The Villager

October 2020

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FLU VACCINATIONS the Villager CONTACTS AT THE CLIFT SURGERY 2020/2021 Editor: Julie Crawley This year we have more local people than ever before to vaccinate and we need 01256 851003 your help to make sure that we vaccinate people quickly, efficiently and most [email protected] importantly safely. Having a flu jab will not stop you from catching COVID-19 but it will help to Advertisements: prevent you catching flu which can cause serious illness itself. If our hospitals are Emma Foreman busy treating patients with COVID-19, we want to try and stop them having to cope 01256 889215/07747 015494 with a flu epidemic at the same time. [email protected] We have begun our flu vaccination campaign already, text message invites have already gone out to cover our 65 and over cohort, and our first Saturday clinic is Distribution: fully booked. If you have been unable to book into this clinic please do not panic George Rust as there will be more vaccines being delivered in October along with more clinic availability. As more vaccines become available we will continue to contact every 01256 850413 patient entitled to a flu vaccination to let them know how to book and when and [email protected] where they need to attend to have their vaccination. If you would like more information about this season’s programme and to find out if Future Events: you are in the Target Group, please visit: Lindsay Berry https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/ 01256 850495 PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE PRACTICE (OUR PHONES ARE BUSY [email protected] ENOUGH AT THE BEST OF TIMES!!) - VISIT THE LINK ABOVE OR, IF YOUR QUESTIONS ARE STILL NOT ANSWERED, THEN SEND US AN Pamber Correspondent: EMAIL – [email protected] Ann Ellis This is what we need you to do to help: - [email protected] • Try hard to keep your appointment as this will allow us to ensure that we can spread the load and keep everyone safe. • Do not attend if you, or anyone who lives with you, are unwell with a temperature, new cough, new breathlessness or a loss of taste or smell. • To avoid car parking problems please walk if you can or be dropped off. Please be mindful of the narrow nature of Minchens Lane and do not park down the lane. Contents • Wear a face covering to your appointment. Patrick Linford Obituary 5 • Follow the direction of the staff to ensure that you are at an appropriate safe distance. • Come only with others who are being vaccinated at the same time to reduce the number of people in the building unnecessarily. Sherbornes with Pamber 6 • Wear clothing that allows you to bare your upper arm quickly. • As soon as you have been vaccinated please leave – no stopping to chat this year! Church Services 7 THANK YOU FOR WORKING TOGETHER WITH US TO GET EVERYONE VACCINATED AS QUICKLY AND AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.

