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Emsworth Residents’ Association THEEMS Community Newspaper In this issue First published in 1977 Summer 2021

Election Results Emsworth Show p14/15 Emsworth Arts Trail p22/23 p26 Neighbourhood Plan approved Residents flocked to the polls on Thursday 8 July and • Protect and improve design unanimously endorsed the Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan will: of new developments that They were asked the simple question: will protect Emsworth’s • Protect green spaces like the unique character. Do you want Havant Borough Council to use the Ems Valley corridor that are neighbourhood plan for Emsworth to help decide planning so valued by local people and • Protect sites like the applications in the neighbourhood area? important to our environment Emsworth Victoria Cottage The results were: Yes 1734 (91%) No 168 (9%) Turnout: 23% and well-being. Hospital for health or community use. • Encourage more affordable homes for all developments • Improve traffic flow and over 10 units so that there conditions for pedestrians will be more housing for local and cyclists throughout the young people. town. Library to move in August

Emsworth Library is moving to a new loca- tion within the Community Centre in North Street. This new location will secure the long- Above: Emsworth Forum delivering the Neighbourhood Plan to Havant Borough Council. Right: Emsworth Forum members at the count term future of a library in Emsworth, placing it in the heart of a thriving community hub. This move follows a public consultation last ‘I am absolutely delighted’ said Stephanie Elsy, year where there was strong local support Chair of the Emsworth Neighbourhood Forum, for retaining a library and a collective effort who put the Plan together. ‘The turnout was between the Library Service and representa- amazing and the overwhelming 91% support tives of the local community to secure a new of Emsworth voters for the Neighbourhood “All the ideas for projects home for the much-loved library. closest Hampshire public libraries are: Plan was humbling and way beyond what we The process of preparing to relocate the • Leigh Park Library, 50 Park Parade, Leigh expected. It was one of the best referendum it contains came from library began some months ago and we now Park, results in the country. So many volunteers local people” have a timescale for the move. To allow for • Havant Library, Havant Meridian Centre, in the town have worked so hard to produce the transfer of books, furniture, and library Havant, the Plan. I would like to thank the Forum ‘The ERA has supported the Emsworth management systems, the library will need You can find information on all public li- Committee, all our volunteers and everyone Neighbourhood Plan from the beginning be- to close for two weeks in August. We are braries in Hampshire, including the full range who came out and voted ‘yes’ on Thursday. It cause, as the town develops and grows, we working closely with the contractors who of services on offer, access to our extensive shows yet again how much people in Emsworth must keep Emsworth special. All the ideas for will be undertaking refurbishments at the digital library and opening times on our web- care about the town and its future. This is our projects it contains came from local people Community Centre and can confirm the fol- site at: www.hants.gov.uk/library Neighbourhood Plan and we have had our say.’ and will make Emsworth even better. We are lowing timescales: We are looking forward to welcoming you The Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan has delighted that so many people have voted for • Emsworth Library will close at its current to our new location – which will offer a larger had strong support from the Emsworth the Plan.’ location at the end of Saturday 9 August. children’s library alongside all of the existing Residents Association (ERA), the Emsworth If you would like to find out more or help • The library will re-open facilities available at Emsworth, including Business Association (EBA), the Emsworth with implementing the Plan, please contact at Emsworth Community Centre, North a fresh selection of fiction and non-fiction Community Association (ECA), the Emsworth our Chair, Stephanie Elsy stephanie@stephel- Street, Emsworth, on Tuesday 24 August books for adults, free WiFi, remote printing Community Land Trust (ECLT) and Emsworth sy.net or 07919100516. (subject to completion of all necessary and a bookable public computer. (HCC) ward Councillors. Emsworth is the only part of To read the Plan www.havant.gov.uk/ works). If you have any questions email: Havant to have a Neighbourhood Plan. Whilst Emsworth Library is closed your two [email protected] Theo Schofield, Chair of the ERA said emsworth-neighbourhood-planning Page 2 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021

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Chairman’s Report Volunteer Committee Members Wanted Words by Theo Schofield, Chair of the Emsworth Residents’ Association The Emsworth Residents’ Association This is a voluntary post but out of By the time you read this I trust that concerned about the damage being (ERA), which represents and sup- pocket expenses may be claimed. the Emsworth Neighbourhood done to our environment, par- ports our community, is seeking new Committee members will be expected Plan has been approved in the ticularly by over-development Committee Members. We would to attend monthly meetings which are Referendum. along the coast of Chichester particularly welcome anyone with an held on Monday evenings. Harbour. The recent finding interest or experience in community We now face the challenge by Natural England that of implementing its pro- the quality in the Harbour development, planning and local gov- If you are interested in this role and posals. Many of these will was “unsatisfactory and de- ernment, environmental issues, sport, would like to discuss it further please be the responsibility of our clining” is a wakeup call. We cycling, or any other area that you email Theo Schofield, ERA Chair, stating District and County Councils, have had the opportunity to think may contribute to our work. your interests and what you can bring to but we have to recognise that nominate a representative, Rob the committee. their resources are shrinking and Bailey, on the Harbour Conservancy Applicants should be well organised, Email: [email protected] that there are many competing demands for Advisory Board. We are also working with have good communication and team them. However we have a strong team of SOSCA to make representations about the working skills, and be happy to net- Emsworth Residents’ councillors working on our behalf, and there government’s targets for building in this work in the community. are still funds available for worthwhile de- area. We are devoting our autumn general Association velopments, and we need to identify and tap meeting to these issues. into them. These organisations all need people to The Emsworth Residents Association, run them, work for them and support them, Social Media Coordinator Wanted Community Land Trust and Forum will con- as do all the other groups listed in the back tinue to work together to do this, and the of the EMS who make such a great contri- The ERA is looking for a Social Media social media. positive referendum result will strengthen bution to the quality of life in Emsworth. Coordinator to deliver its Facebook our collective voice and our ability to make Without volunteers we would not have Applicants should be well organised, and Instagram pages. Applicant things happen. sports and other clubs, events such as have good communication skills, and should have experience of working in We also need the continued support of Wemfest, the Arts Trail and the Emsworth be happy to network in the community. communications and social media. The the residents of Emsworth. Recent success- Show, protected green spaces like Brook The post requires a commitment of es that have depended on this include the Meadow and Nore Barn Woods, a Museum ability to update websites would also three to four hours a week. This is a campaigns to site the new Surgery in the old and a Community Centre, and the numerous be useful. Hospital, and the retention of the Library in groups that provide interests and company voluntary post but out of pocket ex- the Community Centre. for so many people. Also we would also not The job involves communicating the penses may be claimed. Other positive developments that we have the EMS edited and delivered to every activities of the ERA and sharing the have been supporting include the ECLT pro- household in Emsworth. events and issues of Emsworth’s com- If you would like to discuss the role ject to build a nursery and young people’s My apologies to any groups and activities further please contact munity groups. The role also includes centre at Redlands Grange, plans to refur- that I have not mentioned, and I know there @emsworthresidents on Facebook or bish the pavilion and develop new football are many. However as life is returning to monitoring and answering enquiries Insta. To apply for the role please email pitches on the Recreation Ground, and the normal and we can get out and meet people from ERA’s inbox and social media. [email protected]. introduction of a new minibus based on more, I would like to take this opportunity to The post holder needs to be familiar Thorney Island which will bring people from ask you to consider joining something new, the surrounding parishes into Emsworth. offering some of your time and skills, and with the writing conventions of social The Residents Association has, along realise the rewards that this will bring, to media, take photographs and be able Emsworth Residents’ with many others, become increasingly you and to life in Emsworth. to engage with the community via Association

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Letters to the Editor Environmental Issues to be discussed at Email: [email protected] ERA public meeting Street names any of your readers aware of any earlier Part of the ERA Quarterly General Meeting, • The downgrading of the Harbour areas’ I am the Chairman of the Havant Local investigations into street names and his- provisionally scheduled for 7.30 p.m. on AONB by Natural England. History Group that meets monthly in The tories in the local area to contact me to co- Monday 18 October, will be devoted to some of • Loss of local habitat for flora and fauna, in- Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in East ordinate and integrate earlier information the environmental issues facing Emsworth and cluding local bat species. Street, Havant. At our upcoming September into our new work? I can be contacted by the surrounding areas, including Chichester • Over-abstraction from river and ground-wa- meeting it is intended to start a longitudi- email at [email protected] or by and Langstone Harbours. ter sources. nal study researching the name, origin and telephone on 01329 313016. All help will be We are inviting members of the local groups • Pollution of the harbours through under-ca- history of all the streets of the Borough. gratefully received and contributions duly who will showcase their efforts in improving pacity of the three local sewage treatment Clearly there is little point in undertaking acknowledged. certain environmental problems facing the works. such a monumental project without first Emsworth area. Using display boards and • Vast increases in the volume of litter, etc. researching if similar data already exists. Neil Spurgeon, visual presentations, along with a brief report pollution in the Emsworth town centre area. Could I beg your indulgence to encourage Chairman Havant Local History Group will enable ERA members and the public to get The date and venue of the meeting will be a brief overview of the environmental threats. confirmed to ERA members and the public These threats include: later in the year. If there are any other envi- • Increased traffic and pollution along the A259 ronmental groups willing to provide display Farewell to Ali Couch passing through and around Emsworth due to boards at the meeting, please contact Chris The ERA’s Communications Manager has Communications person. overdevelopment to the west of the Harbour/ Fuller: [email protected] stepped down as she has moved from the area. If you are interested in South Downs corridor. Ali joined us in 2019 and created our Facebook Social Media then please and Instagram pages as well as migrating our contact Theo Schofield, website to the www.emsworth.org.uk plat- ERA Chair. Job Vacancy – Church Organist and Church Verger form. We are currently recruiting for a new [email protected] The welcoming and inclusive parish of St Thomas • Play at 6.30 p.m. Evensong service once per a Becket, Warblington seeks the following month Errors and corrections positions: • Be available to play at weddings and funerals when required On p 16 of The Summer 2021 edition of The for the Emsworth & St Faiths division of the Part-time Church Verger Ems we stated that Shelley Saunders was the Hampshire CC elections. We apologise for any • Cover other services from time to time, e.g. • Prepare the church for Sunday services annual Patronal and Carol services Green Party candidate for Emsworth ward misunderstanding this may have caused. If • Be available to assist at weddings and funerals Tracker organ with 2 manuals and pedals. in the Havant BC elections. In fact the Green you wish to contact the Havant Green Party • Cover other services from time to time, Salary £2,040 for Sunday services. Fees for Party candidate was Anne Sayer. Shelley please message them via Face Book (search Salary £1136 for Sunday services. Fees for addi- additional services, funerals (52 approx. p.a.) and Saunders was the Green party candidate for @HavantGreenParty). tional services: Funerals £51 (52 approx. p.a.) and weddings (8 approx. p.a.) weddings £59. (8 approx. p.a.) Hours are flexible, Applications with CV by letter or email to: Grants for local organisations job is shared with the existing part-time verger. Administrator. Parish Office: 20a Church Path, Apply by application form obtainable from: Emsworth, PO10 7DP. The ERA offer small grants (usually in the re- etc. If your local organisation would like to Administrator, Parish Office: 20a Church Path, Closing date: 31 August 2021 gion of £500) to local groups. The types of pro- apply for a grant full details are available on Emsworth, PO10 7DP [email protected] jects we have funded in the past include: sports our website. www.emsworth.org.uk/the-era/ Closing date: 31 August 2021. Tel: 01243 372428 clubs, youth groups, environmental groups, access-funding/community-chest-project/ [email protected] Tel: 01243 372428 For more information about these posts: Organist (Experienced) Reverend Andrew Sheard andrewf.sheard@ Volunteer Distributors of The Ems Wanted • Play at our 11.00 a.m. Sunday Matins or Holy btinternet.com M: 07967 588520 Could you spare a couple of hours once a quar- If you are interested in joining our team Communion service ter to hand deliver The Ems to local residents? of over 100 volunteer distributors please The newspapers will be delivered to your contact: home address every three months for you to Gavin Millar Tel: 01243 377071 or email: Join the Emsworth Residents’ Association hand deliver to a named street or streets. [email protected] This is a volunteer position. A Voice for the Community Partnerships Lobbying Neighbourhood Plan meeting We set up the Youth Forum, are We lobby local government a part of the Hospital Steering and other public bodies on Due to Covid restrictions it was not possible to Elsy gave a 30 minute presentation about Group, work closely with issues including transport, hold a public meeting about the Neighbourhood the plan which began to be developed back Emsworth Forum, the Land Trust, infrastructure, the environment Plan on 5 July. Instead the Emsworth Forum in 2014. Jacqueline Boulter, HBC Planning the Business Assocation and and community safety many others and the Emsworth Residents’ Association is in- Officer explained that the council would for- Grants vited residents to a scheduled Zoom meeting. mally adopt the plan at a meeting scheduled Maintaining We offer community chest grants We look after the town clock and of up to £1000 to support local People were able to send in questions in ad- for 28 July 2021. The meeting was chaired by keep the bus shelters in good groups vance. Over 90 delegates attended the online Theo Schofield of the ERA. repair meeting. Emsworth Forum chair, Stephanie Communications We publish The Ems, hold From the Archives - The Ems, July 2016 quarterly public meetings, contribute to Emsworth.org. • Emsworth Community Centre was under threat. themselves as to uk and post Facebook and Trustees were divided as to whether to demolish whether this was a Instagram updates the centre or to refurbish it. suitable plan. Scrutiny The Centre was refurbished and ownership • A public meeting The ERA comments on major transferred from HCC to ECA. was held about planning applications and the • New plans for Dolphin Quay, plans to build 193 Local Plan. We meet regularly Queen St were unveiled. houses on land with local councillors and call The proposals were seen as north and west of them to account less imposing that previous Selangor Avenue. application. The site was not in the HBC Local Plan Join today - £5 per household - your membership will: The planning application was approved and • Ensure The Ems continues to be a regular source of independent local news The controversial develop- • Contribute to the Community Chest Fund that supports local groups ment is now almost com- Barratts are still building at this site which is now • Enable us to send you a monthly update on the issues faced by the community and how the ERA is responding. plete. 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to enact planning reforms listed in the 2020 Planning White Paper. The controversial plans Have your say on the plans for Updates include proposals to scrap Section 106 agree- ments, introduce widespread design coding, YMCA Emsworth and force councils to zone areas of land for HBC refuses Fowley Cottage “growth”, “protection” or “renewal”. Land Words and picture by Sally Arscott, YMCA application - again zoned for growth will benefit from automatic Work continues on plans for a new early terrace for outside seating, plus a games outline planning permission, with councils years, youth and community centre at court for informal sports. unable to turn down applications that accord Redlands Grange, Emsworth. There will be a Everyone has different ideas, but we want with local rules. The government will re-im- focus on services for young people and early the building to be a flagship space for years pose “top down” housing targets on each local years as we have a real shortage of provision to come. We have developed two options; a authority. Councils will also have to draw up a in Emsworth. rectangular and an L-shaped building and new Local Plan within a 2.5 year period. We want to ensure our building delivers want your ideas on any improvements and https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/ on these aspirations. We have created three preferences. government/uploads/system/uploads/ play rooms and a large garden for our nurs- Some questions for your comments: How attachment_data/file/986770/Queen_s_ ery aged children, with space for babies, tod- would you want to use the building? Speech_2021_-_Background_Briefing_ dlers and pre-schoolers. Young people have a What activities would want to see on the Notes..pdf dedicated room for them to meet and access Games Area? Which design do you favour? A planning application (APP/20/00376) to Havant Thicket Reservoir support whilst the entrance area is a large A consultation event was held on 10 July build nine houses in the grounds of Fowley atrium to allow people to meet informally at Redlands Grange. YMCA staff will also be approved and for groups to gather. These two spaces at The Emsworth Show on 31 August, at New Cottage, 46 Warblington Road, Emsworth was Havant BC and East Hants DC approved the can also join together to form a large space Life Church, Thorney Road (see p.26) Email rejected by HBC on 28 May. The reason given planning application for the reservoir in early for bigger gatherings. Outside, we have a your ideas to [email protected] was that, “At a density of only 18.9 dwellings June. A new local group wished to stop the per hectare the application fails to make ef- development of Havant Thicket Reservoir. A ficient use of land and is therefore contrary petition was started on the Change website. to the requirements of the National Planning www.change.org/stopthechophavantthicket Policy Framework”. A previous application The group state that there will be: a loss of (APP/19/00623) was refused in 2020 on habitat for wildlife; destruction of ancient similar grounds. Back in 1998 an application woodland; reduced access to the countryside; to build 7 houses on this site was approved no swimming or water sports will be allowed; and the application was renewed in 2001 but the site replicates existing leisure facilities at it was not taken forward and had lapsed by Staunton Country Park and that there will be 2004. increased risk of fly-tipping. Government to deregulate Local Green activist planning? disappointed about reservoir In the Queen’s speech a planning reform bill decision was announced which is expected to be debat- Following permission being granted I am very approved without more consideration given populations”. Portsmouth Water claim that ed in Parliament in the autumn. It is designed disappointed that the planning application was to alternative options; these would avoid the this is an ‘Environmentally Led’ project yet the destruction of ancient woodland and habitat destruction it will cause is immense. and have less impact on the local communi- Shelley Saunders, Havant Green Party. ty. Very little consideration has been given to maintaining wildlife corridors, these are 8 houses proposed for Long very important for the survival of birds, bats Copse Lane and all wildlife during the construction phase APP/21/00683 has been submitted to HBC to of the reservoir. As the HBC planning report build 4 x 4 bed houses and 4 x 3 bed houses indicates, ‘unmitigated, the development on a plot of land adjacent to 54 Long Copse has potential to result in harm to individual Lane. This site is currently used as a paddock bats and result in impacts to the favourable and is on the south side of the road and north conservation status of bat species locally’. As of the Redlands development. The application the county ecologist states, ‘the permanent is being made on behalf of the Horne, Barry loss of ancient woodland and veteran trees and Knighton families who own the land. The is essentially impossible to mitigate’ and that Save Long Copse Lane group (see p.7) stated, ‘the proposals will remove substantial areas “(This is) more pressure on Long Copse Lane of dormouse habitat and have the potential to following an application to build 8 houses on result in harm to individual dormice and the field designated as a Site of Importance for Havant BC and East Hants DC approved the planning application for the reservoir in early June. severance and fragmentation of dormouse Nature Conservation”

