CONSERVATIVES – Two decades of exceptional civic service TITCHFIELDIn & TITCHFIELDTouch COMMON – Autumn 2019 It’s ‘curtain up’ in 2022 for a transformed Ferneham Hall THE LAST night of this sea- •New larger foyer continuing up to son’s pantomime at Fern- a first floor bar and terrace, with eham Hall will be a show- areas for small pop-up exhibitions. stopper. All-day café on the ground floor, It will be two years before the with outdoor seating available. curtain rises again, then it will reveal •Secondary performance space the present jaded building stunning- with120-capacity auditorium, de- ly transformed into a new commu- mountable seating, projector and nity, arts and entertainment venue. screen. Flexibility allows uses such This will be the flagship of the as cinema screenings, conferences, Conservative Council’s vision to dance, community or club meetings. revitalise Fareham town centre •First floor studio to accommodate Artist’s sketches of the remodelled Ferneham over the next few years. Vision: a range of activities eg yoga, dance, Hall and (below) the spacious foyer. Councillor Connie Hockley said: exhibitions and conferences. “Ferneham Hall has become tired and dated over the 40 years •Large, flexible meeting room for hire on the ground floor. of its life, and transforming it is one of the Council’s key priorities. Organisations will be encouraged to hire the studio and other “This exciting concept will see it become a bustling hub of activ- spaces if required. ity, daytime and evening, seven days a week, offering something for The design team is looking to ensure the building has a low car- everyone.” bon footprint and is investigating solar panels, And the new £12.3m centre will be profes- photovoltaic panels and an air source heat sionally managed for the Council by leading pump. leisure and events operator BH Live, which Councillor Sarah Pankhurst added: “Town manages 17 venues in the South and London, centre shopping areas will have to transform including Portsmouth Pyramids and Bour- over the next few years. nemouth International Centre. “The need for a traditional shopping centre Ferneham Hall will close on January 6 after is declining. We can see that in our own shop- the cast in this year’s panto ‘Beauty and the ping centre. Beast’ take their final bow so the project can “Shopping centres will need to develop and take centre stage. It will include: attract residents for other purposes and a •Main auditorium with 808 seats, retractable on the ground brand new community, arts and entertainment venue will bring floor and fixed on the first floor balcony, bigger stage dimen- residents into Fareham and be a vibrant venue in the town cen- sions to attract wider range of professional productions. tre.” Celebrating Titchfield’s golden moment It was held to thank those whose efforts awarded a gold in the ‘Large Village of the to make the villagers’ entries in the South Year’ category, plus an award for the high- and SE England in Bloom competition ‘just est marks in the Hampshire entries.” perfect’. Titchfield in Bloom had the honour to The evening was a huge success with represent the South and SE Region at the many awards going to folk who had ‘done National in Bloom Awards held in London their bit’ without seeking recognition. on October 26 and won a silver medal. VOLUNTEERS are pictured celebrat- Thanking them for their efforts, Council- She added: “Considering the TIB volun- ing at an awards evening in Titchfield lor Connie Hockley said: “In the South teers have only been going 3 years, this is Community Centre. and SE England competition, they were a remarkable achievement.” We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2 InTouch 42,000 people use Holly Hill Leisure Centre every week. CONSERVATIVES promised it. We delivered. InTouch 3 Meadows will ‘bee hive’ of summer activity Planning consent for Welborne Street Aid card will NEWS COLONIES of bees COUNCIL planners have Artist sketch: Buckland Development help tackle Borough’s should be buzzing granted outline consent for rough sleeper issues ROUND around Titchfield’s Welborne Garden Village. meadows next sum- Plans include up to 6,000 new A DONATION card has been mer. homes, new district and lo- launched Scouts need volunteers Fareham & District cal centres, schools, shops and making it The Scout Association in Fareham is looking Bee Keeping Associa- community facilities. easier to for people to commit to becoming a leader at tion (pictured) set up It will include major improve- give money weekly meetings of Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (8- several hives after ments to Junction 10 on the M27 turning it into an all-moves junction and to a char- 10), Scouts (10-14) and Explorers (14-18). opening their new site over 1,000,000 sq ft of employment space creating around 