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2 3 Contacts CHURCH OF Rev Daniel Newman [email protected] 541607 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH The Presbytery, Popley Way, 819722 Patrick (Pat) Frederick Terrington Linford BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sarum Hill Centre, Basingstoke 316000 CLERKS TO COUNCILS 18th September 1934 - 1st March 2020 SSJ Mrs Penny Mayo [email protected] 07714 770940 MS Mrs Cally Morris [email protected] 07721 076186 Pamber Chris Gunnell [email protected] 07942 637210 BOROUGH COUNCILLOR for SSJ Mr Tristan Robinson 07817 131821 old Norfolk boy”, and was a regular village for over fifty years BOROUGH COUNCILLOR for Pamber Mr. Roger Gardiner, Nuthatch, The Glen, 01189 701109 correspondent to the Village Voice he was well known and respected; so BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Civic Offices, Road, Basingstoke 844844 newsletter on the people, places and much so that many feel they have lost The Castle, 0300 555 1375 local history he recalled from boyhood. a much loved friend. Kind and gentle HAMPSHIRE POLICE Non-emergency 101 or 01962 841534 with a great interest in all of those www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime Diligent in his studies, particularly around him, he would always have time PCSO LUKE EDWARDS [email protected] the sciences, Pat was awarded the to engage in conversation, and was NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH [email protected] 850891 Queen’s medal (the first awarded in NEAREST JOB CENTRE https://www.jobcentrejobs.co.uk delighted whenever an opportunity to the Queen’s reign) from King’s Lynn return to college with friends arose. Grammar School, he went on to study LOCAL GROUPS Pat died peacefully in his sleep on 1st WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Mrs Jenny Cullum (Secretary) 850315 at Cambridge to begin his lifelong RAINBOWS Laura Hawkins - [email protected] career in physics. Having honed his March 2020. BROWNIES Tramayne Henwood - [email protected] 422083 technical skills working for a beach We would like to take this opportunity GUIDES Sam Hazlewood - [email protected] 880132 CUBS Ms Trish Field 01420 544904 photographer in his holidays, he went to thank the many who in cards and MOTHER AND TODDLER Mrs Barbara Irving 850173 on to record his time at Cambridge letters have sent their kind thoughts SSJ SOCIAL CLUB Mr David Hughes (Steward) 850303 through the lens of his camera. Many and memories of Pat, this has been SSJ HISTORY SOCIETY Mrs Jean Linford 850264 of the faces captured during these a great comfort to us over the last TENNIS CLUB Paul & Maria Saunders 850430 three years continue to appear in later difficult few months. A donation SSJ RETIREMENT COFFEE MORNING Mrs Margaret Cramer 850390 albums, often with the addition of SUMMIT JUDO CLUB Mr Len Dunce 07860 435 831 in Pat’s memory can be made to the growing families, as the friendships Hampshire Medical Fund, North or Mr Paul Hamilton 07917 005862 It is now six months since Pat’s YOGA in SSJ Village Hall Mrs Jacqui Morris 881336 made remained dear to him throughout Hampshire Hospital, death and still we have Government SHORT MAT INDOORS BOWLS CLUB Mr Les Bone 850973 his life and travels. Road, Basingstoke RG24 9NA https:// restrictions on gathering numbers in FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Terry Buller [email protected] 07584 169241 www.hampshiremedicalfund.org/ - a PICCOLO PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY Claudia or Jane [email protected] 07528 726248 both Church and Halls; so sadly we have He went on to work as a materials charity we and he had much to be www.piccolopsn.com decided that no Memorial Service can physicist at AWRE; here he remained grateful for. THE VYNE HOUSE (National Trust) Mr Stuart Maughan 883858 be held in his name. Pat would have throughout his working life, with trips to use research facilities at the Los VENUE BOOKINGS: approved this decision as he never did Jean, Paul, Neil, Clare, Jen, Lizzie St Stephen’s Hall Doreen Quilter [email protected] like ‘Fuss’. Alamos laboratories in New Mexico. & Mathilda MS Village Hall Natasha Chappell [email protected] 01256 851373 His research with colleagues into the 07766 426080 Born in the Norfolk village of development of thick film technology, SSJ Village Hall Shawna Campbell [email protected] 01256 889534 Dersingham. Pat remained “a good a precursor to the silicon chip, led Caretaker 07500 776222 to publications in this field still cited The Chute Pavilion Terry Buller [email protected] 07584 169241 & Penny Mayo [email protected] 07714 770 940 to-day. Collaboration was also made HEALTH CARE with colleagues on the completion of NORTH HANTS HOSPITALS NHS TRUST 01256 473202 The Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword, HANTSDOC 01189 365592 often with final clues solved on the BRAMBLYS GRANGE 467778 bus home. His struggle to complete SURGERY 479244 CROWN HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTRE 329021 the puzzle on retirement serves as a CLIFT SURGERY, BRAMLEY 881228 testament to Pat’s inclusive approach to HOLMWOOD, 01189 814166 research and willingness to share and SURGERY 399710 learn from others. MORELAND SURGERY 0118 9816661 Pat will be remembered by family EDUCATION and friends for his love of music, the THE PRIORY PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST Mr Mike Stewart (Head teacher) 850062 theatre and playing the piano, as a SSJ PRIMARY SCHOOL Mrs Karen Payne (Head teacher) 850180 ST BEDE’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL Mr Jamie Carroll 473379 productive gardener, loyal friend, devoted church goer and family man. PUBLIC SERVICES He joined the village school governors CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 322814 after his eldest son started education BRITISH RAIL NATIONAL ENQUIRIES 0345 484950 there, only retiring on reaching his BUS STATION (STAGECOACH) 0871 121 0190 LIBRARIES Basingstoke Town Centre 473901 eightieth birthday. Living in the same Chineham Library 465643 Tadley Library 0300 555 1387 DIAL-A-RIDE Monday-Friday 8.30-12.00 am and 2.00-4.15 pm 01256 462101 If we have omitted any organisations, and/or their contact details, we apologise and would welcome any information to keep this list up to date and relevant Julie Crawley [email protected] 01256 851003 October 2020 4 5 Sherbornes with Pamber SERVICES FOR OCTOBER