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Words by SOSCA dramatically, several more than doubling. large building groups, allowing for little or no East Wittering, one of the last small villages input from local people, and all before the ar- Representatives from more than a dozen on the south coast, has seen applications for ea’s existing infrastructure deficits have been villages stretching from Emsworth to the hundreds of new homes in the last few weeks, fixed. The speakers pointed out that Sewage Manhood Peninsula came together on 17 May Emsworth, Bosham, Chidham and Hambrook, and Water Treatment Plants, and intermedi- in a meeting organised by SOSCA (Save our Birdham, Fishbourne, Donnington, Pagham ary pumping stations, are already operating South Coast Alliance). and other villages are facing a similar influx of at capacity. They shared cases of residents The villages are all being inundated with planning applications. Southbourne has com- experiencing toilets backing up and tankers housing applications from large building pleted a neighbourhood plan accepting some regularly having to empty the main drains of companies, doubling the size of many of them 1300 homes because its parish council felt it new housing estates. and destroying their character, economy and was the only way to get some say in its future, Transport infrastructure is also not fit for environment. The situation has arisen because its representative noted. Selsey Town with purpose with the A259, A286 and B2145 op- Chichester Harbour wetlands of the difficulty faced by Chichester District only one small road leading to it has already erating beyond capacity. Meanwhile, the low Council in completing its Local Plan, due to doubled in size with its Medical centre built lying nature of the whole area makes it ex- new housing back into flood zones, is not being an unrealistic government housing quota for to support 6,000 now has to accommodate tremely vulnerable to climate change. Flood taken into account. a district with significant geographical and 30,000 during the summer months. risk zones have been altered when challenged All the village representatives at the meet- infrastructure constraints. Lack of democratic accountability was one of by developers but the fact that the EA has ing called on CDC, the government and Gillian In a crowded southern England, Chichester’s the biggest criticisms levelled at the meeting. warned that flood zones will be subject to Keegan MP to help before it is too late for the stunning coastal hinterland boasts an irre- New housing is being planned and designed by continual change in the future, which may put area. Residents believe that truly affordable placeable collection of internationally desig- and sustainable housing for local people can nated wetlands. As a result, the area attracts be built that will enhance the area’s incredible hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, environment, its unique sense of place, its including migratory birds and other species Representatives...described how their villages would increase in thriving economy and its resilience to climate and tourists from all over the country. The area size dramatically, several more than doubling. change. Planning in Chichester’s coastal plain is also blessed with a high proportion of Grade should focus on the creation of housing for 1 and Grade 2 agricultural land and a thriving local need in the same way that it is done in fishing sector. However, this unique environ- areas like the South Downs National Park, they ment and thriving economy will be irrevocably argue. Relying on market housing to provide harmed by densely packed suburban housing. affordable housing in an area where outside Representatives at the SOSCA meeting, demand for holiday and retirement homes will including parish councillors and residents always exceed local demand is not a sustaina- working on neighbourhood plans, described ble long term solution. [email protected] how their villages would increase in size

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Page 6 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Development Hospital updates Emsworth Medical Connecting the community Practice to open on through art and medicine 26 July? Words and picture by Shirley Farmer Words by Dr William J Denby Making art an integral part of good design and the artists can be viewed on www. in healthcare settings has been recognised emsart.uk. It also indicates which items The new surgery (formerly Victoria Cottage will remain the same and we are upgrading our as important since the 1990s. Patients may be purchased and prices. A small levy Hospital) has been handed over by the builders phone system, we are refreshing our website surrounded by attractive art, sculptures, on each purchase will go to the Emsworth and intends to open in late July. The Partners and in time this will migrate to a new site - your textiles and sympathetic planting schemes Health Trust charity via the PPG to pay for and all the staff are very excited about this online access to manage prescriptions and report better feelings of wellbeing and posi- additional medical equipment, administer move and the improvements it will bring to other functions will be unaffected. tivity, and reduced levels of anxiety. the Arts Programme and fund permanent patients and our team. Our branch surgery in We are gradually starting to be able to get Here Mike Evans, local artist and member displays”. Westbourne will remain unchanged. back to what feels like normal business again. of the Emsworth Patient Participation Group Artists interested in being involved should We intend to refocus on our training ca- With government advice and restrictions and Kate McKenzie, Interior Designer for the contact Mike via the website or email seek- pacity bringing more medical students, junior changing all the time it’s sometimes hard to project describe their thoughts behind the in- [email protected]. doctors, and GP Registrars. We will have space keep up. These restrictions do still limit what troduction of art-work in the new Emsworth to bring our Hayling Island and Emsworth we can do but rest assured we are working Medical Practice and outline their hopes as Kate has advised the Practice on Primary Care Network (PCN) staff on site. hard to get back to providing the acute care to how the Arts for Health programme might commissioning two large art works Please do have a look at the PCN website and management of long-term physical and develop in the future. by local artist Alex Poyner. She - https://haylingemsworthpcn.co.uk psychological conditions like Asthma, COPD, Mike says “our local community comprises believes that “these important Our name will change to Emsworth Medical Anxiety & Depression and Heart Disease that many talented people and the PPG invites pieces reflect Emsworth’s unique Practice. Inevitably there will be gremlins to is the bedrock of what we do as GPs, Practice them to display their work in a rolling pro- shoreline and countryside and iron out in the early days and we ask for your Nurses, Practice Managers, Administrators gramme of art throughout the building. We patience during this period. The phone number and Receptionists. have lots of wall space on which to showcase provide a community context. They a dynamic range of work and in time we hope will be displayed prominently in to introduce sculptures, textiles and 3D im- the main entrance and one of the Latest news from your healthcare teams ages. Information about the work on display waiting areas. We hope that all Words by Kate Smee the art-work in the building will help to capture people’s interest We recently collaborated with Waterside population. and that the warm and welcoming Medical Practice, The Elms Practice and the By combining our resources as a group of Emsworth Surgery to create our Primary Care practices, we are now able to offer a wider environment will make a visit to the Network (PCN). What does this mean to our range of services to include: mental health ser- GP a rather different experience in valued patients? The formation of our Primary vices, wellbeing coaching and holistic health- the future”. Care Network (PCN) brings considerable fund- care services, community groups for emotional ing to primary care services across the Havant support, physiotherapist, clinical pharmacists borough, enabling us to employ a range of and a pharmacy. We have launched our PCN professionals to improve the health and well- website which outlines our key services and being of our Hayling Island and Emsworth patient benefits.

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Summer 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 7 Development Evidence of a damaged river Long Copse Lane – In the Words and pictures by John Millard, Greening Westbourne hands of the Inspectors The Havant Borough Local Plan 2036 is currently been examined by two Inspectors on behalf of the government. The Inspectors will determine whether to reject the plan, accept it without change or with modifications. If modified, H8 Land North of Long Copse Lane could be removed from the plan entirely. Stage 1 of the hearings start in mid-July and invertebrates and some rare plants. We will be streamed online. We have submit- have a lot of evidence of rare bats including ted Hearing Statements and confirmed our Bechstein’s. availability to answer any questions posed There has been a great deal of coverage by the Inspectors. recently about the Government’s proposed It is only possible to take part in the hear- changes to planning laws. One of the con- Part of the Ems at Westbourne last September, after the temporary failure of a Portsmouth Water pumping system designed to add water to the river at times of low flow. ings process if you had submitted comments cerns is that local people will have less of a as part of 2019 or 2020 consultations. What say in the planning process. On the plus side it Since Friends of the Ems (FOTE) was launched before they were sheared. can concerned individuals still do to help? is proposed that they will be more emphasis to protect our local river, it has done a lot of re- Numerous oral history records suggest that We are expecting further hearings later in on promoting brownfield sites and ensuring search into how the Ems has been affected by the river was never dry below Aldemoor/ the year. Although we are not permitted that sites that have been given permission having huge amounts of water pumped from Lord’s Fishpond, north of Westbourne, before to submit completely new evidence we can provide housing in a timely manner. Unlike its underground sources. The evidence gath- abstraction began in the 1960s. Plant and update information that has already been many Conservative MPs Alan Mak MP has ered leaves no doubt that flow in the Ems was animal surveys reported to the Environment submitted. shown a great reluctance to be involved in much stronger before modern-day abstrac- Agency in 2007 suggest the Ems used to In what may prove to be the last big local planning matters, deferring to HBC. tion (removal of water) by Portsmouth Water be perennial (flowing year-round) below push, if you have any dash cam footage We would strongly recommend writing to began in the 1960s. This abstraction is increas- Broadwash bridge. of traffic incident on the lane we would Alan so he is aware of your views. Alan.Mak. ing. The evidence includes the following: In the last 50 years it has become quite com- be very pleased to receive them. Also any [email protected] From at least 1928 through to 1966, the de- mon for the millpond at Westbourne to dry out pictures or reported sightings of protected www.savelongcopselane.org.uk scription of the Ems in the angling guide Where in dry summers. species. These include dormice, reptiles, [email protected] to Fish is consistent. It says the river ‘rises The condition of the river has got steadily Corner of Long Copse Lane and Hollybank Lane where trees are threatened by road widening above Racton’ and has ‘good trouting’. By 1967 worse – reflecting the unsustainability of the entry has been modified to: ‘rises above the abstraction, especially during a period of Racton, trout, but upper reaches are dry most changing climate. of summer’. By 1973 there is no mention of the The Ems is a very rare chalk stream, one of Ems as a place to fish at all. only about 200 of its kind on Earth. It is a cru- There was a commercial angling club at cial habitat for all kinds of species, from rare Aldemoor/Lord’s Fishpond (alongside Foxbury forms of plant life to dragonflies, kingfishers Lane, just before Woodmancote Lane) that and water voles.FOTE is arguing for less ab- died out in the early 1970s, after abstraction straction, especially at times of the year when began. flow is low, and an increase in the amount The Domesday Book (1086) lists four mills that Portsmouth Water pumps back in during and a fishery at Westbourne and a mill at periods of low flow. It is also pushing for wider Lordington. The fact that there was a mill at long-term solutions. Lordington (which continued at least into the Local people who want to join FOTE can get 1800s) suggests there was once a much great- involved by signing up as supporters. They er flow of water (for much more of the year) at should email greeningwestbourne@hotmail. this location. On the 1640 map of Westbourne co.uk. there are at least two watermills in the village. The area had extensive water meadows and You can watch a presentation on the Ems by watercress beds, visible to this day on LIDAR FOTE at https://youtu.be/lqxpjfW40gA (aerial laser survey) maps. FOTE is part of Greening Westbourne. For There was a sheepwash below Broadwash more information find “Greening Westbourne Bridge (on the Common Road, just north of Campaign” on Facebook or search “Greening Foxbury Lane) that was used to wash flocks Westbourne” to find the group’s website.

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I hope all of you managed to visit brickhouse (in the wall of my house if you have missed out on my article about install- some gardens to enjoy spring’s ing two of them) for the 3rd year running - beautiful array of blossom or at managing to claim it with stiff competition least saw it in your own or other from House Sparrows (a fight ensued) and people’s gardens. an interested gazumper in the form of a beautiful Long-tailed Tit who took in a fluffy My garden was a delight with cherry blossom, seedhead from my winter-flowering clematis a profusion of lily-of-the-valley-type catkins as an offer.... but the Blue Tits won and took on a large shrub, creamy Broom flowers and up residence yet again. Mr & Mrs Blackbird starry white Magnolia, as well as tulips and returned to their nest in the ivy over my pond narcissi, crocuses and snowdrops. I also en- which surprised me as (again, if you saw my joyed visiting RHS Wisley Gardens and saw article about it) the magpie had eaten their the tulips pictured here - I love the lemon and chicks last year. This year, they managed to wine colour together, and am always amazed produce 2 fledglings only for one of them to at the Parrot tulips with their frilly edges to be snatched by a crow from right under our their petals which reminds me of taffeta ball- noses. gowns - why are they called ‘Parrot’, should I’d helped the poor little thing as it had be ‘Taffeta’ Tulips. fallen into my pond on leaving its nest, dried I am sharing my friend Fay’s photos of it off, balanced it in my cherry tree near its the tulips at Arundel Castle here for you sibling (much cannier and able to look out for to enjoy. I only found out about their Tulip itself, it had positioned itself under a cluster Festival when it was shown online last year of cherry blossom and its speckly brown and meant to visit this year - I must try to body blended in with the cherry bark), then go next year. The Keukenhof gardens in the rescued it from exposed spot on path to the Netherlands share their wonderful displays undergrowth below its nest, even put it back online too - enjoy a virtual visit. in the nest at one stage as it really didn’t Most bulbs need to be planted in the seem ready to fledge.... all in vain, as the poor Autumn for a wonderful splash of colour in little fluffball ended up dead anyway - so sad. your gardens in the Spring. You have to think And now the blackbirds are raising a second ahead to avoid going to the garden centres in brood - let’s hope they and their offspring October, when you realise you only have until improve their survival tactics with practice. November to plant bulbs, to find a handful of And, lastly, feeding a sugar solution to bulbs and ordinary, boring ones at that - you exhausted bees really does work. I rescued a can tell this has happened to me. Hence my huge Queen bumblebee from the pavement reason for writing this article to spur you into earlier this year when we were having over- action, planning what bulbs you might like night freezing temperatures, fed her which to add to your garden and ordering them up was quite easy as her tongue was extended now for delivery in September - the best way so I dipped it in the sugary solution every so to ensure you get what you want. often, covered her with an upturned sieve To name just a few types of bulb plants, the overnight and in the morning she was raring first flowering from bulbs will be snowdrops to go. I took her out in the garden where she and scilla (little plants, starry white with blue flew up and round my cherry tree a couple of stripe flowers), followed by croci and narcissi times before flying away, then returned for a (daffodils), and then tulips and irises. Take last flypast - maybe to say ‘thank you’ to me. your pick or have them all ! What a stunning And, as this goes to press, another Blackbird display you could have in your garden next couple is building a nest in my gigantic Hebe year. shrub, well hidden (I can’t see it!) and near to My garden has been an Avian Maternity fast food outlet - aka my birdtable!! Ward this Spring with Blue Tits in my bird

