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This issue is delivered free to every householdSponsored by Wickham Parish Council
To have the magzine delivered to your house for only pound5 per yearcontact
Robert Goulson 01329 833 299 or rgoulsonbtinternetcom
50p
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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ChurchwardensMr Fred Crosskeyfredcrosskeygmailcom01329 609 161Mr Gerry Banksgerryathome20180utlookcom01329 833 037
Mothers Union (Branch Leader)Sabrina GwynnTel 01329 834547Email sabrinagwynnaolcom
Park Place CentreFranciscan SistersWinchester Road Wickham01329 833 043Chaplain Fr Andrew McMahonSunday Mass 900am01329 833 805
VergerSacristanMrs Rosemary Simpson01329 512 629
CaretakerMr Ron Burt5 Mill Lane Wickham01329 833 751
Choir TrainerMrs Valerie Shuttleworth01329 835 233
Parish AdministratorPCCSecretaryMrs Jane Goulsonstnicholasadminbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NN
Honorary PCC TreasurerMrs Brenda Farrowpcctreasurerstnicholaswickhamorguk07762 03475017 Cold Harbour Close WickhamPO17 5PT
Church Room BookingsMrs Jane Goulsonstnicholasadminbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NN
Friends of St Nicholas ChurchMr John Landawjohnlandawmecom01329 830 088
Parish Magazine CopyMr John Landawjohnlandawgmailcom01329 830 0881 Church View School Rd
Church FlowersMrs Jane Buckle01329 832 517
Bell RingersGreg Painterwickhamringersgmailcom
Magazine Editorial TeamMr John Landaw (Editor)Mr Den Boylan Mrs SabrinaGwynn Mrs Sheila Campbell JohnFarrow(photographer)DistributionMr Robert Goulsonrgoulsonbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NNAdvertisingMrs Sue Pittamadvertisingstnicholaswickhamorguk
Roman Catholic ChurchFr Bruce Barnes02380 273 882
Methodist ChurchRevd Philip GriffinRev_Philoutlookcom01329 833 518
Wessex JamaatMr Abbas Rahim (Hon Secretary)infoalmahdiorguk07753 813075
The Parish Church of St NicholasWickham PO17 6HP
(The United Benefice of St Nicholas Wickham and St John the BaptistShedfield)
wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
Members of the ministry team can be contacted by email via the parish Officestnicholasadminbtinternetcom
The RectorThe Revd Jane IsaacThe RectorySouthwick RoadWickham PO17 6HR01329 835 295
Assistant Curate
The Revd Dr Ruth Howlett-Shipley
01329 280 905
Stephen Campion
Lay Ministerwith Permission to Officiate
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
3
We all met on a lovely sunnyafternoon on 14th June to hearthe Rev Ian Newton talk aboutthe chaplaincy team at Q Ahospital We began with prayersled by Rosemary Simpson andthen listened to Ian The teamswork with patients families and
staff is varied and interestingOne normally associates theirwork mostly with the seriouslysick bereavement and othersad events but he said whenhe did feel rather overwhelmedhe would go to the maternityunit and receive relief in the
sight of new life and itsassociated joys
Christianity is not the onlyreligion represented as many inneed are also Muslim and otherfaiths He spoke of several casehistories which were
Wickham Mothers Union
lsquoAre we there yetrsquolsquoHow many more sleeps beforeChristmasrsquolsquoWhen are we going onholidayrsquoHow many times have weasked questions like these Ifyou are anything like me youmay not like having to wait forthings we live in a world thatseems to want everything tohappen instantlyI have been thinking aboutwaiting quite a lot recently andam aware that waiting bringswith it a whole range ofemotionsAt this time of year thereseems to be a lot of waiting Myson has just finished his A-Level exams and like youngpeople up and down thecountry he is now waiting forthe results and wonderingwhere they will take him He isexcited about the prospect ofgoing to university in theautumn but is also waitinganxiously will his results begood enough to get his place atthe university he wants to gotoOr maybe you are waiting forthe end of term to comeChildren are excited about theprospect of the long holidayaway from school but I am suresome parents are more worriedabout how they are going tojuggle childcare and work Lastweek the year 6 children fromour schools went to Portsmouth
Cathedral for the LeaversService and are looking forwardto starting at their new schoolsin September some are waitingexcitedly for this new phase oftheir lives but for others theremay well be anxiety about thisnext stepMaybe you are waiting to goaway on holiday Are you arewaiting excitedly for a long-overdue holiday which hadbeen postponed due to covidOr are you are waitinganxiously to see if instead ofcovid it will be traffic disruptionwhich prevents you from goingaway this yearOther people will be waiting formedical test results or treatmentto start Again for some thewaiting is filled with anxiety orthey may be waiting with asense of excitement that thetreatment will enable them toget back to healthFarmers are waiting for theharvest and they too will bewaiting with mixed emotionsWill the weather bring the rightconditions at the right time to
produce a bumper crop or doesthe weather forecast makethem anxiousIn the Churchrsquos year we havejust celebrated Pentecost whenthe disciples were filled by theHoly Spirit and excitedly told allthose around them about whathad happened There had beena lot of waiting in the fifty dayssince Easter and the discipleshad certainly experienced bothhighs and lows Waiting in theupper room after Good Fridaythe anxious disciples tried tounderstand what had happenedover the last few days inJerusalem How were theygoing to manage now thatJesus had gone away Thenthey encountered theresurrected Jesus and foundhope But once again onAscension Day Jesus left themand told them to stay inJerusalem and wait Theywaited and prayed for the HolySpirit to come and equip themfor the mission that Jesus hadset for them And when theSpirit came accompanied bywind and fire at Pentecost theywere excited this was whatthey had been waiting forThe outcome of our waiting maynot be accompanied by windand fire but whatever you arewaiting for at this time I praythat the waiting wonrsquot be toodifficult or provoke too muchanxiety but instead will bringexcitement and joy
Letter from the Curate
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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fascinating he also showedpictures of the chapel some ofits windows are from the olddemolished Portsmouth RoyalHospital chapel It seems goodthat theyve been given for a
further purpose
Our next meeting is on the 12thJuly at 3 Tanfield Park whenwe will discuss a subjectsuggested by our speaker--
For whom are funerals forThis looks like being a livelytime All are welcome
The sun shone upon us as wewelcomed a record number ofpeople - and many dogs - to theSt Nicholas Church Fecircte
We were entertained by theLittle Big Band accompaniedby their wonderful singerWickham Morris dancersaccompanied by theirmusicians and the Family DogShow with over 50 doggieentrants
There were plenty of stalls totempt our visitors bric-a-bractoys books and plants to namebut a few
Scones cakes burgers hotdogs and samosas wereconsumed washed down bytea beer and Pimms Ice creamwas enjoyed by the young andthe young-at-heart
The Fete couldnrsquot have beensuch a success without thegenerous support of our manydonors and sponsors the manyhelpers who gave their time sofreely both in the preparationsand on the day and of coursethe many who came on the day
With everyonersquos support weraised about pound8700 amarvellous contribution to the
upkeep of our historic church ofSt Nicholas
Although these funds are muchneeded for the upkeep of ourancient church the Fecircteallowed our village to cometogether and enjoy a joyousafternoon in the lovely gardenof Beverley
We hope you will join us fornext years Fecircte to be held onSaturday 10th JuneJane and Sue and DiOn behalf of the St NicholasChurch Fecircte committee
St Nicholas Church Fecircte A rousing success
In June we told the story of the ten bridesmaids who were waiting to light the way for the bridegroom ndash some of them ran out of oil and missed the wedding We made oil lamps and wedding flowers and then tested being ready in some fun ways ndash see our pictures below
Join us on July 14th at 330 in the Church Room
To find out more call Sue Pittam (Messy Team Leader) on 01329 828 589 and visit wwwmessychurchorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
5
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice August 2022
800am 1000am Other
Sunday 7th August Trinity 8
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 14th August Trinity 9
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St John the Baptist Shedfield Sung Evensong
Sunday 21st August Trinity 10
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Sunday 28th August Trinity 11
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice July 2022
800am 1000am Other Sunday 3rd July Trinity 3
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 10th July Trinity 4
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Sunday 17th July Trinity 5
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Friday 22nd July Feast of St Mary Magdalene
1100am St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion
Sunday 24th July Trinity 6
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 31st July Trinity 7
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Cafeacute Church
930am Wickham Primary School Messy Sunday for children and their grown ups 600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
7
Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
8
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Dog Show Photosby Nicki Oliver
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
9
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
10
Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
16
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
17
WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
18
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
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information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
aylors GarageDroxford
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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ChurchwardensMr Fred Crosskeyfredcrosskeygmailcom01329 609 161Mr Gerry Banksgerryathome20180utlookcom01329 833 037
Mothers Union (Branch Leader)Sabrina GwynnTel 01329 834547Email sabrinagwynnaolcom
Park Place CentreFranciscan SistersWinchester Road Wickham01329 833 043Chaplain Fr Andrew McMahonSunday Mass 900am01329 833 805
VergerSacristanMrs Rosemary Simpson01329 512 629
CaretakerMr Ron Burt5 Mill Lane Wickham01329 833 751
Choir TrainerMrs Valerie Shuttleworth01329 835 233
Parish AdministratorPCCSecretaryMrs Jane Goulsonstnicholasadminbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NN
Honorary PCC TreasurerMrs Brenda Farrowpcctreasurerstnicholaswickhamorguk07762 03475017 Cold Harbour Close WickhamPO17 5PT
Church Room BookingsMrs Jane Goulsonstnicholasadminbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NN
Friends of St Nicholas ChurchMr John Landawjohnlandawmecom01329 830 088
Parish Magazine CopyMr John Landawjohnlandawgmailcom01329 830 0881 Church View School Rd
Church FlowersMrs Jane Buckle01329 832 517
Bell RingersGreg Painterwickhamringersgmailcom
Magazine Editorial TeamMr John Landaw (Editor)Mr Den Boylan Mrs SabrinaGwynn Mrs Sheila Campbell JohnFarrow(photographer)DistributionMr Robert Goulsonrgoulsonbtinternetcom01329 833 299Roman Way Tanfield LaneWickham PO17 5NNAdvertisingMrs Sue Pittamadvertisingstnicholaswickhamorguk
Roman Catholic ChurchFr Bruce Barnes02380 273 882
Methodist ChurchRevd Philip GriffinRev_Philoutlookcom01329 833 518
Wessex JamaatMr Abbas Rahim (Hon Secretary)infoalmahdiorguk07753 813075
The Parish Church of St NicholasWickham PO17 6HP
(The United Benefice of St Nicholas Wickham and St John the BaptistShedfield)
wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
Members of the ministry team can be contacted by email via the parish Officestnicholasadminbtinternetcom
The RectorThe Revd Jane IsaacThe RectorySouthwick RoadWickham PO17 6HR01329 835 295
Assistant Curate
The Revd Dr Ruth Howlett-Shipley
01329 280 905
Stephen Campion
Lay Ministerwith Permission to Officiate
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
3
We all met on a lovely sunnyafternoon on 14th June to hearthe Rev Ian Newton talk aboutthe chaplaincy team at Q Ahospital We began with prayersled by Rosemary Simpson andthen listened to Ian The teamswork with patients families and
staff is varied and interestingOne normally associates theirwork mostly with the seriouslysick bereavement and othersad events but he said whenhe did feel rather overwhelmedhe would go to the maternityunit and receive relief in the
sight of new life and itsassociated joys
Christianity is not the onlyreligion represented as many inneed are also Muslim and otherfaiths He spoke of several casehistories which were
Wickham Mothers Union
lsquoAre we there yetrsquolsquoHow many more sleeps beforeChristmasrsquolsquoWhen are we going onholidayrsquoHow many times have weasked questions like these Ifyou are anything like me youmay not like having to wait forthings we live in a world thatseems to want everything tohappen instantlyI have been thinking aboutwaiting quite a lot recently andam aware that waiting bringswith it a whole range ofemotionsAt this time of year thereseems to be a lot of waiting Myson has just finished his A-Level exams and like youngpeople up and down thecountry he is now waiting forthe results and wonderingwhere they will take him He isexcited about the prospect ofgoing to university in theautumn but is also waitinganxiously will his results begood enough to get his place atthe university he wants to gotoOr maybe you are waiting forthe end of term to comeChildren are excited about theprospect of the long holidayaway from school but I am suresome parents are more worriedabout how they are going tojuggle childcare and work Lastweek the year 6 children fromour schools went to Portsmouth
Cathedral for the LeaversService and are looking forwardto starting at their new schoolsin September some are waitingexcitedly for this new phase oftheir lives but for others theremay well be anxiety about thisnext stepMaybe you are waiting to goaway on holiday Are you arewaiting excitedly for a long-overdue holiday which hadbeen postponed due to covidOr are you are waitinganxiously to see if instead ofcovid it will be traffic disruptionwhich prevents you from goingaway this yearOther people will be waiting formedical test results or treatmentto start Again for some thewaiting is filled with anxiety orthey may be waiting with asense of excitement that thetreatment will enable them toget back to healthFarmers are waiting for theharvest and they too will bewaiting with mixed emotionsWill the weather bring the rightconditions at the right time to
produce a bumper crop or doesthe weather forecast makethem anxiousIn the Churchrsquos year we havejust celebrated Pentecost whenthe disciples were filled by theHoly Spirit and excitedly told allthose around them about whathad happened There had beena lot of waiting in the fifty dayssince Easter and the discipleshad certainly experienced bothhighs and lows Waiting in theupper room after Good Fridaythe anxious disciples tried tounderstand what had happenedover the last few days inJerusalem How were theygoing to manage now thatJesus had gone away Thenthey encountered theresurrected Jesus and foundhope But once again onAscension Day Jesus left themand told them to stay inJerusalem and wait Theywaited and prayed for the HolySpirit to come and equip themfor the mission that Jesus hadset for them And when theSpirit came accompanied bywind and fire at Pentecost theywere excited this was whatthey had been waiting forThe outcome of our waiting maynot be accompanied by windand fire but whatever you arewaiting for at this time I praythat the waiting wonrsquot be toodifficult or provoke too muchanxiety but instead will bringexcitement and joy
Letter from the Curate
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
4
fascinating he also showedpictures of the chapel some ofits windows are from the olddemolished Portsmouth RoyalHospital chapel It seems goodthat theyve been given for a
further purpose
Our next meeting is on the 12thJuly at 3 Tanfield Park whenwe will discuss a subjectsuggested by our speaker--
For whom are funerals forThis looks like being a livelytime All are welcome
The sun shone upon us as wewelcomed a record number ofpeople - and many dogs - to theSt Nicholas Church Fecircte
We were entertained by theLittle Big Band accompaniedby their wonderful singerWickham Morris dancersaccompanied by theirmusicians and the Family DogShow with over 50 doggieentrants
There were plenty of stalls totempt our visitors bric-a-bractoys books and plants to namebut a few
Scones cakes burgers hotdogs and samosas wereconsumed washed down bytea beer and Pimms Ice creamwas enjoyed by the young andthe young-at-heart
The Fete couldnrsquot have beensuch a success without thegenerous support of our manydonors and sponsors the manyhelpers who gave their time sofreely both in the preparationsand on the day and of coursethe many who came on the day
With everyonersquos support weraised about pound8700 amarvellous contribution to the
upkeep of our historic church ofSt Nicholas
Although these funds are muchneeded for the upkeep of ourancient church the Fecircteallowed our village to cometogether and enjoy a joyousafternoon in the lovely gardenof Beverley
We hope you will join us fornext years Fecircte to be held onSaturday 10th JuneJane and Sue and DiOn behalf of the St NicholasChurch Fecircte committee
St Nicholas Church Fecircte A rousing success
In June we told the story of the ten bridesmaids who were waiting to light the way for the bridegroom ndash some of them ran out of oil and missed the wedding We made oil lamps and wedding flowers and then tested being ready in some fun ways ndash see our pictures below
Join us on July 14th at 330 in the Church Room
To find out more call Sue Pittam (Messy Team Leader) on 01329 828 589 and visit wwwmessychurchorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
5
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice August 2022
800am 1000am Other
Sunday 7th August Trinity 8
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 14th August Trinity 9
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St John the Baptist Shedfield Sung Evensong
Sunday 21st August Trinity 10
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Sunday 28th August Trinity 11
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice July 2022
800am 1000am Other Sunday 3rd July Trinity 3
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 10th July Trinity 4
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Sunday 17th July Trinity 5
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Friday 22nd July Feast of St Mary Magdalene
1100am St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion
Sunday 24th July Trinity 6
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 31st July Trinity 7
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Cafeacute Church
930am Wickham Primary School Messy Sunday for children and their grown ups 600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
6
Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
7
Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
8
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Dog Show Photosby Nicki Oliver
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