Please join us for our Sunday service in church. We follow the Government’s social distancing and health & safety instructions, including As we have been walking along the can’t see both grandparents. Maybe we has not come for the healthy but for the wearing of masks and the Rule of Six. Details of how to advise us of your attendance are included in our weekly email to the members footpaths in our villages, we have been thought that we had heard the last of sick people: he hasn’t come for people of our congregation with an email address; those without email and would like to be included can contact our Parish Administrator, able to see the stubble on the ground Brexit in January, but it is back in the who think they are good but those who Wendy Howe at [email protected] or our Rector, the Revd Daniel Newman at rector@[email protected] or in some fields, while in others, harvest headlines as the trade bill is discussed. know that they aren’t, so that they may 01256 541607. This is used for track & trace purposes as well as ensuring we can accommodate safely all those wishing to attend. is still taking place. When we moved There is ongoing division throughout be forgiven. Later Jesus explains how he The services held at St Andrew’s are now being live streamed on our YouTube channel. We also record these services which are usually here in January, my family were excited the West over racism in the past and does this: by giving his life as a ransom loaded onto the channel after lunchtime on the Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBbHQM4CvpnnPsSGuuglR_w or the to grow vegetables in the garden. how it is perpetuated today, with statues for many. His death on the cross pays one on our website. We planted most of the seeds in the being defaced or removed, places being the price for sins. greenhouse to start them off before we renamed, and the suggestion that songs The 9.30am service has a focus on parents with young families as we are unable to hold Sunday Club in the School building during What happens when Jesus sows the seed transferred them to the vegetable patch. shouldn’t be sung. There continue to be the Autumn term. of the word? It doesn’t look as though Then we had to wait for several months natural disasters, including the wildfires very much is happening. Jesus’ own ‘Hope for the ends of the earth’: Acts 8-18 and life went on as usual. We could on the west coast of America. family say he is out of his mind and have thought that nothing was going to 04 October Jesus says, “Life isn’t always going to be religious leaders say Jesus gets his power happen and forgotten about everything 9:30am Morning Service St Andrew’s like this. There is going to be a harvest.” to do miracles from the devil. But there we had planted. But the plants grew and 10:45am The Lord’s Supper St Andrew’s In Mark 3.26-29, Jesus tells a parable will be a harvest. The world will not finally produced vegetables which we Can human authorities stop God’s word? Acts 12 Warren Trask about the kingdom of God. Elsewhere, carry on as it always has for ever. Jesus have harvested. We have enjoyed runner 11 October Jesus calls the kingdom of God ‘eternal will return. beans, tomatoes, carrots, courgettes, Harvest Service* St Andrew’s life’. A farmer scatters seed on the 9.30 & 10.45am cucumbers, pumpkins and spring That seed is being sown now, as you are 4pm Harvest Service All Saints ground. Jesus uses this as a picture of the onions. We’ve learnt that there are things reading this. The seed is sown Sunday by How will the church multiply? Acts 13:1-12 Revd Dr Daniel Newman word of God being proclaimed. That’s that we need to do differently next year, Sunday as the word of God is preached. what Jesus does when he first comes. 18 October and it’ll be a while before the BBC invites Please do come and hear it for yourself. He announces that God’s kingdom is 9:30am The Lord’s Supper St Andrew’s us to take over from Monty Don! Jesus’ teachings aren’t the ravings of a near, and calls people to turn away from 10:45am Morning Service St Andrew’s madman. The way he healed people At the moment it can seem as though their rebellion against God and believe Is there light for a dark world? Acts 13:13-52 Brett Rohloff and welcomed those whom others had life is going on as usual and nothing the good news. That means trusting in 25 October rejected show that he isn’t bad. He is is going to change. The effects of him as God’s chosen king and accepting 9.30 & 10.45am Morning Service St Andrew’s God himself who came into our world COVID-19, including the response of his rule. What is the good news he 9.30am Morning Service Pamber Priory as a human being. Don’t carry on living the government, continue to be with announces, which means we should Is Jesus good news for other religions? Acts 14 Revd Dr Daniel Newman & Warren Trask as if there is no harvest or think that you us. There are tighter restrictions once respond in this way? On one occasion, 01 November can be grain of high enough quality by again on meeting up socially; for some four men lower their paralysed friend 9:30am Morning Service St Andrew’s yourself. Listen to Jesus’ word, trust in families, that means that children through a hole they have made in 10:45am The Lord’s Supper St Andrew’s him to pay the price for your sins and the roof of the house where Jesus is Why can’t Christians agree? Acts 15:1-16:5 The Revd Daniel Newman live under his rule. Then you’ll be ripe teaching. Jesus tells the man that his grain which eventually grows from the sins are forgiven, not because his sins seed, and Jesus will gather you into his Mid-Week have caused his paralysis, but because perfect kingdom for ever. Home Groups meet in the week of Monday 12 October. the forgiveness of his sins is his greatest need. Jesus says he is like a doctor who First the blade and then the ear, We meet for Central Prayer at 8pm on Tuesday 6 October & 3 November. Then the full corn shall appear: Unless there is a change to Government guidelines for meeting in person they will held via Zoom. Grant, O harvest Lord, that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. *Harvest Service –donated items will be collected during the service in a COVID-safe way. We are supporting the Basingstoke Foodbank; please visit their website or phone them for information on what they are short of. The Revd Daniel Newman Please do not include fresh food as this cannot be accepted. Rector https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/basingstoke/ T: 07722 673645

Roman Catholic Services (Tel: 819772)

