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THE GAUNTLET
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POSTED TO ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR £9 PER YEAR
King’s Somborne win the cup! Report and team photo PAGE 11
Also in this issue:
Sunday services
changing from June New schedule published
PAGE 5
Youth survey results Favourite being implemented
already
PAGE 6
John O’ Gaunt reopens Good start for new licensee
PAGE 23
Cyril Pigott remembered A busy man PAGES 32 and 33
THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR THE SOMBORNES AND ASHLEY
MAY 2012
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Nyk Harfield
Romsey Electrical
Services
Domestic, Commercial
and Agricultural
Tel: 01794 322547
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maximum drying to ensure low moisture content
Hardwood kindling and small logs also supplied in sacks
All cut by ourselves and sourced from well managed and sustainable local
woodlands. Various log lengths, sizes and delivery options available.
All year round delivery. Stacking service also offered.
Round logs and cordwood also available.
For best local value call:
Tel: 01794 389603 Mob: 079000 61158 Email: [email protected]
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NR ROMSEY, SO51 0LE
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Somborne Park Road,
Little Somborne,
Hampshire, SO20 6QT
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The Somborne & District Society
Talks on Local History and related
Subjects. Visits to places of interest
Visitors always welcome!
Meetings held on the
4th Wednesday of each month
At 8.pm in King’s Somborne
Village Hall
Contact : Mary Pollock 01794 388422 www.thesombornes.org.uk
'An Outstanding Ethos for Learning'
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Between Winchester & Salisbury
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Parish Church
Vicar: Rev Rob Stapleton 01794 388223
Reader: Sue Holligan 01794 388484
Wardens:
David Bevan
Sandie Pepperell
07769682696
01794 388021
PCC Secretary:
David Bevan
07769682696
Treasurer & Gift Aid Sec:
Claire Bevan 01962 820482
Flowers:
Penny Ward 01794 389649
Methodist Church
Minister:
Revd Dr Rosemary Baker 01962 880383
(evenings only)
Steward: Marion Downing 01794 388121
Roman Catholic Churches
St Joseph’s Romseyand and
St Andrew’s North Baddesley 02380 273882
Village Hall
Bookings: Val Chapman 01794 388009
Epworth Hall
Bookings:Marion Downing 01794 388121
Doctors
Stockbridge surgery 01264 810524
www.stockbridgesurgery.co.uk
Broughton surgery 01794 301210
Out of Hours service 0844 811 3060
Pharmacy
Stockbridge Pharmacy 01264 810624
Schools
Somborne Pre-School
King’s Somborne School
Test Valley School
07530 893773
01794 388381
01264 810555
Police
Crimestoppers
Police Station
Urgent calls
0800 555 111
0845 045 45 45
999
Neighbourhood Watch
Andrew Brock 01794 388227
Parish Council
Clerk: Peter Storey 01794 389688
Borough Councillor
Tony Ward 01794 389649
County Councillor
Andrew Gibson 01264 861138
Member of Parliament
Caroline Nokes MP
Romsey & Soton North Conservatives
01794 521155
Village Correspondent
Dawn Harrison 01794 388418
Village Website
www.thesombornes.org.uk
The Gauntlet
Editor: Harvey Saunders 01794 388029
Advertising: Sue Byram 01794 388521
Distribution: Norman Denison
01794 388889
Please deliver articles for
The Gauntlet to
or The Post Office.
Copy date is no later than 5.00pm on
the 15th of the month please.
Useful names and numbers
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Allotments Contact: Frank Fahy 01794 388314
Art exhibition committee Contacts:
Madeline Edmonds 01974 389014
Pam Watson 01794 388429
Badminton Club Every Monday 7.30pm.
Contact: Sue Jackson 01794 388884
Baby & Toddler Group Informal friendly get-together for babies,
pre-school children, parents and carers.
Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am in
the Village Hall.
Contact: Frances Barber 01794 388759
Bellringing Every Monday 7.30 - 9.00pm.
Contact: Sue Spurling 01794 388266
Catherine Edwards Trust Provides grants to village students
Contact: Frank Cleverley 01794 388399
Cricket Club Contact: Frank Fahy 01794 388314
Christians Together in Somborne
and District Welcome all to open and ecumenical
meetings and services throughout the
year.
Contact: Nigel Coleman 01794 388449
Community Responders Contact: John Vanderpump 01794 388647
Dial-a-Ride Trips to Romsey every Wednesday, for
senior citizens and disabled people, at
2.00pm. Fare £2.70.
Contact: Dick or Zoe 01264 356808
Drop In Coffee morning at the Epworth Hall.
Every first and third Tuesday at 10.30am.
Friends of King’s Somborne
Church Contacts:
Anthony Chilton (Secretary) 01794 388160
David Pye (Membership) 01794 388405
Football Club Contact: Andy Gannaway 01794 388733
Footpath walk Monthly walk on Parish footpaths on the
last Sunday of each month. Starting at
2.00pm at the Village Hall car park.
Contact: David Haydon 01794 388120
Alison Seymour 01794 389219
French Twinning Association Regular exchanges with St Paul du Vernay
in Normandy
Contact: Louise & Andrew Causer 01794
389364
FunDay Club Meets after school on Mondays for children
in years Reception to 4
Contact: Christine Ball 01794 388633
Garden waste scheme Garden waste will be collected in w/c 14th
and 28th May.
Home Group Biblestudy group. Usually third Thursdays
of the month at 8.00pm.
Contact: Nigel Coleman 01794 388449
Horticultural Society Meets for two talks and one visit per year
and organises the annual Flower Show.
Contact: Pollyann Monk 01794 388482
Household waste Non-recyclable household waste (black
bins) will be collected in w/c 14th and 28th
May.
Recyclable household waste (brown bins)
will be collected in w/c 7th and 21st May.
(One day late in Bank Holiday week.)
Village Directory
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Village Directory (continued)
Messy Church Fun, creative event (with tea!) for children
of all ages and their families. 3rd Sunday
of each month in termtime, 4.00 - 5.30pm
at Epworth Hall.
Contacts: Pam Gravenor 01794 388531
Sam Barnes 07742 077114
Neighbourcare
Transport to essential appointments and
other small tasks.
Contacts: Sue Jackson 01794 388884
Jenny Crouch 01794 388882
Mobile Library Tuesday 22nd May:
2.00 - 2.25pm Up Somborne
2.45 - 4.00pm Church Road
Information: 02380 267393
Pastoral Care Group Contact: Fi Chilton 01794 388160
Prayer Group
Please contact Rev Robert Stapleton on
01794 388223
School Association A group of volunteer parents meeting twice
a term to organize social and fund-raising
events to benefit the school and its pupils.
Contact: Caroline Andrews 01794 389231
Scouts Beavers Wednesdays 5.45 - 6.45pm
Cubs Thursdays 6.30 - 8.00pm
Scouts Wednesdays 7.00 - 9.00pm
Contact: Janice Waterman 01794 388588
Somborne & District Society Meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of
each month at 8.00pm, usually in the
Village Hall.
www.communigate.co.uk/hants/somsoc
Contact: Mary Pollock 01794 388422
Somborne Needleworkers Meet each Thursday at 2.00pm at
Nutcher’s, 3 Nutcher’s Drove.
Contact: Eileen Humphreys 01794 388427
Somborne Players Regular, informal play readings and
outings.
Contact: Melanie Haydon 01794 388120
Sombornes Pre-School Early Years education for children aged
from 2 to school age.
Contact: Zoe Stevens 07530 893773
Somborne Sessions Details: www.sombornesessions.co.uk
Contact: Doug Stammers 01794 389192
Somborne Singers Weekly meetings to sing ballads, songs
from shows etc. every Tuesday at 7.45pm
in the Parish Church.
