish Council has aspirations for planning relating to Hamble adopted a tree policy for Hamble and in the future. As the result of the recent details of this will be on its website. It has WeRHamble survey that has provided more Z/sZ>dd/E'^͕,D> also commissioned a biodiversity survey up to date information it has been agreed including recommendations on what could to withdraw the 2008 Hamble Village Plan. ǁĞĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƚĞůŝĨĞ done to improve opportunities to support After the Dinghy Park consultation meeting wildlife in the parish and the Council has and the successful festive lights this year agreed an action plan. tĞŚĂǀĞŶŽǁŵŽǀĞĚƚŚĞĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨŽƵƌĐŽƌĞůĞƚƚŝŶŐƐĂŶĚ the Council is following these up and ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐƚŽĂŶĞǁĐĞŶƚƌĂůŝƐĞĚŽĨĨŝĐĞůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶĨƌŽŵǁŚĞƌĞǁĞĐĂŶ The Parish Council is purchasing new will be seeking parishioners’ views soon ƚĂŬĞĐĂƌĞŽĨŽƵƌƐŽƵƚŚĐŽĂƐƚĂŶĚŵŝĚůĂŶĚƉŽƌƚĨŽůŝŽƐ͘ equipment - to replace old machinery with regarding the location of the Christmas a focus on machinery with less vibration tree in the Square. KƵƌ,ĂŵďůĞŽĨĨŝĐĞƌĞŵĂŝŶƐŽƉĞŶŽŶĂŶĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚďĂƐŝƐ͕ǁŝƚŚ,ĂŵďůĞ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐƚĂĨĨŚĂƉƉǇƚŽƉƌŽǀŝĚĞůĞƚƚŝŶŐƐǀŝĞǁŝŶŐƐĂŶĚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ͘ IMPROVEMENTS TO CORONATION PARADE We’d like to thank ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞŽĨŽƵƌǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵůĐůŝĞŶƚƐ͕ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ͕ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚŽƌƐ Work on a series of improvements to • www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk; ĂŶĚĨƌŝĞŶĚƐĨŽƌǇŽƵƌĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞĚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĂŶĚŬŝŶĚĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐŽǀĞƌƌĞĐĞŶƚ Coronation Parade in Hamble is set to get • at the Hamble Parish Offi ce; or ǁĞĞŬƐ͘tĞĂƌĞŐĞŶƵŝŶĞůǇƉƌŽƵĚĂŶĚŚŽŶŽƵƌĞĚƚŽƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚǇŽƵĂůů͘ under way. • in shop windows in Coronation Parade Coronation Parade will benefi t from a number of improvements including Please let us know which design you prefer &ŽƌĂůůůĞƚƚŝŶŐƐ͕ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞĂŶĚŵĂƌŬĞƚŝŶŐĞŶƋƵŝƌŝĞƐ resurfacing the area in front of the shops, by completing a short on-line survey or redesigning the steps to include tree contact Local Area Manager, Matt Blythe planting and improving paving and parking, at matt.blythe@eastleigh.gov.uk or phone ϬϮϯϴϬϰϱϳϴϲϰ The aim is to give more prominence to the 023 8068 8311. ŚĂŵďůĞΛƌŝǀĞƌůĞƚƚŝŶŐƐ͘ĐŽŵ Parade as people come into the village. The scheme is being funded by Bursledon, ǁǁǁ͘ƌŝǀĞƌůĞƚƚŝŶŐƐ͘ĐŽŵ As part of the improvements we will be Hamble-le-Rice & Hound Local Area installing bespoke, decorative railings. Committee (LAC) using ‘developer ϲŽƌŽŶĂƚŝŽŶWĂƌĂĚĞ͕,ĂŵďůĞ^Kϯϭϰ:d contributions’ from nearby developments ZŝǀĞƌ>ĞƚƚŝŶŐƐ>ƚĚ͘ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚŝŶŶŐůĂŶĚΘtĂůĞƐ͘ŽŵƉĂŶǇŶƵŵďĞƌϬϳϳϲϴϮϱϵ We would like your views on the three ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚŽĨĨŝĐĞ͗ϮϬͲϮϮtĞŶůŽĐŬZŽĂĚ͕>ŽŶĚŽŶEϭϳ'h proposed designs. and grants from Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council and the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ From Monday 26 February to Monday 5 programme. The fi nal decision on the best March you can view the proposals at: design will be made by the LAC taking into • www.eastleigh.gov.uk/coronationparade; account public feedback.