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Pictures by Heather Jury residents offered to help look after it. The One of the noticeable pluses of the last year has been area is now being cared for by Greening people’s motivation to walk more and enjoy Emsworth’s Westbourne, a local environmental group, many beauty spots. The emergence of takeaway refresh- as part of a West Sussex County Council ment outlets has allowed small businesses to keep trad- scheme.The area will no longer be mown ing and provide walkers with sustenance as they enjoy at frequent intervals. Instead, WSCC will cut the town, harbour and Nore Barn Woods. it only once a year, in late summer. Greening Westbourne will help wild flowers to flourish What’s not so great is the resulting food and drink Look out for the Community containers, beer cans and face masks (the latter being by removing the cuttings. It also hopes to re- Road Verge sign at the most discarded items). The bin men can’t keep pace store a hedge.A strip along the roadside will Westbourne with the daily overflowing bins placed around the Town still be cut as before, to preserve sight lines Mill Pond, and weekends are a particular challenge. for drivers. Overflowing bins litter the Promenade, cause rubbish to The area, on the corner of Whitechimney Row and Old Farm Lane, blow into the Pond, attract rats, foxes and gulls, all of is now a ‘community road verge’ – part of a WSCC scheme to encour- which spread the litter further. Every day, it gets worse. age wild flowers, pollinators such as bees and other wildlife. Greening The Emsworth in Bloom team do a terrific job with their Westbourne applied for the area to be included in the scheme, at the planters next to benches (and litter bins) around the town suggestion of Chichester District Council. The project also has the back- and facing the millpond. 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local Community Manager of the RNLI. The RNLI Emsworth pandemic has hit the income of all charities hard, with shops closing, events becoming Words by Caroline Tilley impossible, and some thinking outside the The Emsworth Branch of the Royal National box is necessary. Zoom meetings, virtual fund- Lifeboat Institution held its Annual General raising, and on line donations have become Meeting on Wednesday 28 April via Zoom. the norm. We were pleased to hear that we The assembled volunteers voted in new Chair, manged to raise over 50% of what we usually Chris Hallam, and new secretary Karen Barr. achieve, £6,337.47 Both have been branch volunteers for some However, demand has gone up. With large years. The committee has 10 members and numbers of people visiting our coasts when they are helped in the fundraising activities by allowed, and more anticipated in the coming nearly 40 volunteers who turn out for a variety summer, we expect to be considerably busier of activities such as coffee mornings, street than usual. collections, the Quay sale, and the Emsworth Already Hayling Island Lifeboat has had 27 Show, where they sell souvenirs and raise call outs this year, when the average would awareness. be six. Many more people are taking up water We heard reports from the chair, the treas- sports such as paddle boarding, canoeing, and urer, Hayling Island Lifeboat Station and the surfing.

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Find out more at www.italladdsup.co.uk Page 12 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Community Emsworth Community Centre is open Stansted unlocked with a military Many of the adult classes have now resumed. Antique, vintage, collectors To view what is on at Emsworth Community Centre: and retro fair returns to spectacular www.emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk Community Centre With true British style and pageantry, the world renowned Band of the Grenadier New Lights for the Assembly Emsworth Community Guards performed the spectacular ceremo- ny of Beating Retreat in the iconic setting Rooms Association AGM postponed to of Stansted Park. This ceremonial highlight With the library coming to use the Lounge the Autumn was part of the weekend celebrations of section of the Assembly rooms, it has been Emsworth Community Association has decid- Stansted Unlocked! the ideal time to upgrade the lighting. Using a ed to postpone the AGM, originally scheduled grant from Havant Borough Council, new LED for mid-July, until the Autumn when it should After extended works to revitalize ceiling lights are being installed and uplight- be safer for a larger group to meet in person. the visitor experience Stansted Park ers for warmer evening gatherings. The new threw open its doors on the 10 and 11 lights will be great for readers, artists, activity July to provide two days of fun filled groups and for social gatherings. Bournemouth Symphony family entertainment as part of the Emsworth Residents Association (ERA) has Orchestra provided support for our improvement pro- grand re-opening to bring the Estate gramme which includes new concertina doors back to life. and a doorway from the corridor so that both rooms can be used independently. Volunteers will be repainting the ceiling (if you’re able to help please contact Emsworth Community Centre). This fair was just a couple of years old when it had to be cancelled due to lockdowns and Table Tennis returns restrictions. Up until then it was really starting We are open on Wednesday and Friday af- to make an impact on the antiques and col- ternoons from 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Tuesday lectables circuit. The venue consists of three evenings continue to run, but at a later time in The BSO will be streaming their live perfor- halls and will accommodate roughly 45 sellers. July due to the work on the Assembly rooms. Visitors were treated to a wealth of histor- mances. You’re welcome to join us at Emsworth Stalls are a mixture of tables and spaces for On Sunday evenings the league teams are in ic interest and activities with displays that Community Centre, where performances start dealers who like to bring larger items like small coaching thanks to Steve Long. reveal the colourful history of the Estate at 7 .p.m. Tickets are £5 each and payable by furniture etc., and will usually include retro & and the Ponsonby family including the card on the evening itself: vintage, art & prints, linen, silver, costumes, sword that General Sir William Ponsonby Men’s Shed • Magic of Mozart on Sat 24 July kitchenalia, coins & badges, jewellery, French & used at the Battle of Waterloo. Outside in The Start-Up meeting will be held on Monday • Smooth Classics on Sat 31 July brocante, militaria, postcards, toys and books the Park, the Waterloo theme continued 19 July, 11 a.m. at Emsworth Community Centre. • Classical Extravaganza on Thu 12 Aug (and many more). The fair has a very nice edgy with Re-enactors from the Napoleonic The preparation of the Emsworth’s Men’s To reserve your tickets online, please visit: and arty feel, regularly attended by dealers period showing off their Cavalry and Shed is almost complete. You may have seen www.emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk/ and collectors of all kinds. Great refreshments Musketry skills and demonstrating what it the preliminary works to the sheds in our car events/ and parking facilities. park to ensure the buildings are water tight. 10 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Second Sunday of each was like to live in a military camp on the This like so many other interest groups will be month eve of the battle. Sporting entertainment one of ‘self-help’ and will be ‘your’ Men’s Shed. Emsworth Craft • Sun 8 Aug over this exciting weekend included crick- We have had an initial donation of unwanted Fair • No Fair in September et matches featuring the Royal Lancers, I tools, but still have room for more. Please Saturday 14 August from 10 • Sun 10 Oct Zingari and Stansted Park’s very own team. email Sandie Swaine, if you are interested in a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Admission • Sun 14 Nov joining this new adventure or if you can join us Over 40 stalls of locally hand- • Sun 12 Dec at the Start-Up Meeting on Monday 19th July crafted gifts, items, arts and artisan foods will For more info about at 11 a.m. We need your help to identify the be on display. Refreshments will be available if the Antiques Fair: gaps in our facilities, how these can be filled covid restrictions allow. email silkroad@ and to discuss the options for the launch. Tables are £10 to book a table please email btconnect.com Contact [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 07563 589725 Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth PO10 7DD [email protected] Guards Grenadeir

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First they demolished the south facing wall of the old hall and the PE store. The children loved watching the machines at work. Then the cranes and big lorries started to arrive to put up the steel framework. The children are all very excited and so are the staff. The project is being funded by WSCC and the works carried out by Buxtons Builders and project managed by Faithful and Gould. The estimated cost is £840,000. This will provide a much needed link corridor and a state of the art sports hall. Thorney Island Community Primary School serves Thorney Island and the surrounding community. At present, both 16th and 12th Regiment Royal Artillery are based on Thorney Island but many chil- dren also come from the local community of has more than doubled in size over the past both Southbourne and Emsworth. The school few years due to its popularity and unique continues to be rated Good by Ofsted and location.

Too much testing? School Stats Boy’s Brigade get Words by Colin Harris (Retired Headmaster and educational writer) Hampshire adventurous As we reach, hopefully, the death throes of the and developing The County Council has processed more than 3rd Emsworth Boys’ Brigade made the most pandemic, we are all witnessing the devastat- the whole indi- 21,500 applications for children to start school of post lockdown freedom by tackling the ing damage caused in all areas of our society. vidual. All these in reception year (Year R) and to move from Juniper Adventure Trail at Queen Elizabeth Scars caused by the last 18 months will cer- areas have been infant to their first year of junior education Country Park. Twenty-eight boys age 5 to 13 tainly be around for a very long time and take needed so much in (Year 3). Just over 98 per cent (98.43 per cent) took on the obstacle course, climbing ropes a long time to heal. the last few months, of parents have been offered a reception year and clambering over wooden beams as part of In our schools the effects of Covid are evident but are not at the core to place for their child in one of their three pre- their ‘Get Adventurous’ badge. After months to all to see. Our children’s one educational all our schools and so we are ill preparing our ferred choice schools, and just over 93 per cent on Zoom it was great to see the boys outside chance has been cruelly compromised. Firstly children. (93.07 per cent) have been allocated a place at having fun together under the Park’s leafy tree they have missed a great deal of teaching time Of course our children need to be numerate their first choice of school. canopy. but also suffered greatly from the lack of social and literate but they need far far more. Time to Year R to Year 9 boys can join us each term interaction at an age when this is so important. narrow the testing regime so it is a proactive West Sussex time Tuesday from 6.15 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Just Whilst our government attempts to tinker at measure rather than a negative one. Time also More than 98% of turn up at New Life Christian Church (Thorney the solutions for these problems with lumps of to kick Ofsted into touch. Schools certainly children who are Road) or contact boysbrigade@newlifechurch. money here and there, it may be the right time gain little from the procedure of comparing starting school in me for more information. to offer a more radical view. like with unlike. It is a costly waste of money. West Sussex this Education for far too long in my opinion has Schools are continually inspected anyway by September are to- been dominated by a very narrow curriculum the local authority, the academy chain, or it’s day being offered which is then easy to assess by a testing re- parents and of course the children. a place at one of klimkin/pixabay gime which is the most oppressive in Europe. Money is always tight in schools, but surely their preferred As soon as our children enter school they are now is a time to spend on what is really need- primary schools, with more than 91% offered tested time and time again until they leave at ed for our children. Each child has that one their first preference school. West Sussex the other end either a success or a failure. chance, and surely any education has been County Council’s Admissions Team managed What happened to sport, the arts and science successful if we produce happy well rounded 8,881 applications, with every child found a and certainly what happened to happiness individuals who want to continue to learn. primary school place

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The Tories now hold 36 out of 38 Emsworth and St Faiths due to Ray seats at HBC. With the two remaining op- Bolton retiring. I will continue to work position seats up for grabs in 2022 we face a with the other ward councillors, Julie situation whereby Havant may become one Thain-Smith and Richard Kennett, of the few places in Britain to have no oppo- to manage and resolve residents’ sition councillors. Turnout in Emsworth for both local elections was a very respectable diverse concerns and interests around 44%, despite fears that Coronavirus might our area, such as planning, housing, have put some people off going to the polling bin collections and grass cutting stations. Election counting at Havant Leisure Centre as well as other matters managed by Havant Borough Council. As Havant Borough Council Hart for 40 years; Warren Park which was Results for the rest of Hampshire. your County councillor I am able to The postponed ward elections took place on previously held by UKIP, who did not put up a The new council consists of: Conservatives represent residents in such matters candidate this time. 6 May 2021. Lulu Bowerman, who was first 56, Lib Dems 17, Labour 3, Independent 1, as highways, schools, education and elected in 2016, retained her seat. Bordon & Whitehill Community Party 1. adult social services. I am also able The new council consists of: 36 Conservative, The previous council was: Conservative 55, Emsworth Ward 1 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat Lib Dems 19, Independent 3, Labour 1 to support some funding for local Lulu Bowerman (Conservative) 1,961 (53%) The previous council was Conservative 33, initiatives in Emsworth and St Faiths. ELECTED Labour 2, Hampshire Independent 1, UKIP 1, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) Steve Bilbe (Labour) 777 Liberal Democrat 1. Hampshire County Councillor Grants are now Jane Briggs (Liberal Democrat) 439 (Hampshire Police cover Hampshire, open for applications. Local groups Anne Sayer (Green) 511 Hampshire County Council Portsmouth, Southampton and IOW) or organisations in our area can Turnout 44.6% All 78 seats were contested in the elections now apply to me for funding to which are held every 4 years. The Emsworth Candidate Party 1st round Transf’d 2nd round total & % votes total & % support their community projects Past results for Emsworth Ward & St Faiths division had been held since 2009 Donna Cons 262,667 50,326 312,993 or initiatives in accordance with No elections were held in 2020 due to by Ray Bolton (Conservative) who did not Jones (49.8%) elected the criteria, via the following link to Coronavirus emergency stand for re-election. Tony Labour 101,832 43,919 145,751 the website which provides all the Party 2016 2018 2019 Bunday (19%) details of how to apply and who is Cons 1718 (53%) 2195 (69%) 1335 (49%) Emsworth & St Faith’s Division Lulu Bowerman (Conservative) 3200 (53%) Richard Lib 93,581 eligible. Funds are limited and will be Labour 637 689 322 Murphy (18%) ELECTED Dem discretionary and applications can Lib Dem 467 294 781 Jane Briggs (Liberal Democrat) 765 Steve Hants 68,895 only be submitted until 28 February Green NC NC 498 James-Baily (13%) Peter Oliver (Labour) 1315 Ind 2022. It is expected that the grants UKIP 433 NC 294 Shelley Saunders (Green) 784 will benefit a wide range of groups/ NC - Not contested Turnout 44% Donna Jones lives in activities: for example, vulnerable Portsmouth and was for- children or adults, young people, Results for other Havant wards Past results for Emsworth & merly a banker and leader of facilities for older people, community St Faiths division, HCC Elections were held in 13 other wards, all of Portsmouth City Council. facilities, local environment projects, which were won by Conservative candidates. Party 2013 2017 and community safety. In addition to holding on to 10 previously safe Conservative 2202 (43%) 3299 (59%) Results of previous elections seats they also won three seats in Leigh Park Liberal Democrat 371 820 2016. Michael Lane (Conservative) He did not www.hants.gov.uk/community/ wards: Battins, previously held by Hampshire Labour 636 613 stand for re-election in 2021. grants/grants-list/county-councillor Independents; Bondfields which had been a Green 778 492 2012 Simon Hayes (Independent) He stood Labour seat held by veteran councillor Terry UKIP 1167 338 again in 2016 but was defeated. a warm welcome Liza Reeves awaits you Fabulous Food Private Caterer For Any Event Weddings - Parties - Receptions Springfield has two family run Dinner Parties - Corporate Events care homes, located in Emsworth and Prinsted. We are dedicated to making every day an enjoyable • Nursing and Residential Care and rewarding one creating a happy, comfortable environment • Convalescent, respite and for each individual. long term stay available