10
Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
27
i
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
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46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
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Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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We all met on a lovely sunnyafternoon on 14th June to hearthe Rev Ian Newton talk aboutthe chaplaincy team at Q Ahospital We began with prayersled by Rosemary Simpson andthen listened to Ian The teamswork with patients families and
staff is varied and interestingOne normally associates theirwork mostly with the seriouslysick bereavement and othersad events but he said whenhe did feel rather overwhelmedhe would go to the maternityunit and receive relief in the
sight of new life and itsassociated joys
Christianity is not the onlyreligion represented as many inneed are also Muslim and otherfaiths He spoke of several casehistories which were
Wickham Mothers Union
lsquoAre we there yetrsquolsquoHow many more sleeps beforeChristmasrsquolsquoWhen are we going onholidayrsquoHow many times have weasked questions like these Ifyou are anything like me youmay not like having to wait forthings we live in a world thatseems to want everything tohappen instantlyI have been thinking aboutwaiting quite a lot recently andam aware that waiting bringswith it a whole range ofemotionsAt this time of year thereseems to be a lot of waiting Myson has just finished his A-Level exams and like youngpeople up and down thecountry he is now waiting forthe results and wonderingwhere they will take him He isexcited about the prospect ofgoing to university in theautumn but is also waitinganxiously will his results begood enough to get his place atthe university he wants to gotoOr maybe you are waiting forthe end of term to comeChildren are excited about theprospect of the long holidayaway from school but I am suresome parents are more worriedabout how they are going tojuggle childcare and work Lastweek the year 6 children fromour schools went to Portsmouth
Cathedral for the LeaversService and are looking forwardto starting at their new schoolsin September some are waitingexcitedly for this new phase oftheir lives but for others theremay well be anxiety about thisnext stepMaybe you are waiting to goaway on holiday Are you arewaiting excitedly for a long-overdue holiday which hadbeen postponed due to covidOr are you are waitinganxiously to see if instead ofcovid it will be traffic disruptionwhich prevents you from goingaway this yearOther people will be waiting formedical test results or treatmentto start Again for some thewaiting is filled with anxiety orthey may be waiting with asense of excitement that thetreatment will enable them toget back to healthFarmers are waiting for theharvest and they too will bewaiting with mixed emotionsWill the weather bring the rightconditions at the right time to
produce a bumper crop or doesthe weather forecast makethem anxiousIn the Churchrsquos year we havejust celebrated Pentecost whenthe disciples were filled by theHoly Spirit and excitedly told allthose around them about whathad happened There had beena lot of waiting in the fifty dayssince Easter and the discipleshad certainly experienced bothhighs and lows Waiting in theupper room after Good Fridaythe anxious disciples tried tounderstand what had happenedover the last few days inJerusalem How were theygoing to manage now thatJesus had gone away Thenthey encountered theresurrected Jesus and foundhope But once again onAscension Day Jesus left themand told them to stay inJerusalem and wait Theywaited and prayed for the HolySpirit to come and equip themfor the mission that Jesus hadset for them And when theSpirit came accompanied bywind and fire at Pentecost theywere excited this was whatthey had been waiting forThe outcome of our waiting maynot be accompanied by windand fire but whatever you arewaiting for at this time I praythat the waiting wonrsquot be toodifficult or provoke too muchanxiety but instead will bringexcitement and joy
Letter from the Curate
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
4
fascinating he also showedpictures of the chapel some ofits windows are from the olddemolished Portsmouth RoyalHospital chapel It seems goodthat theyve been given for a
further purpose
Our next meeting is on the 12thJuly at 3 Tanfield Park whenwe will discuss a subjectsuggested by our speaker--
For whom are funerals forThis looks like being a livelytime All are welcome
The sun shone upon us as wewelcomed a record number ofpeople - and many dogs - to theSt Nicholas Church Fecircte
We were entertained by theLittle Big Band accompaniedby their wonderful singerWickham Morris dancersaccompanied by theirmusicians and the Family DogShow with over 50 doggieentrants
There were plenty of stalls totempt our visitors bric-a-bractoys books and plants to namebut a few
Scones cakes burgers hotdogs and samosas wereconsumed washed down bytea beer and Pimms Ice creamwas enjoyed by the young andthe young-at-heart
The Fete couldnrsquot have beensuch a success without thegenerous support of our manydonors and sponsors the manyhelpers who gave their time sofreely both in the preparationsand on the day and of coursethe many who came on the day
With everyonersquos support weraised about pound8700 amarvellous contribution to the
upkeep of our historic church ofSt Nicholas
Although these funds are muchneeded for the upkeep of ourancient church the Fecircteallowed our village to cometogether and enjoy a joyousafternoon in the lovely gardenof Beverley
We hope you will join us fornext years Fecircte to be held onSaturday 10th JuneJane and Sue and DiOn behalf of the St NicholasChurch Fecircte committee
St Nicholas Church Fecircte A rousing success
In June we told the story of the ten bridesmaids who were waiting to light the way for the bridegroom ndash some of them ran out of oil and missed the wedding We made oil lamps and wedding flowers and then tested being ready in some fun ways ndash see our pictures below
Join us on July 14th at 330 in the Church Room
To find out more call Sue Pittam (Messy Team Leader) on 01329 828 589 and visit wwwmessychurchorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
5
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice August 2022
800am 1000am Other
Sunday 7th August Trinity 8
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 14th August Trinity 9
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St John the Baptist Shedfield Sung Evensong
Sunday 21st August Trinity 10
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Sunday 28th August Trinity 11
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice July 2022
800am 1000am Other Sunday 3rd July Trinity 3
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 10th July Trinity 4
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Sunday 17th July Trinity 5
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Friday 22nd July Feast of St Mary Magdalene
1100am St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion
Sunday 24th July Trinity 6
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 31st July Trinity 7
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Cafeacute Church
930am Wickham Primary School Messy Sunday for children and their grown ups 600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
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Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
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Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
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Dog Show Photosby Nicki Oliver
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Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
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Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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21
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
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Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
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Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
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Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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fascinating he also showedpictures of the chapel some ofits windows are from the olddemolished Portsmouth RoyalHospital chapel It seems goodthat theyve been given for a
further purpose
Our next meeting is on the 12thJuly at 3 Tanfield Park whenwe will discuss a subjectsuggested by our speaker--
For whom are funerals forThis looks like being a livelytime All are welcome
The sun shone upon us as wewelcomed a record number ofpeople - and many dogs - to theSt Nicholas Church Fecircte
We were entertained by theLittle Big Band accompaniedby their wonderful singerWickham Morris dancersaccompanied by theirmusicians and the Family DogShow with over 50 doggieentrants
There were plenty of stalls totempt our visitors bric-a-bractoys books and plants to namebut a few
Scones cakes burgers hotdogs and samosas wereconsumed washed down bytea beer and Pimms Ice creamwas enjoyed by the young andthe young-at-heart
The Fete couldnrsquot have beensuch a success without thegenerous support of our manydonors and sponsors the manyhelpers who gave their time sofreely both in the preparationsand on the day and of coursethe many who came on the day
With everyonersquos support weraised about pound8700 amarvellous contribution to the
upkeep of our historic church ofSt Nicholas
Although these funds are muchneeded for the upkeep of ourancient church the Fecircteallowed our village to cometogether and enjoy a joyousafternoon in the lovely gardenof Beverley
We hope you will join us fornext years Fecircte to be held onSaturday 10th JuneJane and Sue and DiOn behalf of the St NicholasChurch Fecircte committee
St Nicholas Church Fecircte A rousing success
In June we told the story of the ten bridesmaids who were waiting to light the way for the bridegroom ndash some of them ran out of oil and missed the wedding We made oil lamps and wedding flowers and then tested being ready in some fun ways ndash see our pictures below
Join us on July 14th at 330 in the Church Room
To find out more call Sue Pittam (Messy Team Leader) on 01329 828 589 and visit wwwmessychurchorguk
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The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice August 2022
800am 1000am Other
Sunday 7th August Trinity 8
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 14th August Trinity 9
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St John the Baptist Shedfield Sung Evensong
Sunday 21st August Trinity 10
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Sunday 28th August Trinity 11
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice July 2022
800am 1000am Other Sunday 3rd July Trinity 3
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 10th July Trinity 4
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Sunday 17th July Trinity 5
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Friday 22nd July Feast of St Mary Magdalene
1100am St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion
Sunday 24th July Trinity 6
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 31st July Trinity 7
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Cafeacute Church
930am Wickham Primary School Messy Sunday for children and their grown ups 600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
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Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
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Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
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Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
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Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
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Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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B B
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
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Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice August 2022
800am 1000am Other
Sunday 7th August Trinity 8
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 14th August Trinity 9
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St John the Baptist Shedfield Sung Evensong
Sunday 21st August Trinity 10
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Sunday 28th August Trinity 11
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
The United Benefice of St John the Baptist Shedfield and St Nicholas Wickham
Services in the Benefice July 2022
800am 1000am Other Sunday 3rd July Trinity 3
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 10th July Trinity 4
St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together The Sunday Service
600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Sunday 17th July Trinity 5
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St Nicholas Wickham Being Church Together The Sunday Service
Friday 22nd July Feast of St Mary Magdalene
1100am St John the Baptist Shedfield Holy Communion
Sunday 24th July Trinity 6
St John the Baptist Shedfield Being Church Together Communion
Sunday 31st July Trinity 7
St Nicholas Wickham Holy Communion (traditional language)
St John the Baptist Shedfield Cafeacute Church
930am Wickham Primary School Messy Sunday for children and their grown ups 600pm St Nicholas Wickham Sung Evensong
Services may be subject to change please check the parish websites for the latest information
wwwstjohnthebaptistshedfieldorguk wwwstnicholaswickhamorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
6
Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
7
Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Dog Show Photosby Nicki Oliver
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
10
Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
17
WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
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information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
aylors GarageDroxford
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham
Photos by John Farrow
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Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
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Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
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11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
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Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
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information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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aylors GarageDroxford
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Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING
STATION
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
cake bacon baps amp lunches
01329 833197
wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
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wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Church Fete
Sandie Vigar and Nicki Oliver
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
10
Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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17
WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Dog Show Photosby Nicki Oliver
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Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
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11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
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Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
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Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
10
Orchid by Colin Fielder
Sincere thanks to Mount Folly NurseriesA E Roberts Heming amp Co together withmany individuals who generously offereddonations to the recent Church FetesPlant and Produce Stall Wonderfulbedding plants a fantastic plant raffleprize beautiful trees and shrubstogether with homemade jamsmarmalade and cordial Thanks also tothose willing helpers who gave of theirtime so freely at the Stall - between us all we raised more than pound900 for theChurch
Cover photo Wickham Square Celebrates the Jubilee byMatt Adamiak
Photos also by Leah Greenbank Sandie Vigar and JohnFarrow
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
11
Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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12
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
16
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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17
WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
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information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
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46
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Music forMonarchs
A wonderful evening tocelebrate 900 years of StNicholas Church hellip two years latebut well worth the wait and a hugedelight for those who attendedThe evening was opened by a veryinformative and suitably seriouscontinuo who set the scene for eachaspect of the eveningrsquosentertainmentThe church choir ably supportedby the Continuum choir excelledwith beautiful singing includingboth religious and popular musicthrough the centuriesThis was enhanced perfectlywith well-chosen enactmentsincluding
The Boarrsquos Head Carol theboarrsquos head being ceremoniallytransported down the aisleHenry V at Agincourt a sword-wielding victor accompanied byhis distinguished aide de campBaroque music by anaccomplished recorder duo (alsopianist and organist) to accompanythe suitably attired ElizabethandancersLusty male sea shanties preceded bylsquoZadok the priestrsquoMrs Beamish with her strong clearvoice arguing with a long-haired
guitar-strumming vicar a perfectparodyTwo beautiful ensembleslsquoElizabethan Serenadersquo and lsquoWeGather Lilacsrsquo by the ContinuumchoirFinally congratulations to Mrs ValShuttleworth the choir trainerwho brought it all togetherwith consummate skill andfinesseA truly memorable evening
Janet Sinclair
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13
Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
17
WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
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44
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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14
Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
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Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
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44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
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Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Platinum Jubilee at McCarthy Stone
