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Hamble-le-Rice
VILLAGE MAGAZINE
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018
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Issue 318
Published by Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council and distributed free throughout the Parish and at
www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk
Hamble marquee hire As mentioned in the last Council News the
Pre-Submission Local Plan consultation is
now being undertaken. The Local Plan if
holiday accommodation and car
parking/boat storage but must meet a
number of requirements.
adopted will provide a planning framework • The former Hamble Airfield after
for the Borough until 2036. The previous gravel extraction should be restored
consultation on the Emerging Local in accordance with the Hampshire
Plan has been taken into account and Minerals and Waste Plan and it shall
this consultation is to allow the public to be retained as an area of accessible
comment on any of the resulting changes countryside and open space with
and if the plan is sound. These comments grazing, public access and outdoor
will go to the Planning Inspector who recreation facilities.
will decide if this Local Plan should be
There is no new development identified
adopted. The deadline for comments is
for Hamble and it says there should be no
6th August.
significant additional development in the
The following are the main policies relating Hamble peninsula.
to Hamble:
The Committee responsible for considering
• To provide a car park at Hamble Halt any boundary changes in the Borough has
Station.
Marquee hire, all types of catering, temporary bars, recommended that Hamble’s proposal to
furniture hire and luxury toilets for • Mercury Marina and the Riverside extend its boundary on the east side of
Weddings, parties, corporate events and all occasions. Camping and Caravan site is allocated Hamble Lane up to Mallards Road to take
for a marina, hotel, a range of other in all of the Hamble School, Blackthorn
Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council
Memorial Hall, High Street, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4JE
Telephone: 023 8045 3422 (Office) or 07402 648 050
07949 160 885 (Grounds Team)
Email: clerk@hamblepc.org.uk / asstclerk@hamblepc.org.uk
headgroundsman@hamblepc.org.uk
The Parish Office is now open Monday to Friday
10am to midday and 2pm to 4pm (except Bank Holidays)
www.rumshack.co.uk Advertising & Editorial Enquiries: 023 8045 3422 / vmag@hamblepc.org.uk
rumshack Call us on 07973719622 for information DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE: 3pm, Thursday 13th September
email enquires to ian@rumshack.co.uk
EVENT MANAGEMENT
The views represented in contributions submitted are not necessarily those of the Parish
Council’s or the editor. The editor and Parish Council accept no responsibility for goods or
services advertised.
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Health Centre and Wessex Manor should work at Coronation Parade. It is anticipated
be approved by the Council. this will start in August – the Parade will
At the last Council meeting in the public remain open throughout the construction
session several Hamble businesses period.
The Mercury Library and Community Hub expressed their opposition to an The County Council is undertaking a
Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator (Volunteer) application by Winchester Vintage Catering consultation regarding: switching off
This exciting opportunity involves taking charge of the day-to-day for a Street Trading Licence to sell tea, street lighting for part of the night;
running of The Mercury, providing advice and support to volunteer staff coffee, soft drinks and crepes from a van
and promoting excellent customer service. supported passenger transport services;
on the Quay in front of the Royal Southern
Initially the role will include supporting the set-up of the project,
and concessionary travel. Regarding the
Yacht Club. They commented that there
recruiting volunteers from across the local community and securing last item it is seeking opinions on charging
was already another trader selling similar
outreach services. 50p a trip when using a concessionary bus
refreshments in the same location.
Training will be provided pass although at present the government
Permanent Hamble businesses had to
Marketing and Events Manager (Volunteer) pay business rates, property and staffing does not allow a charge to be made. This
We are looking for someone to arrange and manage community costs and with lower overheads it would consultation ends on 5th August.
events, publicise out-reach services and manage the website.
have an unfair advantage for established With the hot weather there has been some
Initially the role will involve supporting the setup of the project,
businesses and make a difference to their anti-social behaviour of the foreshore
publicising the services available and helping to arrange the highly
prestigious opening event. viability. This application is to the Borough including swimming in the exclusion
Council but the Parish Council agreed to zone - which was set up for everyone’s
You will have a good knowledge of social media and be comfortable
using a variety of IT packages and preferably will have experience of write to the Local Area Committee - who safety - around the public jetty. The local
event management. will make the decision - to support the
Police Sergeant attended the Council’s
These roles will offer the opportunity to gain new skills and experience, existing local businesses.
last meeting to report on the water related
get involved in a community project or showcase the talents of Work on The Mercury Library and
someone looking to return to the workplace. incidents and what action was being
Community Hub is nearing completion. taken. He said it was felt that the way
Short term appointments will be considered but we are hoping for a It will contain approximately 2000-2500
long-term commitment. forward was to use Acceptable Behaviour
books, several computer stations, audio-
Contracts rather than using the local bye-
After taking part in the project you will be able to demonstrate: visual equipment, two meeting rooms and
Organisational skills - Team working - Communication skills law. The next quarterly crime statistics
a small kitchen. There are now two further
Time Management - Project Management update should be published shortly.
volunteering opportunities available:
All of which will look great on your CV. Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, and Hopefully with the continuation of the good
Further information on how to get involved is available from the Marketing and Events Manager. If you summer weather and Hamble at its best
Hamble Parish Council’s website: wwww.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk would like to be considered for these those who wish to enjoy the water can do
voluntary roles, please see the website for it safely by choosing the right location and
further details. conditions to undertake their activities.