Contact: Sue Jackson 01794 388884
Tiny Tots Meet in the Parish Church each Tuesday at
2.00pm.
Contact: Christine Ball 01794 388633
Women’s Institute Meets on the second Wednesday of each
month at 7.30pm in the Epworth Hall.
Contact: Linda Aucock 01794 388542
Working Men’s Club Various entertainments throughout the
month.
Contacts: Janette Batchelor 07582 552666
Trina Masham 07852 257596
Village Agents Contacts: Sue Jackson 01794 388884
Lin Curtis 01794 389373
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Rogation Service
All Saints’, Little Somborne
Sunday, 13th May at 3.30pm
With music by
Far from the Madding Crowd
All welcome — come and join us!
Please bring family and friends.
To all tennis players Advance notice
Tennis Tournament - 2nd September 2012
We are organising an informal Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament in the King’s
Somborne area on Sunday 2 September 2012 and very much hope that you will
take part.
The entrance fee, which will include lunch with drinks and tea, will be £17.50
per player with a reduced fee of £12.50 for those under 18 or still in full time
education.
It would be helpful if you could organise your own tennis partner, but if not we
shall try and pair people up.
The winning couple on each court will go through to a play-off in the knock-out
stage. Cream teas will be served.
Non-players will be very welcome as spectators and for tea (£5).
Please put this date in your diaries now and if you would like to play contact
David Evans on 01794 388246. An entry form will appear in later editions of
The Gauntlet.
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May is fast approaching and we shall
soon be saying goodbye to our Vicar,
the Rev Robert Stapleton, and to his
wife Rosemary. As they look forward
to a quiet retirement, the new Test
Valley Benefice will be formed on 1st
June when the Rev Jonathan Watkins,
at present priest-in-charge of the
Stockbridge Benefice, will become
Vicar of the new Benefice.
On Saturday 26th May at 5.00pm we
shall be holding a farewell tea party for
Rob and Rosemary in the grounds of
the Parish Church to which all are
invited. The following morning,
Sunday 27th May at 10.00am, will be
Rob’s last service and as it is Pentecost
we shall be joined by Christians in
Somborne for a United Service.
Later on in the afternoon, the Annual
Summer Fair takes place in the
gardens of the Old Vicarage and we
hope that as many of you as possible
will come along and support the event.
Hopefully it will be a splendid sunny
and warm day after the torrential rain
last year—surely it couldn’t happen
two years running—but if wet we shall
move to the Village Hall. (See pages 7
and 12 for details.)
The new service pattern (shown
below) will come into effect from the
1st June. Please check at the back of
The Gauntlet each month to see the
changes that will be made. Although
we shall be part of the new benefice,
the Parish of Somborne will still be the
same. It is just that we now only have
one vicar to serve four churches and
therefore he cannot be at all at the
same time! Should you have any
queries with regard to the future please
do not hesitate to contact either of us
churchwardens.
David Bevan and Sandie Pepperell
From the Churchwardens
Service schedule from 1st June FIRST SUNDAY PARISH COMMUNION 10.00AM
SECOND SUNDAY COMMUNION 8.00AM
FAMILY SERVICE 10.00AM
THIRD SUNDAY PARISH COMMUNION 10.00AM
FOURTH SUNDAY COMMUNION 8.00AM
MATINS 10.00AM
ALIVE 6.00PM
FIFTH SUNDAY COMMUNION 8.00AM
MORNING WORSHIP
(LED BY WORSHIP GROUP) 10.00AM
WEDNESDAYS ALTERNATE WEEKS
VICAR OR RESERVED
SACRAMENT 10.00AM
Basically, Somborne with Ashley has a mid-morning service every Sunday
whether taken by the Vicar or Lay Worship Group.
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There were 42 valid (non-duplicate)
responses (15 by girls and 27 by boys)
to the questionnaire conducted via the
Sombornes website with the generous
help of Tim Long. Indoor table tennis
was easily the most highly scored
individual choice. The establishment
of an informal Somborne table tennis
club is supported by the Village Hall
Management Committee and by the
Parish Council, which agreed to the
purchase of two tables and nets which
are currently on order. All players of
10 years and older will be eligible to
join and will pay to play in order to
cover the room hire fee. Many
youngsters and a few adults have
indicated interest in playing. Players
will each have to bring their own bats
and one ball. It will be necessary for
there to be at least one adult present to
organise and supervise each session.
The most likely initial time for
sessions is between 11.00am and
1.00pm on Sunday mornings. Offers
from adults to help with supervision
are welcome.
The order of preference for other
choices was as follows: small-team
(for example 5-a-side) football, basket
ball, uprated skate ramp, outdoor
tennis, kickwall, outdoor table tennis,
basketball target, hockey and netball.
The youth shelter attracted no votes.
The first, second, fourth, eighth and
tenth of these choices can be
accommodated by a Multi-Use Games
Area (MUGA) which therefore
represents the most popular overall
investment for the community. The
Parish Council has commissioned the
preparation of a costed plan for a
MUGA.
In addition, following on from
consultation with a number of local
skateboard enthusiasts, the possible
removal of the half-pipe and
installation of a more popular form of
skateboard track is being investigated.
Frank Fahy
01794 388314
Youth Survey of Sports/Leisure
Preferences
Somborne Players AGM
The Somborne Players AGM will be held on Thursday 10 May 2012 in the Scout Hut, starting at 8.15pm. All current and prospective members are welcome to attend.
Further details can be found on the Players’ website: www.somborneplayers.org.uk
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Parish Church Annual Summer Fair
Sunday 27th May 2pm
The Old Vicarage Garden
Winchester Road
School Band and Maypole
Dancers
Various Stalls
Children’s Games
Painting and Fancy Dress Competition (Diamond Jubilee or Olympics)
Teas and Ice Creams
Come and bring your friends and meet new ones!
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Public session • Open spaces: Mr Dyke, Open Spaces Warden, suggested
that the redundant litter bin on the Up Somborne
recreation ground should be removed and a warning notice
erected regarding the dangers of tripping due to rabbit
holes. The Clerk will action.
• Local policing: PSCO Downie reported on farm
outbuilding burglaries.
• Village Hall: Dr Mackintosh, Chairman of the VHMC, gave an overview of
the renovation of the village hall and its present financial standing with
particular respect to a future grant application to be made to the Parish
Council.
• Non-bottle banks: Mr Hallwood expressed concern about the relocation of
the non-bottle banks to the rear of his fenceline.
Council session • Resignation: Cllr Goddard has resigned because of work pressures. The
meeting recognised his contribution to date.
• Forest Extra/Up Somborne: TVBC has refused to grant the Certificate of
Lawful Use and the Clerk will therefore hasten action by TVBC enforcement
offices.
• Tree planting: A replacement yew tree will be planted in the Churchyard as a
replacement for a tree felled to make way for the new bottle bank site.
• Roads: Hampshire Highways’ response regarding white line markings at
junctions was thought unsatisfactory and Cllr Fahy will go back to them for
reconsideration.
• Play facilities for the young: The Parish Council working party considered a
multi-purpose games area, as well as an updated skateboard facility, as the most
practical solution to the various preferences expressed in the online youth
survey. A costed proposals will be presented at the next meeting.
• Strawberry Lane junction: Cllr Fahy was still seeking a satisfactory solution
to the problem of excessive speed around the Strawberry Lane junction with
Winchester Road.
• Village history: Cllr Pearson has undertaken research into village history in
response to an enquiry from a member of the public.
• Annual Assembly: Cllr Harrison briefed councillors on the arrangements for
the forthcoming Parish Assembly.
• RFO’s Report and Budget Monitoring/Payment of Accounts: Please see full
Minutes for details.
Parish Council meeting April
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Parish Council meeting April
• Jubilee events: The Council agreed to waive casual hire charge for the
recreation ground in respect of the Jubilee events.