Our little group decided to make some bunting to decorate the lounge in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Jill the manager had made a brilliant effort doing lots of decorations and so we wanted to compliment what she had done My husband Neale printed off five reference pictures for us So we painted the Orb amp Sceptre the Coronation Crown The Royal Standard the Royal Coat of Arms and a portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth These were then photocopied and along with our originals and the reference photos were displayed Very well done to Ann Jill Sheila and Sue
Patricia Fray
WhatWho is WCCA group of volunteer Wickham residents who takeother residents to medical appointments thatcould not be attended by legs because of age orinfirmity or by public transport-because there oftensimply isnrsquot any
Urgently Needed More DriversHospital and other appointments are increasingas lsquonormalityrsquo is resumedDo you have any time on your hands Want tohelp your local communityYour Car Expenses are reimbursed by patientswho are always most grateful paying a
recommended donation for each journey to fundthis vital serviceIf you think you could offer any time hellipall thatrsquosneeded is hellipa car a current driving licence anda yearning to assist another villager in needA DBS check will be given as will added vehicleinsurance whilst performing the volunteer taskMaybe yoursquove just moved into Wickham and arelooking to try and become involved in village lifeor maybe you didnrsquot realise that there is such agroup operating here Whatever the reason wewould love to hear from youhellip hellipfor more information telephone our secretaryHeather Oswald 01329 835061
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CARE
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
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Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
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Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
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Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
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51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Chilled Art
Halfway through the year and we have been very active artistically again in the past month Liz has some lovely Pink Blossoms Sara is a gorgeous Leopard resting on a branch Three splendid Cormorants are from Tricia and Malcolm has finished his colourful Railway Poster We have a wonderfully atmospheric seascape from Chris A beautiful Favourite Pet portrait from Marilyn Lyn has done a delightful Scandinavian Landscape and my European Wolf completes this months submissions Please remember to look at the Parish Magazine online to see how magnificent the colours of our artistic achievements are
Patricia Fray
Sara
Tricia Malcolm
Liz
Lyn
Patricia Marilyn
Chris
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15
NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
27
i
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
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54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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NEW HOMES ATAFFORDABLE RENTS FORWICKHAM RESIDENTS
The Wickham Community LandTrust is pleased to announce that ithas exchanged contracts for thepurchase of ten homes inWykeham Vale achieving itsambition to provide additionalhomes at below market rents forpeople with local connections whowould otherwise be priced out ofliving in Wickham and KnowleNew residents have already beenselected for the first five homesand they are looking forward tomoving in this summer Theremaining five properties will behanded over to the Trust in theAutumn bringing the total numberwithin the Trustrsquos portfolio to 18homesIf you would like to learn moreabout the role and work of theTrust and to visit one of our newhouses in Wykeham Vale either asa prospective tenant or simplybecause you support the principleof affordable homes for localpeople in Wickham and Knowleplease register your interest byemailingcontactwickhamcltorguk Weshall be holding an open day laterin the year when you can see ourproperties and learn more aboutour work and future plansThe five properties available in theAutumn will comprise three 2- bedhouses one ground floor flat andone first floor flat Advertising forapplicants will start in SeptemberOctober - you can register yourinterest through our websitewwwwickhamcltorguk wherethere is more information about theTrust
Wickham Society Autumn Programme 2022
Meetings are normally held at Wickham Community CentreMembers and occasional visitors are always welcome
11 October 2022 at730 pmFriends of WickhamCommonDr Simon WernickChairman of FoWC
8 November 2022 at 730 pmMonitoringWinchester Prison ndashan outsiderrsquos view ofthe insideAngus SomervilleBoard member ofIMB Winchester
13 December 2021 at 730 pmDomestic TechnologyWe had one of thoseStephen Hoadley
If you share a strong sense of community and location whichmakes Wickham such a special place to live ndash why not join usNew members are always welcome The annual subscription ofpound6 or pound2 per meeting for visitors
wwwwickhamsocietyorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
16
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
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Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
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MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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MAY 24thMEETINGAnnual General MeetingSeventy-one members and visitors attended ourMay meeting the last meeting of the 2021-22programme
We held a short AGM where Geoff Phillpotts theChair gave the annual report See our websitethe report
This was followed by Jane Painterrsquos talk onHistoric Knowle where we learnt about the earlyhistory of the Hampshire County Lunatic Asylumthe buildings and cemetery met some of the staffand heard the stories of some of the patientsSee our website for the meeting report
WICKHAM VILLAGE HISTORYWALKSWhy is Wickham Fair always on 20th MayWhere can you see a 16th century wall paintingon display in the village How did the Barracksget its nameIf you would like to find out more about yourvillage then why not join us for a guided walkSee our advert with date and booking details
SAVE THE DATEOn Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October WHSwill be holding an exhibition on Wickham VillageLife at Wickham Community Centre See ouradvert for more details
For those who wish to join the society or attendany of the talks then please get in touch with ourmembership secretary Vanessa Burlingham on01329 835283 Alternatively use the contactpage on the websiteat wwwwickhamhistoryorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
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WickhamResidentsrsquoAssociation
Mill Lane Sports SiteIn early June our ChairmanRobert Broad wrote to the Chairof Wickham and Knowle ParishCouncil (WampKPC) expressingconcerns over the processes thathave been adopted for runningthe Steering Group and Forumset up to move the projectforward The letter which wassupported by the WickhamSociety (WS) containedproposals by which the issuesmight be addressed
The WampKPC RecreationCommittee discussed the matteron Thursday June 16th WRACommittee members were invitedto join the discussion andpresented an analysis of theWampKPC survey which shows thatover 80 of parish residents donot support the currentMasterplan a clear reflection ofthe concerns expressed by WRAin its letter
After discussion the RecreationCommittee agreed that theissues should be discussed in ameeting of a small group ofCouncillors WRA and WSrepresentatives It is hoped thatto increase residentsrsquo confidencein the project changes to theSteering GroupForum processesmay be agreed upon that willlead to evidence-based decisions(including their financialimplications) about what basedon evidence shouldshould not beincluded on the Mill Lane site
It was also agreed that this smallgroup meeting should take placeahead of the next Forum meeting
(planned to take place in mid-July) to implement any changesagreed upon WRA is grateful tothe Recreation Committee for itsconstructive response to theissues that have been raised
The Recreation Committee alsodiscussed a form of words to givecomfort to residents that InfinityFC adult teams should not beallowed to play in Wickham Astatement was agreed that wasfelt to be sufficiently rigorous tosatisfy residents
The Committee approved theplan to seek Pre-planning advicefrom Winchester City Council(WCC) on the existingMasterplan assumption that thesite should be landscaped toproduce 3 levels of playingsurfaces It may be necessary toseek advice from HampshireHighways about the trafficimplications to and from the site
New housing sites forWickham and KnowleDistrict and Parish Councillorswith support from local residentshave convinced WCC that aprevious agreement that the 200homes planned for Ravenswood(Knowle) would count towardsthe current new homescontribution asked of the Parishin the Local Plan 2039 TheParish Council has adopted thisposition in its response to therequest for preferred sitesHowever it is still possible thatwe may be asked to identifyadditional site(s) in the event of afurther housing allocation requestfrom central government
Funtley Tip amp Titchfield LaneWRA with the support of
Councillor Patricia Stallard ispressing for direct on-sitediscussions with HampshireHighways officers regarding ourserious concerns but noarrangements have yet beenmade
Traffic managementWRA members approved amotion put forward by JohnRidge at the AGM in March toexamine options for improvingtraffic management in WickhamThis is widely agreed to be amajor problem for the parishJohn has started the work andAlastair Hayes Chair of WPCwho has this matter high on hislist of priorities has expressedhis encouragement and it isintended that he and John shouldshortly start discussing how bestto proceed
Strategic PlanningAt the WPC Planning Committeemeeting on June 16th it wasproposed that the Council set upa new Strategic PlanningCommittee to ensure that futureplans for the parish are well-thought-through anddocumented It was proposedthat the Committee would co-optexpertise to assist from amongresidents The concept will be putforward to the full council forratification
Please contact us with yourviews and alert us to anyissues you feel need to beraised about the parishMembership of the Associationis open to residents (over 16years) of the civil parish ofWickham and Knowle It isfree to join please contactMembershipWickhamResidentsorguk
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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clude reading poetry art visual arts appreciation geology walk-ing chess French bridge classical music appreciation Plans for a couple of summer outings are also in the pipeline
Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
porthospnhsuk
or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
27
i
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
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yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
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44
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B B
aylors GarageDroxford
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STATION
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Tel 01489 892626
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We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing
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Cash Paid Fair Prices No FussPilates Massage Foot HealthMeditation Space to Hire
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
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Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
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information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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20
Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
21
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Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
porthospnhsuk
or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
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31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
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32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
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33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
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38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Weilrsquos DiseaseWith the recent beautiful weatherthoughts may turn to take a dip in theMeon Unfortunately there is a hiddendanger in the water ndash leptospirosis orWeilrsquos diseaseLeptospirosis is spread in the pee ofinfected animals ndash most commonlybrown rats ndash and can affect bothhumans and dogs
You can get leptospirosis if water thatcontains infected pee gets in yourmouth eyes or a cut ndash usually duringactivities like kayaking outdoorswimming or fishing
Swimming in the section of the Meon atthe Millennium Meadow is notrecommended Certainly avoid gettingany water into your eyes or mouth anddonrsquot expose any cuts or grazes Washyour hands after contact with the waterand shower as soon as possible Youcan protect your dog by getting itvaccinated but there is no humanvaccine
Symptoms include a high temperatureheadache feeling sick (nausea)vomiting diarrhoea aching muscles andjoints red eyes and loss of appetiteYou should seek help from your GP ifyou think you have these symptomsafter contact with the waterMore serious symptoms include yellowskin and eyes (jaundice) a rash beingunable to pee swollen ankles feet orhands chest pain shortness of breathand coughing up blood Seek urgenthelp from your GP if you have thesesymptoms after contact with the waterFurther information can be found athttpswwwnhsukconditionsleptospirosis
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clude reading poetry art visual arts appreciation geology walk-ing chess French bridge classical music appreciation Plans for a couple of summer outings are also in the pipeline
Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
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or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
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29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
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30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
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31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
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32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
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33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
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35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
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38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Making or updaƟng your Will Making a LasƟng Power of AƩorney
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clude reading poetry art visual arts appreciation geology walk-ing chess French bridge classical music appreciation Plans for a couple of summer outings are also in the pipeline
Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
porthospnhsuk
or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
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42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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clude reading poetry art visual arts appreciation geology walk-ing chess French bridge classical music appreciation Plans for a couple of summer outings are also in the pipeline
Membership (and other) enquiries to Secretary Julia Field Tel 01489 891353
a month where we welcome people with osteoporosis or anyone who would like to know more We have knowledgeable committee members regular speakers including health care professionals and we enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea We also have people who are happy to come and talk to your group or club
For more information please contact Margo on 01329 833114
On the 26th June at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth the annual Love Your Bones event will be taking place It welcomes Osteoporosis patients friends and family members and the general public who wish to learn from Health Care Professionals and gain a better understanding of bone health and osteoporosis This is a free event with refreshments provided but you must book before the 1st June To reserve a place e -mail
rheumatolgyconference
porthospnhsuk
or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
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42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
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27
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
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Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
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Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
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Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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THANK YOUTo all our advertisers for
their support
New advertisers are always welcome
Ring 01329 828589 for details
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Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
27
i
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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01329 833197
wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
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01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
25
Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hants PO17 5HU
Tel 01329 833065 Fax 01329 834969
Email adminocewickham-primaryhantsschuk
Headteacher Mr Graham Cutter Deputy Head Mrs Loren Way
wwwwickham-primarycouk
Ofsted Inspection Earlier this year our school was inspected by Ofsted We are pleased that Ofsted recognised the journey of improvements made at the school over recent years and that we therefore continue to be a good school However Ofsted is only one aspect of how we measure our success ndash our true measure remains our children They remain at the heart of all we do and the report recognises how important they are to us ldquoLove courage and respect are woven into the fabric of this warm friendly caring school A high level of care and support permeates Wickham As a result pupils happily attend schoolrdquo The full report is available on our school website
Numbers on Roll This half term we have already welcomed seven new children to our school and we are now full in several year groups Therefore if you are new to the area or are considering moving your child to our school for September we would urge you to apply through Hampshire admissions in good time whilst we still have spaces
Sporting Events Our Sports Coach Mr Davies has had the pleasure of accompanying some of our sports teams to various events and competitions in the area This has included football tournaments for both the boys and girls football teams netball rounders tag rugby and track and field events Our children have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in these events and have represented the school with pride