The parking bays in Coach Road adjacent Have an enjoyable and safe summer!
to Coronation Parade have now been
you make the difference completed and a new contractor has been
Agendas, minutes and reports for all Council
meetings can be found on our website:
appointed to undertake the refurbishment www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Odd Job John MERCURY OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION: FORMAL DISBANDMENT
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The Mercury Old Boys Association will formally disband on Saturday 22nd September 2018
Private parties, buffets, canapés, afternoon tea
following our last reunion. Some events will be held in Hamble-le-Rice, where the school was
catered for you by Morven Brown based between 1892 and 1968 and we would be pleased to see local residents joining us.
T: 01489 601059
The schedule of events are:
M: 07980 261648
E: morven@bespoke-dining.com THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
W: www.bespoke-dining.com
19.00 Presentation to the Hamble History Society, in the Memorial Hall, by a small number
of members recalling our experiences during three eras of the school under the
captaincies of C.B. Fry, Commander Matthew Bradby RN and Commander Ronnie
Hoyle RN. A number of photos will be left on display until Saturday 22nd.
SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
11.00 Members muster in the village square car park, along with St. Andrew’s Pipe
Band Pipe Band, Sea Scouts (Mercury Unit) and other units of the local Scouting
movement, prior to the march-past to St Andrew’s Churchyard.
11.10 March-past begins (we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the short road
closure).
11.30 Service of Thanksgiving in St. Andrew’s Church followed by the laying of a wreath at
the Mercury War Memorial in the Churchyard.
12.00 Formal opening of the Mercury Library and Community Hub. The model of our ship
will be formally presented to the village for permanent display in the building.
12.30 Buffet Lunch (invitation only), Hamble Memorial Hall.
14.00 Coaches depart for Southsea stopping at the old Mercury site (Mercury Gardens) to
visit the Slipway Memorial.
14.30 Members depart for final AGM and reunion dinner in Southsea.
- Captain David Parsons MNM, Chairman
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PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY IN HAMBLE PARISH
Hamble Parish has a number of public
rights of way along which the public has
a right to pass. In our case these will be
Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel footpaths or bridleways (other categories
exist but not in our Parish). The right to
We’re all on countdown – and VERY, VERY use these paths has developed over the
YOUR
excited LOCAL
about the next few ACCOUNTANTS
months. - HOW CAN WE CAN HELP? centuries and is now protected by law.
THEOurBUILD
Hamble-based team offer a friendly and professional service to local businesses. There are also footpaths which are in
Naturally,Our
with a build
clients includeof this size,professional
trades, we’ve consultants and the marine industry.
common use but are not designated as
had a few minor delays, and the recent public rights of way, but are open to the
snow didn’t help. WE However,
CAN HELP workYOUis COMPLY
now WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS public by consent of the landowner.
nearing completion and we are aiming
• VAT • Tax • Accounts Usually, a public right of way can be
to be open to the public in June. You’ve identified by a finger post, or a way-marker
probably seen that some AND HELP
of the YOU BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
hoarding which will show the category of path that it
boards are already coming down
• Management and the • Budgets • Growth Planning
Accounts is.
area is starting to be landscaped.
FREE
If you are a regular visitor, INITIAL
you’ll notice a CONSULTATION Public rights of way are formally inspected Paths which are not public rights of way will
chapel. All of this will be free for visitors, by the Parish Council once a year and a not be maintained at the public expense,
new modern extension to the chapel. This
will contain a refreshment bar and toilets with a charge for those who wish to visit report submitted to Council. Any remedial and maintenance is the responsibility of the
023 8045 3907 enquiries@accountably.co.uk the top of the www.accountably.co.uk
tower. works are notified to Hampshire County owner of the land over which they cross, but
for visitors. It will be shortly clad in oak,
which will complement theUnit
1st Floor, chapel.
12, Compass Point,Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4RA Council Countryside Service. at their discretion. There is no obligation to
THE EXHIBITION maintain these and paths may be closed at
The pergolas are going up outside the Public rights of way which cross land owned
Around the Park, there are now five areas by Hamble Parish may be maintained any time without notice.
chapel – these denote some of the
which have been fenced off. These areas by the Parish, or the Parish may request Any problems with public rights of way,
foundations of the corridor leading to
the chapel - the inside of which looks are part of the exhibition – telling the story landowners adjacent to the path to trim such as broken stiles, obstructions and
AMAZING! We are all very proud of what of the hospital on, or close to, each corner back vegetation which is spreading from overgrowing vegetation should be reported
has been achieved in the restoration. of the former military hospital. We’ll have their land. to the Parish Office.
banners on these soon, letting you know
For our visitors with mobility issues, a
new lift will ascend to floors of the chapel what you can expect (but not giving it all
which haven’t previously been accessible. away)! Can you spare 3-4 hours a week to volunteer at The
Likewise, we have installed a new staircase Inside the chapel, we will be installing Mercury Library and Community Hub?
leading to the bottom of the chapel tower - our new exhibition, which will allow you
which is very sympathetic to the building’s to explore more of the impressive history As a volunteer you will...