• Table Tennis Club: The Council voted unanimously to spend £280 on the
purchase of table tennis equipment and will seek reimbursement by the County
Councillor’s devolved budget.
• Flower and Embroidery Festival: The Parish Council will offer its Parish
Assembly rolling slideshow and display board material as a contribution.
• Village Hall representative: Cllr Fahy will represent the Parish Council at
Village Hall Management Committee meetings.
• Non-bottle banks: The Council voted for the waste paper and foil bins to be
removed, unless the foil bin could be relocated in the new bottle bank site. The
two clothing banks will be relocated to the area currently occupied by the
cricket score hut which will move adjacent to the rear wall of the compound
facing the outfield. The litter bin will also be relocated.
• Planning decisions: The Council voted to support a campaign to allow councils
to appeal against planning decisions to which they had objected.
• VDA: Cllr Ward’s proposals for a Village Design Statement were adopted.
• Clerk’s report: An application for funds to upgrade the Up Somborne play
equipment had been submitted to ‘Awards for All’. Lancaster Green
developer’s contribution will be spent on a footpath from the site to the School
and from the School to the Village Hall. Duttons Road council office in
Romsey may close. Repairs were made to the toddlers’ play equipment on the
recreation ground but vandals damaged it the following day. Two Jubilee oaks
have been planted on the cricket outfield boundary and adjacent to the bio-
diversity site on 3 Fields.
Forthcoming Council meetings Planning Committee: 7.00pm on Tuesday 1 May 2012, Epworth Hall
Parish Council (AGM): 7.00pm on Monday 14 May 2012, Village Hall
Dawn Harrison
Village Correspondent
Full Minutes are at the Post Office, Martin’s Stores &
www.thesombornes.org.uk
Subscribe to King’s Somborne Parish Council Newsletter!
Send your email address to the Parish Clerk at
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Saturday 2nd June will see King’s
Somborne Village Hall and rec
bedecked in bunting ready to start the
village celebrations of the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee.
The event starts at 2.00pm with the
official opening of the new Jubilee
Room in the Village Hall, followed at
2.30pm by a Twenty20 cricket match
with the KSCC versus the KS All-
Comers. The WI will be serving
Afternoon Tea throughout proceedings
and there will be teas and coffees on
sale, plus a beer tent. Everyone is
encouraged to picnic and watch the
cricket, browse the stalls and
sideshows, visit the special Jubilee
Exhibition and just soak up the
quintessentially English atmosphere.
During the break for tea, the free-to-
enter Jubilee Crown Competition will
be judged, with prizes for children and
adults, so please join in the fun – the
more crowns we have, the better!
For more
d e t a i l s
about the
e v e n t ,
p l e a s e
see the
a d v e r t
on page
17. We
l o o k
forward to seeing as many people from
the village as possible there – this
should be a fantastic event to
remember.
If you’d like to run a stall, please call
Samantha Boot, on behalf of The
Sombornes Pre-School (389554) or
Mary Pollock, on behalf of The
Somborne & Distr ict Society
(388422).
Village Diamond
Jubilee Celebrations
KING’S SOMBORNE VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The AGM of the Village Hall Management Committee will be held
in the Village Hall
on Thursday 3rd May at 7.30 p.m.
All are welcome
The Agenda and Minutes from the last meeting are available from the Village Hall web-site:
(www.thesombornes.org.uk/villagehall) or from the secretary on 01794 388107
Tea and coffee will be served
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In a passionate final in front of over
200 spectators at Whitchurch, King’s
Somborne deservedly won the North
Hants Junior Cup. It was the first time
in 6 years that the cup has been won by
an Andover League side, having been
held by Basingstoke clubs for that
period.
Tron, from Overton, had some early
pressure, forcing a few corners, but the
Somborne defence held firm. After the
frantic opening, Somborne settled into
the game and their midfield started to
dictate play. Towards half time,
Robbie Peters pounced on a through
ball and drilled the ball home to put
Somborne ahead.
After the break, Somborne continued
to press and started to pull the Tron
midfield all over the place by getting
their passing game into gear. The
second goal came soon enough, the
Tron defence being put under pressure
to give the ball away and, with the
keeper out of position, Ed Clements
flighted a superb
shot into the far
corner from well
outside the area.
Tron threatened
occasionally, but
the only strong
s h o t t h e y
produced was
confidently saved
by keeper and
Cap ta in Dan
Goodson, who
marshalled his defence superbly
throughout. As the game became
stretched, the Somborne players
showed their fitness and there could
have been more goals. Timo Oram
and Josh Barnes rounded off excellent
performances by almost scoring, only
being denied at the last by the Tron
keeper. In the end Somborne ran out
comfortable winners, a fitting reward
for the style of football they have been
playing as the season has progressed.
The victorious Somborne Squad: Josh
Barnes, Lee Castle, Edward Clements,
Sean Gallagher, Barry Gerrard, Dan
Goodson, Aaron Joyner, Adam
Markie, Timo Oram, Daniel Paddock,
Rob Peters, Kevin Redman, Martin
Savage, Matthew Sherfield, Toby
Steele, Mark Tanner
Manager: Sam Emmet
Assistants: Phil Paddock & Tom Shaw
Andy Gannaway
King’s Somborne - cup winners North Hants Junior Cup Final
King’s Somborne 2 Tron Res. 0
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With plenty of pictures for inspiration
this year, I have decided to bring back
the costumes classes. These will be
judged after the school band have
played and the maypole dancers have
danced, so that the children will have
time to change after their various other
commitments.
Once more, we thank Mr and Mrs
Charles Buckley for allowing us to
enjoy their lovely garden and hope that
the weather will be warm and sunny,
unlike last year’s downpour all day!
Many of us will be having a very busy
spring, but the Summer Fair is an
excellent opportunity to spend time
with friends. As a Sunday afternoon
seemed to be popular with families, we
have arranged it for that time again this
year.
Glenda Sims 388366
Summer Fair - Sunday 27th May 2pm
Competitions Stuck-on Fabrics or Painting: A4 size, names and age on back please
Classes: 5—8 years 9—15 years Child’s own work please
Costume: Olympic Athlete—particular sport, not just shorts and vests
please
Classes: 5—8 years 9—15 years 16 onwards years
Stalls asking for contributions please: Raffle: Christine Dumas 388275
Tombola: Sally Wilson 388675
Plants: Pollyann Monk 388482
Cakes: Nicky Buckley 388694
Jellies and Jams: Caroline Hervey Bathurst 388322
Books for Adults/
Children (separated): Phil Carr 388656
Women’s Institute:
(Red, white & blue gifts): Linda Aucock 388542
Toys & Puzzles: Linda Waggott 388040
Soft Toy Tombola: Janice Waterman 388584
Programme timing
School Band Playing: 2.15pm, Maypole dancing: 2.45pm,
Costume and Painting Competition 3.30pm
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Jazz by the River Jubilee Trad Jazz Band
Hog Roast by John Robinson In the meadow by the White Bridge, Stockbridge, SO20 6DJ
27th May 2012
Field opens 12 noon, lunch 1.00pm
Bar available
Adults £15 Children under 12 £8 Children under 3 free
Tickets available from Robinson’s Butchers, Beccy’s Greengrocer, The Garden Inn and Stockbridge Pharmacy
Please bring your own chairs
Use of the field by kind permission of the Houghton Fishing Club and the Burnfield family
In aid of The Rupert Trust and 14th Andover (Stockbridge) Scout Group
Somborne Needleworkers Sally and The Needleworkers invite you to tea and cakes at 3 Nutcher’s Drove on Thursday 17th May
at 3.00pm to view the almost complete Church seat cushion and the plans for the one for the
children’s corner.