School Trips Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to take part in school trips this term Our Year 4 children recently visited Stubbington Study for their first residential trip Other visits have included a trip to Butser Ancient Farm Tangmere Aviation Museum and Manor Farm Country Park We are fortunate to be able to use our school minibuses for our trips which helps us to keep the costs of these down for our parents
Wickham Pre School
In January this year Wickham Pre-School transferred to become part of our school Miss Emerson our Early Years leader (and Year R teacher) has taken on the strategic leadership of Wickham Pre-School working very closely with the pre-school team to ensure that the care and education of the children continue to be of the highest quality We are very excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will bring in enabling us to enhance childrenrsquos pre-school experience and their transition into Year R If you have a child who is ready to start pre-school this September we do have some spaces available Please see our pre-school website for more details about session times and how to get in touch httpwwwwickham-preschoolcouk
Friends of Wickham Primary School We are pleased to announce that the friends of Wickham Primary School have been re-established with a brand new committee who are keen to get fundraising again now that events can take place They have made an amazing start with the launch of the entrepreneursrsquo challenge and holding Fatherrsquos Day stalls in school
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
26
Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
Printed by Studio 6 bull wwwstudio-6couk
The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
rsquo
rsquo
To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
thorndenhallcouk
winchestersymphonyorchestraorguk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
27
i
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
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44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
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Meon Valley u3a
Our twice-monthly talks will recommence onTuesday 6th September when Toots Ansell will talk
on Renal DialysisMeetingsareheldon the first and3rd Tuesdayof themonth at 2pm in the Houghton Room at theWickhamCentre Wickham Meetings with memberspeakers are free to members guest speakers arepound1 Visitors are welcome for pound2 per meeting Therewill be tea and biscuits after the talks Each talk isusually 45 minutes to an hour-long The book tablewill be available for books DVDs and puzzles to beswapped 20p per item
A garden party on 24th May hosted by Mike Holliswas attended by members who enjoyed anafternoon tea in the gardenMany thanks toMike forthe use of his garden and to Jan Sheila and Julia forthe catering
Two more summer activities for members havebeen planned
June14th AGuidedWalk of LowerWinchestermeet
at 1050am at King Alfredrsquos Statue
July12th TangmereMuseumvisitmeet11amat theentrance
Membership renewals are due in Septemberdetailswill be available before the firstmeetingNewmembers are very welcome particularly those whohave an interest they are willing to share with othermembers in a small group Currently the groups areEgyptology Strolling and three reading groupsPoetry and Art Appreciation hope to restart inSeptember
We are also seeking a new Secretary as this is mylast year of Office If you are interested please letme know You can assist this year to learn what itinvolves before taking over after the AGMnextMay
General enquiries to Betty Hiscock Secretary01489 894807
email mvu3asecyahoocom
Website u3asitesorgukmeon-valley
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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group
2022
Love sLabour s Lost
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To book tickets please go to
wwwvillagersorguk or telephone 02392 345346
Prices
Adults pound10 bull Children pound8 bull Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) pound2800
Play starts at 730 pm Gates open from 600 pm
Saturday 16th July 2022
Southwick Road Wickham PO17 6HR
Please bring chairsrugs and picnic
All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice
present the comedy
The Old Rectory
by William Shakespeare
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
Young Soloist Competition
2022 Finalists -
Hannah Crowdy - Oboe
Freya Garside - Bassoon
Shoshana Yugin-Power - Flute
Eleanor Holmes - Violin
Programme- Vaughan Williams
- Concerto for Oboe amp Strings
Gordon Jacob - Concerto for Bassoon Percussion amp Strings
Carl Reinecke - Flute Concerto in D major
Alexander Glazunov - Violin Concerto in A minor
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 730 pm
Thornden Hall Winchester Road ampKDQGOHUmiddotV)RUG62
Tickets (plus booking fee from pound150) Reserved pound15pound13 Under 18 pound5 from-
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
ŚĂŝƌŵĂŶƐŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ
Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
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EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
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Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
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Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
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Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
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Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
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Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
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The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
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By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
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Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
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New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
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Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
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38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
cake bacon baps amp lunches
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham and Knowle Parish Council Annual Report
May 2022
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Hello to you all and I trust you are keeping well in what continue to be challenging times for so
many people in the world There are times when we need to reflect on how lucky we are
to live in this country and to keep things in perspective viewed against so many tragic
stories ʹ especially recent and ongoing events in Ukraine
This year saw a return to the Annual Parish Assembly which was held at the community
centre with some wonderful musical presentations from local groups I was
especially pleased to be able to give awards to residents who contribute so much to the life of
both settlements in so many ways through their purely voluntary activities
This year saw the formal change of the council name to reflect the fact that we represent
both Wickham and Knowle settlements equally and fairly
The council members have remained unchanged since July 2021 although some
responsibilities in terms of chairing committees have been made
I would on this point especially like to thank Sue Roger-Jones for all the sterling work she
has done with the Water Meadows Trust over many years The Water Meadows are a haven
for us all to enjoy and a real jewel in tŝĐŬŚĂŵƐĐƌŽǁŶ
Speaking of crowns Knowle and Wickham both organised street parties for the historic
Queens Platinum Jubilee which were well supported by local organisations and attended by the residents ʹ a lot of hard work goes into the unseen work behind these events and all
involved deserve our thanks
There will be further tree planting events later in the year to create long lasting memorials to
Her Majesty
This year has also seen the settlements come together to challenge housing development proposals from Winchester County Council
These challenges have been successful so far but the long term requirement from
government remains and we must continue to state our case for protecting the local
character and environment ʹ the Parish Council will continue to run surveys and
meetings to gather local residents opinions please contribute fully to these ʹ they are vital
to the way we are perceived in Winchester and a lack of response will be seen as
acceptance
These meetings will also be run to update you all on developments and options on Mill Lane and we are pleased to be engaging with the WRA on these but encourage all residents to
make their voices heard
The Council continues to support the initiatives undertaken by volunteers who have and are helping vulnerable residents in both
Wickham and Knowle The developing cost of living crisis means that we have to continue
these activities and look out for each other- if you are in doubt as to how to access the services or indeed want to know what is
available please visit the parish website where details are given -if you know someone who cannot get to the website please do your bit
and tell them what is out there
The regular Parish Council meetings are now at last being held face to face rather than by
video conferencing so some form of normality has returned here at least and everyone is
welcome to attend
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
28ii
EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
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42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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EŽƉĂƌŝƐŚĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐƵĐĐĞĞĚƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞƐsupport At Wickham and Knowle Parish
Council we are fortunate to have some highly skilled councillors with a breadth of
experience ably supported by Nicki Oliver as our clerk I would like to thank them all for the
works and commitment given this year
I trust you all continue to stay safe and well and can enjoy life in the Parish ʹ it is a lovely place to live with a great mix of people who care for it their neighbours and community
life
Alistair Hayes Chairman Wickham and Knowle Parish Council
The Parish of Wickham and Knowle Wickham Parish Council changed its name to Wickham and Knowle Parish Council at the
beginning of the 2022 civic year to include the relatively new community at Knowle
The parish is one of the largest within the
District of Winchester City Council with nearly 2000 households
The parish extends along Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road to the southwest of Wickham
centre it also includes Old Knowle and Knowle Village To the east are the parishes of Boarhunt and Soberton with Shedfield
Curdridge and Whiteley to the north and west
The Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises 11 Councillors who are elected every four
years Councillors are unpaid and are governed by a mandatory code of conduct
which includes obligations to act in an appropriate manner
The Parish Council provides a local voice for
its residents each parish council differs in the work it carries out
The majority of the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐ work is carried
out through its committees Finance General Purposes Planning Recreation and
the Water Meadows Millennium Green Trust
A Highways and Lighting representative
deals with road and street lighting issues there are also Tree Wardens and
representatives for Footpaths and Rights of Way Police Liaison Climate Change Welborne Liaison Group Wickham
Community Association Winchester District Association of Local Councils Wickham
Community Tennis Club and Wickham Youth Club
Communication and contacting the
council
The Parish Council uses a number of ways to communicate The council has notice boards in The Square Wickham Community Centre car park South Square Knowle and Totsome
Cottages
A regular newsletter is included in Wickham Parish Magazine and updates are included in
the quarterly Knowle Post Social media is also used for more immediate news see
Facebook - Wickham in Hampshire page and the ŚŽŵĞƉĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Information leaflets are hand delivered
throughout the villages on issues of importance
dŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐwebsite holds all the
information required by legislation as well as keeping residents up to date with its work
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Nicki Oliver Parish Clerk is the first point of contact
Email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg Tel 01329 835019
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
29iii
Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
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44
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B B
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
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Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
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Parish Council website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Meeting dates meeting agendas
minutes and accounts information are available to view on the website along
with lots of information about Wickham and Knowle and the work of the council
Parish Council Online Networks
We have over 9000 people engaging with the Wickham in Hampshire Facebook page and Wickham - a
Hampshire Community Facebook group an increase of 2000 during the last year
We also have an Instagram account to
showcase our villages wickham-in-hampshire which has 835 followers an
increase of 195 during 202122
dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞůŝŶŬƐƚŽƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐampĂĐĞŬpage from the home page of the
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ
Council meetings Residents are welcome to attend council
meetings
Meeting dates agendas and minutes of meetings are available on our website
wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚĂůůƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů
information
Parish Council News for 2021-22
2022 DĂLJŽƌƐǁĂƌĚƐ Congratulations to Wickham Surgery nominated by the Parish Council for a
DĂLJŽƌƐ Award to recognise and appreciate the work carried out by
everyone at the surgery
A big thank you to everyone at Wickham Surgery from the patients that live in
Wickham and the surrounding area for continuing to care for us all during
unprecedented times
Wickham Surgery is a calm and reassuring presence in our village which
we are privileged to host particularly during the last two years as the
challenges of the pandemic have impacted on daily life
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
30iv
Annual Assembly 16th May 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended ĂŶĚƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌƐĂƐƐĞŵďůLJŝƚ
was a very lively event
We were delighted that the Mayor Cllr Vivian Achwal was able to attend and
assist with the presentation of the community awards
Wickham CE Primary School RAIN Pioneers presented information about their campaign to improve biodiversity
and increase sustainability There was a ůŽƚƚŽƚĂŬĞĂǁĂLJĨƌŽŵƚŚĞŐƌŽƵƉƐŝĚĞĂƐ
and proposals and the Parish Council ƐŚĂƌĞƐƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ and will
support where it can
A new group Uke-annot Be Serious played a very well received set of tunes
greatly enjoyed by the audience
St Nicholas Church Choir performed some of the music that they were
rehearsing for the Music for Monarchs concert to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
The Mayor and Parish Council Chairman Alistair Hayes presented community
awards to local people who have gone above and beyond for the villages of
Wickham and Knowle
2022 Citizen of the Year Jenny Bunce
Jenny trained as a Registered Nurse and practised as a midwife for many years
She now works supporting teen mums as a Family Nurse Practitioner in
Southampton a job which she loves Jenny became involved with Scouts in
Wickham in 2011 She has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and young adults that attend the Cubs
Beavers and Scouts in Wickham She has gained the reputation of devoting most
of her free time to the Scouts movement Working mainly for the 1st Wickham Scouts she is a popular Group Scout Leader and her colleagues would
like to congratulate her on receiving this award of Citizen of the Year 2022 she
truly deserves it
Members of 1st Wickham Scouts received the award on behalf of Jenny as
she was on a well deserved holiday
2022 Citizen of the Year Wendy Greenish
Wendy Greenish is a familiar face around the parish She is very generous with her time and works hard to support
those people living in the Knowle and Wickham communities
Since retirement she has become a Trustee on the Board of Rowans
Hospice Chairman of Wickham Society
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
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Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
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Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
31v
Secretary of the Knowle Residents Association and is a member of
Welborne Community Liaison Group Wendy is also a board member of
Wickham Community Land Trust and a Director to the Hilton House
Management Company (Mayles Lane) She genuinely wants to support the parish and is a worthy contender for
Citizen of the year 2022
2022 Services to Knowle Community Mandy Wrenn
Mandy directed the 2021 Knowle village Christmas pantomime the Know-el
Christmas Tale
Mandy really got the cast (all resident volunteers) organised Mandy devoted
so much time to the panto especially as the cast started quite late in the year
and it was an ambitious first project for the newly formed Knowle Drama Group
Mandy sourced the script chopped and changed it to suit created props organised staging costumes and
lighting
Most of all Mandy planned all the rehearsals and took the cast through all
the scenes offering tips encouragement and help learning all the lines until everything was just right all of this
whilst making the panto a fun experience for the cast to be part of
Mandy also worked with the KRA and Parish Council to gain the required
insurance and permissions publicised the event and ensured every element of
the panto went to plan on the night
The Know-el Christmas Tale was a huge success a brilliant pantomime
production for the village to enjoy and this award is to show our appreciation
for making that happen
2022 Services to Local Sport Dave
Fanchi and Harry Gant
Last September some local boys from Wickham Knowle and our neighbouring parishes expressed an interest in playing
football They were taken on by Waltham Wolves but desperately
needed a parent or two to step up to coach and run the team David and Harry
volunteered and now run the Under 9 Raptors
David and Harry give up their own time each week to train the team arrange
and attend matches and arrange friendlies and the attendance at
tournaments It is a huge commitment They have been fantastic
the boys have all become firm friends ĂŶĚƚŚĞLJƌĞplaying brilliantly for such a
new team
The boys and their parents are incredibly grateful to them both without them ƚŚĞƐĞďŽLJƐǁŽƵůĚŶƚŚĂǀĞĂƚĞĂŵĂŶĚ
what a team it is
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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A A