Victorian structure. • support the community?
and heritage of the hospital and site - with
You’ll be able to visit floors of the chapel interactive elements and audio visual • gain work experience?
that were previously closed to the public displays to show a range of fascinating
– take a stroll along the balcony, sit and • meet new people?
images and film footage of the hospital.
reflect or just take in the beautiful colours • learn new skills?
and workmanship of the redecorated - Paul Del-A-More, Senior Project Manager
WE’RE RECRUITING NOW FOR THE SEPTEMBER OPENING
THE STORY OF NETLEY HOSPITAL 023 8045 3422 / asstclerk@hamblepc.org.uk
Built in response to the horrors of the which is also part of the history of the
Crimean War, Netley Hospital was at the site, or the new exhibition in the restored
front line of the medical response to the Chapel.
new concept of Global War and the horrific 6 30 June and 1 July, starts from outside the 7
destruction of the first industrial conflict. café, Royal Victoria Country Park. Tickets
PROTECTING OUR TREES
We live in a village that has lots of lovely order.
trees within our gardens and public spaces With any work that is carried out, it’s
and protecting and looking after these trees important that a skilled professional
is important for all of us and our wildlife. does so. There’s been reports recently
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Some trees have legal protection called of unsolicited door-to-door salespeople
a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), not just offering tree services, using the recent
within public land but in gardens and other growth spurt as a tactic to persuade people
private land too. If a tree has a TPO, you to undertake immediate work. Competent
must contact Eastleigh Borough Council professionals will carefully plan the work
(EBC) before undertaking any works. and won’t carry out work out of season
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be carried out, without permission could be on the side of caution if anyone tries to
prosecuted and be liable to pay a large fine. pressure or suggest you have work carried
If you’re unsure if a tree has a TPO, you out without proper thought and planning.
can check with EBC (023 8068 8000 How to spot a scam
CustomerServiceCentre@eastleigh.gov.uk)
Scams:
who can advise if there is and the process
required to seek permission to carry out • are received out of the blue
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work on such trees. • promise something for nothing
Even if a tree doesn’t have a TPO, care still • tell you respond immediately
needs to be taken when tending to trees
for a variety of reasons, including to ensure • ask you for money upfront
their structure isn’t weakened and that Very often work is unnecessary, of poor
they’re maintained in a way that maximises quality or excessively priced. The trader
their life. Also, at this time of year, birds are may harass, pressure or even try to scare
still nesting so care should be taken not to you into having the work done.
disturb them.
If you have been affected in this way or are
Trees on public land are assessed and concerned about a doorstep caller, please
safety tested. Work is carried out on any call the Trading Standards Doorstep Crime
that are potentially unsafe. If you do have Section on 01962 833666.
any concerns about trees on public land
Trading Standards’ advice is to never agree
and would like the Parish Council to take a
to work that is instigated as a result of
look, please contact the office. To help the
unsolicited contact.
Parish Council in the future, we are looking
to train a number of people to become tree Hampshire County Council Trading
wardens. There is a structured training Standards Service advises that you should
programme and at the end of it, they will obtain at least 3 written quotes from
be called on when problems with trees are reputable businesses or traders who are
reported or a planning application involves either members of the Hampshire County
work to a tree. We hope this speacilist Council Buy With Confidence scheme or a
resource will help to keep our trees in good recognised trade association.
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LJM BOOKKEEPING SERVICES HAMBLE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
• Self Employed/Small Businesses
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Computerised Accountancy
• Credit Control
• VAT Returns
• Preparation of Final Accounts for
OSTEOPATHY Sole Traders
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE • Self-Assessment Tax Returns
• Payroll
SPORTS MASSAGE
Assessments & Treatments Available For : Holiday Cover can also be
provided for
Hourly Rate Charged With many volunteers on holiday we take a Council staff and Volunteers moved 7 tons
break from the main tasks in August but of of gravel by wheelbarrow to the places
Contact Lynda on 07774 790543 necessity the beach cleans continue as it is where it was needed. After raking, it was
or Email: a peak time for discarded rubbish. flattened by a mechanical ‘wacker’ plate.
ljmbookkeepingservices@gmail.com We have yet to firm up on the main task The job was undoubtedly made easier
for September but please do not be put because one of the volunteers turned
off from joining us, there will certainly be up with a mini digger that made the task
THE
a task. In previous years we have painted of filling the barrows a one swoop task!
LUXURY the historic AA gun at Hamble Point car Alternatively, we may be needed to help
PA I N T park in September but with no sign of any the national Ramblers Society who have
CO. repair work to the gun’s foundations on the made a commitment to re-route the often
Win £500 horizon, this looks increasingly unlikely. waterlogged part of the Solent Way that
The most likely task is further repair work runs parallel to the boundary to Hamble
John Lewis vouchers on the various paths across Hamble Point marina.
Common. Further work may be necessary Regardless of the task, we welcome
Paint your roo m on a path that we had helped build some volunteers, the tasks can be arduous but
years ago. The path, which is part of the
with Avko Interior Solent Way, runs from the BP oil terminals
there are roles for a wide range of agilities.
