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2 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Welcome to Fawley Parish Council This is the 2015 edition of the normally start at 7pm. Details of The Councillors and staff work Parish Guide which seeks to all meetings are posted on notice hard at establishing partnership inform residents about the boards throughout the parish as working with local groups work of its local council. It has well as on the Council website including the District and County been produced at no cost to the at least three working days ahead Councils, neighbouring Parish residents and has been achieved of the meeting. If you would Councils, Police, Fire and Rescue by working in partnership with like to make representation in Service, schools, children’s Herald Publishing. centre, local housing Fawley Parish providers, voluntary Council is proud to organisations, clubs and serve and connect charities, with a view to the communities of providing a wide range Langley, Hardley, of opportunities across Holbury, Blackfield, the parish. Fawley and Calshot. The Council is pleased The main office for to have been involved the Parish Council is in a range of community within Gang Warily events and will continue Recreation and to support local events Community Centre in any way it can; on Newlands Road, forthcoming events are Fawley and is open listed within this guide, to the public between so make a note in your Creek (© Gillian Thomas) 9am and 3pm Monday diary and go along and to Friday. Meetings of join in. The Council the Council and the Council’s respect of an item on the agenda would be pleased to hear any Committees take place in the at any Council meeting, contact ideas for any events or activities Council Chamber at Jubilee the Clerk who will advise you on residents would like to see in the Hall, The Square, Fawley and how to do this. parish. Parish Council Meetings 2015/16 17th June – Public Services 13th January – Amenities 24th June – Policy, Resources & Personnel 20th January – Public Services 8th July – Council 3rd February – Policy, Resources & Personnel 29th July – Amenities (Grants) 26th August – Public Services 17th February – Council 2nd September – Policy, Resources & Personnel 2nd March – Amenities (Grants**) 16th March – Public Services 23rd September – Council 23rd March – Policy, Resources & Personnel 14th October – Amenities (Budget) 13th April – Council 28th October – Public Services (Budget) 27th April – Annual Parish meeting 11th November – Policy, Resources & Personnel ** Grant applications will be considered in early (Budget) September as opposed to August 16th December – Council 3 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 YOUR LOCAL PARISH COUNCILLORS ALAN ALVEY* Blackfield/Langley • 4 Stag Gates, Blackfield, SO45 1SR 023 8089 3409 Email: [email protected] SUE CARROLL Blackfield/Langley • c/o Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Blackfield Mobile: 07712 585792 Email: [email protected] MERV LANGDALE Blackfield/Langley • 4 Bernwood Grove, Langley, Southampton SO45 1ZW 023 8019 9215 Mobile: 07515 164393 Email: [email protected] LORI LLEWELLYN Blackfield/Langley • c/o Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Blackfield 07734 231911 Email: [email protected] ROBERT ALEXANDER WAPPET* Blackfield/Langley • Marsden, Walkers Lane North, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 1YA 023 8089 0824 Work: 023 8089 3206 Email: [email protected] OLIVIA FOSTER Calshot • c/o Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Blackfield 023 8089 1603 Email: [email protected] BRIAN HALL Fawley • 5 School Road, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1EA 023 8089 3542 KEN SMITH Fawley • Heron Lodge, Ashlett Road, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1DS 023 8089 2701 Email: [email protected] BEV THORNE* Hardley • 5 Home Farm Close, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6JN, Work: 01425 629844 Mobile: 07901 557119 Email: [email protected] BARRY COYSTON Holbury • 14 Ivor Close, Holbury, Southampton SO45 2NY • 023 8089 9809 Mobile: 07551 081108 Email: [email protected] ALLAN THOMAS GLASS* Holbury • 2 Westcot Road, Holbury, Southampton SO45 2FB 023 8089 3939 Mobile: 07895 257889 Email: [email protected] SALLY READ Holbury • c/o Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Blackfield Mobile: 07719 086058 Email: [email protected] CHRISSIE REECE Holbury • c/o Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Blackfield 023 8089 0761 Email: [email protected] PAULA WAPPET-MADDEN Holbury • 7 Eastcot Close, Holbury, Southampton SO45 2FG 023 8019 0890/07525 246149 Email: [email protected]