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West Sussex County Council Results for the rest of West Sussex Elections for the 39 PCCs across England Mike Magill, WSCC Elections The new council consists of: Conservative 48, and Wales were held on 6 May 2021. PCCs All 70 seats were contested in the elections Lib Dems 10, Labour 9, Green 1, Independent are elected using the supplementary vote County Councillor which are held every 4 years. The Bourne di- 1, Local Alliance 1. system where voters indicate their first vision had been held since the 2019 by-elec- The previous council was: Conservative 52, and second choices. If no candidate gets a for Bourne division tion by Mike Magill (Conservative). Mike won Independent Conservative 2, Independent 4, majority of first preference votes, all but the top two candidates are eliminated and the It is great to decisively in a seat that had in the past been Labour 4, Lib Dems 8. held by Brexit Party and UKIP councillors. second preference votes of the eliminated have been Southbourne Parish Council candidates are allocated to one of the two re-elected in Bourne Division A by-election was held on 6 May 2021 for a remaining candidates. my role as your Mike Magill (Conservative) 1869 (51%) seat on Southbourne Parish Council. representative ELECTED Result. (Sussex Police cover both West and within West Andrew Kerry-Bedell (Liberal Democrat)1064 Jacky Grant (Independent) 612 East Sussex) Sussex County Ann Stewart (Green) 400 Julian Murch (Conservative) 1,187 ELECTED Candidate Party 1st round Transf’d 2nd round Council – thank Jane Towers (Labour) 336 total & % votes total & % you for your Turnout 37% Sussex Police Katy Cons 214,523 30,287 244,810 continued faith and Crime Bourne (47%) elected in me. Past results for Bourne division Commissioner Paul Labour 84,7362 43,523 128,259 The office of PCC Richards (19%) Party 2013 2017 2019 was established The next four years will play a key (by-election) Jamie Lib 63,271 in 2012 to replace Bennett Dem (14%) role in how the area develop with Cons 1158 1357 (40%) 1368 (49%) Police Authorities. the increased level of development Kahina Green 60,781 Labour 295 264 161 Unlike councillors, Bouhassane (13%) that is getting proposed and this will Commissioners Lib Dem 360 659 1009 Roy drive my main priorities. We need are full time, paid Ind 30,408 Green NC 234 250 Williams (7%) the correct infrastructure in place to officials who support the development – before it UKIP 1241 895 NC earn £86,700 p.a. comes, not when problems arise. Elections are held Katy Bourne was voted in as Results of previous elections NC - Not contested every four years Sussex PCC for the third time Katy Bourne (Conservative) won both the We also have the beautiful Chichester (The Conservatives won in 2017 but their and were due to 2012 and 2016 Sussex PCC elections) Harbour on our doorstep and this candidate defected to the Brexit Party) be held in 2020 but were postponed until this year due to the Coronavirus emergency. needs to be protected so current and future generations can continue to enjoy it. I will be continuing my work with Chichester District Council, Andrew Southern Water and Gillian Keegan MP to help improve water quality and Kerry-Bedell, reduce discharges. We have learnt (Liberal Democrats) a lot over the last year about how important our community is, so I want One of the unsuccessful candidates in to work with residents to push local the Bourne Division stated: community projects, including a cycle route that is planned along the A259 “I’d like to thank all those who voted between Chichester and Emsworth. and were involved in a close fought campaign that focused on all the If anyone has any schemes that positive issues in Bourne Division. they want me to support then I am Congratulations to Mike Magill and obviously more than happy to help in I’m sure you’ll take forward and focus whatever way I can. on the wide range of local needs highlighted by all campaigners”. Real Image/Alamy Real County Hall, Chichester R.C. Decorators P.J. BALDRY Domestic & Commercial • All work guaranteed Your Local Flat Roof Specialist Established 28 Years Repair Care International Flat Roofs • Tiles • Slates • Special Contractor Re-roofing • Maintenance Wallpapering • Painting Decorating (internal & external) Soffits • Fascias • Gutters General Maintenance Reliable Restoration Cheerful Experienced Hard-working Good Value 42 Horndean Road, Emsworth 01243 372337 07771 628188 01243 372253 Page 16 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Election Special Local Council News

Cllr Rennie elected new The Mayoral chains Boundary Commission are in safe hands announces new Leader of Havant Borough parliamentary A former nurse and first Council responder has been chosen constituency boundaries as the new Mayor of Havant. Cllr Alex Rennie has been elected as Rosy Raines, Councillor In order to equalise Parliamentary constituen- for Hayling East ward was cies, proposals have been launched outlining the new Leader of Havant Borough new boundaries for many areas. Alan Mak’s Council. The Conservative member sworn in as the 48th first citizen of the borough at the Havant constituency will remain unchanged. for Bondfields was appointed to the position at Annual Council Meeting and The northern Havant wards of Waterloo, the Full Council meeting at the Public Service Plaza on Wednesday Mayor Making ceremony. Cowplain and Hart Plain wards, which are currently in the Meon Valley constituency will 19 May. He steps up to replace Cllr Michael Wilson who chose not to Councillor Raines will be representing the borough over the next 12 months with her move into a new constituency of Fareham stand again as Leader after three years in the role. Consort, husband Graham Raines. Rosy Raines and Waterlooville. Gillian Keegan’s Chichester Following his election as Leader Cllr Rennie has appointed a new Cabinet, which includes has lived on Hayling Island for more than 50 constituency will gain the Petworth area but two Emsworth councillors: years, attending local schools before starting loses Selsey and Tangmere to a new Bognor her life-long career in nursing. She became a and Littlehampton constituency. • Cllr Narinder Bains - Deputy Leader of the • Cllr Gwen Robinson - Cabinet Lead for community first responder and was one of the The rationale is that all seats should have Council and Cabinet Lead for Community Housing, Communities and CIL longest serving in Hampshire before retiring, between 69,724 and 77,062 electors. Around Safety and Organisational Development whilst also teaching first aid in her spare time. 90% of all seats will see some changes to • - Cabinet Lead for Cllr Tim Pike The Mayor of Havant’s chosen charity for their boundaries. The total number of MPs • - Cabinet Lead for Finance, Regeneration and Estates Cllr Clare Satchwell 2021-22 is the RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat will remain the same at 650. The proposed Planning, Hayling Seafront Strategy and Institution with all money raised being ring- changes are due to come into effect by late Coastal Management • Cllr Julie Thain-Smith (Emsworth) - fenced for Hayling Island. Taking the role of 2023. The next General Election must be held Cabinet Lead for Environment & Climate Deputy Mayor is Councillor Diana Patrick, by December 2024. • Cllr Lulu Bowerman (Emsworth) - Cabinet Change who will be supported by her Consort James To see maps of the proposed changes go to: Lead for Capita and Commercial Contracts Spencer. www.bcereviews.org.uk West Sussex County Council Hampshire County Council appointments Cabinet appointments Key appointments including Leader of the Council The following Conservative councillors have be and the Cabinet have been announced. All appointed to these cabinet offices. appointees are Conservative councillors. • Councillor Keith Mans - Leader of • Councillor • Paul Marshall (Storrington) Leader photo – Community Hampshire County Council and Executive Roz Chadd – • Pete Bradbury (Cuckfield & Lucastes) Support, Fire Member for Policy and Resources photo Executive Lead Chairman and Rescue • Councillor Rob Humby - Deputy Leader of Member for • Sujan Wickremaratchi (Haywards Heath • Jeremy Hunt (Chichester North) – Finance Hampshire County Council and Executive Children’s Services Town) Vice-Chairman and Property Lead Member for Economy, Transport and • Councillor Liz Fairhurst – Executive Lead • Deborah Urquhart (Angmering and Findon), • Joy Dennis (Hurstpierpoint & Bolney) – the Environment Member for Adult Services and Public Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport • Councillor Stephen Reid – Executive Health Environment and Climate Change • Nigel Jupp (Southwater & Nuthurst) – Member for Performance, Human • Councillor Edward Heron – Executive • Amanda Jupp (Billingshurst) – Adults Learning and Skills Resources and Partnerships Member for Recreation, Heritage and Rural Services • Bob Lanzer (Maidenbower & Worth) – • Councillor Russell Oppenheimer – Executive Affairs • Jacquie Russell (East Grinstead South & Public Health and Wellbeing Member for Highways Operations • Councillor Steve Forster – Executive Ashurst Wood) – Children and Young People • Steve Waight (Goring) – Support Services • Councillor Jan Warwick – Executive Member Member for Commercial Strategy, Estates (Lead Member for Children) and Economic Development for Climate Change and Sustainability and Property • Duncan Crow (Tilgate & Furnace Green)

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The Ems asked the some of the Editor: The opinions below are unsuccessful election candidates those of the authors and do not Comments by for their comments on the necessarily reflect the views of Candidates elections. the editor or the ERA Committee. Anne Sayer Shelley Peter Oliver Steve Bilbe (Green Party Saunders (Labour candidate, (Labour candidate, Candidate for (Green Party Emsworth & St Faiths Emsworth ward, HBC) Emsworth ward, HBC) Candidate for division, HCC) I was pleased Emsworth & St Faiths to finish second It was a real I want to thank all with a higher privilege to stand division, HCC) the constituents number of votes in Emsworth as of Emsworth and than ever before. a Green Party St Faiths for the Particularly candidate for I want to say a strong support encouraging was the borough heartfelt thank you showed me. the fact that that council, and I was you for the 784 the Conservative’s Although the truly humbled by votes I received. I share of the vote Labour Party’s the 511 votes I was delighted fell significantly performance was received. to represent The and the combined Green Party in disappointing vote for Labour, Lib Dems and the Greens It was difficult the Emsworth generally there was nearly half of the number of votes cast. this year to campaign widely and talk to vot- and St Faiths were some bright spots, and your support This is higher than in past years and shows ers. But the conversations I did have with lo- wards for the was one of them. Together we more than the extent of public dissatisfaction with the cal residents demonstrated they instinctively Hampshire doubled the Labour party vote. Conservative dominated Havant Borough understood just how essential the Green County Council We addressed local and national issues like Council (HBC) and with our local councillors Party values around environmental and so- elections. building new towns rather than burdening who may work hard on behalf of local cial justice are to create a better future. residents but who are representing the party Whilst campaigning was different this existing towns like ours with excessive devel- I want to see more done about local envi- opment and where retrofitting the required that has caused such damage to our public year, discussions across the community on services and environment. ronmental concerns such as litter and the social media demonstrated a real appetite additional infrastructure is impractical. poor harbour water quality but it goes well for positive environmental change and a We proposed that the Council reclaimed its My aim is to persuade Emsworth residents beyond the idea that the council “should desire to improve/expand our green spaces. role as the authority collecting water rates. that I am the best placed candidate to beat do something”. Instead it is about delving I will work hard to build connections within There needs to be a publicly accountable the Conservatives at the elections next May more deeply into the community we want our communities, to hear local peoples’ body to exercise our collective interest which and offer a more effective challenge to the to develop in Emsworth, now and for future concerns and to act on them. Southern Water currently ignore. Dumping ruling Conservative group on HBC. I am also generations. concerned that the Government’s main focus The Green Party are very much about raw sewage in the two harbours threatens I want to see a town that puts people and harbour users and the Blue Flag Beaches and will be on appeasing voters in the so called creating a fairer society for all and a well- ‘Red Wall’ seats in the Midlands and the nature first; one that has many more green being economy, with a view to creating a we are powerless as customers to enforce spaces, biodiversity and trees - and we can their social obligations. Let’s hope against North of England that supported them at the fairer society for all generations and for last General Election. A Labour councillor is all work together to make that happen. generations to come. hope that the Conservatives adopt some of our ideas. needed in Emsworth more than ever if it is to remain the beautiful and successful town that it is in which all of its residents can live, “discussions...on social work, bring up our children and grow old “I want to see a town that “Dumping raw sewage happily and safely. puts people and nature media demonstrated a in the two harbours real appetite for positive If you wish to discuss any local concerns first” threatens harbour users” which you have or to find out how to become environmental change” involved in the local Labour Party please contact me at [email protected].

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Two Eve Taylor trained therapists offer munity spirit, creative reputation and thriving The business is evolving, stock is changing a range of treatments for women and men businesses which welcome visitors through- quickly and in due course Ali plans to open up which range from hot stone massages, serums, out the year, Ali has drawn from her love of two further floors of interesting products. In plant-based and essential oils facials, eye en- good design, hobbies and life experiences to the meantime, she is busy making contacts hancers and waxing to gel or standard varnish create a cornucopia of interesting items. amongst the many talented artists and craft- for manicures and pedicures. Eve Taylor’s envi- Passionate about provenance, sustainabili- speople in and around Emsworth so that they ronmentally sensitive product range also has ty and social benefit, she has sourced recycled, too may have a new showcase for their crea- four specially formulated skincare kits which organic and vegan products as ‘one-offs’ and tive endeavours. can be bought from the salon along with a in limited editions, ensuring every purchase Do pop into Country + Shore, 46A High St selection of the candles and diffusers used in has a special meaning. to browse whilst making friends with Lucky, the three beauty rooms. Pure wool throws woven by a mother and Ali’s dog. Hairdressing clients waiting for hair treat- ments to take effect are on the spot to ben- efit from a beauty treatment too. Co-owner Simon Cops says that “already people are experiencing what’s on offer following rec- ommendations from our hairdressing clientele but we want to make more people aware of this peaceful place, so that they too can enjoy being pampered by experts”. After the stresses of recent months, Jonathan Ditton Beauty promise a restorative experience. JJ’s & Jonny’s Tap Room is now open Words by Bob Smyth The new bar/restaurant at 25 South Street, their hand in at the two West Sussex village Emsworth (formerly Woosters) opened on 20 pubs, also adding their neighbouring Varr May. It is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday House as a “party house and B&B for private to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday hire” (after relinquishing the two others). Last orders at the Railway Inn? (Closed all day Monday). After a year-long re-build, JJs has a hand- The premises was for many years Oddbins some exterior with much greenery, including Words by Bob Smyth wine merchants. It survived as Emsworth’s on the adjacent property frontage. Its interior A casualty of the Covid lockdown, the Railway on multiple screens - and was a popular ven- oldest timber-frame building with an intricate is flamboyant (with trademark pink flamingo), Inn, 95 North Street, was put up for sale and ue for big family events: birthdays, wedding cats-cradle of struts and beams. The lengthy the small grotto-styled back patio garden fea- may possibly be converted into flats. Opened anniversaries and (often boisterous) wakes. It (and costly) Woosters refurb removed most of turing a shell-encrusted ceramic giraffe. The in late Victorian times as replacement for supported darts (including women’s) and pool this, but recreated old time atmosphere with plush “Tap Room” hall-bar (with decorative a former Station tavern opposite, it was a teams in active local leagues with the victors’ a double-height main bar with exposed brick- wood-burning stove) provides reasonably characterful exemplar of station pubs around silver-plated trophies in glass cases on the work and beams in addition to its street-facing priced beers, ciders and spirits, while the the UK – with B&B rooms above multiple bars wall. smaller bar-restaurant. It failed to flourish, front room doubles as tearoom and cocktail and rear dining/events room. After various The 3 story, 4,337 sq. ft was being advertised customers tending to find it a bit pricey. bar – with food available throughout. A big fairly recent transformations into attempt- at £695,000. It has not yet gained full planning Two veteran innkeepers came to the rescue, plus is that staff offer a warmer acceuil (the ed new identities such as Scallywags, it was approval for residential change of use as the having previously saved the Woodmancote “welcome”) than previously here. For mostly refurbished in 2008 with six en-suite letting council – following general practice – waits for (plus a Walberton pub) from permanent clo- evening entertainment, the upstairs lounge bedrooms. It offered live onscreen railway six months or so to gauge if there is any likely sure. Well known back in the day as south bar opens onto the terrace overlooking the timetable, comprehensive sports coverage sale as licensed premises. coast publicans, Jonny Miller and Jim Paget carpark, with Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower decamped to the Costa del Sol, running fun in the distance. (“With a ladder and some glass- bars for a couple of decades until supposed es….”) Emsworth’s already lively evening scene retirement loomed. Back in the UK they kept is much enhanced with this exotic newcomer. Summer 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 19 Business Farmers Market Dates for the rest of 2021 are: Sat 17 July, Sat 5th Emsworth Beer, Cider & Wine Festival 24 - 26 September Updates 21 Aug, Sat 18 Sept, Sat 16 Oct, Sat 20 Nov, Sat There will be 25+ delicious cask-conditioned ales, including unusual 18 Dec. The market operates from 10 a.m. – 2 local brews, and national award winners, along with a range of ci- p.m. at St Peter’s Square. ders. Emsworth’s independent wine merchants, Bush Vines, Portal, Covid restrictions finally lifted? Dingwall & Norris, and Vin, will be providing a range of wines by As The Ems went to print the final date for the Hazle’s put up For Sale sign the glass. Food will be provided by Emsworth’s Darbar Restaurant. lifting of existing Covid restrictions was set for Hazle’s Estate Agency closed in April after 56 ‘Friday Night Is Music Night’ will feature pianist and racon- Monday 19 July. Please continue to support years of trading in Emsworth, following the teur Andrew Beaumont, who will play traditional pub songs. The our local businesses. retirement of David Hazle on his 80th birth- Festival is held in the Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, day. He opened his Estate Agency in 1964 at Unemployment figures Emsworth. 8 South Street, Emsworth Shop. Hazle’s were (May 2021) a rare example of a long established inde- Tickets are £12.50 and include a souvenir glass, programme and Why Not Sponsor a Borough of Havant 4,175 (5.6%). Chichester DC pendent estate agency who have survived the drinks tokens. Barrel ? area 3,175 (4.7%) volatility of the housing market and the rise There are four sessions: If you are interested Emsworth 170 (3.3%). The UK total is 2.5 mil- in corporate takeovers. The freehold premises in sponsoring a barrel • Friday 24 September – 5.00 pm to 10.30 pm for the Festival we’d lion (6%) These figures do not include the 2.4 are now being offered for sale at £695,000. love to hear from you. million workers who are currently furloughed. • Saturday 25 September – 11 am to 5 pm Sponsorship costs only Solicitors close • Saturday 25 September – 5 pm to 10.30 pm Town centre holds its own as £100; you will receive 6 office • Sunday 26 September – 12 noon to 4 pm This is a drink-up session free tickets and advertis- retail declines nationally Belcher Frost solicitors with free admission as we don’t know what beers will remain (if ing on our promotional In Emsworth our town centre businesses have have closed their offic- any) and all remaining beers discounted. 4 pint carry-outs will be material and at the event. done well. We have only five empty shops es at 28A High Street, available. You will be helping to en- (4.7%) compared with 14% nationally. Here are Emsworth, which opened sure the financial viability Tickets from: Bookends; Harbour Records; The Newsagent, some stats for the town centre with compara- in 2018. They continue to of a local event. Emsworth Square; Community Centre, and online from ble figures nationwide. trade from 3 West Street. www.wemsfest.com WeGotTickets. www.wegottickets.com/WemsFest The 419 sq ft offices are being offered for rent Category Total National % at £14,000 p.a. by Chichester agents, Flude. Independents 73 (73%) 65% 28A High St has been previously occupied by Chains 25 (25%) 35% Harbour Framing, Cheese & Chutney, Mungo Under Construction 2 Brooks and LM Hutchins. Vacant 5 (4.7%) 14.1%* Total 105 c. 300,000 Print shop shuts Hair, beauty 12 (11.4%) 15.7% Key Print, 2 Queen Street Café, fast food 12 (11.4%) 12.4% closed in June when the Grocery, supermarket 4 (3.8%) 8% owner Karen Yden retired. Pubs 5 (4.7%) 5.4% The business had been Restaurants 6 (5.7%) 5.1% running for many years Butchers 2 (1.9%) 0.7% selling stationery and pro- Estate Agents 8 (7.6%) 2.8% viding printing services. Charity shops 5 (5%) 2.3% New financial advisers open Chemists 2 (1.9%) 3% The new tenants of the former Nat West Bank Sheila and Tommy Stakim have retired and after 20 years The renovated studio at the Zero West studio at Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic building at 15 High Street are PJW Wealth are very proud to have been able to help sever- Empty shop update Management. This Eastleigh based firm of crashed Spitfire Merlin engine that took five al thousand people over the years. The following town centre commercial premis- financial advisers are representatives of people and two mobile cranes to get into po- es are vacant/not trading or available for sale St James Place Wealth Management. Paul sition. Lockdown has been very busy for them Sadly, nothing lasts forever. This year, they or rent. Wright set up his firm in 1990 offering a va- and they have been flying the flag for British have both become old age pensioners and have • 12 North Street (ex Sorting office) to let riety of services including mortgages, wealth watches and British engineering across the decided that the time is right to retire. They are (closed 2018) management and inheritance planning. The world. looking forward to spending more time with Emsworth branch has 5 back office staff and their grandchildren. The clinic is closing on 11 • 12 High St (ex Coral bookmakers) to let. 4 advisers. Farewell to Emsworth August 2021. (Closed Oct 2020) Zero West renovate studio Chiropractic Clinic Sheila and Tommy would like to express sin- • 8 South St. (ex Hazle’s estate agents) for sale Sheila and Tommy Stakim find it hard to be- cere thanks to all who have supported them Over the last few months, the Emsworth (Closed April 2021) lieve that twenty years have passed since they over the years. Sheila’s patients have not been watchmakers have completely renovated • 28A High St (ex Belcher Frost) to let (closed opened Emsworth Chiropractic Clinic, North abandoned. Chiropractor Andrea Coote, from their studio the Old Boathouse. It is now been May 2021) Street, in 2001. At the time there were no other Tidal Health in Palmers Road, is ready, willing described as the sort of space you would find chiropractors in Emsworth and they hoped the and able to continue with their care in the fu- • 2 Queen Street (ex Key Print) not currently in Savile Row London for watches… but in need for their services would be there. Happily, ture. (The 357 sq. ft. offices are being marketed marketed ( closed June 2021) Emsworth! The studio now features a WW2 the business has been a great success and they by Flude at £12,000 pa.)