BEACH CLEANS
lo cal luxury paint co mpany to Hamble Point car park and was created
to give walkers the opportunity to walk a Wednesdays 1st and 15th AUGUST and
5th and 19th SEPTEMBER
02380 452 452 safe distance from the crumbling bank
edge facing Southampton Water. Recently The next conservation task is:
W W W. AV KO I N T E R I O R CO M P E T I T I O N . CO. U K
a combined team of Eastleigh Borough Wednesday 12th SEPTEMBER.
Meet 10am Hamble Point Car Park and please wear clothing suitable for the weather on the
day. We provide all equipment but welcome contributions to the tea fund. To book your place
for this event please contact Philip: 07810 453 138 / hambleconserve@btinternet.com.
Your world, our colours. www.hambleconservationvolunteers.org.uk
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AGE CONCERN: VILLAGE AGENT
A Village Agent is an information point that event and collect any enquiries to be
and can signpost to relevant support dealt with privately at a more convenient
services. There is contact with local time for both participants.
services, agencies, organisations and the
Hampshire County Council has had to
Information and Advice Service of Age
make further large budget cuts and they
Concern Hampshire, who run the project.
Any topic relevant to keeping parishioners have, therefore, decided not to fund
independent in their own home can the Village Agent project this year. Age
be covered, and gives a single point of Concern Hampshire believes that this is
reference rather than the person having to a very important project which should
make multiple calls to get the information not be allowed to fold. They are looking at
required. other areas of funding available and are
in contact with parish councils in the hope
Training is given initially covering that they would feel it worth supporting
Safeguarding, Mental Health, Lone their own Village Agent. This money, added
Working and Trigger Tool. Age Concern to other funding being looked into, would
Hampshire believes that training is of the help to pay for the administrative support
utmost importance and, thinking that an needed to keep the project functioning
expansion of knowledge can only be a good efficiently.
thing, I have done Form Filling, Information
and Advice Adviser and Benefits training. The project is very important as a method
of supporting people in their own homes
Being part of the local transport group and a and helping them to stay independent.
member of the Patient Participation Group My contact phone is 07768 533194 and I
(PPG) for the above gives opportunities to
always return calls if you leave a message
become more widely known. Leaflets have
for me.
been distributed to “well known” local
people to hand out if they hear of someone Margaret Fisher, Village Agent for Hook
needing help. If an event is held by the PPG, Village, Hamble, Warsash, Titchfield and
then I would have a Village Agent stand at Stubbington.
FREE TAP WATER REFILLS
Hopefully the warm weather will continue scheme, please
and while you’re out and about don’t forget let the Parish
to refill your bottles. Several businesses Office know so
in Hamble have joined the free tap water that we can
refill scheme, allowing anyone to take their provide you with
reusable bottle into the business to be a sticker. Offices
refilled for free! can join too, if
Look out for the Refill logo (opposite) on there is a publicly
stickers in businesses’ windows. You can accessible tap
also download the free Refill rewards app available!
to see where you can Refill on the go, or add Visit www.refill.org.uk for more information
new Refill places yourself! or search ‘Refill’ on the App or Play Store on
If your local business would like to join the your mobile to download the app.
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Park Sport 2018 - a summer-long sport and and Wildern Leisure Centre. Eastleigh Borough Council’s SportWorks the fresh air.
activities programme for local 8-16 year FREE SWIMMING team are delighted to bring you their new Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15 & 22 August,
olds taking place from 31 July to 31 August. Your Park summer programme. Your Park 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
From Monday 30 July to Friday 31 August,
Now in it’s 14th year, Park Sport is funded is a drive to get more adults and families
children aged 16 and under can enjoy FREE Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground,
by the Local Area Committees, Parish active by making the most of Eastleigh’s
swimming at Places Leisure Eastleigh, Hamble. £3 per session
and Town Councils and Radian Group, glorious open spaces and local parks.
Hamble Sports Complex (from Monday Tai Chi
Getting active need not be expensive or
who are also the main sponsor this year. 6 August) and Wildern Leisure Centre -
dull. With sessions on offer at various times Combines deep breathing and relaxation
This enables Eastleigh Borough Council session times vary and each venue will
across the whole borough, there truly is with slow and gentle movements. Leave
to provide heavily subsidised sessions have its own terms and conditions. Sign up something for everyone. the stresses of the world behind you and
including sailing, football, skateboard by completing the form in the Park Sport
brochure (download from the EBC website) Activities on offer will include Canoeing, embrace the natural open spaces.
coaching, netball, cricket and more.
and taking it along to your chosen venue. Buggy Fit, Cardio Tennis, Family Yoga, Thursdays: 2, 9 & 16 August, 11am –
All the activities are led by highly qualified Pilates, Boxercise, Family Fun, Tai Chi and
Forms will also be available at the venues. 12noon.
instructors from the best local clubs, and even Jog with your Dog plus lots more!
cost just £1 booking fee per person, per This will be exchanged for a swimming pass Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground,
which will need to be shown when attending Thanks to funding from Sport England, Hamble. £3 per session
session.
a free swimming session. adults (16+) can enjoy a range of activities
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) aim for all All sessions will be run by qualified and
Children may be asked for proof of age. for just £3 booking fee per person. Families
their Park Sport activities to be inclusive and friendly local providers and are tailored as
with children aged 5+ can enjoy sessions
ask that if your child does have additional TO BOOK introductory taster sessions, giving you the
for just £5 booking fee for up to a family of
needs you inform them as soon as possible You will need to create an account and chance to try something new and get fit and
four.
so they can work with you to make your register your children’s details on the active along the way.