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Message from the Clerk Odd Job John At the time of writing, the Community regime to the slipway as well as being more Library/Hub has just witnessed the roof directly involved in the monthly inspections. steels going in and work is starting in Opportunities to improve storage and earnest to look at how the facility is going to secure racking for boards and kayaks are run. Along with Eastleigh Borough Council, also on the agenda and it is hoped this will we have been talking to Hampshire Library encourage different users to the area. On Service about how to run a volunteer led balance a very positive event. For those DIY jobs you don’t have community library/book exchange and we Finally the Council has continued to look at time to do! have also had discussions with Barclays Bank about them providing one to one how with can improve our environment. We are starting a campaign, like many others, Working in and around Hamble training each month on improving basic IT skills. The building will create a focus for to reduce plastics in the village especially Just Ask… a range of activities and we really want to given the recent coverage of the damage hear from people or groups that could use being done to marine and fl uvial habitats John Coke the space. So far, we have had a number through plastic pollution. We have started t - 07966 187041 of volunteers come forward but there are talking to shops and those involved in e - [email protected] lots more opportunities to get involved the hospitality sector about refi lling water f - @OddJobJohnHamble bottles free of charge and so far this has w - oddjobjohn-hamble.co.uk and in particular for younger people. So if you think you could be the person to run a been well received. We are also hoping ‘Story-time’ session or you have a burning to work with other organisations to see passion for a craft or skill that you’d like to what else can be done and will be keen to share with others now is the time to contact promote the work that others are doing in the Offi ce. For those of you that have this important area. already volunteered: a big thank you and We also now have a biodiversity plan which we will be in touch shortly to talk about the covers the areas of the village that we own help and support you can offer. and manage. It is available on the website. At the end of January the Council met We will be starting to cut some grassed users of the Dinghy Park following an on areas less frequently and leave swathes line consultation. The Dinghy Park is a longer at the edges. We will also be very valuable asset in the village and a creating log and brash piles from cuttings key part of the Foreshore. It also produces to increase habitats for wildlife. Over the income which funds other activities and next few months we will be focusing on keys services in the village. The evening was locations and hoping to identify volunteers spent discussing what improvements could to help us manage areas. To start things be made to the facilities, the way space off there will be a site meeting on Tuesday is allocated as well as the management 6th March at 9.00am at the fi rst car park regime. At the end of the evening three at Westfi eld Common to consider how to volunteers came forward to join Councillors prevent fl y tipping and to improve the area on the Dinghy Park Working Group and more generally. If you’re interested come they will be overseeing the installation of and join us for an hour. a wash off area, an improved cleaning Amanda

4 5 60 YEARS ON THE HAMBLE-WARSASH FERRY

Ray helped with the ferry before he started as full time ferryman on the 8th February 1958 after completing his apprenticeship at a local aircraft factory. This started a life YOUR LOCAL ACCOUNTANTS - HOW CAN WE CAN HELP? on the river getting up at 5.45am to take the ﬁ rst ferry passengers across at 6.50am Our Hamble-based team offer a friendly and professional service to local businesses. to work at the local factories and running Our clients include trades, professional consultants and the marine industry. the ferry in all weathers, every day other WE CAN HELP YOU COMPLY WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS than Christmas Day. It is amazing how

• VAT • Tax • Accounts many people said on a warm summer day AND HELP YOU BUILD YOUR BUSINESS his job was ideal and they would like to do

• Management Accounts • Budgets • Growth Planning it, but they did not think of long hours, lack of holidays and the many days with adverse FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION conditions such as a cold, wet, windy winter day. 023 8045 3907 [email protected] www.accountably.co.uk Ray at the start of his life operating the 1st Floor, Unit 12, Compass Point,Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4RA ferry. 40,000 passengers across the river each year. Due to the ever increasing demands of operating the ferry including new safety regulations, Ray decided to sell the ferry to Cliff Hall who as a youngster had helped him Residential Care Home with the ferry. Cliff promised Ray he could remain ferryman as long as he wished.