Sunday Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St Bede, Popley at the following times: 9.00am 11.00am 6.30pm Weekday Mass Tuesday Church of St Bede, Popley 9.30am * Wednesday HG Church, Basingstoke 9.30am * Thursday Church of St Bede, Popley 9.30am * Friday HG Church, Basingstoke 9.30am * Saturday Church of St Bede, Popley 9.30am * * Time & Venue could vary

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majority of residents, a number of ill- in the Basingstoke area and the envy of 3&%87/(5 informed comments have been posted many other clubs. %5,&.:25. to social media platforms re: failings of As usual a minority make the majority *HQHUDODQG7UDGLWLRQDO%XLOGLQJ the Parish Council. 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FREE estimates and advice with no obligation and process of organizing virtual meetings The new drainage work is completed It is largely due to Terry’s constant work good quality workmanship are GUARANTEED via Zoom until it is safe to hold open but the lack of rain and the hot weather that the whole area is so good. meetings again. Please check the has meant much seed did not germinate 04412_Villager_July2012:19191_Villager_Oct07 2/7/12 17:07 Page 11 website and noticeboards for further or provided food for the pigeons. New Roads/Footpaths information or contact the Parish Clerk seed is in the process of being sown & Redirected footpath 18 from Popley [email protected]. the fields will hopefully be ready for use will hopefully go out into the grassed CALL US 01256 358 940 by the end of September/ beginning of area and reconnect with the exit under The work of the Parish Council has October and will provide a wonderful www.bobberryfencing.co.uk continued in fact, with the Covid the trees into the carpark with little exercise area throughout the winter alteration. Fingers crossed BDBC/HCC pandemic lockdown and so many people months without being waterlogged. at home, it has been busier than ever. might apply common sense and not levy Residents have had so much time to look Anyone using the facilities is asked to the anticipated £3k fee to formally amend WHAT CHORES around with suggestions for action to read all signage careful to ensure they the route. improve the Parish. The wonderful work follow the regulations to maintain health Because of the problems caused by the CLEANINGWHAT & IRONING CHORES SERVICE done by the group making masks and and safety in these trying times. few I have contacted Hampshire County CLEANINGFor a& cleaner IRONING Future SERVICE helping in practical ways people who have There have been social media comments Council and the Countryside Hants For a cleaner Future been self-isolating has been brilliant. The re: the new signage at the Chute stating team who confirm that cycling is NOT Councillors continue to be proud of all that cycling is not permitted in the allowed on any footpaths. Fixed Price Cleaning - CRB & Insured the hours volunteers have willingly spent grounds. This is not a new regulation helping others to get through this crisis. Allotments Products & Equipment Supplied but was imposed many years ago long All the allotments are at present Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning – End Tenancy Unfortunately, some of the suggestions before this present Parish Council took received were impractical, given the office in 2011/2. tenanted and under cultivation. There is Spring Cleans – One Off Clean limited staffing time in the Parish, and a long waiting list with preference given Considerable damage is done to the could only be implemented by groups of to SSJ residents. Therefore, tenants turf when teenagers ride around doing volunteers who agree to be responsible failing to maintain their plots as per the ‘wheelies’ with their friends. There have Tel: 07954794817 for the venture reporting back to the tenancy agreement will be given one been several near accidents to older Tel: (01256) 412369 Parish Council. chance to rectify the situation or their people and children walking and playing tenancy will be terminated. www.whatchorescleaning.co.uk Prospective Local Library in the telephone on the grounds which is unacceptable. box in the square. Unfortunately, to date Lengths man Scheme It is especially galling Terry Buller had only one offer of help has been received 11 received complaints and abuse from This is an ongoing scheme of work so if by the Parish Council so this is unlikely teenagers and adults cycling around the there is anything to add please contact me. to be able to be put action. The Parish Recreation ground. Perhaps people are Council would still welcome the Finances not aware of the hours and hours he and submission of a plan for said library. The The finances are still good as there was a his football volunteers have carried out plan would need to indemnify the Parish government grant to both the Chute and for several years to maintain the ground re: all future repairs if the telephone box the Village Hall to help during times in excellent condition for all users of the were to be vandalized. without any income. Chute, not just the footballers. Despite Speed watch. Despite complaints from only playing for 8 months a year at the Monthly Meetings a few residents about the speeding weekends they spend up to £3000 per year, Over 35 years experience in all types of domestic, During these confused times and with few traffic there has only been one person re-seeding, weedkilling, sanding, cutting commercial and industria l fen cing based in Sherborne St John major issues to contend with we are not who has contacted me about becoming the grounds & generally maintaining the seeing many parishioners at the monthly FREE estimates and advice with no obligation and a volunteer. As I wrote before Becky areas, costs that the Parish Council could meetings. It would be good to see folk if Jones has done a wonderful job for never cover without raising the precepts or good quality workmanship are GUARANTEED only to hear everything is in reasonable the last 5 years but maybe the time is charging much greater hire charges. shape and that there are no key issues for right for more villagers to help or the In addition, Terry has spent most of his the Parish Council to deal with. scheme might well end with insufficient spare time overseeing the new drainage. volunteers coming forward to help. So if you have any issues you A comment from the company that re- wish to raise please e mail clerk@ CALL US 01256 358 940 Despite the hard work for the last seeded the Recreation ground suggested sherbornestjohn-pc.gov.uk. www.bobberryfencing.co.uk months by Councillors and staff on the that the football pitches and environs residents’ behalf and the support of the are probably the best pitches/grounds Penny Mayo 8 9