* Also District Councillor 4 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 NEW CLERK The Council is pleased to announce the arrival of All Aboard new Clerk to the Council, Tony Quinn who joined at You may have seen the Community Minibus driving the end of August 2014. Tony has a wealth of public around the local area. This minibus was purchased sector experience through a Community Covenant with the MOD and and spent the last is currently being used by the MOD, Gang Warily 10 years working Inclusion Group and other local clubs and charities for Portsmouth as well as being available for hire by schools. Any City Council in community based group is eligible to hire the minibus, a range of roles subject to availability and payment of the relevant hire including; Housing charges. For more information regarding hire charges Benefit, Local and availability, please contact reception at Gang Authority Housing, Warily or Jubilee Hall. Democratic More volunteer drivers are required to enable the Services, Civil council to provide a wider ranging service to promote Contingencies and social inclusion. So if you have a few hours each week School Governor to spare and are interested in becoming a volunteer Services. driver contact the Clerk to the Council on 023 8089 0761. All volunteer drivers are required to undertake MIDAS training, which is provided free of charge and OFFICE a Disclosure & Barring Service check. SPACE FOR HIRE An office is available for lease at Jubilee Hall, Fawley. Approximately 12’ x 10’, the office, is available Monday to Friday from 9am until 9pm, and ideal for either one or two people. Rent including utility bills and daily cleaning is £55 per week. Shared WC, kitchen facilities and use of additional rooms is included. For more information telephone 023 8089 1640 or email [email protected] Local group for visually impaired people (RAWVIG) using the community minibus for a day trip Dates For Your Diary..... Fawley Armed Forces Day Fawley Fireworks Saturday 27th June - 11am-6pm Friday 6th November Live music, military displays, craft stalls, military As in previous years there will be live music, fairground merchandise stalls, local produce, military charities, rides, food stalls and our signature fireworks to music food vendors , fairground rides and bouncy castles. display. For event information please contact Daniel: Email - For information please contact: Tel - 02380893603 [email protected] Email - [email protected] Fawley Dog Show UK Hovercraft Championships Sunday 9th August 29th-31st August Family dog show - Alongside the arena are merchandise Part of the 8 race UK Hovercraft Races Series Gang stalls, food vendors and bouncy castles for the children. Warily is the 6 race meet on the calendar. Money raised by the event is donated to a local Spectators are welcome for free on Saturday morning veterinary charity. for practice sessions and Sunday and Monday racing. 5 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 acilities or ll GANGF WARILY RECREATION CENTRE for aroundF 450 but can be extended). A Perfect for markets, At Gang Warily a wide range of events can be driving instruction, caravan rallies, fun fairs etc. accommodated either inside or out. 18 acres of open grass land. Can be used for any special Inside Space event, fetes, sporting events, shows etc Main Sports Hall – As well as catering for the 2 fishing lakes. These can be hired for exclusive use recreational activities this hall is available to hire for for competitions bigger functions, trade shows, exhibitions and parties. 9 Hole Golf Course. Again can be hired for competitions A large adaptable space, the main hall can accommodate Caravan Rallies – There is an area of 4 acres up to 500 people in a variety of setup styles. The hall overlooking the lake which is designated for caravan can also be split into 4 sections so you can rent the hall rallies. sections, if need be. This also allows anyone hosting a particular event to be able to stay overnight on site. This includes a water point and waste disposal. All shower, toilet and changing facilities are based in the centre. JUBILEE HALL IN FAWLEY VILLAGE Jubilee Hall Situated in the heart of Fawley this building is the traditional administrative heart of the Parish. There are two rooms available for hire that can be used for functions, theatre productions, meetings and even band rehearsals. The GA room (General Activity) – this recently The rooms are available seven days a week and the refurbished room is a multipurpose room suitable hall is licensed for the consumption of alcohol. Kitchen for small training courses, meetings and children’s facilities are available for the preparation of hot or cold parties. The room will accommodate up to 40 people food and drinks. theatre style. There is also ample parking on site. Licensed Bar – Also on site is a fully licensed bar, For further details and prices please contact Jubilee this room can be used for quiz nights, race nights, or Hall on 023 8089 1640. parties. The bar is open weeknights and weekends. Outside Space