We would be pleased to receive bottles for the Tombola Stall at the Summer Fair. They can be
left at Sally’s or with any one of the Needleworkers
Sally Wilson 388675
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We were delighted to welcome 38
members and guests to our Annual
General Meeting on Thursday 12th
April in the Village Hall.
The Chairman, Brian Orange, reported
the retirement of our President,
Rosemary Horsey, earlier in the year,
and was pleased to have welcomed
Nickey Buckley onto the committee.
The year had gone well, starting with
the summer outing to revisit the garden
of Dick and Gillian Pugh, at the
Buildings at Broughton, whose garden
had been completely replanted since
our previous visit several years ago.
This was followed with a barbecue in
the garden at Howe Park, by kind
permission of Caroline Halse, where
we were fortunate to enjoy the bonus
of a second delightful garden and the
entertainment by resident peafowl.
The Annual Flower Show on the 23rd
July had been a success. Along with
the fun of the Dog Show, it was made
more enjoyable by the good weather
and the spectacle of the huge climbing
wall. The wall was arranged by Tony
Ward and we are pleased to have
secured it again for this year’s show.
In the autumn, we welcomed Helen
Elks-Smith, well known garden
designer, to talk to us about some of
the great gardens she has worked on.
She also told us of things we should
consider in our own gardens, with
regards to trees, plants and hard
landscaping.
This year we plan to visit the garden of
“The Island” at Greatbridge, home of
Sarah Saunders-Davies, on 5th July.
Brian had been welcomed to the Chair
of the Horticultural society in 1998.
He now felt that the time had come to
hand over to a new Chairman who
would bring fresh ideas to the Society.
As Treasurer, Patrick reported that the
Show had a made a small profit of £12.
Whilst the entry fees had been
increased, there was still a larger
outgoing on the payment of prize
money. The cake stall and Bouncy
Castle had not returned such good
takings, so we hope to improve upon
that this year. Donations had been
made to the King’s Somborne Primary
School, for the Maypole Dancers and
KING'S SOMBORNE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Annual General Meeting
Schedules available The schedules for this year’s Flower
Show are now available from the Post
Office, Martins Stores, or myself, for
all those of you who are preparing to
compete and enter your prizewinning
fruit, flowers and vegetables and also
photographs! Time to get planting
and sowing and ‘snapping’ – You too
children, we really do value all of
your entries!
See pages 28 and 29 for more
information
Subscriptions due A reminder to existing members that
subscriptions for this year are now
due - payable to Membership
Secretary Liz Jones, Yew Tree
Cottage, Up Somborne. Tel. 01794
388637.
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their new Eco Garden, and to the
Scouts, whose equipment we borrow.
Thanks were made to David Pepperell,
for kindly auditing the accounts.
At tent ion was drawn to the
Forthcoming Flower & Embroidery
Festival to be held in the Church on
the 6th - 8th July, and for which we
have been invited to prepare a
window/ledge display.
The formal meeting concluded at
8.35pm. There followed a break for
refreshments and the raffle.
The Chairman then introduced our
guest speaker for the evening, Mr.
Marcus Dancer, (“Clematis Plants”)
from Sandleheath, who gave us a
wonderfully uplifting calendar of
scented plants throughout the year.
These ranged from Christmas Box and
Lonicera Winter Beauty in January,
Daphnes Jacqueline Postill and
Aureomarginata in March and April,
through Autumn Camelias in
September /October, to Chimonanthus
Praecox “Wintersweet” in December.
Marcus also indulged members with a
retail opportunity from a selection of
some of his own plants for sale on the
evening. There was also some helpful
advice on Clematis!
27th Annual Plant Sale & Open Garden at
Little Court, Crawley SO21 2PU By kind permission of Professor and Mrs Andrew Elkington
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 10am – 1pm
Little Court Plants – Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants
Test Valley Nursery -- Butterfly Nursery – Kirton Farm Nursery Plants
Phoenix Cards – Cakes, Savouries, Preserves
Raffle
Entrance £4.00 ----- including Coffee
Patron HM The Queen President HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG KCVO
President HRH Princess Alexandra, The Hon Lady Ogilvie GCVO
In aid of
CANCER RESEARCH UK
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This has been a very busy time at the
Hall with work on the Jubilee Room
and store rooms nearing completion.
You will have noticed that the control
box for the football lights and the
sound box have now been re-housed at
the back of the stage. The store room
floors have been tiled and sealed to
control any dust from the concrete
screed. Unfortunately, more dust was
created when the door between the
Main Hall and Jubilee Room was cut
and once again we are grateful to our
hirers for their patience while this
work was undertaken.
By the time you read this, the Hall
should be much cleaner and tidier as
most of the current construction work
will have been completed. A working
party, made up of willing volunteers,
will have given the place a good tidy
up and disposed of a lot of the rubbish
that has accumulated over the years.
In order to contribute to further
improvements to the Hall, a series of
fundraising events will take place
during May and June starting with the
Clay Pigeon Shoot on 11th May. This
event, which has been so successful in
the past, is once again being organised
by the Fund Raising Committee. We
already have many entries and it is
hoped to exceed the amount raised last
year. This will be followed by the
Beer and Music Festival on 23rd June
and a Variety Show on 30th June
which is very kindly being organised
by the Somborne Players.
There will be celebrations at the Hall
on Saturday 2nd June when the Jubilee
Room will be officially opened by
Lady Appleyard. This will take place
early in the afternoon as part of the
commemorations being organised by
Village Organisations to mark the
Diamond Jubilee.
Last but not least, please do not
forget the AGM which will take
place in the Hall on Thursday 3rd
May starting at 7.30pm. All are
welcome. The Agenda and the
Minutes from the last meeting can be
obtained from Eileen Reynolds on
01794 388107 or from the Village Hall
web-site: www.thesombornes.org.uk/
villagehall.
Terry Mackintosh
Village Hall news
Church Easter Cake Stall May we say a ‘big thank you’ to all those who
supported the recent Easter Cake Stall outside the
Parish Church on April 7th. We are indebted to all
those who baked something for us and to Linda and
Pat for organising it. The weather remained fine for us
and we raised £213.12p towards church funds.
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The Somborne & District Society and The Sombornes Pre-School
are proud to present
The King’s Somborne Diamond Jubilee
Cricket Match and Afternoon Tea
PLUS Jubilee Crown competition, Jubilee Exhibition,
Story tent, Face Painting, Beer tent, Raffle, Cakes, Sideshows, and much more
Saturday 2nd June
2pm – 5pm
The Village Hall and Rec, King’s Somborne
If you would like to have a stall please call Samantha Boot on 389554
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What’s on Your guide to events in and around the district
Best of British Festival 2012 A series of special local events
showcasing everything that makes
Britain great will mark the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee and the run up to the
London Olympics and Paralympics.
The opening event on 25 May is ‘Any
Questions to the Broadcasters’
examining how and why British
broadcasting can justifiably claim to be
the best in the world. A panel of four
distinguished broadcasters, including
Michael Grade, will answer questions
about the past, present and future of
the most popular and widely-used of
all our art forms.
On 26 May, Claire Tomalin discusses
her best-selling biography of Charles
Dickens in his bicentenary year. ‘For
Queen and Country’ on 28 May is
presented by Richard Vincent who
joined the Army as a National
Serviceman and rose to the very top as
Chief of the Defence Staff in 1991.
Widely recognized as one of the
boldest modernizers, he will discuss
the options facing the military in these
uncertain times and their relationship
with their political masters.
On 31 May, Robert Hardy and Celia
Sandys give a dramatic performance of
‘The Churchill Letters’, 57 years of
correspondence between Winston and
Clementine Churchill - both a unique
historical document and an inspiring
love story over half a century.