11 Pamber Parish Council Basingstoke Allotment and Leisure Chairman’s Report on meeting 14th September 2020 Gardeners Association

The Chairman advised the Council to the Memorial Hall was discussed to Pamber Park, that the Council will BALGA normally provide services enough to have an allotment. However March to October but during this Covid that the affordable housing is expected and it was agreed that the Clerk and seek quotations for the supply and and supplies for gardeners at well if you are interested you now have period a phone and collect facility is to be completed and occupied in Councillor Kingston should sign the LIF installation of fitness equipment in below normal retail prices from no more than 3 weeks to get your being operated. November 2020. agreement and that Councillors Greaves, Pamber Park and that the Council will their Trading Post at Eastrop Lane order in. Kingston and Goss should meet with the seek quotations for the supply of 3 Kings are a major seed producer based County Councillor Vaughan reported Allotment. They operate the National architect and Lynda Parker-Schwarz to metal benches. Contact me for a catalogue, order form in Essex and much of their business is on the work being carried out Association seed ordering scheme decide upon the procedure. and membership form. You fill in the packaging seeds for sale under other by Hampshire C.C. in the face of The potential re-purposing of one of which uses Kings catalogue of which forms and return to me with your brand names. I have been ordering financial and logistical difficulties It was further agreed that the pre-school the tennis courts to the rear of the I have some spare copies it includes cheque payable to BALGA by mid from them for over 20 years and have caused by Covid-19. playgroup could erect a summer house Memorial Hall was discussed with the comprehensively both vegetables October and I will do the rest. You will no complaints. in the grounds of the Hall subject to an Council considering that the cost of and flowers, prices are about half Councillor Gardiner reported that receive your order by Christmas. If you are interested email me for a amendment to their licence to occupy playground equipment was too high normal retail. This information has Basingstoke Council was having to find catalogue. with the Council. given the other financial commitments already been e.mailed to our allotment BALGA membership year normally email [email protected] £2 million pounds from its reserves to that the Council may have in the near holders, some of whom have ordered. runs from 1st October and costs £5 Councillor Greaves gave a report on counter a shortfall in funding. future. It was agreed that Councillor BALGA membership is open to all pa. The BALGA Trading Post is open Ted Wilkinson the Neighbourhood Plan and pointed Goss will try to obtain costs for a gardeners not just those fortunate in normal times on Sunday mornings SSJ School Villager Correspondent The Council debated planning matters out that the White Paper could have a minimal version of the scheme. and agreed on their response to 4 material effect upon how the steering applications. Councillor Gardiner committee proceeded. The Council agreed to support the gave a report on the latest White Paper Keep Britain Tidy movement by Councillor Stephens and the Clerk concerning planning. organising a littler pick within the will attempt to re-build the Council’s Parish on the weekend of November Matters of finance were discussed and FaceBook page. 14th/15th. Learn about fostering over a ‘Cuppa payments agreed. It was also agreed to A very long discussion over the grant £25 to Victim Support. It was agreed to fund the restoration of spending of S.106 monies took place existing footpaths within Pamber Park. Following the successful application with final agreement that Councillor with a Carer’ for £200,000 LIF funding the next stage Goss will continue to explore the Reports were received from Parish in the process of building an extension possibility of improving disabled access Council Representatives. Hampshire County Council is inviting think they can’t foster if they are single. The ‘Cuppa with a Carer’ events anyone interested in fostering to But the truth is, they can. The main are every Wednesday from 6:45pm grab a cuppa and sit down with the requirements for foster care are being throughout September and October experts to find out what it is really like. over 21 and having a spare bedroom. using Microsoft Teams. A social Throughout September and October Although childcare experience is worker will also be there to help experienced foster carers will be hosting helpful, there are professionals who will answer any questions. Sherborne St John CE virtual question and answer sessions support families at every stage of the The dates and discussion topics are as where they share their experiences with fostering journey. follows: anyone wanting to know more Councillor Stallard added: “I am Primary School • Fostering as a Single Carer – 16.9.20 Councillor Patricia Stallard, the County delighted that some of our experienced • The difference between Long-term Council’s Executive Lead Member for foster carers have offered to take part and Short-term Fostering – 23.9.20 possible but I will gladly show you Children’s Services and Young People, in these virtual events, as there is around and answer any questions. said: “Right now there are more than nothing quite like talking to someone • Working full-time and looking to 1,600 children in care in Hampshire. who truly knows what to expect. These Foster – 30.9.20 • What is Parent Please call the school office on 01256 Finding homes for these youngsters conversations are a vital part of the and Child Fostering- 7.10.20 850180 to arrange a tour. has been especially challenging during fostering journey so it is fantastic we • Fostering as a Family - How may it We look forward to meeting you soon! the pandemic. So, I would encourage can offer this online while lockdown Is your child starting school affect my Children?- 14.10.20 in September 2021? anyone thinking of opening their home continues to restrict our normal to a child to put these session dates in outreach activities. • Fostering Sibling Groups – Hello, my name is Karen Payne. their diary. It is a chance to find out how 21.10.20 • Under 35 and looking As the Headteacher of Sherborne St “Everyone is welcome to attend, you could make a huge difference to a to Foster? – 28.10.20 John CE Primary School, I would whether you are new to the idea child’s life.” love to meet you and give you the of fostering or have already begun To take part, visit the hants. opportunity to have a look around our The purpose of these online events is looking into it. These online drop- gov.uk/fostering website or @ fabulous school. We would usually to answer many common questions in events are simply informal get HampshireChildren Facebook page, offer personal tours conducted by our and dispel some of the misconceptions togethers where each person can speak call 01489 587052 or search ‘Cuppa Year 6 School Ambassadors, however people have about who can foster freely and there is no obligation to with a Carer’ on Eventbrite. Request due to current restrictions this is not children. For example, 6% of people leave your details afterwards.” an information pack to learn more.