Over the years Ray improved the ferry Ray retired as full time ferryman at the beginning of January 2001 but has facilities from a dinghy powered by an continued to be a familiar sight on the river outboard to today’s specially built steel operating the ferry. Ray is a well known ferries. Eventually Ray purchased the ferry Hamble character who has served the from Watneys the brewers, who owned the community exceedingly well over the years, ferry and the Bugle pub. By the beginning appreciated by many parishioners and of the 1990s he was taking approximately visitors. A home that radiates warmth and understanding If you would like to ﬁ nd out more about Ray’s time on the ferry 01489 582 821 www.littlebrookhouse.co.uk and the ferry’s history you can buy a booklet 101 Brook Lane, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9FE from the ferry at a of cost £2.

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REMEMBERING FORMER CHAIRMAN BILL HARRIS

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Bill presenting HPC centenary mugs to Hamble Primary School pupils Jonathan Terry Est. 1998 It is with sadness that we report that former at Netley. During his working career he Independent Funeral Directors Chairman of the Parish Council, Bill Harris, had a number of different jobs but before and Monumental Masons died at the end of January after a short he retired he worked as a Dockmaster illness. at Port Hamble, a job that he thoroughly Providing Professional and Personal Funeral Services Bill became a Parish Councillor in 1973 and enjoyed. After his retirement he was a to Hamble, Netley Abbey, Bursledon and all areas of Southampton. he undertook this role until 1996. He was driver for Hamble Good Neighbours and he Golden Charter Pre Paid Funeral Plans Chairman on four occasions. In particular gave a great amount of time to this. Many Home Visits - Memorials for all types of graves he was Chairman when the Parish Council Hamble residents were most grateful for this, particularly his supportive considerate We invite you to visit our website marked its Centenary in 1994 and led many www.jonathanterry.co.uk of the celebrations. For many of the years manner and patience while they waited for to view our full company pro le. he was on the Parish Council he served medical appointments or treatments. with his wife Nora who was also elected as O ce and Chapel of Rest O ce and Chapel of Rest At this time the thoughts of the many 101 Peartree Avenue, Bitterne 3 College Place, London Road a Councillor. people who knew Bill are with his family Southampton SO19 7JJ Southampton SO15 2FB Bill was President of Hamble Social Club and memories of all the good things he did Tel: 023 8043 4444 Tel: 023 8023 4533 and Chairman of the Royal British Legion for our village.

8 9 LJM BOOKKEEPING SERVICES HAMBLE, THE AMAZING PUP WHO’LL TRANSFORM A LIFE

• Self Employed/Small Businesses One little puppy - brand new to charity Canine Partners - may not know it yet, but • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance one day she will enable a disabled person • Computerised Accountancy to live an independent life. • Credit Control Hamble Hounds Dog Training and Problem • VAT Returns Solving have raised over £5,000 to pay • Preparati on of Final Accounts for for the pup and her initial training through OSTEOPATHY their annual ‘Barking Bonanza’ dog show. Sole Traders The pup will be trained by Canine Partners, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE • Self-Assessment Tax Returns the charity that provides assistance dogs SPORTS MASSAGE • Payroll for people with physical disabilities or Once Hamble is around 18 months old conditions that limit their everyday lives. and has completed her training she will Assessments & Treatments Available For : Holiday Cover can also be Hamble Hounds requested that the pup be partnered with a disabled person and provided for be named Hamble to honour the village provide them with practical help with that helped fund her. Annette Bowcott of everyday tasks, as well as offering security Hourly Rate Charged Hamble Hounds said “We are delighted to and companionship. have exceeded our target and to be able to Canine Partners receive no government Contact Lynda on 07774 790543 fund the foundations of a new assistance funding for the work they do so rely on or Email: dog. Its great to know that through our donations. You can ﬁ nd out more at www. [email protected] work with pet dogs and their guardians, we caninepartners.org.uk and meet them at have been able to provide a puppy for this the 2018 Barking Bonanza show at Royal amazing charity”. Victoria Country Park on 29th April 2018.

JOIN OUR CLUB

Folland (Hamble) Cricket Club is always happy to welcome new players and ofﬁ cials. We have two successful and sociable teams playing in the Hampshire Cricket League on Saturdays. The club caters for all abilities, accommodating all who wish to play. Our committee is dedicated to providing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all players and their families whilst building on the success of all our teams. We play at Folland Park in Hamble, which is not just an excellent playing facility, but also has its own social club that helps us to create a great team spirit. We hold If you are interested in joining our club, indoor winter nets sessions starting in late then feel free to contact Stuart at: February and outdoor sessions are held at [email protected] or on 07545 the ground from mid-April. 430548.