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Emsworth Music Club’s New Outdoor Venue Stansted’s Summer Events in the Park In the words of the old Canned Heat acts playing reggae, rock, blues and punk (with The spacious grounds of Stansted House will followed by a proms concert with London’s song, The Club is ‘Goin Up the Country’ artists such as John Otway), as well as having be host to a number of outdoor events during Orion Orchestra, who will play everyone’s for its first two concerts in over a year. seasoned performers like US blues man Bob the summer. Pack a picnic (and an umbrella proms’ favourites. Two internationally fa- The Party Paddock in Catherington is a Margolin and Squeeze’s Chris Gifford. or two) and be prepared to relax and enjoy. mous opera singers will also be performing Colin and Chris are keen to maintain a small relaxed setting for the Club’s summer some well-known operatic classics and the club atmosphere. Colin says “I explain to tour- Mr Stink by David Walliams night will end with a spectacular fire- performances, complete with hay bale ing artists that it’s a club, not a gig” and want ​13 & 14 August tles work display which will be fully seating and a horse box bar. ea them to mix with the audience, telling stories B ​Heartbreak Productions have eg synchronised to the orchestral tl On Saturday 31 July Crossfire Lite, with gutsy as well as performing their music. Audiences o adapted David Walliam’s o score. vocalist Alice Armstrong and talent- enjoy the venues, including Hewitts in B yZ Alls best seller for the out- e ight tars h ed guitarist Marcus Praestgaard- e M Emsworth and Chidham village hall, T th door stage. ​One perfectly The Great Gatsby d Stevens, will be playing n because of the intimate club feel. a normal afternoon in an 3 September a anything from jazz to blues ly A list of the gigs is posted in the i average English town two Join Heartbreak Productions m display box next to Emsworth as well as old time standards. E restless souls unite on a and the Nick Carraway quar- On Saturday 14 August Travel and also on their website: park bench – one of them tet for an evening of jazz, nk Emilya and the MightyZ www.emsworthmusic.club Acts ti ed Up the lonely 12 year old Chloe S prohibition style. Nick is not Te r

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his loyal dog, the Duchess). Chloe’s when he’s in the mood, Kingston sound. Emiliyah’s voice are at Emsworth Sports curiosity and kindness pave the way he will take you back to is comparable to those of the great & Social Club with their for this extraordinary friendship that the summer of 1922 when singers from reggae’s golden years and it’s upbeat blues/rock. takes them to the heady heights of he lived next door to none guaranteed the audience will be jumpin’ up. 8 October – Martin live television and Downing Street via a other than the infamous Jay Originally The Emsworth Blues Club, it was McNeill is at Hewitts sing- garden shed. This touching tale provides the Gatsby. formed in 2019 by local music promoter Colin ing Otis Redding style blues perfect family entertainment (for ages 7+) www.stanstedpark.co.uk Thomas and Hayling Island blues man Chris and soul (with a cracking harmon- Fosbrook. Emsworth resident Colin decided ica accompanist). The Bootleg Beatles that the town needed a blues club and imme- 21 October – legendary John Otway will be 20 August diately thought of Chris, who he had met at kicking up a storm at the Dockyard Club, The world’s Premier Beatles band continues local radio station The Flash (104.3 FM) . After Portsmouth. to draw critical acclaim with their flawless starting to build a following for blues music, Chris and Colin are both keen to keep the recreation of the greatest songbook of all they wanted to offer more varied music gen- Club based in Emsworth and Colin has an am- time. Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through res and changed the name to The Emsworth bition to stage a weekend music festival for the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is ob- Music Club to reflect this. They now present the town, when the time is right. served from their authentic period costumes and instruments to their witty stage banter and “inflection perfect” vocals. This show is an absolute must for Beatlemaniacs of all ages. Belcher Frost’s 5 top tips for making a Will Proms Spectacular 1. Drafting — A lot of online 21 August companies offer Will drafting The evening will commence with an 8000ft services. Going directly to a solicitor freefall parachute display followed by a to draft your Will means you can be majestic spitfire display accompanied by certain they are insured to practice well-known British war themes. This will be and can be held accountable should anything go wrong. They will be able Watch CFT’s South Pacific from home to use their years of training to give Audiences who would prefer to watch from you the best possible advice. home will be able to watch a live stream of 2. Inheritance Tax — A basic “off the Chichester Festival Theatre’s new production shelf” Will you get online will not be of South Pacific. This much-loved Rodgers tailored to your needs. Your estate & Hammerstein’s musical features some of could be liable to more inheritance their most memorable scores, with songs tax than it would have been, if you such as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna had sought estate planning advice Shevtsova Daria Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and Bali from a solicitor. 5. Signing & Storage — A solicitor Ha’i. will ensure that you sign your Making their Chichester debuts are Gina Beck 3. Blended Families — If you want Will correctly and store it safely (Matilda, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as to provide for your children from and securely. If signed incorrectly, Nellie, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton a previous relationship and your your Will may be invalid and your Abbey, BBC Proms) as Emile and Joanna Ampil current spouse or partner, you will estate may not be distributed as (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) as Bloody Mary. require more tailored legal advice you intended. If you are asked to The show will be streamed live for perfor- than a standard Will. store your Will at home, this leaves mances on 4, 9, 14, 18, 21, 26 and 31 August it open to being destroyed by a fire and on 3r September (tickets from £20). South 4. Executors — These are the people or potentially by an unhappy family Pacific has been re-scheduled to run in the the- who will manage your estate when member. atre from 5 July – 4 September. Visit cft.org. you pass away. It is best to think uk for tickets. carefully about who you wish to If you would like some more advice on The Spring appoint and seek advice from a drafting your Will, contact us on: Wemsfest The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre are look- solicitor if you are unsure. 01243 377 231 Emsworth’s own Wemsfest are starting their ing forward to returning to normal and are programme of live music, theatre and comedy planning their September to December sea- 01243 377231 from the beginning of October. Favourites son at pre-Covid seating capacity. They have Belcher Frost such as Charlie Hart & Chris Jagger, Maroon arranged some big names for the autumn, SOLICITORS | EMSWORTH www.belcherfrost.com Town and Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham will be including veteran R&B band Dr Feelgood who 3 West Street, Emsworth on stage in Emsworth and Chidham. See www. will be appearing on 10 September. wemsfest.com for details and tickets. See www.thespring.co.uk for updates. Summer 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 21 Books Local author publishes book on women Rev Andy Economides who runs the who went to great lengths to go to war Soteria Trust has written two new Crossed Dress to Kill by Vivien Morgan. books Nielsen. £17.50. He Hates or God Hates– Malachi 2:16. Verite CM. 2021. £9 Crossed-Dressed to Kill is an incredibly inter- esting book about women who dressed as men This book examines who is doing the hating in Malachi 2:16, to discover to go to war. Some of the names were known whether it is man or God. This book carefully looks at the Bible’s teach- to me, Anne Bonny the 18th century Pirate for ing about divorce, remarriage, and singleness. A pastoral book bringing one, however this book gave me more insight healing and truth. into their history, and there were many new women I was introduced to. This is a fas- Restored and Revived: Weekly word for Daily cinating side of history with the Living. Verite CM. 2021 £12. author’s detailed research shining a spotlight on the women who de- Restored & Revived provides a weekly word for daily fied their gender. living with 52 short chapters. It explores the work of The account of each woman is the Holy Spirit through the life of the early believers by looking at Acts for detailed, although brief, this means 29 weeks. Restored and Revived also looks into important relationship areas you could happily flick through the including boundaries, confrontation, and letting go. pages, reading about a couple of brave women at a time.. At the end who picked up a camera to of each account there is a concluding become a TV Videojournalist Bookends summary, which highlights some of pioneer. Travelling undercover the patriarchal views of the time. she reported from the closed These books are available from Bookends Bookshop, Some of these stories are sad, but Communist countries, from Tibet 7 High Street, Emsworth. The shop always has a all incredibly interesting with plenty and Myanmar and later from of references to allow for personal research much of Sub-Saharan and West Africa as well good selection of books of local interest. and further reading. I never enjoyed History at as the Middle East and Iran. school, but as an adult I love learning about the Her fascination with these historic young Editor: If you are a local author who has recently published a book past and stories like these should be shared in women who cross-dressed in the 17th - 20th please let The Ems know and we will be pleased to feature your schools, at the very least to demonstrate that centuries came from her own experience of the old-fashioned notion of the “traditional” what it meant to hide your identity to get book in our next edition. Email: [email protected] role of women, didn’t work even at the height your story, but not going as far as swapping of its popularity. skirts for trousers and signing-up for the army to fight. Fascination turned into research and (Review from GoodReads) ended up with this book to commemorate Vivien lives in Bosham, is a former BBC TV them. News Journalist and Documentary Producer, www.vivienmorgan.com

Local academic publishes theology book Words by Rev Dr Clare Herbert Towards a Theology of Same Sex Marriage by Rev Dr Clare Herbert. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2020. £19.99. Chiropractic - Sports Therapy Three years ago I moved into my new home in Emsworth. A summer or so before, I sat in Massage Therapy - Acupuncture the dining room, dust motes from renovation works glinting in the sunshine, and peacefully Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Pilates completed my doctoral thesis about a theolo- gy of same sex marriage. Three years later the thesis became a book, written in popular style, published last December by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. When I was the Rector of Soho (1998 – 2007), lesbian, and living happily in civil partnership, I found myself obsessed with the question “where is God in this?” I went on to conduct We offer a multidisciplinary approach research among gay and lesbian Christians in that not everyone will agree with my views in civil partnerships, who were worshipping at St this book. Nevertheless, I hope that you will to healthcare, accessing a vast wealth Martin in the Fields where I worked next as read it, since young or isolated people in the Lecturer in Inclusive Theology. Such was the LGBTQIA* community need to know that we of knowledge and expertise. faith of those I interviewed, and so clear the are firmly on their side, and that that “we” signs in their relationships of God’s blessing, includes Christians who believe that that self- that I concluded that their relationships show same community has something important to 2 Palmer's Road, Emsworth, PO10 7DL. signs of a theology of marriage, and of a God tell us about human loving, and consequently, who is known precisely as one who frequently I dare suggest, about God. www.tidalhealth.co.uk - 01243 956 986 works “outside the box”. * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer I am retired now, and wise enough to know and/or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual. [email protected] Page 22 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Fine & Contemporary Art Emsworth Arts Trail 11/12 & 18/19 September

Words by Kate L’Amie The Emsworth Arts Trail began in 2001, with just ten artists exhibiting in their home studios. Marian Forster, the founder of the trail, is looking forward to participating again this year: “I am delighted to have seen the trail grow and flourish over the last 20 years. It has been a privilege to see the exciting range of artists that have joined us; this year promises to be just as colourful as ever.”