YOUR PARK SESSIONS IN HAMBLE
child’s experience as good as possible. Eastleigh Borough Council website. You Pilates Your Park will run from Monday 30 July to
must do this even if you have taken part in Sunday 26 August 2018 and bookings can
In addition to the bookable sessions, two A fitness class that offers a blend of
Park Sport before. be made at www.eastleigh.gov.uk/YourPark
free Skate Jam events will be run by the strength and flexibility training while
professionals at Team Extreme, as well Just search ‘Park Sport Eastleigh’ online for improving posture and toning muscles. For more information visit:
as free swimming for under 16s at Places full details of all activities and to book. This gentle-paced full-body workout is the www.eastleigh.gov.uk/YourPark or contact
Leisure Eastleigh, Hamble Sports Complex perfect activity to be practised outside, in sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk
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16 17HAMBLE-LE-RICE FLOWER CLUB
F.C. Hughes
Funeral Directors
46 St. Johns Road, Hedge End S030 4AG and show that they have not been forgotten.
Tel: 01489 782404
Details to Judy Raponi, 02392554157 or
Sheila Barker on 02380453718.
• Our staff are at your service 24 hours a day
• Memorial advice and products available Monday August 13th
• Funeral Plans Available
• Members of The National Association of Funeral Directors Our next meeting (start 1.30pm) is
Part of Dignity plc. The July meeting on Monday July 9th a practical entitled “Port of Call” or
www.dignityfunerals.co.uk A British Company at 1.30pm (new permanent start time “Village Church Pedestal” so you need to
to help avoid traffic afterwards) was a bring something appropriate to create a
demonstration by Anne Clark, an Area masterpiece!
Demonstrator from Bournemouth, who Thursday September 6th
The Club has chosen this year for their
entertained us with “In My Element!” which
outing a coach trip to the RHS Garden at
turned out to be using three of the elements,
The Gregg Schools Earth, Fire and Water. The arrangements
Wisley, Surrey, with it’s amazing display
of blooms, and we have a few spare
Independent day schools for boys were very varied in colour and depicted their tickets available for visitors, please
and girls aged 3-16 years old titles perfectly. After the Demonstration, all contact Judy Raponi for details.
who attended enjoyed tea and cake. The The New Beginners Classes are really
www.thegreggprep.org cake was to celebrate the Hamble Le Rice popular. They are on the third Monday of
www.thegreggschool.org Flower Club’s 30th Anniversary, the Pearl! the Month and anyone interested should
To celebrate 30 years as a Flower Club we contact Sheila Barker or Judy Raponi.
DAILY MINIBUS SERVICE will have held an evening demonstration by The Hamble Le Rice Flower Club consists
FROM HAMBLE VILLAGE Katherine Kerr entitled “Petals and Pearls a of a friendly group, mainly but not
Plenty” on Thursday July 26th. exclusively of ladies, who meet on the
The Gregg Preparatory The Gregg School
School Townhill Park House Advanced Notice: Designs are underway for second Monday of each month at 2pm in
17-19 Winn Road Cutbush Lane
the Flower Festival at St. Andrews Church the Hamble-Le-Rice Memorial Hall.
Southampton Southampton
SO17 1EJ SO18 3RR to commemorate 100 Years since the end Visitors welcome at all Club events, just turn
Tel 02380 557352 Tel 02380 472133
office@thegreggprep.org office@thegreggschool.org of World War One over the Remembrance up or if you require more details/tickets:
Days of Friday 9th to Sunday 11th Valerie Pritchard,Chairman: 02380455952
November 2018. The Club would like to Sheila Barker Vice Chairman 02380453718
Rosemary Dorman,Secretary: 02380452385
hear of Hamble Families who were involved
Judy Raponi, Treasurer: 02392554157
in the Great War, so we can feature them
18 19
HambleParishMag.indd 1 26/02/2018 17:56:38HAMBLE LADIES GROUP
I don’t know how many of you have read For our June meeting we decided to
the book ‘Spike Island’ by Philip Hoare but celebrate our 25th birthday with a social
after Philip came along to our meeting in evening. This turned out to be lots of fun
May to talk to us about this particular book, with the wine flowing, a great selection
and other things, I think there were quite of biscuits and cheese, strawberries and
a few members who were eager to get a cream and a yummy birthday cake. It’s a
copy. wonder any of us could walk home that
Philip Hoare is a trained historian and night.
‘Spike Island’ is his fifth book which he We opened the evening with the local
wrote because of his strong memories of Ukulele Players entertaining us for the
Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley as a young first half hour and there were a few of us up
lad growing up in the area and using it as on our feet jiving to their lively music. We
part of his playground. played a few games of ‘Irish Bingo’ which
The hospital was the first purpose-built is always good fun and if you don’t know
hospital to be built in England and Philip what that is it is when the winner is the
showed us a large photo of the hospital one who has not had any of the numbers
taken from the air, from a hot air balloon. called on her bingo card.