10 11 HAMBLE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

Hamble Conservation Volunteers (HCVs) is equivalent to 1.16 tons of rubbish. As undertake a beach clean on the ﬁ rst and well as this they spent 346 hours on task third Wednesday of each month and days such as putting up bird boxes, clearing focus their work on Hamble Common. scrub, improving footpaths and surveying With the problem of plastic rubbish being wildlife. At least once a year they take part highlighted in the news recently now seems in a national beach clean survey and list opportune to say how much the work HCVs all the different items they pick up and it undertake is appreciated. Watching them is amazing and disappointing to see the work and the care they take in picking up amount of plastic they record. small pieces such as the plastic sticks of On behalf of all who enjoy the Common and cotton buds it shows their commitment to surrounding areas - thank you very much making our environment better. Hamble Conservation Volunteers for all On the day the front cover picture was taken your work on improving our village and its 14 volunteers took part, some not even shores. from Hamble such as a lady and her dog HCVs are always looking for more volunteers from Bursledon. They cleared litter along so if you are interested in helping please the beach from Hamble Point to past the see hambleconservationvolunteers.org.uk Ensign Way slipway, as well as other parts or telephone Philip Rawlinson on 07810 of Hamble Common particularly along the 435 138. road where rubbish such as beer cans had If you are interested in setting up a new been thrown out of car windows. group to improve your area such as Last year HCVs spent 341 hours beach Westﬁ eld Common, please contact the cleaning, collecting 234 bags of litter which Parish Clerk (see page 1 for details).

The ﬁ nal scrub clearance of the Common BEACH CLEANS this winter will take place in March. Wednesdays 7th and 21st March. Thereafter we need to avoid disturbing The next conservation task is: nesting birds and will not return to this task SCRUB CLEARANCE until the autumn. We have made great Wednesdays 14th March. progress this winter and hope to conclude Meet 10am Hamble Point Car Park. on a high note so please joint us if you can. Please wear clothing suitable for the In April we turn our attention to the weather on the day. Common’s many paths maintaining access We provide all equipment but welcome contributions to the tea fund. by repairing damage caused by the winter weather and high tides. Some of the tasks To book your place for this event please can be arduous but there are roles for a contact Philip: 07810 453 138 wide range of agility and strength. [email protected] Beach and Common cleans are also vital, made necessary by the actions of a small number of people who do not seem to appreciate the damage their behaviour has on the Common and its wildlife.

12 13 Hamble’s Local Policing Team

Greetings from Our priorities our set by you through I am the Hamble your local your direct feedback to us, through PCSO and have neighbourhood your parish councillors and through worked in this policing team. our crime reports. We also have wider role since joining I am Sergeant district and force level priorities to Hampshire Matt Moss and I work on, however your o cers’ ﬁ rst Constabulary in am the Sergeant priority is Hamble. Phil and Robin are 2014. responsible for backed up by a team of 2 further PCs My work involves supporting partner the parishes of Bursledon, Netley and and 3 further PCSOs on our team, of course Hamble. agencies such as the Parish Council & with access to a wide range of other Harbour Master over local issues with I have been with Hampshire resources including our response a view to reducing risk. This work Constabulary for almost 17 years teams, investigation teams and complies with the force priority of and have served mainly in the east marine unit to name just 3. of the county in a number of roles. I ‘Building partnerships that enable a Our current priorities in Hamble are am married and we are lucky to have better public service’. youth nuisance, with particular regard a beautiful 1 year old daughter called As mentioned by PC TEBB, there to Mount Pleasant and College Playing Jennifer. have been many changes and a Fields and the surrounding roads, and Your dedicated o cers are PC Robin large part of my role is now focused the prevention of thefts from motor Tebb and PCSO Phil Davenport. Both on Safeguarding for the vulnerable vehicles which have been prevalent in are experienced in their roles and are members of our community. This other areas of the district. committed to providing you with the follows one of the Hampshire Force’s best service they can. - Sgt 3554 Matt MOSS Policies ‘Identifying and protecting those that need our help’. I will also be working alongside My name is somewhere along the South Coast. PC TEBB to assist with another Robin Tebb and Policing today is a di erent animal force priority of ‘Tackling Crime & I have been in to what it was when I joined, thanks O ending’. the Hampshire in part to advances in technology, I look forward to serving the Constabulary for growing social media usage, mobile community while dealing with the just over 27 years. phone availability and a better challenges ahead. During that time I standard of living. As a result, I have have undertaken - PCSO 15737 Phil DAVENPORT witnessed many changes within the numerous roles including frontline Constabulary as we try to keep up response policing, community beat with the ever evolving criminal world. policing, school liaison work and We can be contacted by email on: Youth O ending Team. I have worked Nevertheless, the basics of policing [email protected] in Cosham, Gosport, Southampton, remain the same, to “protect life and If you are not already a member of Hythe, Winchester and currently property”. I will endeavour to use HAMPSHIRE ALERTS please register Hedge End. all my experience and the array of as it allows us to send you crime updates resources available to police my new I am a proud Hampshire “Hog”, and information to protect you, beat of Hamble. having been born and brought up in your community and your property: Portsmouth and have always lived - PC 2007 Robin TEBB www.hampshirealert.co.uk © Copyright Hampshire Constabulary