QE2 SPORTS PAVILION The pavilion is the newest building owned by the Gang Warily Recreation and Community Centre sits parish. Managed by the staff at Gang Warily it is used in 50 acres of beautiful and varied landscape. All of to accommodate a large variety of sports and functions. the space can be hired for special events. To date Main Hall – Community hall attached which is capable space has been hired for fetes, football tournaments, of holding 150 people. The room has a variety of uses running races, hovercraft racing, dog shows, markets, from training courses through to family parties. The hall craft shows, motor car rallies and many more. There is available for hire seven days a week and is licensed is also a range of equipment that can help your event for the consumption of alcohol including tables, chairs, marquees, bouncy castles, Outdoor Space – The Pavilion sits in 11 acres of sports fencing etc. fields used for football and cricket. This space can be On site: hired for all types of events including summer fetes, 3 concrete and one overflow gravel car park (parking running races etc. 6 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015

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7 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Time to Get Active GIVE GOLF The Parish Council has entered engage the local community, so A GO... into a partnership arrangement there will be plenty for all to do At Gang Warily there is a 9 hole with the Handy Trust to deliv- even if you’re not active. The Pitch and Putt golf course, suitable er an Active Sports Youth Club Youth Worker will also provide for adults and children. The yard- within the Parish. Details of this an outreach service and work in age ranges from 70 to 115 yards exciting partnership are being partnership with local schools to making it perfect for the whole finalised provide advice and at present. guidance to young family. There is no need to book, Recruitment people on a range of just drop into reception where is underway topics. In the inter- equipment hire is also available. for a Youth im whilst the new Sunday Morning’s Special : To Worker and Youth Club is being encourage more children to play the Council established, the golf, every Sunday morning a child hopes to Council is working can play for FREE with a paying have some- on plans to provide adult. This includes club hire. one in post 1-2 free of charge for 1st September with a view sessions ‘in the park’ each week to establishing an Active Sports during the school summer hol- Youth Club for young people idays, run by the Handy Trust, aged 8-16 year olds. The inten- with the intention that all future tion is to have a Youth Club school holiday periods will pro- with separate sessions for 8-11 vide a range of activities each day year olds and 12-16 year olds. and integrate Youth Provision Sessions will be inclusive and across the Waterside. Great Kids’ Parties There are a great selection of children’s birthday Kids Pay party options at Gang Warily Recreation Centre. The favourite party ‘Nerf Wars’ started in April last year and has proved extremely popular with the local and Play birthday boys and girls, and their friends, offering 1½ If you are looking for something for the kids to do hours of structured games such as ‘Capture the Castle’ outside of school, a pay and play scheme is offered and ‘Last Person Standing’ using Nerf Foam Blaster on the Astro-turf pitches at Gang Warily Recreation guns. Other party options include bouncy castles, Centre, as well as basketball and racket sports in the inflatable assault course, discos, multi sports, sumo main hall. The cost is just £2 per child at any time as suits and football. long as there are no other bookings. For more information visit the website - www. There is also Friday Football Frenzy promotion newforestfitness.co.uk or telephone 023 8089 3603. whereby children can pay £2 from 6pm until 8.30pm to play football in group games. FREE FUN! Fawley Rugby Club runs touch rugby sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm at Gang Warily Recreation Centre until 14th July. This is non-contact rugby for boys and girls, aged 14 years and upwards, no upper age limit, with the emphasis on fun and is free! The Club is looking for players from reception year to year 4 so if you would like to give it a go (no experience required) contact Ross MacFarlane on 07753 805511 or email [email protected] 8 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015

FawleyIT’S Parish Council has secured PLAY some developers design a new fullyTIME enclosed play area at School Fields contributions to improve children’s play facilities in Fawley. Following a tender evaluation process, within the parish. Play area providers were invited to Councillor Barry Coyston, Chairman of the Public Services Committee and the Clerk to the Council, Tony Quinn presented three designs to children at Fawley Infant School, who deliberated on them before voting for their favourite design. The votes were counted and a winning design unan- imously chosen. Work commenced on 18th May to remove the old play area adjacent to the busy road and install the new play area. Construction is due to be completed by early June in time for the children to enjoy the summer holidays.