After the cancellation of last year’s trail As well as the art venues, visitors can due to Covid, the decision was taken to explore the picturesque harbour, the change the dates to September for 2021. shops and of course enjoy refreshments Artists and venues are planning to ensure in one of Emsworth’s many coffee shops, Emsworth Arts Trail is back for 2021. that the event takes place in a Covid- pubs and restaurants. secure manner. With the majority of venues located There is extra reason to celebrate the “Last year was a tough year for the arts, within a mile of the town centre, visitors and we are so pleased to be returning this often make a family day out of it by walk- year, breathing life back into Emsworth’s ing, cycling or scooting along the trail. return of the trail this year- it’s 20 years fantastic arts scene,” said Carol Price, the The printed trail guide will be available event’s chairperson. in shops around Emsworth from August, since the first Emsworth Arts Trail. Over the last 20 years visitor numbers and includes a map so you can plan your have grown and grown, with art lovers ar- visit. riving from far and wide. The 2019 event There is a wide variety of work on show With 95 artists taking part in venues saw 99,000 individual visits recorded – painting, printmaking, photography, over the two weekends. textile art, wood, ceramics, jewellery, across the town, it promises to be a real The Trail includes many local business- glasswork, sculpture and new for this es and community venues; artists and year, a blacksmith! There is something celebration of Emsworth’s vibrant and makers exhibit their work in shops, halls, to interest everyone. The Emsworth pubs, sailing clubs, home studios and pop Arts Trail takes place on 11-12 and 18-19 diverse art scene. up galleries. The result is a creative and September 2021. To preview all the art- colourful journey around Emsworth; a ists taking part, and plan your visit, see vibrant, community-wide event! emsworthartstrail.org.uk

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54. Eileen Higham 23 w Ground Ro Chimney White W 74. Ken Briffet 31 70. Jules Roper 29 67 est St 48. Helena Hines 21 Fairlea Road Old Farm Lane 51. Liz Brook 23 31. Louise Russell 13 Helston Drive 87 70 Bridgefoot Path 55. Helen Hodges 24 89. Sarah Brooks 35 19. Elizabeth Saunders 10 Woodlands Avenue Wickor Way 63-64 39. Debra Hodgson 15 Wensley Gdns 43 High St 26. Peter Cheyne 12 68. Jo Silcock 28 Horndean Road School42 Lane 40. Hole in the Wall 2. Julie Cleverley 4 58. Lesley Spencer 24 Bellvue Lane 44-49 61 Pottery Group 17 Avenue 85 Queen Street 85. Jan Copsey 34 7. Lou Starr 6 Mill Lane 87. Bec Hopkins 34 86 Nile St New Brighton Road Bath Road Bath 62 45. Lizzie Cornelius 19 8. Sarah Starr 6 estbourne King Street 62. Izzy Hutchison 26 W 27. Anna Couldridge 12 32. Philppa Strachan 14 Emsworth 21. Barbara Jones 10 Recreation Ground 50 69. Nic Cowper 29 59. Christine Strode 25 86. Fabiola Knowles 34 Ss Thomas Coldharbour 52. Deborah Creasy 23 33. Gail Styles 14 Church 72. Kate L’Amie 30 Farm Road 18. Anna Dalzell 9 34. Mike Styles 14 51-60 91. Zoe Lane 36 79. Allan Davies 32 60. Barry Sutton 25 56. Vince Lavender Avenue 16. Rick Dawson 9 6. Caroline Swettenham 4 56. Maggie Lawrence 24 Selangor Victoria Washington Road 1. Chris Doyle 4 96. Sue Thomas 37 Nore Far Sultan Road Key 82. Dave Mallan 33 venue A North Street 6 Road 67. Jane Eastell 28 13. Stuart Thompson 8 Victoria Road Seagull Lane Open both weekends

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Brook Kings Rd Queen Street 69-70 76-83 Clovelly Road Clovelly 30. Pam Newick 13 Gardens 15 Nile St 80. Anne–Marie Flynn 33 Road Bath 72 12 arblington Road King Street 71 since not every venue is 63. Adrian Weston 26 West Road W 94. Karen Ongley–Snook 37 Sea elds Waters 65 41. Andrew Foster 17 Edge open for the whole of the 64. Lesley Wood 26 Thorney Road 65. Bex Partington 28 16 Gardens weekend indicated. Brent Road Kings 93. Lydia Foster 37 13-14 75. Ken Yalden 31 Maisemore Court 90 71. Jackie Podmore 30 12. Marian Forster 7 Gardens Beacon Slipper Mill Road Square 66 47. Brenda Potter 19 arblington Road 25. Jane Fox – Experimentations W 17 in Drawing 12 Creek End Western Parad e Osprey Close

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By Suzy Gardiner, Sports Correspondent Sports & Recreation Email: [email protected]

Sports Pavilion at Emsworth Recreation A Royal Visit Ground to be refurbished to benefit all groups purpose of the project is to improve the Words and pictures by Suzy Gardiner Emsworth Cricket Club have approached Havant Borough quality of the changing facilities, to become I was delighted to be invited to the compliant with modern safeguarding stand- Council with a desire to take on a ards and ultimately encourage a greater Chichester Croquet Club’s lawns at lease of the pavilion which would the Fishbourne centre in mid-May participation in sport with more welcoming provide the club with a sustainable to meet with members of the Ems facilities. Valley u3a croquet group. base and the opportunity to drive The Council has been in discussion with the project forward by allowing Emsworth Town FC, which will be a great The group meet fortnightly on the 2nd and them to secure capital funding. opportunity to hear about the football 4th Wednesdays, (10am- 12pm) and cur- The Ems Valley u3a has over 40 diverse club’s ambitions for the future. If the club rently have around 25 members. This sport groups ranging from Pentaque, Wine Emsworth Recreation Ground will remain a plan to continue their growth at Emsworth has become increasingly popular since the Appreciation, Brick Business, to Cycling for multi sports site, with both the football and Recreation Ground, there is opportunity lockdowns as it embraces the outdoors Pleasure. New members are welcome, as cricket pitches remaining bookable by com- in working together to secure Football with a strong social element. This friend- illustrated by the open day held on the 2 munity clubs and the changing rooms being Foundation funds towards the pavilion re- ly group led by Ann Newnham, benefits June in Emsworth (see P11). The open day available for any such booking. These will furbishment and grass pitch improvements. from the coaching skills of member Jane was organised by John Reynolds and Ann be management conditions within any lease Gribbon, who assisted me in my first ever Powell. The day was a huge success for the of the pavilion to the cricket club, to ensure round of the game. It is definitely addictive. group with a large number of visitors, new that the facilities remain available to support Members did however break from the game applicants and included a visit from the the sport and physical activity delivered in on 12 May to observe HRH Princess Anne local MP Alan Mak. This is a very friendly the recreation ground. arrive by helicopter on her way to Bosham organisation with a host of group activities Throughout the refurbishment project, Sailing Club. Play then resumed with good for the local community. Do take a look at all user groups will be consulted on the de- humour but equally fighting spirit. their website: www.emsvalleyu3a.org.uk sign, to ensure it meets their needs. It will also adhere to the technical guidance from The Ems Valley u3a croquet group. Play was paused to watch the helicopter carrying HRH Princess Anne (above) the Football Association and English Cricket Board, to ensure it is a fit for purpose facil- ity. The first step is gaining some concept designs and costing the refurbishment pro- ject to guide the fundraising strategy. The

Get up and go Get Up and Go Havant is a Sport for England charge. Activities range from gentle Guided funded project run by Havant Borough Council Walks around Staunton County Park to cho- providing a range of fun and sociable physical reographed Fun Fitness classes. All of the activities for the local residents aged 55+. As instructors and guides are handpicked and we all know, physical activity has profound have a wealth of experience and knowledge benefits for mental and social health as well regarding the best ways to become active. as personal fitness and this is especially im- By joining one of the activities – whether it portant in the later years of life. Katie Harris be the coastal rowing on Hayling Island, Boot joined the project early this year and is the camp in Leigh Park or one of the many yoga Programme Co-ordinator, working alongside and Pilates classes, people will be sure to be the Programme Ambassador Graham May. surrounded by likeminded people and with the Both are keen to assist people who would like opportunity to make new friends. to get involved and get active. For a full list of activities, locations and The project offers a range of activities in details, and to book a space: contact Katie various locations across the Havant Borough Harris at: [email protected] or and some online classes enable people to get tel: 07720076284 with any questions about active within their own home so there really the programme. Katie would love to hear from is something to suit everyone. Activities and you and help you to ‘Get Up and Go’ with this classes cost as little as £5 per session with innovative and Lottery funded project. www. the first try at any activity offered free of getupandgohavant.com

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By Suzy Gardiner, Sports Correspondent Email: [email protected] Sports & Recreation Sleep Expert to brave sleep deprivation Chichester Harbour Race Week and row around the coast of Britain for Words by Andrew Gould, Photos by Peter Hickson After a year off due to COVID, Chichester heart charity Harbour race week is back on for August 2021. The regatta is one of the largest sailing dinghy An Emsworth sleep expert is to row around have away from the oars. There’s no bathroom regattas in the country and with many people the coast of Great Britain to raise funds for onboard, just a bucket. It’s going to be a real choosing to take their holidays in the UK this the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Dr Sophie test of physical and mental strength.” year, it is expected to produce a bumper turn- Bostock, 40, will be part of a team of 12-rowers Sophie was motivated to support the BHF out of over 400 boats. Based out of Hayling who will be crewing the boat on its 1,800-mile because of the important role the charity has Island Sailing club, there is class racing for journey. The epic voyage is expected to take played in her life. Fireballs, Flying Fifteens, D-Zeros, Aeros, six weeks. Sophie said: “My Dad had a triple heart by- Finns, RS200s, Foiling Moths, Solos, Lasers, Sophie Bostock said: “I expect this to be pass in 2017. The fact that he’s still here today RS Fevas, RS Teras and RS Elites as well as fast, the hardest thing I’ve ever done. We will be and able to enjoy beating his grandchildren at medium and slow handicaps. A strong fleet is rowing the boat throughout the day and night table tennis, in addition to continuing his work also expected for the asymmetric handicap. working in three-hour shifts. as a scientist, is in no small part down to the For the first time ever there is a start for “Once a week we’ll come ashore for supplies BHF’s research. cruisers racing out in the bay under national and for some crew members to swap over, but Sophie will share her progress via handicaps. The inter-club team trophy is keen- other than that we will mainly be at sea. It’s Instagram @drsophiebostock, and via ly fought with the top 5 boats selected from going to be pretty cramped, and we’ll have to her fundraising page www.Justgiving/ each of the harbour clubs and several visiting eat and sleep in the short windows of time we fundraising/SophieRows. clubs. Sophie Bostock - raising funds for Off the water, the regatta has become well British Heart Foundation on a 1800 known for its social events. This year prom- mile rowing expedition ises a steel band and beach barbecue, beer and skittles at the beautiful old mill-house at Emsworth Slipper SC, a pub quiz at Mengeham Rythe SC, and the perennial Hayling Island Sailing Club disco.

Dates: Aug 9 to 13 2021 Venue: Hayling Island Sailing Club Online entries: are open from the 1st May with an early bird discount up to 30 June. In addition to the class starts listed, if there are ten or more boats entered in a class by 31 July, then you will get your own class prizes. https://chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net/

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Promoted by Alan Mak MP, Building 6000, Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, PO9 1SA. Printed by The Ems, Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD. Page 26 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Horticulture NGS Open Garden Emsworth Show Words and pictures by Juliet Walker In June Lucy Watson and Mike Rogers’ New Brighton Road Garden opened again for the NGS – but for the very last time. Their hard Bank Holiday Monday 30 August (10.30 a.m. work and imagination have, over many years, transformed this long, narrow plot into a fascinating mix of plants, structures, and quirky items, both functional and decorative. As you walk from full sun at – 5 p.m) New Life Church, Thorney Road the top of the garden, gently downhill to full shade at the bottom, you pass through areas of different design, features and character, always Words by Faith Ponsonby, Chairperson, Emsworth Show Committee with a wealth of plants, high and low, to admire. This very successful event raised over £500 for charity. Emsworth Show is back in 2021 In order that queueing and will provide a safe space for is minimised, timed tickets you to enjoy a wonderful summer will be issued online in three event. New for 2021 is a scarecrow separate time bands: 10.30 - competition for Emsworth children 11.40, 11.45 - 12.55 and from to make a gardening-themed scare- 1.00 pm onwards. Once crow, using no new materials, and inside the Showground, display it outside their home prior you can stay as long as you to judging on 25 August. All details wish, enjoy all the enter- are available in local schools, or on tainments and have a great our website. The winning entries day out. There are a limited will welcome you into the huge number of adult tickets traditional horticultural marquee. available in each time band. Inside this marquee, there will be Early bird tickets, on sale classes for all age groups and abili- w/c 12 July, will be £5.50 ties, covering Horticulture, Baking, per adult purchased before Arts & Crafts and Photography. The noon on 14 August. From more people who enter, the better midnight on 15 August the the show will be, so do have a go and price per adult is £7.00. If don’t forget the novices’ classes if you need help with buying you’ve never entered before. Full de- online tickets, please tele- Young visitors to tails of the 2021 Marquee Schedule phone the contact number and entry forms can be found on the Show website. Emsworth help on the Emsworth Horticultural Do remember that any- Society website and the Emsworth one who volunteers to help with weeding Show website. Hard copies are before, during or after the Words and picture by Sheila Morris, also available to pick up from the Show for at least 1.5 hours Emsworth in Bloom EHS Distribution Hut, Bookends in will receive the entry wrist- Emsworth High Street, and the li- band, and enter through a I was weeding the area by the planters on braries in Emsworth, Southbourne dedicated entrance. Just Bridgefoot path, when a gentleman stopped to say, and Havant. sign up on our website to “You should not be doing that”. A grey haired old lady. I told him we In the grounds of New Life join our fabulous team, were Emsworth in Bloom and the story of our community project. Christian Church on Thorney Road without whom the Show Dealing with the weeds around the displays was a major problem for there are two arenas, one of which could not happen. Looking us. He said just wait, and came back with his two grandsons who were will host the dog show. Many of the forward to seeing you all here on holiday staying with grandparents at Southbourne. usual attractions, like the Quack there. One lad from Norfolk, and the other was from Milton Keynes, Pack and the Homested Dog Agility Gabriel and Jacob. Bless them they took over completely clearing all Group, will be there, with food the weeds and Grandpa swept everything up. Just amazing these two ranging from cream teas to Indian www.emsworthshow.co.uk lovely lads clearing all the weeds. After all the sadness last year with delicacies. This year the Show will www.emsworth vandals wrecking the planters this action of these young lads was horticulturalsociety.org.uk also have a Dementia-friendly area just so rewarding and renewed my faith in young people. Grandad in a quiet corner of the grounds. Norman from Southbourne said how they loved Emsworth and so Carers will be admitted to the Show appreciated all the flower displays. free, provided that they can show To all our marvellous helpers who have done another grand job in evidence of their status. planting ( and watering ) the appreciation goes to them. Norman and his wife Lisa are now on my Helpers list.