SEASONAL BIRD CARE
bumblebeegravesgmailcom
Deborah Casper
07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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B B
aylors GarageDroxford
Hampshire SO32 3QL
Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING
STATION
BUY WITH CONFIDENCETrading Standards Approved Trader
ELECTRICAL PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS
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Unit 1 The Avenue Fareham Hampshire P014 1NP
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
cake bacon baps amp lunches
01329 833197
wwwGreensrestaurantcouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
wwwshedfieldrrorguk
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
32vi
Thank you to the Wickham and
Knowle Wombles
Over 40 local people help keep Wickham
and Knowle tidy by collecting litter it is
greatly appreciated
Thank you to everyone with a special
mention to Keith Barrett Mike Hall
Becky Rosamond Mike Green Leah
Greenbank Robert Goulson Andrew
Knight Mike Little Collette Little Ross
Philips-Lee and Marcus Russell who are
often seen out and about
Leah Greenbank
Ross Philips-Lee
Mike Green
Robert Goulson
Keith Barratt
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who helps
keep Wickham and Knowle tidy It is
greatly appreciated
Could you adopt a pavement
Litter picking equipment available from
Nicki please ask
Nicki Oliver
clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Summer and Christmas 2021
events
The Parish Council supported a Jazz on
the Green event at Knowle in August It
was a successful afternoon organised by
volunteers
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
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42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
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43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
33vii
The Wickham Christmas Lights Switch On had a boost thanks to a grant
allowing for an enhanced event that we hope will continue
At Knowle the Christmas pantomime
was supported financially by the Parish Council and was very well received by the residents thank you to everyone
who helped make it happen
ampĂƚŚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐĂŶĚtŝĐŬŚĂŵƐŚŝĞĨElf also visited Knowle for an afternoon
along with some other interesting characters
Summer events 2022 The Parish Council has been out and
about again this summer
The Parish Council funded and
supported street parties in Wickham Square and at Knowle on Sunday 5th June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee
Thank you to Chrissie Bailey for organising the Wickham event and to
the volunteers at Knowle for arranging the celebrations in South Square
Chairman Alistair Hayes proved to be an excellent Dog Show Judge at Wickham
Fete
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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44
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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34viii
By-election
In July 2021 a by-election was requested by some residents and was held to fill three vacancies on the parish council
Malc Burt Rodney Burt and Sheila Chambers were elected
We have been advised the by-election will cost between pound5 and pound15k but are yet to receive the bill from Winchester
City Council
Defibrillators for Wickham
Residents asked the Parish Council to
install a defibrillator in the village after ĞŶŵĂƌŬƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŝĂŶƌŝŬƐĞŶsuffered a cardiac arrest during Euro
2020 We sprang into action and thanks to a grant from Cllr Patricia Stallard
there is a defibrillator outside the public toilets When you call 999 you are directed to the nearest machine A further defibrillator is due to be
installed at Wickham Recreation Ground
Could you help save a life
Thank you to everyone who attended a training session organised by the Parish
Council on using a community defibrillator Look out for other sessions
advertised locally Free training on using a community
defibrillator
Road safety and speeding ʹ some good news
Hampshire Highways has advised that
the speed limit junction warning sign on the A32 southbound carriage way to the
north of the church crossroads will be replaced shortly
The road safety surfacing at the
crossroads is also due to be replaced and the road markings improved this year
Further measures to improve the safety
of the crossroads are also at the planning stage
The Hampshire Police amp Crime
Commissioner has announced average speed cameras will be installed on the A32 and A272 to deter speeding and
anti-social behaviour this will be backed up with patrols to manage other offences such as noisy and illegal exhausts The Parish Council has
campaigned for action on these issues for decades along with many others
The Parish Council is working towards the purchase and installation of movable
speed reminder signs for School Road and WinchesterFareham Road
The signs stay in one location for a
maximum of two weeks and are then relocated
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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07923 868 475
BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
44
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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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C C
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
02392 257788 Find us on Facebook and at wwwbarnardsrestaurantcouk Hambledon Road Denmead PO7 6NU
Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Pancakes Sandwiches Tea amp CoīĞe Milkshakes And much more
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
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Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
35ix
Wickham Housing to 2039
Leaflets were delivered to Wickham
households inviting residents to attend a
drop in event on 18th
May 2022 to discuss
sites put forward by landowners and
developers An online survey was
available for residents to make their views
known
150 people attended the event and 151
responded to the survey of which 59 had
attended the event 44 respondents let us
know they were in need of housing to buy
or rent
Winchester City Council has asked the
Parish Council to select a site or sites for
90-100 houses suitable for development
up to 2039 There is a possibility of no
allocation for Wickham in the emerging
plan but one may be required later
See the Parish ŽƵŶĐŝůƐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚwebpage for further information
httpswickhamparishcouncilorghousing
-in-wickham-to-2039
Sign up for updates from Winchester City
Council
httpswwwlocalplanwinchestergovu
k
Committee Reports
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee looks after
Wickham recreation ground managing
the grounds maintenance tennis courts
football pitch and pavilion
This Committee also manages the play
areas on the recreation ground The
Circle and in front of the Community
Centre and the skate park and all
weather pitch at the rear
At Knowle the Committee is responsible
for the village hall green and pitches
the skatepark and games area Consort
Mews Barbastelle Walk Victoria Mews
and Greater Horseshoe Way play areas
During the last year pitch lines have
been repainted at Knowle multi-use
games area picnic benches installed on
Knowle Village Green Wickham tennis
courts have been repainted as has the
Community Centre play equipment the
vandalised zip wire was replaced at
Wickham Recreation Ground and new
goals have been installed on Wickham
pitch
Plans are in hand to refurbish The Circle
play area tenders are expected shortly
Thank you to Paul Collins and his team
who have been keeping the ĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐopen spaces pitches and recreation
grounds in good condition
We have also welcomed Crescent Spoon
to Wickham Recreation Ground this
year Will and his team are providing a
great service to local people with
delicious food and drinks and the rent he
is paying is helping to keep our costs
down
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit
yTennisClub
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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44
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
45
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
46
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
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36x
New Sports Facilities for Mill Lane
ŶϮϬϬϯtŝŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůƐgtŽĐĂůWůĂŶallocated a 35 hectare site in Mill Lane for
sports facilities to provide for a shortfall in
sports pitches for the growing population
The agreement for housing to the north of
The Circle being developed by Bewley
Homes includes the transfer of this land to
the Parish Council on a long lease
The Parish Council has employed Fieldform
consultants to help deliver the new facilities
following a competitive tendering exercise
A public consultation event was held on 30th
and 31st July 2021 at Wickham Community
Centre and a leaflet delivered to every
household with a further consultation on
the first draft of a masterplan for the site
Local groups and organisations have been
invited to take part in a forum to oversee
the planning of the facilities Two meetings
have been held to date Members of the
public are welcome to attend
See the dedicated webpage on the Parish
ŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞ httpswickhamparishcouncilorgmill-lane-
sports-and-recreation-facilities
Wickham All Weather Pitch
The pitch is on part of the school grounds
leased by the Parish Council
The school use the pitch for free during term
time and for afterschool clubs
The pitch is floodlit and open to the public at
no charge from 430-6pm every weekday
9am-9pm at weekends when not booked
and during school holidays
It is available for bookings from 6-9pm
weekdays with a hire fee of pound35 per hour
there is currently a waiting list for bookable
sessions
When the pitch is not booked it is open for
public use
Access is from the back of the community
centre
Wickham Tennis Courts
The Parish Council has a partnership
agreement with Wickham Community
Tennis Club for the club to occupy the
courts and clubhouse The club pays into
a sinking fund which allows the courts to
be self-funding
The courts were cleaned and repainted
last year using the sinking fund
floodlights were also repaired and
maintained
Wickham Community Tennis Club
welcomes new members there are
plenty of formal and informal sessions
for all regardless of age and experience
Information about sessions is on the
ůƵďƐwebsite
If you would just like to use the courts
ŽŶĂĐĂƐƵĂůďĂƐŝƐƐŝŐŶƵƉŽŶƚŚĞůƵďƐClubspark website and book online
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37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
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University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
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Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
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Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
37xi
Knowle Village Hall
Knowle Village Hall is owned and managed by the Parish Council It is a great venue for sports parties events and meetings With its large hall and a
smaller club room together with changing rooms and a well-equipped
kitchen there is a space for every occasion at very reasonable rates See wwwknowlevillagehallcom for further
information
Water Meadows Millennium
Green Trust The Parish Council as First Trustee
oversees the maintenance of the Water Meadows for the benefit of both wildlife
and visitors The leasing and maintenance of the Old Forge are also
the responsibility of the Trust
Thanks to successful grant applications for over pound100k major works are currently
underway to repair and reinforce the riverbanks to create a safe entrance into
the water for people and dogs and to upgrade the paths and fencing
Thank you also to local families and
individuals who have donated towards the works Every penny will be very
carefully spent
The meadows will remain open during the works but please take extra care The specialists working on the site are
happy to answer any questions A family of water voles has been spotted
in the meadows which is great news Look out for them in the side stream and please keep dogs out of the water here
Please join our Friends of Wickham Water Meadows Facebook Group to follow the progress of the project
The Meadows are regularly maintained
by groundsman Paul Collins and his team
Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews the
Councils income and expenditure on a regular basis It also discusses
applications from local organisations seeking funding assistance and makes
recommendations to Full Council
Local voluntary organisations that meet the grant terms and conditions are welcome to submit applications for
funding
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
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38xii
The application form is available to download from ƚŚĞŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞor
contact Parish Clerk Nicki for paper copies
The Parish Council approved the
following grants during the last financial year
Hampshire Home Start pound2600
Poppy Appeal pound35 Winchester and District Citizens Advice
Bureau pound2000 Wickham Primary School sports kit pound400
Knowle Post pound2000
New kit sponsored by Wickham Parish
Council and Wickham Dynamos FC
Parish Council Accounts 202122
WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƐǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌƚŚĞaccounts information for the last
financial year
httpswickhamparishcouncilorgwickham-parish-council-accounts-
information Nicki Oliver Clerk to Wickham Parish Council clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham and Knowle Parish Council May 2022 Chairman Alistair Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Finance Committee Chairman Climate Change representative Vice-Chairman Craig Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Chairman of General Purposes Committee Councillors Mark Ashton Black Cottage Black Cottage Lane PO17 5HY Tree Warden Wickham Community Tennis Club and Friends of Wickham Common representative Malcolm Burt 3 Wykeham Field PO17 5AB Chairman of the Mill Lane Sports and Recreation Facilities Forum Rodney Burt 2 Tanfield Lane PO17 5NW Sheila Chambers 3 Dean Villas PO17 5LR Welbourne Liaison Nick Guy 11 Mayles Corner Knowle PO17 5AG Highways and lighting and footpaths and rights of way representative Police liaison Lorrae Hayes 2 Greenlees Close Hoads Hill PO17 5GS Recreation Committee Chairman Helen Manuel 7 Charity View Knowle PO17 5NG Youth Club liaison Loraine Rappe 29 Knowle Avenue Knowle PO17 5LG Planning Committee Chairman Southern Parishes Group Welborne Liaison WDALC and Climate Change representative Sue Roger-Jones Moonrakers Fareham Road Wickham PO17 5BY Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver Heatherdene Turkey Island Shedfield Southampton Hants S032 2JE Tel 01329 835019 email clerkwickhamparishcouncilorg For formal enquiries contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance See the parish council website for more information wwwwickhamparishcouncilorg
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
39
Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Around 30 people including 3new members attended thefirst meeting back in St PetersChurch Hall last Thursdayevening Everyone appeared tohave enjoyed and appreciatedbeing back at a physicalmeeting There was a realrsquobuzzrsquo as people began arrivingand catching up as ChairmanJohn Coote said - it felt likewersquod never been awayhelliphellipandto make the evening a morelsquosocialrsquo event we helddemonstrations on mount-cutting and preparing images tobe shown in printed form as ourAugust meeting is the 3rdcompetition round of the yearThis will be the first held in printform since March 2020 Wealso had a photo gadget swap ndashwe all have items in thecupboard that have beenlounging there unused for(long) periods Another aspectof the evening was seeing apanel of images by SarahTownley FRPS who hadsuccessfully submitted them tothe Royal Photographic Societyduring the lsquolockdownrsquo period forthe highest distinction level ndash aFellowship Having not seenthem on display herself thisseemed the ideal opportunityMany congratulations go toSarah on this prestigiousaward
Another feature of the eveningwas a review of Kevrsquos 9th PhotoChallenge images rsquoInterpret thephrase ndash a chain is only asstrong as its weakest link ndashphotographicallyrsquo this particularchallenge appeared to be moredifficult than previous ones andwe had just 11 submissionsHowever there were some veryinnovative images KevinMelsome submitted a triptych ofLego figures whichdemonstrates the interpretationvery nicely ndash see the image with
this articleThank you toeveryone for your continuedsupport of the Society and foryour help on the night to makethe evening a success
Coming Up Back to Zoom fora Memberrsquos evening on 30thJune ndash a review of images forthe 10th monthly photochallenge This time the task islsquoPick your favourite Bond themetune and illustrate itrsquo
Then we have two meetingswith guest speakers On 7th Julywe welcome back RobertHarvey ARPS with a talkentitled lsquoPhotographingWiltshirersquo Robert is an award-winning photographer based inWiltshire and says ldquothere ismuch to delight thephotographer here yetcompared to other parts of theWest Country most of thecounty remains relatively littlephotographedrdquo Very muchlooking forward to seeing thispresentation
On 28th July our veryown Wendy SpencerLRPS will be guidingus through the stepsneeded to plan andtake images ofSupermoons TheMilky Way andMeteors Wendypromisesldquostraightforwardadvice for planningand taking imagesusing standardcamera equipmentrdquoThis is always aninteresting eveningand hopefully will befollowed up with apractical sessionshortlyhellipNewmembers are alwayswelcome at BWPS ndashfor anyone interested
in taking pictures wanting toimprove their skills and chatwith like-minded people - moreinformation about the Societyincluding our upcomingcalendar of events can be foundon our websitewwwbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
The Societyrsquos junior sectionmeets on the first Thursday ofthe month at 430 pm Thefocus of their meetings will beon gaining practical skills thatmay be applied to numeroussituations with the emphasisvery much on having fun If yourchildgrandchildren areinterested in learning moreabout photography and joiningour junior section pleasecontact Peter Mason for moreinformation at this emailaddressjuniorbishopswalthamphotosocietycouk
Bishoprsquos Waltham Photographic Society
Chain Repair by Kevin Melsome
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
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51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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40
UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge is on
course for a record-breaking year
The Wildlife Trustsrsquo annual lsquo30Days Wildrsquo challengeencourages people to do onenature-inspired activity eachday throughout June
The UKrsquos biggest naturechallenge 30 Days Wild is oncourse for a record-breakingyear following anunprecedented number ofpeople signing up to take partso far