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN AT BLACKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL AND FAWLEY INFANT SCHOOL • In their last inspections OFSTED rated both schools as GOOD. • The schools offer high quality teaching, outstanding resources, a stimulating and varied curriculum, a very broad extra curricular programme and an outstanding team of highly qualified teachers and support staff who ensure every child at the schools receive the very best education, preparing them for the next stage of their learning. • Please feel free to call either school to request a visit or to ask for information to be sent to you. • Take a look at the websites which give a detailed overview of the vision and values of the Federation and are at the core of everything we do. Blackfield Primary School: Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, , SO45 1XA Tel: 023 8089 3132 • Email: [email protected] www.blackfield.hants.sch.uk • Follow us on Twitter @BlackfieldPrim Fawley Infant School: School Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1EA Tel: 023 8089 7391• Email: [email protected] www.fawley.hants.sch.uk • Follow us on Twitter @Tweeterowl

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9 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Maintaining High Grounds The Grounds team for Fawley Parish Council football pitches, two grass sports pitches (nearing is headed by Niall Gibb, with a team of four completion), a nine-hole par 3 golf course, play to assist him: Team Leader Groundsman areas, two fishing lakes, public open spaces, three Jason Mansbridge, Pete Warne, Tom Smith, artificial football pitches, outdoor gym trail, two and Maintenance Officer, Simon Llewellyn. An skate parks, allotments, paddocks, the Pentagon and apprentice is due to join the team this summer. Manor wildlife areas and Ashlett Creek moorings. The Grounds team maintain the extensive Parish Also at the QE2 facility, three full size pitches and Council facilities, which comprise of two grass one junior pitch, two basketball pitches and an under- 12 play area. The team also has grounds maintenance contracts with three schools and a local golf course. “Being a small team, we need to be multi-skilled and competent to cover all areas”. Niall said. “We have an annual work programme broken down to monthly schedules, and then weekly programmes. All public enquiries are dealt with when the programme allows; we will cover all areas. There may be a delay in responding to a request depending on work schedules and season, however, be assured we will respond as quickly as we can.” In some areas of work the team have no control over timing, and some jobs may cause temporary inconvenience to the public however they are Left to Right: necessary to keep maintaining these open spaces to Tom Smith, Pete Warne, Niall Gibb, Jason Mansbridge award winning standards. Hedges are not cut during

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11 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 MEET YOUR LOCAL The VILLAGE AGENTS David and Rose volunteer for Age Concern Hampshire, Blackfield Baker which co-ordinates the Village Agent service to reach out to older people in rural areas. Funded by Hampshire Ltd County Council, the service provides information to people over the age of 50 on a variety of services to Traditional Quality Bakery help them to live independently in their own homes for longer. Fresh bread & cakes baked daily David said: “Our voluntary David & Rose savouries, filled rolls & soft drinks role is not to Fresh Cream Cakes compete against Celebration Cakes other agencies Work Day Lunches already in place, but to signpost Small Buffet Catering where there is a Orders welcome need. We have lots of resources Tel: 023 8089 8688 and contacts and have undergone 139 Hampton Lane, Blackfield training with Age Concern Hampshire. We have also received training ‘The Blackfield Baker’ Makes from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and are able & Bakes the best Bread & Cakes to offer free basic home fire safety checks for older people.” To contact David and Rose, call them on 07580 995455 or email [email protected] For general help and advice and to find out more about Age Concern Hampshire services call Freephone 0800 328 7154 or email [email protected] Removals & Disabled Angling at Clearance Holbury Manor The Parish Council is actively seeking funding opportunities to install Disabled Angling pegs at Holbury Manor. The access to the fishing lake at Holbury Manor from Park Lane is reasonably flat and provides the ideal terrain for wheelchair users to be able to access the lake. The Council is working to British Disabled Angling Association We Get Your Move On specifications and are hoping to secure T 023 8024 3866 funding for a single and double peg. 12C2504 ER A5 Removals Flyer.indd 1 10/09/2013 