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16 17 HAMBLE-LE-RICE FLOWER CLUB

will be a small charge to cover expenses. For more information please feel free to contact either Sheila on 02380 453718 or Judy on 02392 554157.

Monday 12th March Our AGM is at 2pm. Lunch is available at noon at a cost of £10. Please contact Our February meeting was well attended by Judy if you haven’t already booked your F.C. Hughes 24 members. This was a practical session, lunch! Funeral Directors ADVERTISE IN entitled ‘Small World.’ For many of us this This year could be busy! So watch out for 46 St. Johns Road, Hedge End S030 4AG was a new experience. The dimensions posters etc! Tel: 01489 782404 were tricky but some of the results were 1. Pearl Anniversary Thursday July 26th • Our staff are at your service 24 hours a day amazing! We were well advised by Pat 2. Winchester Cathedral Flower Festival • Memorial advice and products available Maple, our resident tutor and other Early September • Funeral Plans Available • Members of The National Association of Funeral Directors experienced ladies within the group, so a 3. St. Andrews Church Flower Festival November 9th – 11th Part of Dignity plc. [email protected] new skill hopefully has been acquired! www.dignityfunerals.co.uk A British Company Many of our new members have never The Hamble Le Rice Flower Club consists had the opportunity to learn the basics of of a friendly group, mainly but not ﬂ ower arranging at an Evening Class or in exclusively of ladies, who meet on the such educational setting. Consequently, second Monday of each month at 2pm in Need a local venue for your class? the Hamble-Le-Rice Memorial Hall. they feel out of their depth to tackle many arrangements. It is with this in mind that we Visitors welcome at all Club events, just turn are attempting to start a Beginners Class up or if you require more details/tickets: once a month which will be hosted and Rosemary Dorman,Secretary: 02380 452385 60 People Capacity Valerie Pritchard,Chairman: 02380 455952 taught by various group members. There Up to 4 Hours Only £35

LARGE FREE CAR PARK LOST AND FOUND

THE ROY UNDERDOWN PAVILION, HAMBLE Items which have been found locally The perfect spot to meet indoors or outdoors are often handed in to the Parish Ofﬁ ce - one of which recently has been a ring. If you’ve lost anything, please log it with the Parish Ofﬁ ce so that we can reunite Call 023 8045322 or email [email protected] to book your hire you with it should someone hand in to us. PARTIES - CLASSES - MEETINGS - BBQs Our opening times and contact details can be found on page 1 of the Magazine.

18 19 HAMBLE LADIES’ GROUP Our AGM in January 2018 saw all and a few visitors. Committee Members, Chairman and Our group seems to more popular than Secretary re-instated. I guess we must be ever. If you’ve not been before why not doing something right after all. come along. We are very informal and our In February, Judy Theobald came along meetings are always interesting. to chat to us about ‘Life in general and -Bobby Conduit other problems’. Judy kept us entertained by talking to us about her life in such a Our Programme is as follows: comical way that we practically laughed all Tuesday 13th March: the way through her talk. She spoke about Mathew Whitﬁ eld - Navy’s Top Gun how she knew she wanted to be a journalist Tuesday 10th April: from the age of 7 and eventually achieved Rachel Hampton - Mayﬁ eld Nursery her goal after many years of doing many Tuesday 8th May: other jobs. She explained that at one time Philip Hoare - Author Tuesday 12th June: she wrote a poetry column and does in Social Evening - Celebrating 25 years fact still write poetry. She read a few of her Wednesday 15th August poems which were very amusing and very Our outing is a trip to Goodwood House topical with reference to St Valentines Day 01329 237715 where we get a tour of the house and We thoroughly enjoyed her talk and it high tea which sounds rather grand. certainly brightened up an otherwise New members are always welcome - miserable evening weather wise. our meetings start at 7.30pm and are We were at full strength with members held in the Priory Centre, Hamble, why not come along and join us. and had a couple of new members join up