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Exhibition of historical photographs, maps presently have 40 volunteers www.project71.co.uk/creech.html and documents includes information about and 30 veterans in the area, Emsworth Common, Hollybank Woods and old water mills, graveyard memorials and including three in Emsworth. the nearby Hollybank House was one of the the shops and businesses that have long dis- camps in Marshalling Area ‘A’, used by Allied Within our volunteers we have appeared. This attractive and nostalgic look forces before D-Day. Marshalling Area ‘A’ back at Westbourne’s past can be seen until many historians and a couple of was the name given to a group of temporary 5 September on Saturdays and August Bank archaeologists. camps around Portsmouth and Gosport, Holiday Monday 10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. and where Allied troops waited before D-Day. A2 on Sundays 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Over the past two years we thoroughly re- being allocated to the Emsworth area. Most 1960s by Eunice Sanderson – Captain of the searched Creech Wood, Denmead and have of these camps were hidden in woods, so that Emsworth Museum is one of the venues dur- Emsworth Girl Guides for many years. recently placed an information board with the tree cover would conceal them from any ing the Emsworth Arts Trail, 11/12 and our findings. This includes a map showing enemy reconnaissance aircraft that might fly 18/19 September (see p22/23) and is open Over the winter and spring, the Main Room what the woods looked like in May 1944 prior over. 10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. on all 4 days. has been re-organised and updated with an- to D Day. Local artist Andrew Foster is displaying his other new cabinet and new artefacts making Having had such a success with this we Hollybank could hold just paintings in the David Rudkin Room. He the displays attractive as well as informative. approached the owners of Hollybank Wood over 2,000 men and around started using art as a study of mental health Emsworth Museum, First Floor, with a view to doing something similar. This and his work has been exhibited in galleries 10B North Street, Emsworth PO10 7DD involves just walking around and deciding 20 vehicles with further across the south. (above the Fire Station). Admission is free. which areas require further investigation. troops, vehicles and supplies A stair lift is available. This alone has revealed buildings that were assembled along roads in the 25 September – 31 October. The last exhi- www.emsworthmuseum.org.uk not known before. We search by just look- bition in 2021 is a display of photographs Email: [email protected] ing down at the ground, no metal detectors area, which had sometimes and material assembled in the 1950s and Tel. 01243 378091 are permitted at all, so we have to use our been especially widened to experience in spotting hard edges and areas OBITUARY where no trees are growing but just bramble accommodate them. and small shrubs. Items on the surface can also give clues as to what is nearby. Troops were based at many of these Jasim Rasheed (1938 – 2021) Out of context raised areas and camps for weeks or even several mounds often have some- months before D-Day. At the end Engineer and Rotarian thing hiding beneath them. of May, the camps were sealed Buildings and camps and troops inside not permit- Words and picture by Nadia Rasheed were built to a standard, ted to leave and nobody else Jasim Rasheed passed away peacefully on 5 June 2021, so when we come across could get in. This was a step to at the age of 82, surrounded by his close family. Born one that is the same as a minimise the risk that enemy in Baghdad, Iraq in September 1938, Jasim was the known building layout it’s spies – or the British public – eldest of seven siblings. From a young age he had a easy to identify. We also might realise that the invasion strong work ethic and achieved a very high score in know that there will be a was imminent. From the end of the national high school Baccalaureate exam in 1959, bake house, cook house, dining May 1944, troops began to make which led to him being offered a scholarship to study rooms, chapel, guardhouse, etc. their way down to the coast and em- in the UK. Many of these would be tented, but there bark onto the ships and landing craft that Jasim studied Mechanical Engineering in Plymouth would also be many Nissen Huts and brick would take them to Normandy. Once the first where he met and married Maureen in 1961. He returned and wood buildings. wave of troops had landed on D Day, forces to Baghdad soon after, completing his military service in the Everything found is catalogued and pho- who would be landing on subsequent days Iraqi air force before embarking on a long and successful career tographed. Surface items are photographed took their place, forming a steady stream in the Petroleum Industry. He joined the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations and left in situ and for this reason we would moving down towards the south coast that and saw the infant oil industry grow into a booming city. With his strong values, integrity urge people to never remove an item found continued for months. and generosity he was passionate about helping people from all walks of life. He retired to as this will give vital clues to the area around We are in the early stages of this survey Emsworth where he actively participated in community service through his work with The it. We do not dig or disturb the woods in any and hopefully by the autumn we will be able Rotary and The Conservative Club. way. When we have completed the survey, to give you an update on our findings. www. Jasim is survived by his wife Maureen; daughters Nadia and Deana; Son in law Ahmad; which could take a couple of years, we will project71.co.uk grandchildren Tarik, Samir, Faris, Laila and Zade; and his great grandson, Saif.

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Part 12. Walderton “one of us disgraced herself with Smelly – West Marden Rolling. The pub visit Circular Walk was in jeopardy.” Words by Lupo. Photographs by Juliet Walker

We all, three dogs and two adults, piled into and chasing. In others, particularly the vast my family’s car and drove just a few miles up field leading from Locksash to West Marden the road to Walderton, which is the starting village, they had made a good job of hiding point for walks in many directions, all of the path. It was very narrow, single file only, them country ones and interesting for dogs and we dogs were hemmed in by the plants. and humans. To our confusion the River Ems No romping in the crop opportunities! The was right there in front of us at the parking good outcome of this was that the wheat area, according to a notice, but how could stalks brushing against a certain dog’s har- that be, since it is in Brook Meadow! Where ness and coat acted like a car wash and made was the Dog Splash Zone? Where was the her pub-worthy again. water? Puzzling over this, we trotted up a narrow track to Cooks Lane, and from there Lunch at the Victoria Inn was very satis- to a footpath leading to a large field, the first factory for dogs, with friendly pub people. of many. ‘Would your dogs like a biscuit?’ Would we? Yes, we definitely would, please, all sitting This was to be quite an agricultural, nicely and looking appealing. The three of us farmland walk, with many hills and dips, were Most Well Behaved and settled down punctuated by short stretches of lane and under a bench in the garden, only coming strips of woodland. Most importantly, there to life when the fish finger sandwiches and was to be a pub! Before this, we had to earn crisps above us got too much to ignore. our break, starting with a climb uphill in the direction of Stoughton, before bearing off Our return journey was a shorter route. downhill through woodland, over Upmarden We headed up through the village in the Lane, and up through more woods towards direction of Forestside, but turned into a Locksash. Among the trees one of us dis- field at the first opportunity, where we graced herself with Smelly Rolling. The had a choice of ways, both heading back to pub visit was in jeopardy. I will not name Walderton. We chose the upper one, which names, but it was not me. I should say that led us through a copse, and then into a field it wasn’t Lesley or Juliet either, in case you of ripening yellow barley. There was more are wondering. space here for running, with the path follow- ing the edge of the field, rather than going A brief walk with Leads On along Locksash through it. After this we had another short Lane took us to a footpath sign, and a path stretch of lane, before turning into more through wheat. We learnt about cereal woodland, then tramping - not trampling, crops on this expedition, because all the of course - beside a long field of maize, till fields were filled with their tall and swishy we came to the outskirts of the village again. stems, rather than with cows, which made things more relaxing. What we did also We were Hot Dogs so followed the sign to discover was that some farmers leave very the River Ems for paddling, but it was still

generous footpaths, formed of two wide not there; not one drop of it. We hoped it was

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Words and pictures by Michael Bloomfield

Ninety-one year old Peter Bloomfield (accompanied by two of his sons, Michael and David) returned to Thorney Island for the first time in 53 years on 9 June for a tour organised by the Royal Artillery (Warrant Officer Peter Hope) and a lunch at the Officer’s Mess hosted by the RAF’s Wing commander Cal Lowey.

Peter Bloomfield was a Flight-Lieutenant son Michael was actually born). They also vis- Navigator in the RAF and completed his early ited St Mary’s Church where some of Peter’s training at Thorney in the early 1950’s. He sub- old comrades were laid to rest. Over lunch in sequently had two family postings to Thorney the Officer’s Mess, Peter regaled the company (1958-64 and 1966-68) and lived for periods with old stories including his part in the rescue at both Hayling island and Bosham. During his of the pilot of the crashed Wellington bomber, time at Thorney, Peter was at various times the tale of the Wing Commander’s pet geese the Press Liaison Officer, the Entertainments being let loose in the Officer’s Mess, stories of all his neighbours in the square from his 1958 Peter Officer and a Navigator Course Lecturer. Peter of bonfire night entertainments that would Bloomfield posting. For his birthday present I approached visiting was a member of the RAF archaeological soci- probably not meet modern day health and the Camp Commander to see if we could bring Thorney ety and helped at early digs at the Roman villa safety requirements, the use of the RAF for Dad back to visit. They did us proud. The Island where he had served at Fishbourne. Although Peter left the RAF in aerial photography of Fishbourne and a hilari- Royal Artillery and WO Peter Hope organised in the 1950s 1968 he retained his interest in the military ous anecdote about an incident with Southern a fantastic tour and Dad was over the moon. and spent many years visiting WWI battle- TV involving an airplane crash simulation ex- Dad was really chuffed to find that the RAF fields in France, Belgium and Gallipoli. Peter ercise which resulted in the camp’s two new still have a presence on Thorney. It was really Dad wanted to pass on his thanks and deep is a member of both the Western Front and Dennis fire engines being seriously “pranged”! uplifting to see that today’s armed forces still gratitude to all involved.” Gallipoli Associations and for many years gave Michael said “Dad loved his time in the RAF hold their old predecessors in such high re- The Armed services don’t always get a good lectures on aspects of WWI history. and he’s always held the military in great gard. I know that the guys at Thorney are very press but the guys did a stellar job. They prob- During the visit organised by WO Peter esteem. He’s battled through various health busy so to take time out to show Dad around ably don’t think it was a “big deal” but I can Hope, the Bloomfields enjoyed an extensive conditions (he’s on his third hip replacement was a lovely gesture. We had a 2 ½-hour jour- assure them that for my dear old Dad it was. tour and visited the houses where they lived now) but his mind is as sharp as ever. I couldn’t ney to get back to Buckinghamshire but Dad Probably one of the best days he’s had in the in both Victor Road and Valleta Road (where believe that he could remember all the names didn’t stop talking about Thorney throughout. past 5-10 years!

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Many groups are also working behind the scenes and are able to offer help and advice. Some groups will be seeking volunteers. Please contact the organisers directly for more information about their current activities.