07:31 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Waterside Foodbank Automatic Entrance This voluntary organisation, located in Blackfield, was set up by The main reception doors of Gang Warily local churches in November 2008 and will supply three days of were replaced in January with fully automatic food to people living in the Waterside who are facing a short term financial crisis. doors. Part funded by the Parish Council with All the food is donated by local people, including schools, contributions from County Councillor Phillip churches, individuals, supermarkets and businesses, then sorted Fawkes and the Bruce Wade Foundation, the new by Foodbank volunteers and packed into Emergency Foodboxes. doors allow users of the Gang Warily Inclusion Clients are referred by various agencies working in the community Group to access the building and use the facilities such as New Forest Citizens Advice, Allotments Fund, without the need for a carer to hold open the doors Social Services, Probation for them to access the building. The Council is in Service, Youth Agencies and Mental Health Teams, who issue the process of applying to the Big Lottery Fund vouchers which can be redeemed for assistance with funding to install automatic at the Foodbank. Over a cup doors to access the gym so making the entire of tea whilst the food is being building fully accessible to wheelchair users and packed, clients are signposted to able to use the facilities totally independently. other agencies that will be able to help them with the crisis. Waterside Foodbank is a project of the charity Waterside Ecumenical Projects Charity Number 1136282, managed and run by volunteers, and relies solely on donations for funding. Last year the Foodbank gave Emergency Foodboxes to 2128 people; 21 tonnes of food was donated and 17 tonnes of food was distributed, which is equivalent to 38,095 meals. On average, food is given to 150 people each month at an average of 10kg per person. For further information or to support Waterside Foodbank by volunteering or to make a donation, telephone 07768 713329, email: [email protected] or visit waterside. Left hand side by the door Cllr Bob Wappet, Chair of Fawley foodbank.org.uk Parish Council and Brian Hancock welding the scissors! FULL MOT & RMS CAR REPAIRS SERVICES ALL YOUR MOT NEEDS 2, 3 or 4 wheeled REPAIRS AT • Motorcycles • Trikes • Quads • Reliants • Cars & Light Vans ~~~~~ B’S GARAGE LARGE STOCK OF MID RANGE TYRES HELD Branded Makes available - 2 deliveries per day CALSHOT MOTORCYCLE TYRES AVAILABLE OVERNIGHT Please phone for an all inclusive quote - No Hidden Charges (023) 8089 1046 ~~~~~ Calshot Road, FULL AIR CONDITIONINGT Calshot SO45 1BE CHECKS NOW AVAILABLE CARRIED OUTT BY CERTIFICATED OPERATORS www.rmscarrepairs.co.uk Having your air conditioning serviced regularly makes Tyour vehicleT run more efficiently Debit & Credit Cards Accepted 13 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 NIFTY FIFTIES Squash in Fawley Nifty Fifties is a group local area. Nifties are a for older people who like really sociable group, to play sport and keep many of them meet up active. Organised by Jo at other times for activity Nobes, who has been or social events, including with the group since a summer outing and an the beginning, sessions annual competition and include a warm up and lunch stretch class run by Jo, New members are followed by Badminton, always welcome, for Table Tennis, short mat more information, Jubilee Hall proudly operates the only squash courts in the bowls and use of the gym. telephone 023 8089 3603 local area. Recently refurbished, the courts are of The group now running or email reception@ Squash & Racketball competition standard and have a for 29 years has a large fawleyparishcouncil.org. spectator viewing area. Fawley Parish Council is commit- membership from the uk ted to increasing participation for younger players, so has recently introduced an under 16s rate of £5 per court book- ing which includes racket hire. There is also a new off peak rate for all ages of £5 per court booking between 9am-3pm. If you don’t have a playing partner, the Jubilee Hall Squash Club runs every Thursday evening from 6pm where play- ers play each other in a round robin format. The club also has links to local coaches who can provide some tuition. So whether you are an experienced player wanting some good competition, or a complete novice looking to get involved in a new sport everyone is welcome. For more Nifty Fifty group information, or to book a court, telephone 023 8089 1640. The Parish of Fawley A very warm welcome awaits (Church of England) you from each of our four churches. WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY of SUNDAY SERVICES which now include CAFÉ LITE on the 1st Sunday of each Month All Saints’, Fawley Good Shepherd, at The Good Shepherd Church, Roewood Road, Holbury. Do join us from 10:00am-12:00 noon for FREE bacon buns, cakes, tea, coffee & biscuits St Francis’, Langley St George’s, Calshot while we enjoy fellowship, music and worship. Halls for Hire: The Good Shepherd 023 8089 4185 And St. Francis 023 8089 2414 For further information please visit our website: www.fawleychurch.org.uk