ALICE RELIES ON LOCAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE

“I have always been independent but then others in the village as my eyes deteriorated I had to give up my “I don’t know what we would do without car. This was a bit of a blow as I had frequent them”. - Alice (name changed to protect doctors and hospital appointments. This service user’s identity) worried me as my mobility isn’t all that good either. Then a friend told me about We are now looking for more volunteers Good Neighbours and I decided to ring to enable Good Neighbours to carry on them when I had my next appointment. It and keep helping people like Alice. Please was so good, and took a lot of worry from consider if you could spare an hour or two a my shoulders knowing that a driver would week to help. You don’t need to be a drivers come and pick me up and take me to the as we also need people to work behind General, he was so kind and helpful and the scenes with the organisation, giving as sat and talked to me in the waiting room, much or as little of your time as you choose. to stop me worrying. I have had one or two For more information and to discus how you trips to the doctors and the hospital now could help please phone the Co ordinator and they couldn’t be nicer, the volunteers on 0845 6430371. Looking forward to are always so willing to help. Like many hearing from you.

20 21 HAMBLE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

It sounded a familiar story about a ferry, the J Class yachts, needed crews some of America’s Cup crews and Spitfi res however their owners employed these experienced it was not about Hamble but Itchen Village. yacht racing Itchen men. One of these Cheryl Butler told the story of the village owners, Sir Thomas Lipton, employed that grew around a ferry crossing point, them on his yacht named Shamrock. He along an important route to Southampton. appointed Captain Alfred Diaper as skipper The village was small with just a handful of of his yacht in a challenge for the America’s families - the Diapers, Jurds, Parkers and Cup and Alf chose the crew mostly from Dibles. his family. The crew were given a uniform and a set of sailing clothes. They were the Cheryl’s interest started in this topic when professional crew that sailed the yacht to she found a family log by Tom Diaper America and took part in the practice races which led her to research the full story of beating the other yachts. When it came to the village from which he came. Peartree the America’s Cup itself it was a Sir Thomas Green was part of Itchen Village and where Lipton gentleman crew that raced and lost. Queen Elizabeth I planted a pear tree there. The area was also known as St Mary Extra Over the racing seasons Captain Diaper because a chapel was built there in 1620 won enough prize money to build himself with its mother Church being St Marys in a house in Itchen Village. While their Southampton. In later centuries a few large husbands were away sailing abroad the estates with big houses were established women ran the village. When the racing further inland from the ferry. crews got old and had to retire many of them became publicans. Cheryl told a The ferry and fi shing were important number of sailing stories of Itchen skippers sources of income for the waterside and crewmen one being about taking a families. The ferry was rowed across the yacht to Australia where the crew ran out river and nearby on the Itchen side was the of water and had to kill a young crewman YOU CAN NOW USE Royal Oak pub. There were a number of to survive. reports of delays for passengers because the ferrymen preferred to stay in the pub. Itchen Village eventually became part of It was not just ferrymen that rowed the ferry Woolston as it developed with Thornycrofts but the women of the village too. Famous shipbuilders and Supermarine aircraft people such as King Charles II, Samuel manufacturers setting up there. The fate Pepys and Jane Austen used the ferry. of the village was sealed in 1940 when the Germans targeted and bombed the Despite the ferry- and fi sher-men objecting Supermarine aircraft factory which was and signing a petition, eventually a steam making Spitfi res. The factory was destroyed fl oating bridge chain ferry was introduced along with most of the village. The troops in 1836. Some of the original ferrymen used the bombed-out Itchen Village were employed to work on the new fl oating buildings to practice and prepare for the TO PAY FOR PARKING bridge. At this time the fi shermen were D-Day invasion. Although a few houses developing their own type of fi shing smack remained, this was the end of Itchen Village AT THE FORESHORE CAR PARK to suit the local conditions and obviously as it was not rebuilt after the war. it was known as an Itchen Ferry boat. This A fascinating story told by Cheryl in a very led them to racing these boats amongst interesting way and the Society had many See the signage in the car park for more information and instructions. themselves and at local regattas and they visitors from the Itchen Village area who became experienced yacht racing crews. asked her many questions at the conclusion When the large racing yachts, including of her well-illustrated talk.