What a magnificent building it was. We also set up a screen on which we
Philip showed us a selection of his slides showed pictures of the various outings
of the hospital which were extremely and fun nights we have had over the years.
01329 237715 interesting and they were all very familiar A great night enjoyed by everyone. I guess
to our members and many of them could the ladies enjoyed it as they were chatting
remember it as it was before it was pulled and laughing most of the evening - in
down in 1966. He gave us a lot of very between eating and drinking that is.
interesting facts about the hospital most We’re very proud that our club has been
of which are in the book. going so long and have a group of very
Of course, we all know about the part friendly, happy ladies who are appreciative
Florence Nightingale played in the history of our efforts. We must be doing something
of the hospital. Apparently, Florence never right as new members are joining us on a
actually visited the hospital. There is also monthly basis.
the story of the ghost of the Grey Lady - We now move on to our meeting in July.
supposed to be the ghost of a Victorian Unfortunately, we were a bit stuck for
Nurse who threw herself off the roof of a speaker so we decided to try out an
the hospital after giving her soldier lover evening of horse racing for the ladies and
the wrong dose of medicine. The book what a fun night it was.
gives you lots more interesting facts and is We set up the race course and we had
certainly worth reading. five races with 6 jockeys in each race.
All that remains now is the beautiful chapel Each member at the meeting had a go
which is in the throes of being refurbished. at being a jockey and moved around the
How lucky that the site was bought by race course according to what number
Hampshire County Council for £1.00 and and colour came up on the dice that was
is now an amazing country park open to thrown. There was a tote and everyone
the public, much used and much loved. could place their bets on what horse they
I have read ‘Spike Island’ and would fancied and if they won they walked away
thoroughly recommend it. An excellent with some sweeties. Everyone got into the
insight into the history of the hospital on spirit of the game and declared it a very
quite a personal level. enjoyable evening.
Another very interesting evening for our We are getting a bit worried now as
group. these ‘social evenings’ seem to be very
20 21popular - are we setting a trend I wonder 11th September - Greyladyes Arts
for future meetings? Oh well, only another Foundation (GAF) - Ang Leeves
4 meetings and we will be having our 9th October - Honeypot - Viv Carter
Christmas Dinner!! 13th November - Bishop Bell Ringing
We have no meeting in August as we are 11th December - Christmas Dinner
off on our annual outing. This year we
are going to Goodwood House for a tour Well, I am up to date now with what has
of the house and then afternoon tea. This been happening at the Hamble Ladies
outing has proved very popular and we Group. Hope you have enjoyed reading
have nearly filled a 52-seater coach. There what we have been doing. If you fancy
are few places still available. If anyone joining us just pop along to the Priory
would like to join us please give me a ring Centre. Our meetings start at 7.30pm.
on 023 8045 3626. The next time we will be there is 11th
Our programme for the rest of the year is September.
as follows: -Bobby Conduit (Hamble Ladies Group)
Hamble Local History Society
To open the final events of the Mercury
Old Boys’ Association formal disbandment,
the Hamble Local Society will be hosting a
talk by some former Mercury Boys of their
memories of life at TS Mercury. The Old
Boys’ Association has decided as each year
there are fewer members with the youngest
in his 70s, it is an appropriate time to hold
Need a local venue for your party? its last formal events at Hamble to mark
the 50th anniversary of the training ship’s
closure.
TS Mercury trained boys for the Royal and TS Mercury band at a regatta and carnival, 1960s
Merchant navies and was part of Hamble
60 People Capacity village life for 76 years. By the time it closed
in 1968, it had prepared around 5,000
boys for a life at sea. The boys endured a
Up to 4 Hours Only £35 tough regime to prepare them for a career
at sea, but they also enjoyed sporting and
LARGE FREE CAR PARK other activities. TS Mercury boys slept on
the training ship, not ashore.
THE ROY UNDERDOWN PAVILION, HAMBLE Last year the Society was given a talk about
The perfect spot to meet indoors or outdoors the history of TS Mercury and this year it TS Mercury
will be followed up by some of its former
boys recalling their lives and experiences Memorial Hall on Thursday 20th September
while in Hamble. Each Mercury Old Boy will at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are
give a short talk on his experiences, each always welcomed but particularly residents
Call 023 8045 3422 or email asstclerk@hamblepc.org.uk to book your hire from a different era of the training ship’s from the Mercury area whose homes were
life. There will also be some short film clips built in the grounds of the former training
ship establishment. Our meeting fee is
and a static display of photographs of the just £2. If you would like more information
PARTIES - CLASSES - MEETINGS - BBQs training ship. please contact our secretary, Janet Flack,
The meeting will be held at Hamble telephone 8045 7189.