All four events start at 6.00pm in
Winchester Guildhall. For details of
the full programme between 26 May
and 26 July, including the Food
Festival and location of beacons, visit
www.bestofbritishfestival.com.
Sparsholt College Countryside
Day Enjoy a great day out for all the family
on 19 May at Hampshire’s leading
land-based college. Live broadcasts by
‘The Breeze FM’, activities, crafts,
displays and stalls, refreshments and
free parking. 9.30am-4.30pm. Call
01962 776441 for more information.
Moscow State Circus The Moscow State Circus brings its
latest and most spectacular show to
date to Southampton’s Mayflower
Park on 2-7 May. A cast of Russia’s
greatest and most talented circus
performers combine contemporary and
classic circus in a way never before
witnessed. For more information, call
07721 565558 or visit their website,
www.moscowstatecircus.com
Welcome the World Inspired by London 2012, ‘Hampshire
Welcomes the World’ is a year-long
celebration of world cultures and
music and an exploration of some of
our extraordinary local heritage sites.
An open air music festival organised
by Hampshire County Council will be
held at Danebury Hill Fort on 26 May.
Free entry from 2.00pm to 7.00pm,
ending with a mass samba event.
www.hants.gov.uk
Bethan Bennett-Lloyd
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Theatres
Salisbury Playhouse (01722 320333 or
www.salisburyplayhouse.com)
2-26 May
‘Epsom Downs’
11-12 May
‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’
16-26 May ‘Up Down Boy’
25 May - 9 June
Salisbury International Arts Festival
(www.salisburyfestival.co.uk)
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Nuffield, Southampton (02380 671771 or
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk)
1-5 May
‘Oedipussy’
10-12 May
‘Fote Fore’, Cirque Mandingue
14-16 May
‘Italia n Caledonia’
16-26 May
‘Boys’
29 May - 2 June
‘Lilies on the Land’
30-31 May
‘The Rememberers’
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The Mayflower, Southampton (02380 711811 04 or
www.the-mayflower.com)
1-26 May
‘Oliver’
30 May - 3 June
‘The Gruffalo’
3-9 June
‘Steel Magnolias’
12-16 June
‘Midnight Tango’
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Theatre Royal, Winchester (01962 840440 or
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk)
1-5 May ‘HMS Pinafore’
10-12 May
‘Sense and Sensibility’
15 May
‘The Vanishing Horizon’
23-26 May
‘The Rivals’
3 June
‘Indian Takeaway’, Hardeep Singh
Kholi
6-9 June
‘Mary Shelley’
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The Lights, Andover (01264 368368 or
www.thelights.org.uk)
9 May
‘Great Expectations’
17 May
‘Hamlet’ with a difference
23 May
‘Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint
Presentation’
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Plaza Theatre, Romsey (01794 512987 or
www.plazatheatre.com)
22-23 May
‘Absurd Person Singular’
9 June
‘Look Out!’ Titanic Story
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The Point, Eastleigh (023 8065 2333 or
www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk)
8-12 May
‘The Mikado’, Eastleigh Operatic Soc
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Village Diary for May
Footpath walk 6.25 miles (10 Km) 2.5 hours
We head out of the village via Froghole and up the hill to How
Park. Then down to the Test Way and south to Brook. At Brook,
we cross the A3057 and take the path to Lower Eldon Farm.
From there, it is back to the village via Humbers Wood.
16th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
17th Needleworkers
Tea and Cakes
3.00pm
21st Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
22nd Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
23rd Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
Somborne Society 8.00pm
24th Needle workers 2.00pm
VHMC 7.30pm
27th Jazz by the River 12 noon
Church Summer
Fair
2.00pm
Footpath Walk 2.00pm
28th Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Badminton 7.30pm
Bell ringing 7.30pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
29th Grants and Repair
services talk
10.30am
30th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
1st Drop in Club 10.30am
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
2nd Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
3rd Needle workers 2.00pm
VHMC AGM 7.30pm
7th Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
8th Over 50’s Lunch 12.30pm
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
9th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
W I 7.30pm
10th Needle workers 2.00pm
Players AGM 8.15pm
11th Clay-pigeon Shoot
School Assoc: Cake
and Plant Sale
14th Bell ringing 7.30pm
Parish Council 7.00pm
Badminton 7.30pm
15th Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Drop in Club 10.30am
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
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3 May
Bluebell walk, Crab Wood, Sarum
Road, Winchester. 10.00am-12 noon.
01264 782697.
5 May
‘A Downs Dash’, sponsored two-day
walk from Winchester Cathedral to
Midhurst along the South Downs Way
in aid of seriously ill children. 01428
726330.
5-7 May
May Day Festival, Marwell Wildlife.
01962 777511.
6 May
‘Edible and medicinal plants’, guided
walk around St Catherine’s Hill,
3.00pm. Book via 07860 178516.
6 May
Romsey Farmers’ Market
6 May
Family Fun Day at Salisbury
Racecourse. 01722 326461.
7 May
Choral classics free lunchtime recital,
Winchester Cathedral, 12.30pm.
9 May
‘From star to star - the story of gold’;
the latest understanding of how and
where the gold in the universe was
created. INTECH, 6.30pm. 01962
863791.
10 May
Garden and Gift Fair in aid of WOW
(Wellbeing of Women) at Home Farm
Barn, Farleigh Wallop, home of the
Earl and Countess of Portsmouth.
Specialist nurseries and stalls for home
and garden, plus a lecture by
Telegraph columnist, Helen Yemm.
07887 847745.
11 May
‘Raising the Mary Rose’, talk in aid of
Age UK Winchester; Pinglestone
Farm, Old Alresford begins at 7.30pm.
01962 871725.
12 May
Big Litter Pick at Ladies Walk,
Andover. 01264 368811.
12 May
Free street party fun at the
Constabulary Mad Hatter’s Tea Party,
St Thomas Street, Winchester.
11.00am-3.00pm. 01962 841000.
13, 19 and 27 May
Winchester Farmers’ Market
13 May
Thames Valley Morgan Club display
their classic cars at Hinton Ampner,
Bramdean. 01962 771305.
19 May
Art and Craft Fair, Alresford
Community Centre. Free, 10.00am.
20 May
The General Race 10K; cross country
race or tackle the ‘Battle’ obstacle
course. 10.00am, Matterley Bowl.
07888 664929.
20 May
Andover Farmers’ Market
26 May
Andover College Family Fun Day.
11.00am-3.00pm. 01264 360000.
26-27 May
‘Hide with a Guide’; brush up on your
bird identification skills at Titchfield
Haven Nature Reserve. Admission
from 9.30am-5.00pm. 01329 662145.
27 May
Jazz by the River at Longstock. Hog
roast, licensed bar. 01264 811017.
27 May
County Service of Thanksgiving for
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Winchester Cathedral, 3.30pm.
District diary for May
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The Somborne
and District Society At our March meeting, Geoffrey
Morris spoke about the King Alfred
Motor Services.
At the age of twelve, Robert Chisnell
became the family breadwinner when
his father died. He was to become
quite an entrepreneur, but his main
opportunity came during the First
World War when 30,000 American
troops were stationed on Morn Hill,
Winchester. He began a taxi service
carrying the men into the city when
they were off duty. He eventually
bought three taxis. He wisely always
made sure that the men paid their fare
at the beginning of their journey! In
Winchester the troops enjoyed a meal
(one choice only!) of sausage, peas and
onions at the nearby Supper Rooms.
At the end of the war, Robert bought
three Leyland motors, to which he
added charabanc bodies. These were
intended for private use and were
painted the familiar green with the
words King Alfred on the rear panel.
In 1932 he began his first bus service
to St. Cross and Shawford. More
routes followed and the fleet included
an Albion motor which had the
advantage of being waterproof! On
the 10 December 1930 the newest
ro u te , K ing’s So mb orne v ia
Flowerdown came into being. But
there was competition from Mr G E
Martin Cooper, who ran a service on
three days a week, the Wilts and
Dorset Service, and also from local
resident, Charles Emmence.