22 23 from the council’s records

ROOFCAREROOFCAREROOFCARE ROOFCARE ROOFCARE ROOFCARE100 years ago - Parish Council Elections GutteringGuttering service service Guttering service Guttering service GutteringThe service Local G. Board notifi ed the Council that the provision of the Parliament & Local • Gutt ering Repairs: Cleaning / Clearing / Unblocking Government Act 1917, deferred the Election of Parish Councils for a further period of 12 RepairsRepairs * Clearing* Clearing * Cleaning* CleaningRepairs * Clearing * CleaningRepairs * Clearing * CleaningRepairs * Clearingmonths * Cleaning from March 1918. march 1918 • Fascia boards repainted or UPVC renewal UpvcUpvc – renewal:– renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes Gutter/Facia/downpipesUpvc – renewal: etcGutter/Facia/downpipes etc Upvc – renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes etc Upvc – renewal: Gutter/Facia/downpipes etc100 years ago etc - Nuisance • Gutt er guards or ‘Hedgehogs’ fi tt ed A letter was read from Lt. Col. Crichton drawing the Council’s attention to the nuisance RoofRoof repairs repairs to to suit: suit: Tiles Tiles Roof* Slates* Slates repairs * Felt* Felt to suit: Tiles * Slates * Felt Roof repairs to suit: TilesRoof * Slates repairs * Felt to suit: committed Tiles * Slates by * Felt the Tenant of No.1 Copperhill Terrace. Several Councillors verifi ed Col. • Main roof repairs: Slates / Tiles / Hips / Ridges / Vents. ChimneyChimney repointing repointing Ridges RidgesChimney * Hips* Hips etcrepointing etc RidgesChimney * Hips repointing etc RidgesChimney * Hips repointing etc Crichton’s Ridges * statementHips etc ..... that the District Council be asked to take immediate steps to abate • Chimney Repairs: Lead-work replacement / Repointi ng etc the nuisance. march 1918 * Flat* Flat roof roof repairs/renewal repairs/renewal* Flat roof repairs/renewal* Flat roof repairs/renewal* Flat roof repairs/renewal 75 years ago - Lower Hamble Allotments NO JOB TOO SMALL: 15%Free OAPFree estimates estimates REDUCTION: Free FREE estimates ESTIMATES Free estimates Free estimates... Air Service Training Ltd. drawing the Council’s attention to that the outhouses on the Allotments east of E Block of Sleeping Quarters appears to be in the process of demolition, RingRing Les: Les: 02381 02381Ring 781 781Les: 364 36402381Ring 781Les: 36402381Ring 781Les: 36402381they would 781 be glad 364 if the Council would investigate ... Several Councillors stated that the Please ring Les: 02381 781 364 damage referred to was done by the gale of wind & not by the tenant ... march 1943

75 years ago - National Savings Movement A letter was read by the Chairman together with a Certifi cate presented by the Lords of the Admiralty, to the Civil Parish of Hamble to commemorate the adoption of H.M.S. Rover during Warship Week 1941 ... march 1943 CARE, COMFORT & 50 years ago - Scouts & Guides COMPANIONSHIP ... The Scoutmaster had written to Mr Marsh, County Education Offi cer, asking if the C.C. would sponsor a coach to take the Scouts, Guides & Brownies into Southampton Swimming 6thEstablished most recommended in 1974 we p carorvidee home a march 1968 homelyin South and East ca rEingngland atmosphe 2015 re Baths once a week for swimming instructions ... withas awa friendlyrded bandy ca dedicatedrehome.co.uk sta 50 years ago - Postmaster Retiring Full time activities & It was brought to the notice of the Council ... that Mr E. Burnett was retiring as Postmaster entertainments co-ordinator and it was thought that Mr M. May (Mr Burnett’s son-in-law) may be taking over the Post ● Residential Care Visit www.carehome.co.uk Residential Care Offi ce. march 1968 ● to view recommendations ● Respite to view recommendations ● Day Care For more information pleasecall 25 years ago - Correspondence ● Dementia Care Heather or visit us at anytime A letter from a parishioner regarding microlight fl ying from airfi eld ... complained regarding noise and proximity to the residential area ... It was thought that the turf stripping operation 13 St. MARY’S ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY would limit the area which could be used ... march 1993 Tel: 023 8045 2324 the above is as recorded in the archives (imu)