organisations to a Neighbourhood Plan for Art & Craft Groups Children & Youth Groups Churches & Religious the future. Contact: emsworthforum@ Groups gmail.com Bench Theatre: Club nights first and third Babies, Biscuits and Banter: Suitable for Baptist Church: North Street, Emsworth. Emsworth Good Neighbours: Offers help Thursday of month at The Spring, East babies and young toddlers. 9.30am-11am, Contact: 01243 375606 with transport to hospitals, medical appoint- Street, Havant. Contact: Janice Halsey Tuesdays, St James’ Church. Contact Parish Methodist Church and Pastoral Centre: The ments, shopping, befriending, collecting [email protected] Administrator 01243 372428, Square, Emsworth. Contact: 01243 373773 prescriptions etc. Contact: 01243 430999, [email protected] Bourne Quilters: 7.15pm, first Monday of [email protected], New Life Christian Church: Meetings month, Emsworth Community Centre, North Boys’ Brigade: 6.15pm-7.30pm, Tuesdays in www.emsworthgoodneighbours.org.uk for Senior Citizens, 2.30pm-4pm, first Street. Contact Averil Menzies 01243 375506 term time, for boys aged 5-13 years. New Life Wednesday of month, Thorney Road. Main Emsworth Horticultural Society: Organises Christian Church, Thorney Road. Contact: The Emsworth Art Group: 9am-11.30am, contact: 01243 373566. For help with trans- Emsworth Show, Horticultural supplies hut Church Office 01243 373566, boysbrigade@ Wednesdays, Emsworth Community Centre, port call: 01243 371647 at Washington Road, talks and coach outings. nlccuk.org North Street. New members welcomed . Contact: Lyn Davies 01243 373810, St James’ Church (CofE): The Rectory, Church Contact Anne Elgood 01243 377228 Girls’ Brigade (3rd): 6.15pm-7.30pm, Tuesdays [email protected], www. Path. Contact: 01243 372428 in term time, for girls aged 5-13 years. Meets emsworthhorticulturalsociety.org.uk Emsworth Flower Club: 2pm, fourth Friday of at New Life Christian Church, Thorney Road. St Thomas’ Church (Roman Catholic): 24 New month, St James’ Church Hall, Church Path. Emsworth Library: Opening hours in 2021 Contact: The Church Office 01243 373566, Brighton Road. Contact: 02392 484520 Contact Vanessa Davies, Secretary 02392 after Covid restrictions have been lifted are:. [email protected] 789282 St Thomas a Becket (CofE): Church Lane, Tuesday 9.30 am – 5 pm. Thursday 9.30 am – Girls’ Brigade (1st): 5.45pm-7.15 pm, Warblington. Contact: 01243 372428 5 pm. Friday 9..30 am – 5 pm. Saturday 9.30 Emsworth Meridian Singers and Choir: Tuesdays, for 4-10 years and 7pm-8.30pm, am – 1 pm. (Closed Monday, Wednesday and 7pm-9pm, main choir meets alternative Waterside United Reformed Church: Bath Tuesdays, 10-18 years, Emsworth Baptist Sunday) Contact: 0300 555 1387 emsworth. Wednesdays and Fridays, Emsworth Road, Emsworth. Contact: 01243 375557 Church Hall, North Street. Contact: Eleanor [email protected], www.hants.gov.uk/ Community Centre, North Street. Contact Day 0776 250 2380 library Louise Russell 07985 606670 Melana: Dance classes for young people up to Community Organisations Emsworth Museum: North Street. Open to Emsworth Morning WI: 9.45am, second 20 years, pre-school ‘music and movement’ visitors: 10.30am-4.30pm on Saturdays/ Friday of month, Emsworth Community classes and adult tap dancing at Emsworth Community First: Services in the area such Bank holidays and 2.30pm-4.30pm on Centre, North Street. New members wel- Community Centre, North Street. Contact: as community transport and Shop Mobility. Sundays, from April to October. 2.30pm- come. Contact: Kate Randall 01243 373637 Louisa Chandler 07717 327200 Contact 0300 500 8085, [email protected]. 4.30pm on Fridays in August. Museum mem- Emsworth Players: Drama group. Contact Jim uk, www.cfirst.org.uk bers open 2-4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mumbaba: Music classes for babies and Strudwick 01243 372543, jim.strudwick@ For research, donation enquiries and event toddlers, 10am, Wednesdays in term Ems Valley Community Transport: Volunteer yahoo.co.uk ticket sales contact: Museum Office 01243 time, Emsworth Sports and Social Club, driver car service for those unable to use 378091, emsworthmuseum.org.uk Emsworth Watercolours Group: 2pm- 43 Havant Road. Contact: Hester Allen public transport. Journeys to hospital, GP 4pm, Mondays and Thursdays, Emsworth 07891310380, [email protected] surgery, dentists, social events and shopping Emsworth Probus Club: Retired businessmen Community Centre, North Street. Contact although medical journeys take precedence. who meet at the Brookfield Hotel for lunch Parents & Toddlers Group: Tuesdays, 9.30am- David Moignard 02392 267498 All enquiries including how to volunteer con- on the last Monday of each month. Contact: 11.30am in term time, New Life Christian tact: 01243 371903, email: evctsec@gmail. Leo Ward, Chair, 02393 075381 or Peter Church, Thorney Road. Contact: 01243 Havant Light Opera: 7.30pm, Mondays at The com Spreckley 01243 371390. Annual subscription 373566, [email protected] Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, is £15.00 plus lunch costs. Havant. Contact Judy Halpin 02392 570545, Emsworth Business Association: Networking Peek a Boo Moves: Creative dance sessions www.havantlightopera.co.uk and profiling association for local businesses. Emsworth Residents’ Association: for children available online. Contact: Jo Cone Join via its website: www.emsworth.org.uk/ Independent, non-political organisation run 07947 374222, go to Facebook @peekaboo- Hole in the Wall Pottery: Five groups, facil- about/the-eba/join-the-eba/. Queries sent by volunteers that work to represent the moves, www.joconedance.co.uk ities are behind the Emsworth Community to Lulu Bowerman, Chair lulu.bowerman@ interests of the whole community to help Centre. Contact Clive Yeomans 01243 375860 Scouts: Livingstone Cub Pack, Beaver havant.gov.uk make Emsworth a pleasant, safe and caring Stitch ‘n’ Bitch group – knit, Section, Drake Cub Pack, Explorers, Scout place to live and work. New members and Institches: Emsworth Community Association: To Troop, all meet at the Scout Hut, Conigar volunteers are always welcome. Contact: crochet, stitch – 10am-12noon, Fridays at promote the health and wellbeing of the Road. Contact: membership@emsworth- Theo Schofield [email protected], Hewitts, South Street. Drop in, it’s free. inhabitants of Emsworth and neighbouring scouts.org.uk www.emsworth.org.uk/the-era. Publisher of We are about laughter, fun and friendship. areas by providing education, recreation and Contact Judy Williams 07906 214963, The Ems newspaper editor.theems@ Topspin Table Tennis: 6pm-7.30pm, Tuesdays social activities in premises which are both [email protected] outlook.com during term time, for 9-18 years with comfortable and accessible to all. Emsworth Monday Lunchtime Art class: Every Monday coaching and development at Emsworth Community Centre, North Street. 10am-12 Emsworth-St Aubin Twinning Association: 11.15 am - 1.15 pm. Term time only. Contact: Community Centre, just turn-up and play. noon, Monday to Friday. Contact: 01243 For information and activities between Jo Silcock. Emsworth Community centre. Contact: 01243 373805 373805, info@emsworthcommunitycentre. both towns contact John Auric, Membership [email protected] 07980715710 org.uk Secretary 01243 379018 or Judi Milburn, Chair 02392 471645, www.emsworthstaubin. Emsworth Community Land Trust: Renaissance Choir: Rehearsals, 7.30pm- org.uk 9.30pm, Fridays at Emsworth Community Creating affordable homes and community Centre. More info www.renaissancechoir. spaces. New members and volunteers Emsworth Trefoil Guild: Social group for all org.uk welcome. Contact: Ellie Turnbull, Secretary ex-guiders or girl guides. Meets at Methodist 01243 432548, [email protected]. International Hall, The Square, Emsworth on Solent Male Voice Choir: 7.30pm, Tuesdays at uk, www.emsworthclt.org.uk the first Monday of each month from 2 p.m. in The Pallant Centre, Havant. Membership to 4 p.m. New members welcome. Contact: Emsworth Forum: To promote the social, eco- open to all men 18 years+. No musical ability Marion Lea 01243 376886, marionlea7@ nomic and environmental well-being of the required, just enthusiasm. Contact Dave hotmail.com McVittie [email protected], neighbourhood. An approved Neighbourhood www.solentmalevoicechoir.org Forum under the Localism Act 2011, which brings together local residents and Summer 2021 The Ems – Newspaper of the Emsworth Residents’ Association Page 31 Friends of Emsworth Community Health: Emsworth Surgery: 6 North Street. Contact: Supports organisations providing health-re- 01243 378812, 01243 379080, Political Representation Sport & Social Clubs lated facilities in Emsworth. Contact Irene www.emsworthsurgery.co.uk Craig 01243 378635 Email: irenecraig71@ MHA Singing for the Mind: dementia friendly Havant Borough Council (HBC) - Emsworth Badminton club: Friendly badminton club, gmail.com singing group. 10am-12noon, second Friday Ward (3 seats) for all abilities. 8pm-9.30pm every Thursday. Bourne Leisure Centre, Southbourne. First Havant Friends of the Earth: Contact Patricia of each month. St James’ Church Parish Hall. Lulu Bowerman (Conservative) (2021 – 2024) evening free. Contact [email protected] Williamson 01243 378560. Contact: 023 9387 8777, havant@ 101 Havant Road, Emsworth PO10 7LF. rightathomeuk.com Havant Rotary Club: Meets every Monday Contact 07874 885366, lulu.bowerman@ Circle Dancing: 2.30pm-4.30pm, second at 6pm at Bear Hotel, East Street, Havant. Southbourne Surgery: 337 Main Road, havant.gov.uk Sunday of month. Westbourne Parish Hall, Westbourne Road, Westbourne. Contact Contact: Ian Swinton 01243 251776 Southbourne. Contact 01243 388740, Julie Thain-Smith (Conservative) (2019 – www.southbournesurgery.com Jane Richards 01243 378531 Hewitt’s: 35 South Street. Community café 2023) c/o Havant Borough Council, Public and hall for hire. Contact: 01243 213600 Walking to Health in Emsworth: Free, safe, Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Dance/Social Group: 8pm-10pm, short walks, 10am, Wednesdays, meet at PO9 2AX. Contact 07895 940329, Julie.thain- Wednesdays, St James’ Parish Hall, Church Mothers’ Union: Contact Margaret Cornick, the SYRCH Centre, Lutman Street. Contact: [email protected] Path. Contact Brenda Payne 01243 378743 Secretary 01243 378044 Pauline Bond 01243 376302 or Robert Self Richard Kennett (Conservative) (2018 – Emsworth Bowling Club: Plays April to Royal National Lifeboat Institution, 02392 484412 2022) 53 Skylark Avenue, Emsworth PO10 September plus bridge/cribbage October Emsworth Branch: Contact Caroline Tilley Tel: Wellbeing Morning: 9.45am-12.30pm, Fridays 7GB. Contact 07780 236443, richard.ken- to March and other social events. Jubilee 01243 699451 Email: Caroline_tilley@yahoo. term time only. Free event, all welcome, [email protected] Recreation Ground, Horndean Road, com Emsworth. Contact Martin Roberts 02392 guest speakers in the health and wellbeing Hampshire County Council – Emsworth & St 412759 www.emsworthbowlingclub.com St John Ambulance: Fraser Road, Havant. field each week plus healing, drinks and Faith’s Division (1 seat) Contact: [email protected] snacks. The Hayloft, Palmers Road (first Emsworth Bridge Club: 7pm-10pm, every building on left hand side of Palmers Road). Lulu Bowerman (Conservative) (2021 – 2025) SYRCH/Southleigh Community Hall: Lutman Tuesday evening, Emsworth Sports & Social Contact: Gemma 07527 689032, 101 Havant Road, Emsworth PO10 7LF. Street. To hire contact Steve Baldwin 07795 Club, 43 Havant Road. Contact 01243 376037 [email protected] Contact 07738 289842, lulu.bowerman@ 321689 www.green-wellbeing.co.uk hants.gov.uk Emsworth Chess Club: 7.30pm, Thursdays. Emsworth Sports & Social Club, 43 Havant University of the Third Age, Emsworth U3A: Chichester District Council – Westbourne Road. Contact: Kier Eyles 07761 344364, Over 30 subject groups that meet monthly. Ward (1 seat) 10.15am, third Friday of month, except Nature Conservation [email protected], emsworth- August and December. General meeting at Roy Briscoe (Conservative) (2019 -2023) chessclub.co.uk Brook Meadow Conservation Group: 9.30am- Bumblebee Cottage, Duffield Lane, St James Church Hall, Church Path. Contact: Emsworth Cricket Club: Contact emsworth. 12noon, first Sunday and third Thursday of Woodmancote, Westbourne PO10 8PZ. Gill Polgreen, Chair, 01243 389983, gIll. play-cricket.com [email protected], www.emsworthu3a. every month. Meet at Seagull Lane entrance Contact 01243 696376, rbriscoe@chichester. org.uk by HQ/Tool store. Tools and gloves supplied, gov.uk Emsworth & Havant Homing Society: Contact and refreshments. Contact colin.bmcg@ [email protected], Chichester District Council – Southbourne University of the Third Age, Ems Valley U3A: btinternet.com www.ehhs.kdwebsolutions.com Over 40 subject groups that meet monthly. Ward (2 seats) Emsworth Tree Wardens: Taking care of trees Emsworth Rambling Club: Friendly walking 2pm, fourth Thursday of month, except Jonathan Brown (Liberal Democrat) (2019 – in Emsworth and surrounding area. Various group, Thursdays (short walks 4-5 miles) and August and December. General meeting at 2023) 21 Stein Road, Southbourne, Emsworth ongoing tree-related projects. Contact Sundays (longer walks 7-8 miles). No joining St James Church Hall, Church Path. Contact: PO10 8LB. Contact 07890 595450, jbrown@ Yvonne Copeland 01243 389877 fee, just come along. Some social events. Anne Powell, Chair, 01243 430018, www. chichester.gov.uk Contact [email protected], emsvalleyu3a.org.uk Friends of Emsworth Memorial Garden: Tracie Bangert (Liberal Democrat) (2019 [email protected] Helping to maintain the garden on the south- Westbourne Bell-Ringers: Westbourne -2023) 209 Main Road, Southbourne, east corner of Horndean Road Recreation Emsworth Sailing Club: 55 Bath Road, Church, Westbourne Road. Practice 7pm-9pm Emsworth PO10 8EZ. Contact 01243 Ground. Work sessions 10 am, second Emsworth. Contact 01243 372850, member- on Mondays. Service ringing on Sundays. 375782, [email protected] Contact: Tower Captain Peter Wilkinson, Monday of each month, contact [email protected], www.emsworthsc. [email protected] or Jason Crouch 01243 371486 West Sussex County Council – Bourne divi- org.uk sion (1 seat) 07802 474899. Friends of Emsworth Waysides: A conser- Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club: Quay Mill, WemsFest: World music and comedy at local vation group set up to monitor and survey Mike Magill (Conservative) (2021- 2025) The Quay, South Street, Emsworth. Contact venues. Contact: Mark Millington-Ringwood, waysides and verges in Emsworth, in order Waterways, Westbourne Road, Westbourne, 01243 372523, secretary@emsworthslipper- Artistic Director 01243 370501, 07802 to foster biodiversity and create a network of PO10 8UL. Contact 07920 573915, mike. sc.org.ukm, www.emsworthslippersc.org.uk wildlife corridors. Contact Jane Brook [email protected] 500050, www.wemsfest.com Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Radio Sailors: 01243 430493 Members of Parliament 10am-12noon, Thursdays, and 10am-12noon Friends of Hampshire Farm Meadows: A Sunday (winter only). Contact John Galyer Health Organisations Havant (including Emsworth): conservation group holding monthly work 07971 827995, 02392 355745 Alan Mak, (Conservative) Building 6000, parties all year round at Hampshire Farm Alzheimer’s Society Memory Café in Havant Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Emsworth Sports & Social Club: 43 Havant Meadows, a 42 acre area of open space in is closed till further notice. For general Havant PO9 1SA. Contact 023 9241 5620, Road. Contact the Steward 01243 376037, North Emsworth. Contact hfmfriends@ enquiries contact the Alzheimer’s Society’s [email protected] www.emsworthssclub.co.uk gmail.com customer care team 0330 333 0804 Chichester (including Southbourne and Friends of Hollybank Woods: contact ArthritisFirst: Exercise classes for those with Westbourne): Gillian Keegan (Conservative) Andrew Brook 01243 430493 mobility problems, run by an experienced St John’s House, St John’s Street, Chichester Chartered Physiotherapist. All ages and Friends of Nore Barn Woods: Work ses- PO19 1UU. Contact gillian.keegan.mp@ abilities welcome. Classes are conducted via sions: 9.30am-12noon, second Saturdays parliament.uk Community Contacts Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays. Contact of each month. Tools, coffee and biscuits Police and Crime Commissioners Please notify the editor if Juliette 07974 238787, 02392 413885, www. provided, bring gloves. Meet at shore end of arthritisfirst.co.uk Warblington Road. Contact Roy Ewing Hampshire Donna Jones (Conservative) (2021 you wish details of your 01243 370705 group to be added to this Brendoncare Emsworth Keep Fit 1: shape up -2025) www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk with Sally, 10am-11am, Thursdays term time. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Sussex (West and East) Katy Bourne page (Voluntary, church, Emsworth Community Centre, North Street. Holds monthly talks between September- (Conservative) (2021 -2025) charitable, community, Contact 01962 857099, www.brendoncare. March, plus weekly wildlife walks and nature www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk not-for-profit groups only). org.uk/clubs notes. Contact www.hiwwt.org.uk Please notify editor if your Brendoncare Emsworth Keep Fit 2: shape Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association: group entry needs to be up with Sally, 11.30am-12.30pm, Thursdays Protects and conserves the wildlife and nat- amended. term time. Emsworth Community Centre, ural environment of Slipper Mill Pond for the North Street. Contact 01962 857099, www. benefit and quiet enjoyment of the public. David Harris, Editor, email: brendoncare.org.uk/clubs Contact: Nick Madina, Chair 01243 377749, [email protected] [email protected] Brendoncare Emsworth Kurling Club, 2pm-4pm, Mondays. Emsworth Community Centre, North Street. Contact 01962 icons from www.flaticon.com 857099, www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs Page 32 www.emsworth.org.uk Summer 2021 Emsworth People David and Debbie Hulbert of Charter Cutting celebrate a milestone anniversary

Words and picture by Shirley Farmer strong attention to detail and with respect for each staggering 100 perms other’s abilities and complementary skills. We invest monthly to keep up From voluminous hair in 1985 to low maintenance cuts considerably in training and Debbie provides professional with the trend for big today, David and Debbie Hulbert are at the forefront of input to Hampshire Apprentice Hairdressing Academy. hair. Also, ‘named’ cuts - hair design and colour. Between them - Jo, Danni and Emily, our brilliant stylists, the ‘Halo’ and ‘Purdey’ - to

have amassed 57 years here! match the fashion. Today, it’s 6 Their award-winning Charter Cutting Company celebrat- perms monthly and many more men ed a milestone anniversary on 24 June comprising thir- You’ve won several prestigious awards in regional com- as clients! ty-five years + one of successful business in Emsworth. As petitions. Which one are you most proud of? long-term corporate supporters of the Rowan’s Hospice, Undoubtedly Hampshire’s “Best Customer Experience”, Social media such as Instagram and Influencers mean our the special day was marked by a raffle of milk shake lux- but Charter was also a finalist for “Best Team” and “Best clients are more in tune with what’s possible with styling ury hair products and customer treats, concluding with a Salon” and reached the finals of Portsmouth Evening and colour. No ‘named’ styles, instead it’s a precise cut generous 20% of takings donated to this vital cause. News “Business Excellence Awards 2020”. Last month we and good colour to be maintained at home between achieved a 5* rating from the Good Salon Guide. visits. There was no cause for celebration in 2020 as Covid 19 restrictions brought incredible challenges. Here David How has hairdressing changed since 1985? Charter welcomes a tremendous mix of loyal clientele and Debbie discuss surviving three lockdowns and meas- Then, mostly hair-sets and blow-dries weekly with a from those wanting a traditional look to contemporary ures taken to reopen; how trends in hairdressing have style seekers. David cuts the hair of several generations changed, and importantly, how they and their fantastic of families whilst our young stylists are up to the minute team view the future. on what’s trending in looks on social media. You faced enormous disruption to business, how did you Our definition of a happy customer experience is top make Charter a safe place for everyone? quality service, comfort, relaxed atmosphere and a great We envisaged a client’s journey through the salon and result! considered variations to personalising services within strict guidelines. We created a client care pack, put in How do you see the business going forward? temperature checks, sanitizer, acrylic screens and con- Building Charter, being authentic and setting goals. ducted rigorous PPE training. Investing in staff and training is key to achievement together with a strong focus on young people entering The team are very professional and the atmosphere wel- the profession. coming and relaxed. How have you achieved this quality experience? Charter Cutting, 4 High Street, Emsworth Our team approach to client care was recognised by a Tel 01243 378100 “Best Customer Experience” award in “Hampshire Salon Open Monday – Saturday Awards 2019”. We aim for a family atmosphere, paying

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For many residents the last year has been difficult and of visitors and exhibitors displaying information about I know the sacrifices you have all had to make in order local groups and organisations that support residents. So to protect the NHS and save lives. Now thanks to the if any other community groups in Emsworth want to show- Government’s world-leading Coronavirus vaccination case themselves at my Fair, please let me know by visiting AlanMak.org.uk/Contact programme life can start to return closer to normal- ity. Across the UK more than 45 million first doses Helping us to hold events again and leave the pandemic be- of vaccine have been delivered. Here in the Havant hind are the residents who are supporting our vaccination Constituency that’s 122,000 first and second doses. programme, including the many dedicated volunteers at That means we all have the chance to try something the Emsworth Baptist Church directing traffic and helping different, whether a new skill, taking up a hobby or with other activities. The programme wouldn’t have been as joining a sports team. In Emsworth, residents are for- successful without these dedicated residents. You can still tunate to be able to choose from many excellent local nominate someone for my Coronavirus Community Hero groups. Awards. The awards highlight residents, community groups, businesses and others who helped others in the community Recently, I visited the U3A Ems Valley, in Emsworth, to thank during the current outbreak, especially during the lockdown. them for their work promoting lifelong learning. As part of If you know someone who has made a contribution to help- U3A’s National Day, volunteers from the group hosted an ing the vulnerable or those in need, please nominate them event at Emsworth Hospital Gardens, showcasing the dif- through my website to thank them for their work by visiting ferent subject-matter groups they are offering to the public. www.AlanMak.org.uk/HeroAwards (see P11). It’s never too late to acquire new skills and make new friends, which is what the U3A is all about – giving re- I hope that everyone stays safe and I’ll continue to provide tired people the chance to learn new skills or share interests. regular updates to my email newsletter subscribers. If you wish to subscribe for updates, visit AlanMak.org.uk/ The U3A are also regular attenders of my Havant Constituency Newsletter. Community Information Fair, which I am delighted will be re- turning this Autumn. The event normally attracts hundreds Alan Mak MP, Member of Parliament for Havant Alan visiting the U3A’s National Day exhibition