Last year more than 760000took part in the challengewhich encourages people to dosomething wild every daythroughout June
Popular activities includewildlife-watching breakfastingoutdoors each day andlistening to birdsong thoughparticipants often interpret thechallenge in different ways
In our region 30 Days Wildprovides a great reason toexplore all the amazing wildlifeand natural landscapes thatHampshire and the Isle of Wighthave to offer
The Test and Itchen rivers aresome of the most iconic chalkstream rivers in the world andare home to some incrediblyrare species The Isle of Wightmeanwhile is one of only a fewplaces in the UK with redsquirrels and the New Forest ishome to the highestconcentration of ancient trees inwestern Europe
Hampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust has more than 60
nature reserves all havens forwildlife Perhaps you couldchallenge yourself to gosomewhere yoursquove never been
Treasured moments fromprevious years of 30 Days Wildwhich is supported by players ofPeoplersquos Postcode Lotteryinclude
bull The participantwho posted packets ofwildflower seeds to theirneighbours
bull The person whowoke up at 5 am every day tocatch the sunrise and dawnchorus
bull The enthusiastwho crocheted a blanket with30 wildlife species ndash one squarea day
Actor and presenter CelSpellman is backing 30 DaysWild this June citing the healthand wellbeing benefits ofspending time in nature
Cel who is an ambassador forThe Wildlife Trusts says ldquo30Days Wild is a brilliant way toexplore and develop ourrelationship with nature and toenjoy new experiencesoutdoors
ldquoNot just that the benefits thattime in nature has for ourphysical and mental health arequite amazing
ldquoI canrsquot wait to get involved thisyear and I hope that people ofall ages and backgrounds dothe same Its good for the souland good for naturerdquo
According to a five-year reviewof 30 Days Wild participantsrun in conjunction with theUniversity of Derby peoplereported feeling happier andhealthier from taking part withpositive effects lasting for atleast two months afterwards
Becky Fisher Deputy Directorof Engagement at Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trustsays ldquo30 Days Wild is a greatway to discover nature andespecially the nature thatrsquos righton your doorstep
ldquoThe challenge reminds us ofthe joys we can have out andabout in nature Jumping in apuddle or hugging a tree forexample immediately brings asmile to our faces and in thatinstance we connect withourselves and with nature
ldquoItrsquos this connection that is soimportant to hold on to andstudies have shown thatparticipating in 30 Days Wildincreases our connection withnature And the more weconnect with nature and carefor it the more we will takeaction to protect itrdquo
Gemma Paul a Hampshireresident and regular participantin 30 Days Wild says ldquoFor me30 Days Wild is aboutencouraging others to enjoyand care about naturepromoting conservation andsupporting local nature reservesand wildlife charities
ldquoI want my children to grow upto enjoy and appreciate natureand to be inquisitive curiousand care about the worldaround themrdquo
Signing up for 30 Days Wild iseasy Simply visit theHampshire amp Isle of WightWildlife Trust website to registerand receive free nature activityinspiration at hiwwtorguk30-days-wild
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41
Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
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54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
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55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Wonderful watervoles ndash
Hampshire amp Isleof Wight Wildlife
TrustWater voles are Britainrsquoslargest voles with fully grownadults reaching lengths of20cm (plus a 12cm tail) andweighing up to 350g Theyare charismatic littlecreatures with a round faceblunt nose short furry tailand glossy dark brown orblack fur
Despite their name watervoles are not particularlywell-adapted to aquatic lifeTheyrsquove evolved to livealongside water and theircharacteristic lsquoploprsquo is thesound of them diving into thewater to escape predatorsand access the underwaterentrance to their burrow Butthey are clumsy swimmersand lack rudder-like tails orwebbed feet that other water-loving creatures haveevolved
Burrowing and breedingWater voles live in burrowswhich they build by biting intothe banks with very strongenamel-coated orange teethThese burrows can becomplex and consist ofnesting and nursingchambers with twoentrances one on the bankand one underwater A watervole burrow is roughly thewidth of a balled-up fist or atennis ball During winterwater voles live in family
groups in their burrows butbecome very territorial duringthe breeding seasonbetween April and October
Water voles are extremelysuccessful breeders with agestation of just 23 daysPups leave the nest afterthree weeks and can breedat just 15 weeks old Onefemale water vole can haveup to 30 babies in a singlebreeding season Watervoles have a very shortlifecycle and donrsquot usuallylive for more than one winter
Always eatingWater voles eat up to 80 oftheir own body weight everyday Their diet consistsmainly of grasses andwaterside plants plus twigsbulbs roots and fallen fruitThey arenrsquot too picky andhave been recorded feedingon up to 220 different plants
Water voles in declineSadly water voles are one ofthe UKrsquos fastest decliningmammals with up to 90 ofthe population lost since the
1970s due to habitat lossand fragmentation and theintroduction of Americanmink
Water voles are predated bynative animals like ottersbuzzards owls and foxesbut can cope by breedingrapidly and escaping intotheir burrows A female minkhowever is slim enough tofollow water voles into theirburrows and kill entirepopulations
Fortunately itrsquos not too latefor water voles Hampshire ampIsle of Wight Wildlife Trust ishelping water volepopulations recover in ourtwo counties throughreintroductions coordinatingnational projects andmanaging our naturereserves with water voles inmind Winnall Moors inWinchester boasts goodwater vole numbers as thebanks are protected and nodogs are allowed in thenature reserve to disturbthem Find out more athiwwtorguk
A water vole amongst reeds copy Terry Whittaker_2020VISION
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
42
MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
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Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
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Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
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MeonWater volesGrowing up the sound of theldquoploprdquo that a water vole madeas it entered the water was sofamiliar as to not be noticed orcommented on Beloved asRatty in The Wind in theWillows water voles were afamiliar part of waterwayecosystems A rapidly breedingprey species they supported achain of predators engineeringriverbanks and transplantingwater plants along with them
Fast forward 50 years of habitatdegradation and predation byintroduced North Americanmink and they are one of therarest of UK mammals But noton the Meon
Water voles became extinct onthe Meon by the early 2000s Aproject conceived by SouthDowns National Park and led bytheir lead ranger ElainaWhittaker-Stark reintroducedwater voles from source to seaalong the Meon An initialrelease was trialled at TitchfieldHaven in 2013 After ensuringthat the river was free of mink(monitoring for mink still goeson) captive-bred voles wereintroduced annually from 2015
for 5 years Voles werereleased from East Meon to thesea enabled by a fantasticrelationship between theNational Park landowners thefishing community and anenthusiastic bunch ofvolunteers including myself
We continue to monitor for thepresence of water voles alongthe length of the Meon Thisusually involves looking for theirdroppings ndash not very glamorousndash but occasionally a ldquoploprdquo isheard or a glimpse seen Theyseem to be happily re-established The change to theecosystem has been brilliant ndashmore predators such as barnowls kestrels herons(everything likes a water vole) ndashbut also more prey speciessuch as field and bank volesmice and shrews and animprovement in plant
biodiversityOtters havemade awelcomereturn and arehelping keepthe mink awayas well aseating theinvasiveAmericancrayfish
The WickhamMillennium
Meadow was considered arelease site but because of itsbusyness and the presence of alot of dogs it was thought to beless than ideal Howevernobody told the voles There isnow a small secretive largelynocturnal breeding populationenjoying the Meadow Theylike the banks to be overgrownso that they can hide as theyforage so the restorative workon the banks that are takingplace at the moment shouldhelp
So think of them when usingthe Meadow Be aware of whatyour dog is doing You may belucky enough to hear oneplopping into the water or evensee Ratty swimming
Mark Ashton
Botley Choral Society has been going strong for 100yrs and to mark the centenary a celebratory concert is planned for November 2022
If you have always wanted to sing with a friendly choral group come along to an open rehearsal on Wednesday evenings this September (730-930pm) at Botley lsquoAll Saintsrsquo Church to feel for yourself the passion and fun of singing
or e-mail us at wwwbotleychoralcoukcontact
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
43
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45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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46
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
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Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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45
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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am
Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm
Booking advisable
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47
At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
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54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
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55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
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Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
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Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
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Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
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At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
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48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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At the start of the month onMonday 4th July 2022 therewill be a Singaround eveningin the North Boarhunt SocialClub starting at 730 pmEveryone is welcomewhether you want to singplay recite a poem or justenjoy its all very relaxedand friendly
On Monday 11th July weare delighted to welcome DeTemps Antan to Forest Folktickets cost pound20 and thedoors open at 730 pm for an8 oclock start in the NorthBoarhunt Village HallTrampers Lane Combiningtradition with contemporaryflair this power-trad trioshowcase the very best thattraditional Queacutebeacutecois musichas to offer In an explosionof fiddle accordionharmonica guitar bouzoukiand foot percussion DeTemps Antan propel folk to awhole new level withnonstop jigs reels and foot-tapping songs For folk fansthose looking for a festive
atmosphere as well aslovers of francophone musicthere is no better group toapply this magical tonic thanthe Queacutebeacutecois power trioknown as De TempsAntan (University of DaytonArts Series USA) Made upof multi-instrumentalistsPierre-Luc Dupuis EacutericBeaudry and David
Boulangerthis trio ofvirtuosospropelstraditionalmusic to ahigher levelwith their fifthalbumPesantwhich wasreleased inSeptember2021On Saturday23rd July
we are delighted toannounce that we will beholding ourSong amp Ale2022 after afew quietyearsnavigatingthe Covidregulationsetc Startingat noon witha Meet andGreet JIMCAUSLEYSCREAMTEASingaroundwe willcontinuethrough the
day with CREAND CONCERvarious singarounds andsessions with a specialacoustic concert at 3 pm -Jim Causleys Cream TeaConcert featuring Devonshiresongs and of course adelicious cream tea CovidSafety We are sure you willrespect and be considerateof those who may wish totake a more cautiousapproach as restrictions arelifted If you wish to wear aface mask that is fine by usPlease do not attend if youhave symptoms of COVID-19or have tested positivePlease ring 01329 833625 or023 9226 4288 for ticketsand further information oremail infoforestfolkcoukWhy not join our email list forregular updates on events atForest Folk Keep safe andwe hope to see you soonCharles Gale Forest Folkwwwforestfolkcouk f
FOREST FOLK NORTH BOARHUNTVILLAGE HALL PO17 6DD
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
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51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
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52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
48
Whodunnit Solvethe murder inTitchfieldrsquos
interactive comedyplay
Barnaby Folcey is discoveredmurdered at a family gatheringheld at Marlgate Manor Ittranspires that he had a motiveto murder everybody presenthellipalthough no one else had areason to want him dead Comealong to Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos production of thecomedydrama But Why BumpOff Barnaby If you make acharitable donation during theinterval you can also turndetective for the evening andhelp solve the murder The playopens on the 13th of JulyThe stage is set Barnabyscrawled the letters ldquob-a-rrdquowhilst dying implicatingeveryone This leads to a franticattempt by the bizarre group tounmask the murderer Peoplevanish poison is found in thesherry and the police takeforever to arrive Meanwhiletheres a secret treasure to befound and a mystifying limerickto decode as well as all sortsof doom to be avoided beforethe killer is finally unmaskedand destroyed using one of thefunniest methods ever seen ona stageFranchesca Nicholson is thedirector of But Why Bump OffBarnaby Franchesca isdirecting the play in memory ofher mother who died in 2020Money raised from thecharitable donations receivedeach evening will be donated tothe Renal Unit at the QueenAlexandra Hospital in CoshamPortsmouth Franchesca saidldquoWe are using the originalversion of But Why Bump offBarnaby as written by Rick
Abbot which is incredibly funnyWersquove then made interactiveelements for use during theintervals to add an additionalspin on it and add variety to ourpatronsrsquo usual theatre-goingexperienceldquoI am incredibly proud to directthe play particularly as it is inmemory of my Mum ndash and willraise much-needed funds forthe QA Hospital where she wastreated Mum loved murdermysteries and I used to workfor a murder mystery companyso But Why Bump off Barnabywas a perfect choiceldquoAt TFT we have done charitydonations before during shows
but this is the first to myknowledge which gives theaudience the chance to guessthe murderer like this Itseemed like a fun additionWhenever yoursquore watching amurder mystery you always tryand guess who it was and howso this allows you the chance todo it as well as support a great
cause Plus anyonewho comes along isin with a chance towin a hamper full ofprizesrdquoTitchfield FestivalTheatrersquos productionof But Why Bump offBarnaby isperformed at StMargarets LaneTitchfield fromWednesday 13thJuly to Saturday
23rd July 2022 The shows startat 730pm There is a matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 17thJuly 2022 starting at 230pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Titus AndronicusShakespearersquos
horror at its best
Titus Andronicus wasShakespearersquos first and mostshocking tragedy From 28thJune Titus Andronicus isperformed at Titchfield FestivalTheatrersquos historic Great Barn aspart of the Bard at the Barnsummer seasonA revered general of RomeTitus Andronicus returns
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
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Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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49
victorious from a war againstthe goths His defeated captiveQueen Tamora swearsvengeance against him and hisfamily and with the help of hersons enacts her revenge in theevilest way imaginable Thisignites a vile and twisted gameof one-upmanship that buildsinto a visceral tale of politicalturmoil personal vendetta anda climax of destructive passionRichard Stride is the director ofTitus Andronicus Richard wholives locally is an English actorwho played a Clone Trooper inStar Wars Episode II Attack ofthe Clones and portrayedPoggle The Lesser in EpisodeIII Revenge of the Sith RichardsaidldquoTitus Andronicus is
Shakespearersquos horror at itsbest We all loved to be thrilledand excited by live theatre andthis production brings out everyemotion both the darkness andthe light fear and laughter It isa real rollercoaster of a rideldquoIt is my first time working at theGreat Barn and it is a stunninglocation ndash just perfect forShakespeare with its balconyand three doors at the back ofthe stage It is an incrediblespace to use and gives somany opportunities in directingTitus it makes it very excitingfor a director especially as I amworking with such a passionateand dedicated team from thecast to the crew and theproduction teamldquoWe are creating a very thrilling
play one that will terrifyaudiences but also make themlaugh For an audience itrsquosthese emotions that make usfeel aliverdquoTitchfield Festival Theatrersquosproduction of Titus Andronicusis performed at the Great BarnMill Lane Titchfield fromTuesday 28th June to Thursday7th July 2022 The shows startat 730 pm A matineacuteeperformance on Sunday 3rdJuly 2022 starts at 230 pmFor more information includingbooking tickets please go tohttptitchfieldfestivaltheatrecom orcontact our Box Office on 0333666 3366
Welsh tour for AviationGroup members
Sixteen members of theDaedalus Aviation and HeritageGroup went from their Gosportbase to the Vale of Glamorgannear Cardiff for a special visit tothe South Wales AviationMuseum at Barry
Members visited the former StAthan RAF station which iswhere the RAFrsquos non-aircraftand ground engineeringtechnicians are trained It ishome to No 4 School of
Technical Training whichprovides continued training topersonnel from all three
Servicesand MODcivilianstaff Itsmission isto deliverflexibleaffordablemodern andeffectivetechnicaltraining thatmeets the
requirements of the UKrsquos ArmedForces The base is also hometo the University of Wales AirSquadron
Terry Coombes Chair ofDaedalus Aviation amp HeritageGroup said ldquowe wentparticularly to see the many ex-Fleet Air Arm aircraft familiar tous at Lee-on-the-Solent in theshape of the Fairey GannetWessex and Sea Kinghelicopters Sea Prince andSea Devon on display amongst
several ex-Royal Air Force jetsincluding a Vampire Hunterand a Phantom plus aShackleton under restorationrdquo
Members ages ranged from 16to 80 whom all enjoyed theexperience and manyphotographs were taken despitethe long journey Training typeswere also evident with FollandGnat and BAC Jet Provost andlocally produced light andmicrolight aircraft were also ondisplay