6,000 new jobs ity which di- They are also seeking administrators, such as at Abbey Meadows in There will be ommunity and health facilities; local pub and hotel, new sec- rectly helps treasurer or manager, to support the efficient the country park. named in memory of dedicated past mem- ondary school, 3 new primary schools, nursery and pre-schools,sports facili- rough sleepers in Fareham rather than running of groups in Fareham or people with The ribbon was cut by Titchfield Council- bers Ray and Jean Powell, who helped shape ties, play areas, allotments and 270 acres of natural green space. giving cash directly to individuals. specific skills who can assist with activities for lor Tiffany Harper who said the site was the thriving association as it is today. There is a possibility for a new rail station to serve the community. It will be particularly welcomed in the young people, such as sailing and climbing. wards where the problem has led to To find out more please contact Mike McHugh demands from residents to tackle it. on 07714 872599 or Brigid Ryan on 07733 Councillor Connie Hockley (pictured) 060882. Church ventures forthThe break with tradition into was formally sealedthe when 21stSarah Pankhurst addCentury- said Fareham Street Aid had created the the former Locks Heath Free Church was reopened ed: “I am very proud to card with a QR Choose your local heroes in September as Waypoint Church. have Waypoint Church code which can Residents are asked to nominate local heroes for The £5m showpiece took a lot of time planning with in my ward. be scanned with Citizen or Young Citizen of Honour awards. valuable contributions from parishioners and £40,000 “The parishioners money going The Council runs the annual awards to honour each from Fareham Borough and Hampshire County must be very pleased straight to the those who have made a difference to the lives of Councils. now that their contri- Two Saints charity. local people. There are two categories – under Councillor Sarah Pankhurst said: “I love the 21st butions have become a She said: “It can 18s and 18+. Century design and am sure the facilities provided will reality.” also be shown To nominate your hero either fill out our nomi- be a valuable addition to the community.” PHOTO: Council- if you are ap- nation form online or call communications on The very modern and welcoming external design lor Connie Hockley, proached for 01329 236100. opens into a fresh-looking, bright and welcoming en- Council Leader Seán money as a way trance way. Woodward and ward of saying that you 80 years of good advice There’s a new cafe and the large bright worship area Councillor Sarah are donating to a Citizens Advice in Fareham has celebrated its 80th HARD to believe this is a church, but behind its ultra continues the open and welcoming design, plus a fan- Pankhurst with Senior Fareham Street Aid partner. year of service in the town, a real achievement modern design it is still very much God’s house where tastic sports hall that adds to the new community centre Minister Mark Madavan, who formally opened the exten- “They are available from reception at as the centre requires a large number of regular a Christian community worships. facilities. sion in Hunts Pond Road, Titchfield Common. the Civic Offices, One Community in volunteers. Fareham Shopping Centre and the Citi- It largely uses its own resources and project zens Advice Bureau. funding, although the Borough Council continues Carbon neutrality by 2030 aim Fitting send-off for Eddie “Those using the card should carry it to assist with financial support. FAREHAM is forging ahead with plans to mitigate the effects of climate VILLAGE personality Eddie Matthews was a popular as- close to hand so it can be easily pro- change, with a view to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. sistant cook at the Earl of Southampton Trust day rooms. duced when needed.” Our apologies It follows the October Council meeting when councillors discussed the Appropriately, she chose October 25 to retire after 25 One Community will take clothing and In the summer edition of InTouch, under ‘Vil- scope of a newly formed working group led by Executive Member for years’ service to the community. food donations. lagers’ floral displays’ the photo showed a Streetscene Councillor Simon Martin. The day rooms were bursting at the seams as well-wishers stunning water feature on the green at the bot- The group’s first priorities will be to develop the Council’s carbon reduc- popped into the 83-year-old’s retirement party. tom of West Street. Mayor’s charity events tion plan and identify its carbon footprint to provide a baseline against which She was showered with presents and a feast fit for a king Fareham Mayor Pamela Bryant will hold This was attributed to Titchfield Primary progress can be measured.