24 25 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY IN MARCH Regular Events

th Weekly What Where Tuesday 6 Monday 12th Sunday 25th Westfi ld Common Site Hamble-le-Rice Parish Spring Craft Fair Monday Monday Club 1.30pm, Meeting Council Meeting Hamble Club, Beaulieu Road The Asset Management Monday Hamble River Singers Community Choir 7.30pm , HRSC Rooms Committee will be on (except Bank Hols) (Contact [email protected]) site to consider how to Monday U-Tone Circuit Training 8.15-9.15pm, prevent fl y tipping and Memorial Hall (Rear Hall) to improve the area. Monday Forever Fit: 50+ fitness exercise to music. 10.30 - 11.30am, 9am, 1st car park at £4/session. (Contact Julie: 07952 983 349) Roy Underdown Pavilion. All Council meetings are A special craft market Westfi eld Common to kick start the season. Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group 9.30-11.30am, Memorial Hall open to the public. Entry prices include Tues & Thurs Pilates (Tues 12-1pm) (Thurs 10-11am) Each agenda includes both the museum and Memorial Hall th the craft fair. A good Tuesday 6 a Public Session where Wednesday Yoga 10-11.30am, Memorial Hall Bursledon and District chance to buy unusual Gardening Club members of the public Easter presents. Wednesday Body Control Pilates 9am-10am, may speak on any Special one day prices: (Contact: Caroline 07803 302654) Roy Underdown Pavilion Wednesday 50+ Seated exercise to music. 11.15am-12pm, matter. Adults £3, Children £1 Chairfi t: Free parking, cafe open. £3/session. (Contact Julie: 07952 983 349) Roy Underdown Pavilion. 7pm, 11am-4pm, Wednesday Cherubs 10.30am - 12pm, Roy Underdown Pavilion Bursledon Brickworks (Contact: Father Graham Whiting 023 8045 2148) St. Andrews Church. Wednesday Acting Up Memorial Hall A talk by Gerald Ponting nd For class times contact: 07519 754829 “Pride of Madeira”. Thursday 22 Competition: Up to 7 Local Area Committee Meeting Thursday Walking Netball 9-10am, Floating Hellebores. Responsible for local Hamble Sports Complex 7 for 7.30pm, policy, local matters Friday Village Market Memorial Hall, 9.30-10.45am St. Paul’s Church, Pilands including planning Wood. Bi-Weekly What When £2 per meeting for visitors. applications and planning 6th & 20th St. Andrewʼs Cafe @ The Priory Centre 10.30am-12.45pm Refreshments, Ra e & enforcement. 6pm, Hamble Primary School Topical Gardening Tips. Further information: Monthly What Where 02380 402986 Tuesday 27th 2nd Monday Hamble Flower Club Memorial Hall Toddlers Story Trail: The Very Hungry Caterpillar RAF Association Itchen & Hamble branch 4th Monday 12pm, Hamble Club (Contact: Steve Rawlings 02380 740771) includes a drink and a Monday 26th 7pm, biscuit. As spaces are 1st Tuesday Bursledon and District Gardening Club Hamble-le-Rice Parish St Pauls Church, Bursledon limited advance booking Planning Committee 7.30pm, Priory Centre, St is essential. To book 2nd Tuesday Hamble Ladies Group Meeting Andrew’s Church please visit the shop 7pm, Toddlers story trail in the Park or phone 1st & 3rd Weds Hamble Conservation Beach Cleans 10am, Hamble Point Car Park Roy Underdown Pavilion around the Park. Please 02380 455 157 (10am - 2nd Wednesday Hamble Conservation Task 10am, Hamble Point Car Park wear wellies and bring 4pm). Informal Bereavement Support Group £6 per child. 4th Wednesday 2pm-4pm, The Priory Centre Listing of an event does not a waterproof coat. (Contact: Heather Smith 02380 452998) constitute endorsement. 10am or 2pm, Royal Victoria Place 2B Café Details believed to be correct Suitable for children Country Park Shop. Last Saturday 10am-12pm, Priory Centre (Coffee, Cake & Conversation) at the time of publication. 4yrs and under. Price 02380 455157

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