Thanks to one of the membersof Daedalus Aviation andHeritage Group there was aprivileged look into the HorizonAircraft Services hangar whereex-Soviet Bloc fighters andtrainers were kept alongsideexamples of the PercivalPembroke and Chipmunks plus2 Harriers being restored to flyThis was a massive highlight ofthe trip and not one afforded tothe casual museum visitor
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50
Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Portsmouth Amautaur Diary Whats OnJULY 7-9THE WEEKEND
HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRE (HAT)
Hambledon Village Hall West Street HambledonPO7 4RW 07584 623232730pm A comedy by Michael Palin
7-9 amp13-16THE THREE MUSKETEERS
BENCH THEATRE COMPANY
The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre East StreetHavant PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm on 9th AComedy Adventure All for fun and FUN FORALL Adapted by John Nicholson and Le NavetBete from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
20-23MACK AND MABEL
SOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalwith book by Michael Stewart and music andlyrics by Jerry Herman
22-23SEX DRUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLL
LEE PLAYERS
Crofton Hall Theatre Crofton Community CentreStubbington Lane Stubbington PO14 2PP
01329 662128 janmccready47gmailcom
800pm (doors open at 730pm) A murdermystery evening by Christine Oliphant Seatingwill be around tables - you are welcome to bringyour own refreshments
30THE FAIRYTALE FOREST
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play - if you know a child aged 4-11who would like to take part in this show pleasecontact kytkingsportsmouthcouk
30-6 AugLADIES DAY HIADS
The Station Theatre Station Road Hayling IslandPO11 0EH 0333 666 3366
730pm A comedy by Amanda Whittington Anexuberant comedy about four likely lasses fromthe Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races
AUGUST
3-8THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE
A GROUP OF LOCAL PERFORMERS
Hayling Community Centre Hayling Park StationRoad West Town Hayling Island PO11 0HB
730pm with Sat Matinee at 230pm A musicalcomedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William FinnTickets are available in tables of four which canbe any combination of adult and concessiontickets
4-6A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
KINGS YOUTH THEATRE
Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ023 9282 8282
700pm A play by William Shakespeare
6-7SUMMER GALA
BENCHMARK MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Back Garden Mill Meadows Farm Mill LaneWestbourne PO10 8RT
1pm and 6pm An open air concert
27ROWANS CONCERT
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Clanfield Memorial Hall South Lane ClanfieldPO8 0RB 01730 231474
800pm A charity concert - a fun evening of musicand sketches with all proceeds going to TheRowans Hospice
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
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years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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51
Lesley Rose Advice ServicesManager for Citizens AdviceWinchester District advises onwhat to do when yoursquore lookingto employ someone to makerepairs to your home
Irsquove got loads of problems withmy house that Irsquove been puttingoff fixing - a faulty boiler awindow that wonrsquot shut properlybroken light fittings The listgoes on I want to sort it out butIrsquove had bad experiences withdodgy builders in the past Howdo I find someone I can trust
Making home improvementscan be stressful but there are afew steps you can follow to helpit go smoothly First find aTrading Standards lsquoapprovedtraderrsquo You can look for one inyour area online or use theGovernmentrsquos approved traderscheme TrustMark
Itrsquos also worth checking iftheyrsquore a current member of atrade body Trade bodies havecodes of practice and can helpresolve problems if things gowrong Ask whom theyrsquoreregistered with and then checkthe trade bodyrsquos website
For any gas andelectric fixes only usecertified traders - itrsquosdangerous to usesomeone who doesnrsquotknow what theyrsquoredoing You can checkthe Gas Safe Register
for a list of traders and use aregistered electrician who cancertify their own work
Itrsquos always helpful to getreferences or recommendationswhere possible Ask yourfriends family or neighbours ifthey know of anyone theyrsquodrecommend You can also askthe person you hire forexamples of work theyrsquovecarried out in the past
Try to avoid contractors whowonrsquot give references - itrsquos asign they could be dishonestWhen you find someone askfor a written quote - this isdifferent to an estimate A quoteis legally binding and thetradespersoncanrsquot change itwithout agood reason -for example ifyou ask forextra work tobe done Itrsquosworthcomparingquotes fromseveralcontractors tomake sureyoursquore gettinga fair price
Next get awrittencontract Thisshould coverexactly whatyoursquore payingfor andeverythingyoursquove agreedon includingtimings
payments who will pay formaterials and anysubcontractors if needed Whenit comes to payment itrsquos best toopt to pay in stages rather thanupfront Try to pay by card ifyou can - this can give youextra safeguards if somethinggoes wrong
Finally make sure your trader isfully insured Keep copies ofreceipts and your writtencontract These will beimportant as evidence if thingsgo wrong Itrsquos also helpful totake photos of any problems ifthey arise If you have aproblem with a contractor andyoursquore not sure what to do callthe national Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline at 0808 2231133 or if yoursquod like to talk to alocal adviser at Citizens AdviceWinchester District call 0808278 7861
The proposals seek to continue to deliver effective services within a reduced budget by
Go to hantsgovukpassenger-transport-consultation
Or email passengertransportconsultationhantsgovuk or
phone 0300 555 1388 for an Information Pack and Response Form
Consultation closes Sunday 24 July 2022
hantsgovuk
Have your sayon proposed changes tobull Supported passenger transport services
bull The Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Making operational changes to
supported passenger transport
services eg supported bus services
Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire
Call amp Go and Taxishares
bull Removing some enhancements to
the Concessionary Travel Scheme
bull Increasing the contributions users
pay for some services
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
52
Joyful JubileeCelebration at
Rotary Wheel HouseOn Saturday 3rd June thirty guests from theFareham based charity lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquowere invited to the Wheel House for acelebratory tea Rotarians Mike HurleyRebecca Traynor and other Club membersprovided refreshments including a cream teaIt was a special community event to ensure ourguests had a superb Jubilee experience Alsoin attendance were Councillor Katrina Trott(who is a Trustee of the Friday Night Club) andtwo visitors from France (Thierry and Anna)who were in Fareham as part of the Vannesvisiting team
lsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo is a charity that aims toimprove the well-being of individuals with alearning difficulty (who may or may not have amental health issue) through achievableactivities in their community It meets at theScout Hut in Highlands Road Fareham butsome activities are also available on other daysof the week run by volunteers and supportstaff
From the very beginning of our event therewas an air of excitement in the Rotary Club ofFarehamrsquos Wheel House facility at Hill Head -the large pink Jubilee themed cakes (thanks toTesco Fareham) were particularly popular
There was live music singing and dancing andthe Wheel House was decorated in Jubileethemed displays Our guests were happy andexcited to be part of this community event andlsquoThe Friday Night Clubrsquo said that a brilliantafternoon was had by all Councillor KatrinaTrott thanked the Rotary Club of Fareham forholding the event and said she was proud tobe able to bring her French visitors who couldsee that Fareham was a caring community
The Rotary Club of Fareham is a volunteer organisation where members use their skills and time toimprove the lives of others Membership details can be found on our website
The views amp opinions expressed in the articles or letters arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsor opinions of the editor or PCC
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Ben Runciman Rona Thurston _________________________________________________________
The Square Wickham Hampshire PO17 5JT Telephone 01329 834579
Email infobyrneruncimancouk wwwbyrneruncimancouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
53
Rotary Clubof Fareham
equips Squadronof puppies
The Rotary Club of Farehamdoes amazing things forcharities and communities inthis country and abroad butwhat fun they have nowequipped one completesquadron of cadet puppies forHounds for Heroes
This Hampshire based charityHounds for Heroes providesspecially trained assistancedogs to injured and disabledpeople of both the UK ArmedForces and the EmergencyServices They aim to providehelp and practical supportleading to an enhanced qualityof life
As Norman ChapmanPresident of the Club said ldquoIdiscovered there are over900000 injured service peoplein the UK and felt we could helpby providing equipment for thedogs trained by this charity
Wersquove donated funds for cratesbedding high-visibility caninejackets dog beds kit bags andall the other equipment neededfor one squadron of puppiesrdquo
Over this presidential year theClub has raised pound335321 forHounds for Heroes and alsogives ongoing support forGlobal Sight Solutions a charitythat raises awareness and
funds to combat blindnessand cataracts in thedeveloping world
Members met one of thepuppies (now quite large)when the Club had dinner atRotarian Antoniorsquos Spanishrestaurant in Fareham whenwe presented our finalcheque to the charityFounder of the charity AllenParton spoke at the eventand said ldquoEvery singlepenny that the charityreceives has such a majorimpact on our ability to placelife enhancing assistancedogs with our disabled andinjured services personnel
as successfully as we do Tohave had the support of theRotary Club of Fareham hasbeen extremely humbling Ourcharity motto together we cantakes on such a hugepoignancy at moments like thiswhen such caring organisationsstand shoulder to shoulder withus on our mission The moniesraised will go to equipping oneof our squadrons of cadets(puppies) with all theirequipment and kit neededduring their puppy trainingwhich lasts up to 14 monthsrdquo
Photo shows President NormanChapman with Allen Parton and oneof his lsquocadetsrsquo from Hounds for Heroes
Dear EditorI would like to thank Pat Matthews for her kindwords in last months Parish Magazine I was firstelected to Winchester City Council in 1995 27years ago and to Wickham Parish Council in 1999and served as a Parish councillor until January2021 ie for nearly 22 years Before that I waselected for 10 years as a Swanmore Parishcouncillor I have always understood that Parishcouncils are non-political and have actedaccordingly Mrs Matthews is quite correct instating that serving as a Parish councillor iscompletely separate from the role of WinchesterCity councillor I was therefore disappointed and Ihave to say a little hurt to discover that I had beennominated for an achievement award from theWickham Parish Council which was rejected bycouncillors apparently because I still serve as aCity Councillor for Wickham and Knowle It wouldperhaps have been better to have remained in
ignorance of this fact
During my time on the Parish Council I initiatedseveral projects the sorting out for relatives of theKnowle cemetery site the introduction of the StanWoodford Photo competition the Best LocalGardens competition and a commemorativebench for Knowle Chapel and many others I havealways had a keen interest in local mattersespecially in Knowle I dont want to be rewardedfor my volunteer Parish work but equally to bepassed over for an achievement award becauseof my City Council involvement is a pity Manyresidents have told me how they feel about thismatter I think the Parish Council needs to rethinkits priorities
Therese Evans Winchester City Councillor forSouthwick and Wickham ward
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
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Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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54
Swanmore Village FeteMeon Valley Lions Club has a fantastic line-upready for Saturday 9th July with the gates openingat noon Theyrsquoll be all the usual games stalls andsome fantastic raffle prizes generously donatedby local businesses
Dog ShowWersquore delighted to be holding a dog showcompetition again which is an ideal opportunity toshow off your lsquobest friendrsquo so make sure youarrive in time to register by 1230
Music and Dancing
Wersquove got a brilliant selection of local talent toperform for you this year including Swan SambaBand Roynon School of Dance and Contraband
Swan Samba
Classic Motorcycles and CarsThe classic motorcycles will once again begathering at the Rising Sun Swanmore at 10 amfor the Meon Valley Run whereas the Classic carswill be arriving directly at the SwanmoreRecreation Ground Look out for the CarnivalKing Queen Prince and Princess whorsquoll betravelling in style
See our website for the Meon Valley Run route
Mill Cottage Farm ExperienceChildren are going to get a great opportunity for alsquohands-onrsquo experience interacting with The MillCottage Farm Experience animals Theyrsquorespecialists in taking a variety of animals out toschools playgroups and residential homes as aneducational and recreational experience for allages
WW2 Spitfire fly pastWersquore fortunate to have been selected to have ourflypast of one of these iconic aircraft So at1353 the familiar sound of the Spitfirersquos Merlinengine should herald a wonderful sight over theSwanmore Fete ndash a sight not to be missed
We look forward to welcoming you and in theprocess raising lots of money to support our localcommunity
Meon Valley Lions Club
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
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56
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Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
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59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
55
The plans are centered around the wider HavantThicket Reservoir project which wersquore funding anddeveloping in collaboration with PortsmouthWater This Project is separate from the currentapproved plans for Havant Thicket ReservoirThe six-week consultation launches on 5 July andends on 16 AugustWersquoll be hosting a series of drop-in sessionswhere you can find out more information aboutthe Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project and ask the team questionsWednesday 6 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Leigh Park
Community Centre Dunsbury Way Havant PO95BGSaturday 9 July 10 am ndash 4 pm Jubilee Hall LittleShore Lane Bishops Waltham SO32 1EDFriday 15 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Wickham CommunityCentre Mill Lane Wickham PO17 5ALSaturday 16 July 10 am ndash 4 pm MeridianShopping Centre Elm Lane Havant PO9 1UNThursday 21 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Southwick D-DayMemorial Hall Priory Road SouthwickPO17 6EDFriday 22 July 2 pm ndash 8 pm Colden CommonCommunity Centre St Vigor Way ColdenCommon SO21 1UU
Southern Water is consulting on the Hampshire Water Transfer and WaterRecycling Project
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
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Wickham Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online
Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
Local Award Winning ^ĞůĨͲĂƚĞƌŝŶŐĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ
ͻĚĞĂůĨŽƌŐƌŽƵƉƐĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŶŐƐƉĞĐŝĂůďŝƌƚŚĚĂLJƐŽƌĂŶŶŝǀĞƌƐĂƌŝĞƐĂŶĚĨŽƌĨĂŵŝůLJƐƚĂLJƐ
bull ϴĚŽŐͲĨƌŝĞŶĚůLJŚŽůŝĚĂLJĐŽƩĂŐĞƐǁŝƚŚϮϯŽƌϰĞŶͲƐƵŝƚĞďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐĂŶĚĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚLJ
ͻŶĚŽŽƌϭϯdžϲŵŚĞĂƚĞĚƉŽŽůĂŶĚũĂĐƵnjnjŝͻŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůĞŶĐůŽƐĞĚŐĂƌĚĞŶƐǁŝƚŚŚŽƚƚƵďƐͻ ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐǀŝĞǁƐǁŽŽĚďƵƌŶĞƌƐĨƌĞĞtŝampŝ
WALLOPS WOOD COTTAGESϬϭϰϴϵϴϳϴϴϴϴǁĂůůŽƉƐǁŽŽĚĐŽƩĂŐĞƐĐŽƵŬ
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GREAT CLASSESin an airy well
ventilated studio Authentic Yoga classes in a beautiful amp tranquil
setting since bull Ample free parking
$amp $ amp())+ - 0)1232 -
()$amp 42542 1+2
+)$)$amp $ 16)+2( 351-6 42542 - 0)1232 -
(-$amp $ 0)1232 -
-$amp $ amp())+ -
(-$amp (73483 amp 5(2))+ 9213
All classes open level Only 10 per class 1hr 20mins per session
Karen Percival bull karenyogagmailcom bull $ bull birchtreeyogacouk The Birches Hundred Acres Road Wickham 8lt =41
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
57
F
F F
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
58
G
G G
couk
We supply and fit a comprehensive range of carpets
vinyl and LVT
Specialists in luxury flooring and stair runners for
commercial and residential clients
Based in Wickham
covering all of Hampshire and
surrounding areas
Please call for friendly advice and a free no obligation quote
We will bring samples to you
infopremiumflooringltdcouk
Tel 07588718371
Whether yoursquore thinking of moving or just need to know whatrsquos happening to
the value of your home call us for a market appraisal absolutely free and without any obligation whatsoever If yoursquore thinking of letting we offer a wealth of
expertise in Letting Management
ESTATE amp LETTING AGENTS
Ben Runciman Rona Thurston _________________________________________________________
The Square Wickham Hampshire PO17 5JT Telephone 01329 834579
Email infobyrneruncimancouk wwwbyrneruncimancouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
56
E
E E
Wickham Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online
Knights Chambers The Square Wickham Hampshire P017 SJW
Dr Jonathan Hall (BDS) amp Dr Elizabeth Judson (BDS) wwwwickhamdentalcom tel 01329 833855
Local Award Winning ^ĞůĨͲĂƚĞƌŝŶŐĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ
ͻĚĞĂůĨŽƌŐƌŽƵƉƐĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŶŐƐƉĞĐŝĂůďŝƌƚŚĚĂLJƐŽƌĂŶŶŝǀĞƌƐĂƌŝĞƐĂŶĚĨŽƌĨĂŵŝůLJƐƚĂLJƐ
bull ϴĚŽŐͲĨƌŝĞŶĚůLJŚŽůŝĚĂLJĐŽƩĂŐĞƐǁŝƚŚϮϯŽƌϰĞŶͲƐƵŝƚĞďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐĂŶĚĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚLJ
ͻŶĚŽŽƌϭϯdžϲŵŚĞĂƚĞĚƉŽŽůĂŶĚũĂĐƵnjnjŝͻŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůĞŶĐůŽƐĞĚŐĂƌĚĞŶƐǁŝƚŚŚŽƚƚƵďƐͻ ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐǀŝĞǁƐǁŽŽĚďƵƌŶĞƌƐĨƌĞĞtŝampŝ
WALLOPS WOOD COTTAGESϬϭϰϴϵϴϳϴϴϴϴǁĂůůŽƉƐǁŽŽĚĐŽƩĂŐĞƐĐŽƵŬ
ƵŶǁŝŶĚΛǁĂůůŽƉƐǁŽŽĚĐŽƩĂŐĞƐĐŽƵŬ
ŽŽŬǁŝƚŚĐŽŶĮĚĞŶĐĞĂŶĚƵŶǁŝŶĚǁŝƚŚƵƐ
GREAT CLASSESin an airy well
ventilated studio Authentic Yoga classes in a beautiful amp tranquil
setting since bull Ample free parking
$amp $ amp())+ - 0)1232 -
()$amp 42542 1+2
+)$)$amp $ 16)+2( 351-6 42542 - 0)1232 -
(-$amp $ 0)1232 -
-$amp $ amp())+ -
(-$amp (73483 amp 5(2))+ 9213
All classes open level Only 10 per class 1hr 20mins per session
Karen Percival bull karenyogagmailcom bull $ bull birchtreeyogacouk The Birches Hundred Acres Road Wickham 8lt =41
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