22 23from the council’s records
100 years ago - Scavenging Contract
Mr Knowlton expressed his readiness to renew the Contract, provided that he was given
an increase of Five Pounds. Also that he should not be called upon to remove any Refuse
or Deposit from Big Field ... that the Contract be renewed ... a Clause be inserted in the
Contract, that the Contractor shall not be required to remove any Refuse or Deposit from the
Aerodrome and Barrack Fields, unless special arrangements are made. august 1918
75 years ago - Obstruction to Lovers Lane
... The question of the barb wire obstruction to Lovers Lane was considered, & after Mr
Boasman explained that this had been erected by the Military for defence purposes, it was
agreed that no further action will be taken at the present time. september 1943
Saturday 1st September 50 years ago - Complaint
College of Air Training. Complaining of a lorry and trailer proceeding to the Scout Hut,
Join us on Hamble Quay from 10am – 4pm. crossing their footpath and causing a nuisance to residents of Hamble House Gardens. The
A FREE foodie themed day out Chairman explained the incident in detail to the Council, which took place on the morning
for all the family. of Hamble Carnival, one resident had been very offensive and parked his car in front of the
lorry and would not move it. The Police took over the situation in view of the fact that the car
was parked across the public footpath ... september 1968
• Hampshire Farmers’ Market & Local producer
stalls - over 30 booked & confirmed! 50 years ago - Southampton Harbour Board
... the Harbour Board will cease on 31st July and, from 1st August 1968, the British Transport
• Heritage Walk & Martime Talks with the Hamble
and Docks Board (BTDB) will take over ... the Council had been informed that BTDB would
Valley Heritage Guides to celebrate Hamble’s be in control of the River for one day only, after which it would be handed over to the County
maritime heritage. Council. september 1968
• Children’s crafts and workshops:
25 years ago - New Sports Pavilion
• Live Music and entertainment The agreement with the architect Mr Weakley had been that his fee would be paid in two
halves, the first when the scheme was submitted for planning permission ...
For updated event information & timings see: september 1993
The new pavilion was the Roy Underdown Pavilion
/HambleValleyFestivals #Hamblefoodfest #Hamblefestivals
25 years ago - Major Hein
Supported by: The Chairman then reported that Major Hein, who had been in charge of the American
Organised by : The Marketing Collective
Troops in Hamble during World War II, had died in the United States. Major Hein had got on
www.themarketing-collective.com
very well with the community during the war and had kept in contact .... september 1993
the above is as recorded in the archives (imu)
24 25DATES FOR YOUR DIARY IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Regular Events
Weekly What Where
Throughout August Throughout August Saturday 1st September
Monday Monday Club 1.30pm, Hamble Club
Hamble Valley Festival
PARK SPORT YOUR PARK Hamble River Singers Community Choir
of Food Monday 7.30pm , HRSC Rooms
(except Bank Hols) (Contact basschickbev@gmail.com)
Hampshire Farmers’
Market & Local producer Monday U-Tone Circuit Training 8.15-9.15pm,
stalls. Join us on Hamble Memorial Hall (Rear Hall)
Quay from 10am – 4pm. Monday Forever Fit: 60+ fitness exercise to music. 10.30 - 11.30am,
A FREE foodie themed (except Bank Hols) 4 week block £16. (Call Julie: 07952 983 349) Follands Sports & Social Club.
day out for all the family. Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group 9.30-11.30am, Memorial Hall
A sport and activities Your Park offers taster
programme for local sessions in a variety of Tues & Thurs Pilates (Tues 12-1pm) (Thurs 10-11am)
8-16 year olds. fitness and activities for Memorial Hall
Thursday 20th September
See centre pages for full adults (16+) and families Tuesday Puppy Classes (contact Annette 023 8045 3490) 6-9pm, Memorial Hall
details. with children aged 5+ to Bursledon, Hamble
& Hound Local Area Wednesday Yoga 10-11.30am, Memorial Hall
try.
See centre pages for full Committee Meeting Wednesday Body Control Pilates 9am-10am,
Monday 10th September details. 6pm, (Contact: Caroline 07803 302654) Roy Underdown Pavilion
Hamble Primary School
Hamble Parish Council Wednesday Chairfit: 60+ Seated exercise to music. 11.15am-12pm,
Meeting 4 week block £10. (Call Julie: 07952 983 349) Roy Underdown Pavilion.
Thursday 20th September Saturday 22nd September Wednesday Cherubs 10.30am - 12pm,
Hamble Local History Mercury Old Boys: (Contact: Father Graham Whiting 023 8045 2148) St. Andrews Church.
Society: Memories of Final March Wednesday Acting Up Memorial Hall
TS Mercury For class times contact: 07519 754829
Thursday Walking Netball 9-10am,
All Council meetings are Hamble Sports Complex
open to the public. Friday Village Market Memorial Hall, 9.30-10.45am
Each agenda includes
a Public Session where Bi-Weekly What When
members of the public
may speak on any See page 23. Sept 4 & 18
th th
St. Andrewʼs Cafe @ The Priory Centre 10.30am-12.45pm
matter. 7.30pm, Hamble Village The Mercury Old Boys
Memorial Hall Monthly What Where
7pm, Association will formally
Roy Underdown Pavilion disband on Saturday 2nd Monday Hamble Flower Club 1.30pm, Memorial Hall
22nd September. See RAF Association Itchen & Hamble branch
Page 5 for details of 4th Monday 12pm, Hamble Club
(Contact: Steve Rawlings 02380 740771)
Wednesdays 1st & 29th August events on the day.