10 11 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - SHERBORNE ST JOHN SHERBORNE ST JOHN NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AUGUST 2020 ARE YOU A MEMBER? was excluded. Whilst he has done some Basingstoke NHW store for signs, work from home he could not access his literature and the like which had also As there is no longer any monetary Scheme C0-ordinator Telephone Email emails sent to the police address. So our been locked down is now in operation payment required we define membership Aldermaston Road Applicant pending police outstanding items are blocked. However, and 50 starter sets of literature will be as those who have provided their email (near to ambulance station) approval I have a contact who will facilitate email ready for me on 16/9. These will then be address to their scheme co-ordinator and contact for me using personal addresses. in the hands of scheme co-ordinators Deputy Annette Mulholland 326739 [email protected] are therefore receiving update messages Even so approval of new co-ordinators for Monk Sherborne Road, Weybrook Bournefield Peter Marrison 850740 [email protected] from time to time. If you are not will still be delayed as there only two Court, Spring Close and West End for receiving these messages please email officers with this authority. them to distribute. Any individuals Cranes Road Margaret Paterson 850263 [email protected] your details of name/s, street address in other schemes who would like one The Rural Police section stopped issuing Cranesfield Chris Cooke 850837 [email protected] and phone number to your co-ordinator please apply to me. (or myself). Most Insurance companies their normal monthly reports in January Dancers Meadow, Vidlers Farm, due to the resignation of a civilian Unfortunately there are no schemes Vacancy will give a discount on home policies to Kiln Rd, Dark La Julie Crawley 851003 [email protected] volunteer at Tadley station and it is for Aldermaston Road between Gales NHW members. [email protected] unlikely that these will restart. This was Garage and Monk Sherborne Road nor Elm Road Ted Wilkinson 850891 As reported in September since the interesting as items were reported by beat for Chineham Lane / Sherborne Road Deputy Leslie Bone 850973 [email protected] start of lockdown the Parklands office and therefore very relevant to us. Those this being due to having no volunteer to Manor Road Malcolm Turner [email protected] operated by Basingstoke Police had been who are signed up to Hants Alert will have become a co-ordinator. CAN YOU HELP? 851149 closed but it was expected to reopen. received some notifications depending on Deputy Alan Thirlwell no email email [email protected] In the event the office space was only their profile and a new monthly report for Spring Close Jane Bechelet 850942 [email protected] sufficient for police whilst maintaining the county is now circulated but it only Ted Wilkinson Deputy Vacancy distances so our NHW administrator gives general information. SSJ Area Co-ordinator for NHW. The Severals Merged with Spring Close Tyfield Vacancy pending Carole 851250 [email protected] . Stanley moving. Deputy Vacancy Vyne Road and Vyne Meadow John Edwards 850507 [email protected] Deputy Vacancy West End Mike Perman at A.Monger’s 850025 [email protected] Weybrook Court Virginia Sadowski [email protected] and Monk S. Road

