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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Hampshire SO32 3QL

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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

46

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EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

43

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BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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D D

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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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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

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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

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Wickham History SocietyVanessa Burlingham01329 835 283

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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk

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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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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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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

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Please bring chairsrugs and picnic

All profits in aid of The Rowans Hospice

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The Old Rectory

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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 Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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

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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

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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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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

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

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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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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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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 Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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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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Wickham Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Hampshire SO32 3QL

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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

46

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EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

Hampshire SO32 3QL

Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING

STATION

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ELECTRICAL PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS

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OIL LPG AND NATURAL GAS FIRED BOILERSWORCESTER BOSCH ACCREDITED INSTALLERS

DISABLED BATHROOM SPECIALISTS

Unit 1 The Avenue Fareham Hampshire P014 1NP

37

New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

wwwGreensrestaurantcouk

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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

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D D

ANTIQUES TO SELLCash paid inherited items Clearing clutterGold silver and costume jewellery cutlery

Vintage clothes and small furnitureAnything old and interesting

EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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Unit 3 Claylands Road Bishoprsquos Waltham

Southampton SO32 1BH

Tel 01489 892626

E-mail salespatstaplesinteriorscouk

You can t

Trading Locally Since 1993

wwwpatstaplesinteriorscouk

Interior Design

Measuring amp Fitting service

Curtains amp Blinds

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Upholstery amp Re-upholstery

Fabric Wallpaper amp Paint

CHAMBERLAINS Family solicitors

We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing

Probate and Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Commercial Property

RED LION STREET BISHOPS WALTHAM Telephone 01489 896141

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Cash Paid Fair Prices No FussPilates Massage Foot HealthMeditation Space to Hire

Knights Chambers Wickham Square P017 5JW Tel 01329 833513

ndash

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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 Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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Deborah Casper

07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING

STATION

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37

New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

wwwGreensrestaurantcouk

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45

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C C

wwwshedfieldrrorguk

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

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D D

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EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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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

Probate and Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Commercial Property

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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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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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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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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

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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

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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

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

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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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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

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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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

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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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

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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

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

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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SEASONAL BIRD CARE

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Deborah Casper

07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING

STATION

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37

New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

wwwGreensrestaurantcouk

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45

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C C

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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D D

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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

Probate and Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Commercial Property

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Deborah Casper

07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk

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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

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

46

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Vintage clothes and small furnitureAnything old and interesting

EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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

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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

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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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ndash

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

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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

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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

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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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

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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-

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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

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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

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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 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

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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

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Knowle Residents AssociationChairman Loraine Rappeacute01329 483 020

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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

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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

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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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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

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Winchester Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Nicholas Wilks

Young Soloist Competition

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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

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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

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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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45

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Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm

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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

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

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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D D

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group

2022

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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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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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RED LION STREET BISHOPS WALTHAM Telephone 01489 896141

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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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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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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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Wickham Chamber of TradeSecretary Rob Winzar07770 880 546

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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

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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

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

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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

Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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

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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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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

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

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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

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D D

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Tel 01489 892626

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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

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Dial-a-Ride Minibus Group Hire

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Deborah Casper

07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

wwwbumblebeegravetendingcouk wwwthedogroomwalthamchasecouk

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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

01329 833197

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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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D D

ANTIQUES TO SELLCash paid inherited items Clearing clutterGold silver and costume jewellery cutlery

Vintage clothes and small furnitureAnything old and interesting

EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing

Probate and Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Commercial Property

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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 Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online

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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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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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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

porthospnhsuk

or phone 023 9228 6000 ext1495 randggamblinhotmailcom

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Bishoprsquos Waltham SO32 1DJ01489 892640

WINCHESTERAlderman House 12-14 City Road

Winchester SO23 8SD01962 862333

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New advertisers are always welcome

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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

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

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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

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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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07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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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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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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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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D D

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We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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

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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

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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

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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

clubsparkltaorgukWickhamCommunit

yTennisClub

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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

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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

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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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07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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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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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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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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D D

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We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing

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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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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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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

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New advertisers are always welcome

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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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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

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

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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

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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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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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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

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The VillagersOpen Air Drama Group

2022

Love sLabour s Lost

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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

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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cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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

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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

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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New advertisers are always welcome

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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

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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-

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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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Deborah Casper

07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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Tel 01489 877433VEHICLE TESTING

STATION

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37

New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

wwwGreensrestaurantcouk

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45

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C C

wwwshedfieldrrorguk

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

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D D

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EST 30 years I can come to youCash paid Fair Prices No FussPhone Carol 01489 602462

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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

Probate and Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Commercial Property

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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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Plant Centre Silk Flower Shop

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Excellent range of seasonal plants now in

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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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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

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

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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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea

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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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D D

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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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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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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

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

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07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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44

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aylors GarageDroxford

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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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45

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C C

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Wickham Community TennisSue North01329 832 016

Wickham SurgeryReception01329 833 121

Wickham Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163

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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 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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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

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

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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

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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

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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07923 868 475

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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

cake bacon baps amp lunches

01329 833197

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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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

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Wickham Parish Magazine JulyAugust 2022

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D D

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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 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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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SEASONAL BIRD CARE

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07923 868 475

BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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B B

aylors GarageDroxford

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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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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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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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D D

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We can help you with a wide range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing

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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

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

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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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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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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

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 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Booking advisable

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D D

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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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E E

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

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

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

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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

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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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BumblebeeMemorial amp Grave TendingBumblebee

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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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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

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

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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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44

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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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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

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

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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45

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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 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

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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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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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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 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

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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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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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Wickham Dental Practice The home of Fastbraces FAST and AFFORDABLE Ask for a free consultation or an e consult online

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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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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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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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 Twinning AssociationChairman Therese EvansSecretary Mr Keith Best01489 891 163

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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cake bacon baps amp lunches

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45

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Open Tuesday - Saturday Breakfast 900am - 1130am

Lunch 1145am - 200pm AŌernoon Tea 1145am - 315pm

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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

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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

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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

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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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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Booking advisable

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Come in and enjoy Full English Breakfast Cakes amp Pastries Cream Teas AŌernoon Tea

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Vintage clothes and small furnitureAnything old and interesting

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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

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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

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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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Meon Valley District of HampshireHampshire amp Isle of WightNeighbourhood Watch AssociationNigel PriorArea Coordinator07960959212wwwhampshirealertcoukwwwourwatchorguk

Wickham Community LandTrustSecretary Anthony Raymer01329 834335wwwwickhamcltorguk

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New Harryrsquos hut in the secret gardenServing single origin coffee homemade

cake bacon baps amp lunches

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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 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

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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

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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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The Rowans HospiceLocal Support Group07940 805 43102392 382 433

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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

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

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

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 -

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+)$)$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

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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

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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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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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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

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

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Unit 7 Larchwood AvenueHavant

Hampshire

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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

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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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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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