The Road Traffic Act of 1930 caused
many small companies to go into
receivership but King Alfred Services
managed to survive. Its network
stretched to include all the city and
places such as Basingstoke, and
Fisher’s Pond.
The Second World War brought
problems with shortages of fuel,
drivers, tyres, etc. Conductresses
appeared for the first time, and many
residents will remember May Boyce
who became the cheery conductress on
the King’s Somborne route.
Robert Chisnell died in 1945 and his
sons, “Mr. Bob” and “Mr. Fred”, took
over the running of the business.
When they finally retired, the service
came to a close and the familiar green
buses with the distinctive statue of
King Alfred on the side disappeared
from the streets.
Our speaker is a member of “Friends
of King Alfred Buses”. This charity
has been successful in tracking down
some of the old vehicles, some even
being discovered in the USA. They
restore these old buses which can be
seen each year on the 1st January when
they ral ly a t the Broadway,
Winchester.
Our final talk for the season will be on
23rd May, when Phoebe Merrick from
Romsey will talk about Middlebridge
Street in Romsey. Visitors are always
welcome.
Mary H. Pollock, chairman
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Born on Friday the thirteenth, Toni
Simmonds chose this auspicious day
for the re-launch of the John O’Gaunt
and it certainly proved a good omen.
It was not so much ‘dancing in the
streets’ as ‘drinking in the streets’; the
pub was packed with so many
wellwishers at the Gala Opening that
some guests had to gather with their
pints outside on Horsebridge Road. It
was great to see familiar faces from
Horsebridge, King’s Somborne and
Houghton mixing with past regulars
from further afield such as Romsey
and Chandlers Ford. Toni and her
staff were kept busy at the bar
throughout the evening without a
break, while chef Lee produced trays
of delicious buffet food. Many guests
brought good luck cards and Toni was
presented with two cakes - one
decorated with the John O’Gaunt
shield and another in the shape of the
pub itself with a very glamorous Toni
sitting outside!
It was great to see the John O’Gaunt
once again bursting with activity.
Already the re-launched pub has
exceeded expectations as both
lunchtimes and evenings have proved
popular with locals and visitors alike
since its unofficial opening on Easter
Saturday. The locals of Horsebridge
thank Toni for restoring the heart of
this small hamlet in the shape of its
historic and long-standing inn.
Dawn Harrison
JOG’s jubilant jamboree!
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Listen 2 Me Concert
Years 3 and 4 Just before Christmas parents and
friends of children in years 3 and 4
enjoyed a delightful concert, during
which the children demonstrated the
guitar skills they had mastered after
just one term’s work. Just before
Easter they were treated to another
equally enjoyable concert, but this
time the children were playing the
violin and cello. Mrs Windsor
welcomed everyone to the concert,
stressing how hard the children had
been working - a sentiment echoed by
their instrument teacher, whom the
children call Mrs S, due to a
challenging Polish name! When the
concert began, it soon became clear
that a great deal of hard work had been
going on but, judging by the children’s
expressions, a lot of fun had also been
generated. Ellie Chadwick gave a very
competent explanation of the use of
violin bows. During the playing of the
varied lively music the audience
strived to keep still – not easy when
listening to music with such titles as
‘Boogie Woogie’, ‘No bow Joe’ and
‘Disco Nights’. At the conclusion of
the concert, Mrs Windsor said how
impressed she had been at the way in
which the children had come together
as a playing group and achieved so
much in just eight sessions.
Assembly :Years 1and 2 There was quite literally standing room
only for Years 1 and 2’s assembly
towards the end of last term. The
theme of the assembly was ‘Who
wants to be a millionnaire’ – but with a
difference. The children had been
learning about fairy tales and so the
questions asked all focussed on fairy
tales, posing such questions as ‘What
do all fairy tales have in common?’,
‘How do fairy tales end?, ‘How did
Jack’s beanstalk grow?’ and ‘How do
fairies and witches cast their spells?’
The children read aloud from work
they had done in class, including witch
recipes they had written and work with
links with science. A good indication
of the success of such efforts is the
attention with which other children
listen, and all the classes were
interested and most attentive
throughout. The children are
particularly to be congratulated on the
high standard of their reading aloud-
not only were they word perfect but
their diction was perfect with every
word audible. Mr Winning thanked
the children for a lovely assembly,
describing the children as ‘experts’.
Assembly:Years 5 and 6, Parents and friends awaiting the start
of this assembly were kept well
entertained with a slide show of the
children’s recent residential visit to
Calshot. The children assumed the
role of news reporters as they
interviewed a variety of sports
participants, emphasising that ‘This is
not just breakfast, this is Calshot
breakfast’ and adopting appropriate
language styles and gestures. The
‘programme’ also included ‘The
Golden Calshot’ quiz and the item on
‘French food made easy’ was delivered
in an impressively convincing French
School news
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accent! The presentation concluded
with a Poetry Corner. Mr Winning
thanked the children, after which he
presented medals and certificates to the
school’s successful netball team and
certificates to the school’s football
team. After the younger children had
left, children in years 5 and 6 were
able to see the photographs taken at
Calshot and it was clear that these
brought back many happy memories.
Parents and friends were able to see
the wide range of activities in which
the children had been involved and it
was particularly appropriate to see
them being photographed outside the
Sopwith Hangar !!
Jo Finch
King’s Somborne School Association
Recycled Bottle Greenhouse We need your help to build a greenhouse for the school eco garden! We need to collect 2000 clear 2l bottles (eg lemonade, coke, water)
to turn:
Please save any bottles you have over the next few months and bring them to school or to the collection point at the Scout Hut. The KS
Explorer Scout troop will be helping with this project as part of their DofE award. If possible please rinse the bottles out first! We need
lots, so please tell your friends and family too.
Join us for the ‘Big Greenhouse Build’ on Saturday 7th July, at the
school fete, when everyone can get involved in the construction.
Dates for your diary:
Friday 11th May - Cake and Plant Sale
Saturday 7th July - School Summer Fête
Ongoing Fund Raising .....
Wessex Petroleum, domestic oil distributors, will donate 0.5 pence to the school for every litre of fuel bought - just quote reference D29 each time. Telephone 0800 9806175
The School Association consists of volunteers from the local area who organise fundraising events to provide additional equipment and cultural opportunities for our village school.
For further details please contact Louise on 01794 389668
INTO
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Ken Wood & the Mixers Black Pig Ben Goddard Rory & Friends
Miles Apart The Badgers
A selection of local Hampshire real ales, ciders and a full bar
Hog Roast, BBQ, Fish & Chips, tea and coffee, sweets
A variety of arts and crafts stalls
Bouncy Castles, The Great Alonso, Duck Races
£5 (afternoon), £10 (all day) OR get the Festival Special: an all day Saturday ticket plus Virgil and the Accelerators at the
Somborne Sessions on Friday 22nd June for just £15
Tickets now available from www.sombornesessions.co.uk
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Two dates for your diary again this
month. On the second Tuesday of the
month, 8th May, The Crown will host
another lunch for over-50s. This is a
great opportunity to get out, meet
people have a good meal and a chat.
Please book your place through Lin or
myself and let us know if you need
transport, which we can arrange.
Then on the third Tuesday, 29th, Judy
McPhee will explain how to access
grants to adapt your home to your
needs and talk about a small repairs
service that they can organise for you.
Do come along to find out what is on
offer. Again, book your place with us
and ask for transport if you need it.
Details below, all over-50s welcome.
Remember also that
we are here to help
with any other
queries you may
have about services
or benefits for the
over 50s and we
will do fire safety checks. Do not sit at
home worrying – however small you
may feel the problem is, pick up the
phone and ask, you have nothing to
lose, and may have much to gain!!