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by several other local halls recently. the finances of all these organisations are likely to be stretched in the light Other activity during the last few of COVID-19. months has included: a. The commissioning of a Health and Next Steps Safety report by an independent Whilst we await this final bid, work consultant that will guide the site has started on amending the design operation of the prime contractor. to remove any ‘nice to have’ elements, to defer non-essential work and to b. The appointment of the engineer reduce the specification of some that will sign off compliance with Building Sub-committee materials. There is also the option to building regulations in due course. This is the second in a series of updates reduce internal storage, all without for the community on the new hall c. The submission of information to compromising the overall design project. The first was published in June the planning team at Basingstoke concept. The objective is to bring the 2020. In my last update, I explained and Deane Council. We anticipate build cost back in line with budget. they will confirm compliance with that the Trustees had established a However, even if this cost management planning conditions during October. Sub-Committee to oversee the tender process is wholly successful, a and build phases of the project. Over d. The preparation of a site services contingency fund will be required for the the past few months, working with our plan which identifies the location build phase to cover small scope changes architect, Oliver Perceval, this group of all current power, water and and other risks, such as imported has focussed on the detailed elements drainage services on the site. material cost rises post Brexit. Hence, of the design including materials and the Trustees are also looking to the local e. Formal notice to the landlord of fittings. The broad approach taken by community for further support. If you our intention to proceed with the Sub-committee was to specify the wish to make a donation, funds can be construction of the new hall and to hall to contain everything on our ‘wish transferred to the project bank account. demolish the existing building. list’ before testing the market, knowing Bank details, and a downloadable gift that compromises could be made in the Tender Process aid form, can be found at https://www. event of cost pressure. Whilst the hall The tender package was issued at the monksherbornevillagehall.org.uk/new- remains based closely on the design hall-project. submitted for planning permission, end of July. The pack was sent to 13 Oliver has completed the full set potential main contractors. A number Final due diligence covering matters All Seasons of these declined the opportunity to of drawings required for interested such as financial stability and the taking contractors to quote against. bid, having initially shown interest, of references will take place prior to the indicating that the construction market appointment of the prime contractor. One of the key discussions surrounded remains buoyant despite the pandemic. In the current climate, the length of Window Cleaning the heating for the hall. The team reviewed Four responses have been received. time it will take the chosen builder to four main options; air source heat pump, All are over budget. There are two mobilise is uncertain. However, we Reliably serving the community for over 20 years solar panels, electricity and gas. The first contractors yet to respond. remain focussed on starting on site prior two proved to have both prohibitively high Fundraising to the expiry of the current planning Additional services include: capital costs and were not suited to the permission in March 2021. hall’s energy consumption pattern. Electric Fundraising has taken second place • Driveway cleaning • boilers are slightly more efficient than gas to the work on the new building, but Please stay safe in these challenging in terms of energy conversion but this the lottery continues to generate over times. We will continue to keep you • Cladding/signage cleaning • is outweighed by the much higher unit £200 each month. The Trustees intend updated on progress on the project. costs. Hence the decision fell in favour of to apply to Hampshire County Council Mike Wilson • Gutter/fascia/soffit cleaning • modern gas technology. Research showed and some other small local grant Chairman • Conservatory roof cleaning • that this conclusion has also been reached providers, but we must recognise that September 2020 • Pure water - no chemicals •

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This year the Poppy Appeal will be a bit • Supermarkets, banks and others That is all I know at this point – more different for the Bramley and District will be more involved in the guidance is coming in the near future. Branch, as it will be across the UK. The distribution of poppies and the Michael Luck Royal British Legion has been planning collection and banking Deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser for different scenarios, including full of donations. lockdown. At the time of writing, this is • There will be increased online still in progress but the priorities are clear. availability of poppy items. • The safety of volunteers, staff and • School packs will continue as in the public will be paramount. previous years. • There will be an opportunity for Volunteers from previous years who are everyone to donate and wear a poppy in the vulnerable at-risk categories will and to obtain and lay a wreath. not be allowed to take part, but those • There will be no house to house who are not in these categories will be collections this year, for obvious able to participate in various ways, some social distancing reasons. of which are new this year.