14 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Gang Warily Inclusive Group (G.I.G.) Gang Warily Inclusive Group 11am until1pm on Mondays and open to new members who are made (G.I.G.) is a group for older and less Wednesdays, include group exercises, to feel very welcome. able people who want to exercise and individual exercises, gym use, The group is open to anyone who meet other people in a fun and social relaxation, Boccia, New Age Kurling. is ‘older and less able’ and wants environment. This friendly group Jo also endeavours to organise outings to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, meet has been running for 15years and is and events throughout the year to add new friends and, of course, have organised by Jo Nobes, assisted by to the social aspect of the group; fun! For more information contact Gym Instructor Liam Blundell, and last year this included boat trips, a G.I.G. at Gang Warily on 023 volunteers. picnic, visits to Nature reserves and a 8089 3603 or email reception@ Sessions, which take place from Christmas party. The group is always fawleyparishcouncil.org.uk What a Conversion Construction of the sports the opportunity for increased pitches at Newlands Park is participation in rugby as well as now complete and what a con- other community events during version! In time for the Rugby the close season, details will World Cup, from the begin- appear on the council website ning of the 2015 Rugby sea- and Fawley Rugby Club web- son, Fawley Rugby Club will site. The pitches will need time be playing home matches from to settle following the construc- its new facilities at Newlands tion process and therefore, no Park. The club is community community activities will take based and has teams from Colts place on them this summer to to Seniors. ensure the pitches are ready for

Liam, Eddie, Ann & Jo The two pitches will provide the forthcoming rugby season.

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16 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Getting Back to Nature Would you like to help in maintaining local woodland meet one Saturday and one Wednesday morning each nature spots, and keep fit month. A friendly group, always and active at the same time? willing to welcome new members, Warren Copse is 12.5 acres it formed in 2009 to assist the staff of ancient and semi-natural of Fawley Parish Council with the woodland, and Holbury Manor management of the site. Besides Park, which is also 12.5 acres keeping the footpaths clear and is a public amenity site owned removing fly tipping, members by Fawley Parish Council. Also also coppice areas of Hazel each sited in the lower area is a year to sustain the biodiversity. Scheduled Ancient Monument The Group were awarded a ‘Green Site (SAM) with a moated Flag Community Award’ for its area and ancient pond systems work in 2013. that originally supplied fish The group have been busy to the monastery at Beaulieu. planting trees at Gang Warily The woods are managed, guided and Newlands Park as part of by a 20 year Management Plan DEFRA’s Big Tree Plant which sponsored by the Forestry aimed to plant 150,000 trees across Commission and the meadows England between Oct 2012 and by a 10 year Higher Level March 2015. If you would like Stewardship agreement to join the group, or would like sponsored by Natural England. further detail on its work, contact The Warren Copse and Holbury Eddie Holtham on 023 8089 4632. Manor Conservation Group BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD • Welding • Body Shop • MOT Testing Station • Servicing • Electrical & Air Conditioning • Batteries & Exhausts

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17 FAWLEY PARISH GUIDE 2015 Fawley RFC Club FAWLEY FALCONS Established in the Waterside in the 1920’s, the Club drew players from Fawley Falcons Youth Football Club prides itself the villages of Fawley, Blackfield, Holbury and Hythe. At that time the in being a family orientated, inclusive club with area population was employed mainly in the small AGWI oil refinery, over 40 years of experience. Welcoming players of the Drummond estate, the New Forest and Calshot RAF Station. all abilities, who love playing football, the Club’s In 1935 the Club became affiliated to the AGWI Recreation Club, reputation within the community has grown as its name was changed to AGWI RFC and it joined Hampshire RFU. quickly as the Club itself over the past few seasons. Membership was open to AGWI employees and associate members Starting the 2013-14 season with 7 teams, thanks from