57
F
F F
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
58
G
G G
couk
We supply and fit a comprehensive range of carpets
vinyl and LVT
Specialists in luxury flooring and stair runners for
commercial and residential clients
Based in Wickham
covering all of Hampshire and
surrounding areas
Please call for friendly advice and a free no obligation quote
We will bring samples to you
infopremiumflooringltdcouk
Tel 07588718371
Whether yoursquore thinking of moving or just need to know whatrsquos happening to
the value of your home call us for a market appraisal absolutely free and without any obligation whatsoever If yoursquore thinking of letting we offer a wealth of
expertise in Letting Management
ESTATE amp LETTING AGENTS
Ben Runciman Rona Thurston _________________________________________________________
The Square Wickham Hampshire PO17 5JT Telephone 01329 834579
Email infobyrneruncimancouk wwwbyrneruncimancouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
57
F
F F
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
58
G
G G
couk
We supply and fit a comprehensive range of carpets
vinyl and LVT
Specialists in luxury flooring and stair runners for
commercial and residential clients
Based in Wickham
covering all of Hampshire and
surrounding areas
Please call for friendly advice and a free no obligation quote
We will bring samples to you
infopremiumflooringltdcouk
Tel 07588718371
Whether yoursquore thinking of moving or just need to know whatrsquos happening to
the value of your home call us for a market appraisal absolutely free and without any obligation whatsoever If yoursquore thinking of letting we offer a wealth of
expertise in Letting Management
ESTATE amp LETTING AGENTS
Ben Runciman Rona Thurston _________________________________________________________
The Square Wickham Hampshire PO17 5JT Telephone 01329 834579
Email infobyrneruncimancouk wwwbyrneruncimancouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
58
G
G G
couk
We supply and fit a comprehensive range of carpets
vinyl and LVT
Specialists in luxury flooring and stair runners for
commercial and residential clients
Based in Wickham
covering all of Hampshire and
surrounding areas
Please call for friendly advice and a free no obligation quote
We will bring samples to you
infopremiumflooringltdcouk
Tel 07588718371
Whether yoursquore thinking of moving or just need to know whatrsquos happening to
the value of your home call us for a market appraisal absolutely free and without any obligation whatsoever If yoursquore thinking of letting we offer a wealth of
expertise in Letting Management
ESTATE amp LETTING AGENTS
Ben Runciman Rona Thurston _________________________________________________________
The Square Wickham Hampshire PO17 5JT Telephone 01329 834579
Email infobyrneruncimancouk wwwbyrneruncimancouk
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
59
Young Sporting Heroes
Thirty-five talented young sportspeople across Hampshire havereceived funding grantsawarded by HampshireCounty Council totallingpound17600 to help boost theircompetitive careers
The majority of the fundinghas been awarded fromHampshire County CouncilrsquoslsquoFinancial Assistance forTalented Young People inSportrsquo fund which is madeavailable each year to supportyoung rising sports stars facingfinancial hardship
As well as the lsquoFinancialAssistance for Talented YoungPeople in Sportrsquo fund fundingwas also made available fromthe Michael Austin Harlickfund A former Gosportresident Michael Austin Harlickleft his entire estate toHampshire County Council onthe understanding that fundswould be used to celebrate theachievements of young peoplein physical educationrecreational and sportingactivities across the county
Sports covered by the grantallocations include netballrugby gymnastics martial artsgolf tennis (including tabletennis and disabled wheelchairtennis) badmintontrampolining clay targetshooting athletics modernpentathlon ice skatingcheerleading weightliftingswimming BMX racing andclimbing
Jubilee Honour
Hampshirersquos Record Office inWinchester is one of six
landmark sites across the UKthat have been awarded GradeII listed status by theDepartment of Digital CultureMedia and Sport on the adviceof Historic England tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueenrsquos 70-year reign Theaward-winning buildingdesigned by the CountyCouncil was opened by HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II on19th November 1993 when sheunveiled a wall plaque ondisplay in the main entrance toSir Colin Stansfield Smith whoworked in close collaborationwith Rosemary Dunhill CountyArchivist at that time
Hampshire Record Office is thehome of 1000 years of historyand comprises HampshireArchives and Local Studies andWessex Film and SoundArchive It is a service that isopen to anyone - whetherundertaking research into theirfamily genealogy or pursuingacademic work The archivesare a unique collection ofstories from the past rangingfrom letters by FlorenceNightingale and Jane Austen towar diary entries from theWestern Front recording the
1914 Christmas Truce to theWinchester Pipe Rolls - a seriesof medieval account rollsrecording the minutiae offarming life on dozens ofHampshire manors from1208 onwards (the mostcomplete set of manorialaccounts in the country)The collections are carefullyhoused in the purpose-builtaccommodation whichincludes eight miles ofshelving You can find outmore including opening hoursevents and collections byvisiting wwwhantsgovukarchives
New Stubbington Bypass
After 28 months of constructionwork Hampshire CountyCouncil has completed the 55-kilometre (35 miles) bypassaround Stubbington This newpound42 million road forms part of apackage of transportinfrastructure projects toimprove access for those livingand working in Fareham andGosport to which the SolentLEP has already contributedover pound20 million Moreinformation about theStubbington Bypass schemecan be found online at httpswwwhantsgovuktransporttransportschemesstubbingtonbypass
Over 65-year-olds in theWinchester District
bull The number of olderpeople has increased aseach decade passes ashas the proportion of thepopulation occupying theolder age groups
bull The number of peopleaged 65 years and overgrew by 4430 between1981 - 2001
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
60
bull The number has grownby a further 3380 between2001 and 2011Over the entire period thenumber of people aged 65years and over hasincreased by approximatelyhalf
bull The proportion of thepopulation aged 65 andover has increased from158 in 1981 to 187 in2011
The estimated population ofHampshire excludingPortsmouth and Southamptonis 1389200
Free Shingles Vaccine for 70ndash 79-year-Olds
A vaccine to prevent shingles acommon painful skin diseaseis available on the NHS topeople in their 70s Theshingles vaccine is given as aninjection into the upper armUnlike the flu vaccine youllonly need to have thevaccination once and you canhave it at any time of the year
Most people will only need 1dose but some people whocannot have the routine vaccinefor health reasons will need 2doses The shingles vaccine isexpected to reduce your risk ofgetting shingles If you do go onto have the disease yoursymptoms may be milder andthe illness shorter Itrsquos fine tohave the shingles vaccine ifyoursquove already hadshingles The shingles vaccineworks very well in people whohave had shingles before and itwill boost your immunity againstfurther shingles attacks YourGP will tell you how long to waitafter you recover from shinglesbefore having the shinglesvaccine This may be up to 1year
Youre eligible for the shinglesvaccine if you are aged 70 to 79
years The shingles vaccine isnot available on the NHS toanyone aged 80 or overbecause it seems to be lesseffective in this age group
Once you become eligible forshingles vaccination a GP orpractice nurse will offer you thevaccine when you attend thesurgery for general reasonsHowever if you are worried thatyou may miss out on theshingles vaccination contactyour GP surgery to arrange anappointment to have thevaccine
Housing Affordability
Hampshire is currently lessaffordable than England as awhole with the average houseprice in Hampshire being 925times the average Hampshiresalary in 2018 compared with705 times the average salaryfor England overall The datacomes from the Office forNational Statistics (ONS) 2011Census
Free Hampshire Bus Passtravel for Ukrainian refugees
Free bus pass travel within thewider Hampshire area will beavailable for Ukrainian refugeesarriving in the County as part ofthe Governmentrsquos Homes forUkraine scheme over thesummer The Local Authority isin the process of finalisingarrangements with the Countyrsquosthree major bus operators -Stagecoach First Bus andBluestar ndash with the scheme dueto launch shortlySeeking Feedback on FloodRisk PlansWith over 400000 properties inHampshire in areas at risk offlooding Hampshire CountyCouncil has developed 18lsquoCatchment Management Plansrsquoto identify and prioritise the
areas within each rivercatchment that are at thehighest risk Policies havebeen identified within the plansto tackle flooding issues andinformation provided forproducing more detailed ActionPlans in the future The draftCatchment Plans are nowavailable for view on the CountyCouncilrsquos website -[httpswwwhantsgovuklandplanningandenvironmentenvironmentfloodingstrategiescatchment -management-plans]and the Authority is invitingpeople to comment on thoseplans via an online survey- [httpshampshireccwelcomesyourfeedbacknetso68dzo] before itcloses at midnight on Thursday21 July
Anyone who is not able torespond using the online surveybecause they do not haveaccess to the internet canrequest a paper copy of theInformation Pack and ResponseForm by calling 01962 846730(calls from a landline will becharged at the local rate)
Other formats of the InformationPack and Response form arealso available including easyread large print audio andBraille To obtain an alternativeformat option pleaseemail fwmhantsgovuk orcall 01962 846730 (calls from alandline will be charged at thelocal rate)The findings from thisconsultation will be analysedand reported to the ExecutiveMember for Climate Changeand Sustainability later in 2022
Chairmanrsquos ApprenticeshipAwards
Staff from across HampshireCounty Council came togetherrecently for the first ChairmanrsquosApprenticeship Awards in two
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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New Designed amp Fitted
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01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
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Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
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61
years The ceremonyacknowledged theachievements of apprenticestrainees interns and mentors allover Hampshire who areworking and training with theLocal Authority As well asrecognising the successes ofindividuals the awards werealso an opportunity to celebratethe work of colleagues teamsand departments that havesignificantly supported andinvested in apprentices TheSouth East Learning DisabilityShort Term Team (in the AdultsrsquoHealth and Care department)was named Team of the Yearwhile the Economy Transport
and Environment departmenttook home the covetedDepartment of the Year awardlsquoSpecial Recognitionrsquo also wentto Childrenrsquos Services andAdultsrsquo Health and Care for theirsupport of apprentices on theCounty Councilrsquos Social WorkerApprenticeship programme
New Leader and Chairman forHampshire County Council
Following the decision by CllrMans to stand down as Leaderof Hampshire County CouncilCouncillor Rob Humby hasrecently been elected as hissuccessor At the same full
Council meeting CouncillorMarge Harvey was elected asChairman of the Council and Iwas elected as Vice-Chairman
Patricia StallardVice-ChairmanHampshire County CouncilDivision Winchester SouthernParishes[Denmead NewlandsBoarhunt Southwick WickhamKnowle Soberton Newtown]pgstallardaolcom patriciastallardhantsgovuk
SATURDAY 10
SEPTEMBER 2022
Ride amp Stride Day supports our Churches amp Chapels in Hampshire
and the Isle of Wight This event happens nationally
Despite Covid the Ride amp Stride Participants raised nearly pound62000 in Sept 2021 for the Trust which will enable it to help our churches even more More youngsters joining in as well as clergy encouraging their benefice churches to participate all helped Those churches that did were able to also raise some much needed funds themselves ndash 50 of the sponsorship money for a nominated church was returned to them The Trust keeps the other half plus any gift aid to hand out in grants to our churches on application The Grants Committee are very supportive of churches to the extent that they sometimes offer advice Please join us and register for Ride amp Stride on Saturday 10 September If the date conflicts then pick another day to visit some of our countyrsquos wonderful churches by whatever means you wish Enjoy a picnic and have a fun day exploring our wonderful cultural heritage Participating churches will be on our website and it is best to check registrations shortly before the event httpshihctorgukparticipating-churches
For full information contact Robert Goulson (rgoulsonbtinternetcom or 01329 832915) Registered Charity No 1181370
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62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
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Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
62
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORSGrass Verges
We are sorry that there havebeen so many complaints aboutthe lack of grass cutting in ourarea and appreciate howfrustrating it is for residentsWe would like to update you asto the reasons why it appears tobe such a long time betweencutsOur grounds maintenancecontractor is experiencingoperational difficulties with grasscutting across the district this ispartly due to a national labourshortage and difficulties insourcing new and replacementequipment As a result therewill be delays in our cuttingprogramme meaning the grasswill grow for a longer periodthan planned in some areasAs a consequence more grasscuttings may be left behind thannormal We are working closelywith our contractors to minimisedelays as much as possible andreturn to normal service Weapologise but we are doing ourvery best to get on top of things
Guide for Ukrainian guestsand hostsWinchester City Council hasbegun distributing three editionsof a Welcome Guide forUkrainian guests and their hostsin a series of Community Hubevents in the GuildhallThe guide includes informationabout life in the WinchesterDistrict and offers advice oncurrency food prices benefitsfinding work and accessingspecialised support servicesThe publications have provedpopular and they are nowavailable in Ukrainian Russianand EnglishIt is a very difficult time foreveryone and providing thetranslated welcome guide is asmall but important thing we can
do to help We aim to make surethey all receive the warmestwelcome to Winchester andDistrict and that we offer asmuch support as we can to helpthem take the first steps inrebuilding their lives with us
New SkateparkThe newly built skatepark atKing George V playing fieldswas officially opened onSaturday June 11thReplacing the previouslyoutdated facility the new skatepark was completed by and onbehalf of Winchester CityCouncil
Hampshire HaresTen sculptures have beeninstalled around Winchester CityCentre The 6ft tall colourfulsculptures are part of the Haresof Hampshire art exhibition Theexhibition has 31 hares dottedaround Southampton andWinchester and will be in thecity until August 25th Eachsculpture has been individuallycreated by a different artist Atthe end of the exhibition theywill be part of an auction forcharity---The Murray ParishTrust which supports ill childrenacross the South with care andemergency treatment So if youare in Winchester see if you canspot them they are very good
Winchester City Council iscontinuing to work for a greenerfuture and to protect thecountrysideReduce carbon emissionsImprove services throughout thewardSuccessful fly-tippingprosecutionsGrant schemes to helporganisations to do moreIf you wish to contact usregarding any issue or concern
you may have we will help inany way we can
Sunny days are now with us andwe hope you can all have somerelaxing moments with familyand friends over the Summerperiod
Enjoy all that you doTherese Angela and Neil
Magazine cannow be
purchased fromHemmings inthe Square
Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022
63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
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63
Home-Start Meon Valleyco Wickham Centre01329 835 936
Hampshire PoliceCPSO Barry TowlerMeon Valley Safer NeighbourhoodTeam07901102329 or 101 ext 4643234
Hampshire County CouncillorPatricia Stallard02392 251 484
Community CareDuty Co-ordinator 07880732812
Information only Mrs HeatherOswald 01329 835 061 ampMrs Sylvia Wells 01329 609 245
Knowle Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorguk
Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020
Parish Council ClerkMrs Nicki Oliver HeatherdeneTurkey Island Shedfield SO32 2JEclerkwickhamparishcouncilorg01329 835 019
Wickham Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolReception01329 833 065
Royal British LegionSecretary David Robinsonrobinsond969btinternetcom07484 279 060
The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433
Toddlersrsquo Music GroupMrs Rowlinson01489 896 731
University of the Third AgeU3AMr Jim Busby01329 237 504
Wickham and District Small-boreRifle ClubPeter Locke01329 834 242
Wickham Community CentreReception01329 833 688
Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546
Wickham Cricket ClubSecretary Ed Morelledmorellmecom
Wickham Dynamos FCSecretary Leslie Wyldetheburtbunchhotmailcouk01329 834 398
Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283
Wickham Morris DancersMr Eric Bright30 Wykeham Field01329 833 927
Wickham Residents AssociationChairman Robert BroadChairWickhamResidentsorguk01329 835 542
Wickham SocietyRosemary OrsquoLearyraolearyhotmailcom01329 832 897
Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016
Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121
Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163
Wickham Village Agent01962 868 545 orenquiriesageconcernhampshireorg
Wickham Youth ClubLeader Mrs Roz Agnew01329 832 153
Winchester City CouncillorsCllr Theacuteregravese Evans01329 832 700Cllr Angela Clear01329 832 923Cllr Neil Cutler07814 015128
Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk
Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk
BeaversCubsScoutsExplorersMrs Jenny Bunce1stwickhamscoutgroupgmailcom01329 832 555
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire
H
H H
Jon Bailey Heating Ltd Heating amp Plumbing Engineers
New Designed amp Fitted
safe lngleside Forest Road Waltham Chase
01489 895997 0 7704 8419900 7986 468315 j bhltdntlworldcomwwwjonbaileyheatingcouk
GAS
Mud Island Garden Centre
Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop
Garden Furniture
Excellent range of seasonal plants now in
All the gardening sundries you need in our
Southwick Road Wickham01329 834407 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PGrinterraphics
GroupprintPDCamp
DESIGN - PRINT - PRINT MANAGEMENT - FULFILLMENT - INSTALLATION
02392 482211salesprinter-graphicscomwwwprinter-graphicscomwwwpdc-solentcouk
Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant
Hampshire