7pm,
Bursledon Windmill: Bursledon Bake Off 1st Tuesday Bursledon and District Gardening Club
St Pauls Church, Bursledon
Knead, roll, top, bake, eat! Make your own pizza in our 7.30pm, Priory Centre,
Monday 24th September 2nd Tuesday Hamble Ladies Group
outdoor bread ovens. No need to book, just drop in by St Andrew’s Church
2pm. Limited parking available on site, but the nearby Hamble Parish Planning
1st & 3rd Weds Hamble Conservation Beach Cleans 10am, Hamble Point Car Park
Tesco is happy to accommodate overflow parking. £3.50 Committee Meeting
7pm, 2nd Wednesday Hamble Conservation Task 10am, Hamble Point Car Park
per pizza.
11am-3pm, Bursledon Windmill, Windmill Lane Roy Underdown Pavilion Informal Bereavement Support Group
4th Wednesday 2pm-4pm, The Priory Centre
(Contact: Heather Smith 02380 452998)
Place 2B Café
Listing of an event does not constitute endorsement. Last Saturday 10am-12pm, Priory Centre
(Coffee, Cake & Conversation)
Details believed to be correct at the time of publication.
26 27Cut this page out and keep it handy - it’s now only in the Magazine every quarter!
HANDY CONTACT NUMBERS
BEE SWARM COLLECTION M Barringer 8056 1792
07941 203 102
BUS PASSES (Hampshire) 0300 555 1376
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL (All depts) 8068 8000
FRIENDS OF HAMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL Heather Ross - info@friendsofhambleprimary.co.uk
HAMBLE BROWNIES Michelle Main Miller 8045 6357
HAMBLE GOOD NEIGHBOURS (Medical Appt Transport Service) Co-Ordinator 0845 643 0371
HAMBLE CLUB Mrs A Moore (Sec) 8045 6189
HAMBLE CLUB FC Colin Williams (Sec) 8122 7187
HAMBLE COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE 8045 2105
HAMBLE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Philip Rawlinson - hambleconserve@btinternet.com 07810 453 138
HAMBLE FLOWER CLUB Rosemary Dorman 8045 2385
HAMBLE HOCKEY CLUB Mark Hobbs, Sec. markehobbs@hotmail.co.uk 07740 440021
HAMBLE LADIES GROUP Bobby Conduit 8045 3626
Hamble Ladies Walking Group Jenny Cudmore 8045 2877
HAMBLE RNLI LADIES GUILD Evelyn Ingram/Margaret Robinson 8045 6085
8045 5499
HAMBLE LIFEBOAT Janet Motherwell (Sec) 83 Satchell Lane 8045 6792
HAMBLE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Janet Flack 8045 7189
HAMBLE MONDAY CLUB Mary Austin 8045 5436
HAMBLE PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP Diana Richings 8045 7730
HAMBLE-LE-RICE PARISH COUNCIL Amanda Jobling 8045 3422
HAMBLE PLAYERS www.hambleplayers.hampshire.org.uk Fred Brazier 8056 1465
HAMBLE POST OFFICE 8045 2323
HAMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL 8045 3298
HAMBLE SEA SCOUTS (Beavers 6 - 8) Lisa Russell 07966 162 754
HAMBLE SEA SCOUTS (CUBS 8 - 10.5) Sue Hand 07775 856 345
HAMBLE SEA SCOUTS (10.5 - 15, Explorers 15-18, Networks 18-25) Annette Dyke 8044 1007
HAMBLE SEA SCOUTS (ALL SECTIONS) info@hambleseascouts.org.uk
HAMBLE SQUASH CLUB Sharon Hoey 07745 220 149
HAMBLE VILLAGE MARKET Chris Pullen 07732 843 442
HAMBLE VILLAGE PLAYSCHOOL Julie Ash (Administration) 07903 388 568
HAMBLE YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Don Ross (Sec) 8056 0561
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 01962 841 841
HANTS DIRECT (highways) 01329 225 398
HENVILLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Mrs W Mason 8045 2720
MEMORIAL HALL BOOKINGS Rebecca Whitaker-Veryard (Bookings Sec) 0798 3220588
NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES 03457 48 49 50
ONE COMMUNITY 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh 8090 2400
POLICE 101, 999 in the event
of an emergency
RIVER HAMBLE MOORING HOLDERS Assoc. Jeremy Clark 8040 2767
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev Caro Conde, Station Road, Netley Abby, Hants 8044 8671
SCOUTS – Spartan Explorers (13 – 17 year olds) Sue (not part of the Sea Scouts) 8056 0766
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH (inc Priory Centre) Father Graham Whiting 8045 2148
Priory Centre bookings Jeff Law 8045 4299
Thurs Family Fellowship Pat Gillman 8045 2422
Cherubs Father Graham Whiting 8045 2148
Beacons Roy Baker 07971 721 652
TESCO BUS Barbara Thurman 8045 3574
Traveline 0871 200 22 33
TS MERCURY OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION Capt D Parsons, Westmead, 49 The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DF 01935 414 765
YMCA Youth Service (Southampton) 023 8214 0640
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