Sue Jackson 388 884
Lin Curtis 389 373
Anyone else for lunch?
Grants & Repair Services Epworth Hall Tuesday 29th May
10.30am All over 50s welcome
Followed by coffee and cake
Book your place on 388884 or 389373
Over 50’s Lunch at The Crown 8th May 12.30pm £8
Home-made Cottage Pie Cheesecake
Book your place on 388884 or 389373
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The village flower and vegetable show
has been in existence for many years
and is intended to be an amateur
competition for amusement and
enjoyment with the added attraction of
some cups and prizes. All of you who
have a garden take pleasure in growing
plants and vegetables and this is an
opportunity to put some of them on
display and compare your efforts with
those of other gardeners. If gardening
does not interest you, look at the
classes for cooking, arts and crafts, and
particularly at the children’s classes.
Even if you decide on only one entry
do ‘have a go’ and put it in to the
show.
Obtain a schedule from either shop or
the pub (available from April). Read
the schedule very carefully as this will
give you most of the information that
you need including the principal rules.
Having read the schedule decide what
you would like to enter, although this
will probably change just before the
show when you decide exactly what is
available. There are always variations
caused by the weather and you should
look to see what is good during the
week of the show.
Consider whether you need to protect
your entries during the week before.
You may need to dig or pick your
vegetables or fruit the day before.
KING'S SOMBORNE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Flower Show is coming! Suggestions to competitors
Children’s classes at this year’s show will be: Children’s Arts and Crafts
1. An Olympic Pasta Picture - Paper size A4 Under 5
2. Make and decorate a crown 5 - 7 years
3. A hand written poem celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 8 - 10 years
4. An Olympic torch made with materials of own choice. 11 - 13 years Cookery
5. Jubilee decorated Rich Tea Biscuit Under 5
6. 4 coconut pyramids (Recipe given) 5 - 7 years
7. Savoury dip with selection of vegetables. 8 - 10 years
8. Tea loaf. (Recipe given.) 11 - 13 years Flower Stall
9. Jar of 6 flowers - Red white and blue. Under 5
10. Arrangement in a small basket.. 5 - 7 years
11. The Olympic rings using flowers and plant materials not to exceed 50cm.
8 - 10 years
12. Posy of flowers suitable for the Queen. 11 - 13 years
Special Competition—RHS Junior Award of Merit
13. A plant grown from a seed or cutting in this year - in a 3" or 5" pot.
All ages up to 13 years.
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Flowers are usually best left to the last
minute for cutting but can be cut
earlier, if the weather is bad, and kept
in water. Think how you wish to
present your entry - and exactly what
the schedule calls for.
If you are entering any of the arts and
crafts or flower arranging classes, you
will probably have prepared your entry
during the week - or earlier - before
the show.
To make your entries, fill in the form
in the schedule and send it to the
people listed in the schedule or bring it
to the Village Hall on the Wednesday
night before the show. You will
receive in return an official entry card
for each entry. Fill these in on both
sides and bring them with you to place
with your produce on the morning of
the show.
All entries must be in place in the hall
before 10.30am on Show day. You
will find marked areas on the table
with the schedule numbers. These
have been worked out according to the
entry forms. Place your entry on the
correct area and make sure that you
have the correct number of items
according to the schedule. There will
be stewards to help you if you have
any questions. Give yourself time to
arrange your produce to its best
advantage.
The judging is carried out by judges
authorised by the Royal Horticultural
Society, but they base their judging on
the fact that this is a village show for
amateurs and not a high level battle
between experts.
Don’t forget to collect your entries
after 4.00pm and collect your cups and
prize money at the same time!
Remember that the show is for fun so
do collect a schedule and enter
something this year. If you have any
questions at all or would like to refer
to the show handbook please contact
Pollyann Monk 388482 or Patrick
Holligan 388484.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES
SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 7.30pm
KING’S SOMBORNE VILLAGE HALL
All proceeds to Village Hall Fund. Don’t miss this opportunity to support YOUR Village Hall while enjoying an evening of music, drama, song, dance and much
more
See the June edition of The Gauntlet for details of tickets
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It’s not every day when a group of
under-5s get a visit from the police,
but before the Easter break, that’s just
what happened. Our local Community
Support Officer, PC Sophie Downing,
dropped in to answer lots of questions
about what the police do as well as to
give advice on how to keep safe.
The children starting school in
September have also been busy
visiting the school library to
familiarise themselves with it. They
will be meeting the reception class in
the Summer term and cheering on the
teams at the Sports Day too. So, by
the time September comes, school will
hopefully not be such a daunting
prospect.
We would like to thank everyone who
has kindly donated money to the Pre-
School recently. Donations and
fundraising are so important to us in
these early months of being open and
we really
appreciate all
the support
we’ve received from people in the
village so far – every penny really does
help!
On a fundraising note, we’re looking
forward to manning various stalls at
the village Jubilee celebrations, and
hope to see as many of our pre-school
children entering the Jubilee Crown
competition as possible. For more
information, see pages 10 and 17.
If you’re interested in starting your
child with us, please call our
supervisor, Zoe Stevens on 07530
893773, visit our website
www.thesombornespreschool.org or
log on to The Sombornes village
website for more details.
Samantha Boot
Vice-Chair
The Sombornes Pre-School Committee
Pre-School children get a
visit from the police!
Storytime with Topper the Scarecrow On each Wednesday starting on 24th
April at 4.30pm, our local Topper the
Scarecrow will be reading a story for
children on Spitfire FM. The stories
will also be available to download ,
together with a competition, after the
reading. To listen in, go to
www.spitfirefm.com, then click on
the radio mike. There is much more
i n f o r m a t i o n o n h t t p : / /
www.topperthescarecrow.co.uk/
STORYTIMEONAIR.htm
Many of you will have seen the
Scarecrow driving round in a little
open-top blue car over the last few
years.
Topper hopes to visit local fairs this
year to
support
l o c a l
causes.
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Women’s Institute The meeting on 11th April was chaired
by our Vice-President, Mrs. Frances
Shone, who welcomed a new member.
Reports were made on the month’s
activities, including a Book Club
meeting, weekly walks and attendance
at a Coffee Morning at Awbridge WI,
organised by the Romsey Show Tent
Committee. Also, members were
thanked for their contributions to cake
sales, including a stall outside the
Parish Church on Easter Saturday.
The Test Valley Group Spring Meeting
on 2nd April at Lockerley Village Hall
was run this year by King’s Somborne
and the very welcome speaker,
Admiral John Lang, gave an excellent
lecture on “The London River”.
The topic for this month’s talk was
“Messages from Music” by Mrs
Margaret Payne. She, with the aid of a
CD player, once again shared her
delight in music of all kinds - classical
and modern - and stressed the
importance of really listening to music,
not just hearing it. A good opening
note was struck with the familiar first
chords of Beethoven’s Fifth
Symphony, followed by the sharply
contrasting “Pastoral” Symphony.
Going back a century to Vivaldi, we
heard brief excerpts from his evocative
“Four Seasons” and (from much more
recent times) beautifully descriptive
passages from a composition by the
Italian composer Einaudi, entitled “Le
Onde” (The Waves), with its relaxing,
hypnotic water sounds.
Mrs. Payne demonstrated, in less
serious vein, how familiar signature
tunes from radio and TV can instantly
evoke memories, not only of a
programme but of an era too.
Examples of these ranged from
“Desert Island Discs” and “Bring me
Sunshine" (Morecombe and Wise) to
way back in the 1940’s with
“Housewives’ Choice” and “Much-
Binding-in-the-Marsh”.
Members heard a tape recording of a
remarkable piano duet played by Mrs.