the locality. The Military establishments at , RAF to local support and the positive publicity, next Calshot and HMS Diligence have contributed players. season the Club will have 16 teams! Fixtures were arranged on a friendly basis with most Hampshire and The soccer school has been an enormous success, Dorset clubs. An indication of the strength of the Club can be seen producing 4 teams for the under 7’s next season. from the fact that the 1958/59 senior side lost their first game in February. During sessions, not only do children aged 4-6 After the War the Club was restarted. With Esso taking over AGWI and learn new skills, they also make new friends, starting a petrochemical complex, the club was renamed Esso Fawley get actively involved and learn RFC, and moved to the Esso Recreation Club, Long Lane, Holbury. about team work - all in a safe Many employees from the expanding refinery joined and it flourished environment. Soccer school until the advent of league rugby. The nickname ‘Oilmen’ and ‘Oilers’ runs every Saturday morning was earned during this time and, although the association with Esso was from 10-11am at QEII lost some time ago, the nicknames bubble to the surface occasionally. Recreation, Thornbury Avenue, With the advent of League fixtures the senior side progressed as Blackfield and is completely free! high as London South West 3 but is now firmly established in the The club has teams for all age groups for next Hampshire Leagues. season, from Under 7’s, up to under 15’s. Each In 2000 the Club changed its name to Fawley RFC, a return to its roots. team is led by a qualified Level 1 FA coach to Fawley RFC Club now runs two senior sides, a very senior Veterans ensure the children get off to the best start. The side, and flourishing youth and junior sections. Committed in Club is committed to making football available developing Junior and senior teams that the local community can be proud of, over the past few years the Club has spent time developing to as many kids as possible, regardless of gender; and expanding its youth teams; now age groups from 6 years up to 16; shown through the fact that one of the new teams then after 16 players enter the senior teams. Youth training takes place for next season is a girl’s only team. If you’re on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the midi’s train on a Sunday Morning. interested in the all girls training sessions, why not The Club has a range of RFU qualified coaches from within the club, go along to Soccer School. most of who play for one of the seniors teams. In 2014 after much To find out more information about Fawley Falcons debate and consultation with Fawley Parish council, Fawley RFC Youth Football Club and how to get involved visit moved home to Newlands Park. At present there are two rugby pitches www.fawleyfalcons.com; on Facebook or contact and the Club is working hard to get a club house built alongside. Chairman, Andy Elkins on 07955 130119 or For more information visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/fawleyrfc [email protected] Blackfield and Langley Football Club For many years Gang Warily Sports and Recreation One of its biggest aims currently is to repair and replace Centre has been the home of Blackfield and Langley the fence badly damaged in the 2013 storms. FC. The Club strives to work with the Centre and Training sessions take place on Tuesday and Thursday local youth teams. Currently playing in the Sydenhams nights; pre-season normally starts mid-June. Premier League (Wessex), the last few seasons have On match days there is a small tea bar where people can been fairly successful, and the Club won the obtain, hot and cold drinks, burgers, chips etc. league in 2012/13 season. It also competes Matches are played on Saturdays; mid-week in the FA Cup, FA Vase, Hampshire Senior games usually on Tuesdays. The Club also Cup, Sydenhams League Cup and the Russell has the franchise for the bar which is open Coates Cup. In the past the Club competed to all and usually open Monday to Thursday in the Southampton Senior Cup, winning on from 7pm until 10.30pm, and on Saturdays numerous occasions. In season 2015 it won the for home games. Arrangements can be made Russell Coates Cup. for wakes and parties for up to 50 people. The pitch has been well looked after over The Club is always looking, like many others, the years, winning the best ground award on for new Committee members or to assist in numerous occasions, organised and run by the other ways. If you are interested, call in and Hampshire Football Association. talk to any committee member when the bar is open. For The Club is a non profit organisation and is always further information contact Reception or Chairman Owen looking for sponsorship to help cover the running costs. C Lightfoot on 07950 673189.

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