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At the beginning of September, we also some lovely videos and photos sent Daniel, the Rector, organised a poignant welcomed all the children back to into school that made the teachers smile! Leavers Service in the Church to mark school, including our new Year R their final day at the school. We wish all At the beginning of June we welcomed pupils. It is really great to see everyone of the Year 6s well as they start their new back the pupils in Year R, 1 and 6 whilst again, and to catch up with friends secondary schools. the others were still supported online. and colleagues, albeit at a distance! It was really wonderful to have children This term, we are able to have some Things are not quite as they were - back in school again and to be able to sports coaches and music teachers in we still have some restrictions due teach face-to-face, even if it was only school, and we are hoping that we will to Covid-19, and are operating in gradually be able to increase what we ‘bubbles’, but we are trying to make for some classes. The days were slightly can do within the Covid restrictions. life as normal as possible for the pupils different; we had staggered start and Meanwhile, a big ‘thank you’ to all within these constraints. end times to the day, desks were spaced apart, PE lessons were strictly ‘non- the staff who have worked so hard to The Summer Term was certainly a contact’ and large chunks of the day were support lessons online and in school; strange one! For the first half of term, taken up with washing hands!! However, to the parents who have taken on all the children were taught using an it was great to see friends again, and we ‘home schooling’ and kept the children online platform, and the teachers worked were able to invite the other year groups motivated at home; to those in and hard to make sure that lessons were back into school at the end of term to around the village for words of support posted and feedback given daily. The see their teachers and classmates before and encouragement (and cakes!); and children were great at using the system the holidays. Lots of the summer events, to all the children who have stayed so and submitting their work, and we were such as the Summer Fayre and the Junior positive and cheerful. Your support has really impressed that the children (and Production, had to be cancelled, but we been really appreciated! their parents) kept going, and produced did manage to organise the ringing of Sherbert really good quality work. There were the school bell for the Year 6 leavers, and SSJ School Villager Correspondent

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transporting, in his briefcase, the “world” either side. Probably supply of antibiotics. half of the maternity patients delivered under the care of the practice and it was The first baby he delivered as a student arrived on a hot and humid evening (no surprising how many went into labour air con then), the day man landed on in the middle of the night. There were the moon. It was a boy and, of course, no mobile phones in those days so out named Neil. of hours calls came from home via a pager necessitating finding a phone to His first paid job was in re-plan the route around the patch. His working for Prof Donald Acheson, the low point came when he was called out first Dean of the new Southampton of bed five times after midnight. The medical school who went on to become change to the Hantsdoc co-op came just the national Chief Medical Officer and in time as most GPs were on their knees. then to work for WHO. Even though The Probus Club of Basingstoke heard now qualified as a doctor, vocational Patient records were, in those days, from one of their members, Dr Nick training was being developed which hand written on cards, kept in a brown Waring, who was a partner for many involved two more years in various jobs envelope and stored in filing cabinets. years at the Gillies Health Centre in in hospital followed by another year as Introducing computerisation made , about what prompted his a trainee. At this stage he could have a significant difference allowing the medical calling. been accepted into a general practice practice to tailor their provision of and after 3 years working up to parity service to improve care although for His father was involved with the St he could become a full profit sharing a few years, as required by the NHS John’s Ambulance Brigade and that partner. Unlike today, there were very payment system, they had to duplicate he also manufactured surgical needles few GPs then salaried or part time or information by maintaining hand encouraged Nick Waring’s interest in indeed female. written records. It does mean that with medicine. Joining the Welsh National increasing workloads patients have School of Medicine in Cardiff in 1966 To gain further experience, after less continuity of care as ancillary staff he qualified five years later although Southampton he had three jobs in take on more of the roles traditionally training and exams carried on for Cardiff, a stint in Wrexham and carried out by a GP. It is a very different several years. returned to Cardiff for a trainee year. job to the one he started out with. Having spent a year in children’s He recalled many instances during student medicine he could see that there was Since retiring in 2007, despite his training that showed that practicing great competition in Wales for higher medical experience, he has become on patients was part of the curriculum. positions in paediatrics with demanding increasingly aware of how difficult it is There was a saying “see one, do one, teach work rotas and further exams. General to know when to seek medical help. He one.” Two examples that demonstrated practice seemed an altogether better appreciates how much more problematic how medicine had progressed was when option and he has never regretted it. it can be for people to decide either he had to clerk (take a history) of an to self-care or use the medical service octogenarian who, when aged only 3, In 1972 he started in Basingstoke as a responsibly. But it is better to call had been operated on by Lord Lister, the GP with a personal list growing from 0 unnecessarily than not call at all when man who introduced antiseptics. Another to 3,500 in about eighteen months. This you need to. was when his professor of bacteriology needed an on-call rota system working told that he had once been tasked with one night in five with a full day’s work See www.probusbasingstoke.club

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It’s only eight o’clock and already it is dark. And some late homeward heading bird How eagerly we do await the lengthening A sign that summer surely is on it’s way. Twitters above, as he flies towards his nest. days. Soon the cold of winter will chill the They come, then all too soon, we find that evening air Motorcar headlights flood the street for a they are fled. And night hours be longer than the day. moment Already mourning the passing of another Then darkness returns as they pass by. year The last flushed, rosy fingers of sunset The twinkle of the street lamps is not we feel, by late September, it is dead. show enough Far away on the horizon in the west, To dispel the shadows that around you lie. Joan Brandon 24 25 ADVERTORIAL Planning for the future

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