Payne and her mother, of a piece in
which the composer (William Walton)
conjured up the sound of yodelling.
One favourite of Mrs. Payne’s was a
hypnotic piece by the Irish singer-
songwriter Enya from Donegal, called
“Memory of Trees”. The final CD was
“The Lark Ascending” by Vaughan
Williams, which evoked the song of
the lark - a charming note on which to
end! Mrs. Payne was given a vote of
thanks and the evening ended with the
usual refreshments.
The next meeting will be the
Resolutions and Annual General
Meeting, to be held in the VILLAGE
HALL (please note!) at 7.30pm on
Wednesday, 9 May. All are welcome.
Mary Gibbs
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We are sad to report that Cyril died in
hospital just before Easter on his 90th
birthday. Cyril will be remembered by
many of you for over 25 years of deep
commitment to many of the village
organisations. He came to the village
with his wife Rene in 1969 following
his appointment as head of a school in
Southampton. He stayed until Rene’s
ill health persuaded them to move to
be near their daughter Elizabeth and
family in Market Harborough in 1995.
Despite starting a new job and moving
to a new home, he soon found time to
become involved with many of the
village activities. He continued to
study for his MA.Ed in which he
graduated from Southampton in 1977.
He was “the voice of King’s
Somborne”, known to many for his
commentaries at the Village Carnivals
and Annual Flower Shows as well as
for his prolific work as Village
Correspondent for the Hampshire
Chronicle and other local newspapers.
He published “Chronicling Somborne”
with his contributions to the Chronicle
for 10 years from 1984. With Rene, he
took over the editing and printing of
The Gauntlet from Revd Raymond
Coates in 1982 and together (as Little
Gaunt printers) they produced the
magazine for over 13 years!
After their arrival in King’s Somborne,
the Pigotts quickly joined the Church
and Cyril became Churchwarden in
1974 (until 1979). During this time, he
organised several major fund-raising
activities for the Church including a
Horse Show and Gymkhana in 1978
and “A Hampshire Week-end” in
1979. Later, when the Church
embarked on a major restoration
project and the Tower Appeal was
launched (raising £35,000), Cyril
chaired the steering committee for the
associated and very successful
Pageant. In this, Cyril was cast as the
Revd Richard Dawes reflecting his
general interest in education and in
local schools in particular. He found
time to research the lives of both
Dawes, about whom he wrote a
chapter of “Celebrating Somborne”,
and later Sir Thomas Sopwith. He
Cyril Pigott (1922-2012) who “never walked if he could run”!
Cyril in the role of Revd Richard Dawes
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subsequently gave polished and
amusing talks on both personalities to
the Somborne Society and many other
organisations. The Pageant spawned
the Somborne Players in whose
productions Cyril often played. He
took part in the 150th anniversary
celebrations for the school, once again
playing the role of Dawes.
In 1974/5 Cyril chaired the committee
which organised the opening of the
new Village Hall by Lady Sopwith and
went on to chair the Village Hall
Carnival Committee until 1994.
Before coming to the village he and
Rene had run conducted holiday coach
tours during the summer, both at home
and abroad and they continued to do
this to the enjoyment of many local
residents.
When the Needleworkers decided to
stitch a panel for inclusion in the Test
Valley Tapestry in 1985, the Pigotts
were both involved and each added
some stitches – Cyril went on to write
the introduction and commentary for
the descriptive book which was
published in 1995, and then
encouraged the U3A in Market
Harborough to produce a Tapestry
there after he left King’s Somborne!
Some time after Rene’s sad death in
1996, Cyril met and then married Eve
with whom he spent fourteen further
happy years of marriage and
enjoyment in a busy life together in
Market Harborough. At their wedding,
the Vicar remarked that this was the
first time that he had conducted the
ceremony for a couple whose
aggregate ages exceeded 150!
Our village was very lucky to have
benefited from so many years of
enthusiastic, creative and dedicated
service from such a man – may there
be more like him in the future.
Cyril was cremated in Leicestershire
on Maundy Thursday. There will be a
short Thanksgiving Service for his life
here in King’s Somborne at 2.00pm on
4th May, when his ashes will be placed
with Rene’s in the Garden of
Remembrance. All are welcome to
attend.
Norman Denison
Baby & Toddler Group 10.00am – 11.30am
Every Wednesday in the Village Hall,
including school holidays Come along to our informal and friendly get together for babies, toddlers,
parents and carers. Have a cup of tea and a chat whilst the children play in
the spacious hall.
Just £1.50 for one child and £2 for two – includes drinks and biscuits.
A chance to make new friends… and get out of the house!
Contact: Frances Barber 01794 388759
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Do you know anyone who is new to the
village, is lonely or housebound and who might need some
support? If so, please ring Fi Chilton on 01794 388160 and we
can arrange for one of our visitors to drop in and see them.
Successful Spring Sale for the
Friends The Friends’ most recent event, a very
successful Spring Sale held on 24th
March in the Village Hall, raised a
handsome sum of £700. Thanks go
from the Committee to all who assisted
or contributed in any way.
Together with the funds raised from
the one man play, The Monarch of
Wit, this means that approximately
£1,300 has been raised so far in 2012.
This is a very welcome addition to the
funds contributed through membership
subscriptions and previous events. We
will be in a position shortly to allocate
a substantial sum for repairs to the
fabric of the Church identified in the
Quinquennial Review.
Join the Friends Membership of the Friends is open to
everyone and we are always delighted
to welcome new members. Our aim is
to preserve the Church as a historic
building. As you might expect with
such an old building, this poses the
challenge of raising substantial funds
on an on-going basis for both
necessary maintenance and potentially
more major projects.
We therefore organise a number of
events each year to raise money. Our
events have no religious content and
we encourage everyone, church-goer
or not, to support this important part of
our village heritage. In addition to
fund raising events (concerts, plays,
tennis, etc), the Committee organises a
couple of member-only events during
the year to enable members to get to
know one another. The next social
event, a summer drinks party, is
planned for the 17th June so please do
join us and come along.
If you would like to become a Friend of the Church please contact the Membership Secretary, David Pye on 01794 388405 or by email at [email protected]
Christian Aid Week 2012 13th-19th May We are planning to have our annual Christian Aid collection again this
year. We really need a few more collectors so if you would like to help
with it, we should be delighted. Dulcie Witts tel.388267
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Our spring service on Palm Sunday
was a great success although it was
tinged with sadness because it was
Robert Stapleton’s last service at
Ashley prior to his retirement. Rob
has been a very good friend to Ashley
since he was appointed to the parish of
King’s Somborne with Ashley eight
years ago. Not only has he been very
assiduous in conducting our three
services a year, he has also served on
the committee of the Friends of Ashley
St Mary and given us much wise
advice.
Sunday was a beautiful day and we
had a very large congregation boosted
by many people from King’s
Somborne. The service was relaxed
and welcoming as suited the occasion.
Afterwards Richard Nevines, the
Chairman of the Friends, gave a tribute
to Rob and presented him with a lovely
picture of the church (specially painted
for the occasion by Thelma Blamey) as
well as a monetary gift. Rosemary
was also given a gift of flowers.
Afterwards we all celebrated with
Bucks Fizz and cheese straws! The
whole event
w a s v e r y
happy and
informal.
Of course, once Robert leaves there
will be a new scenario with the
formation of the new benefice. As yet
we are not sure of the future of Ashley
in the grand plan although we
understand that we will continue to
have three services a year. It is
unlikely that the vicar will be able to
conduct them all.
One other unexpected and sad piece of
news is that Francis Hurd (our
regional officer) is resigning from the
Churches Conservation Trust .
Francis has always been extremely
supportive to Ashley and she will be
sorely missed. Apparently the CCT
has had severe financial cutbacks
and its Regional Officers have all had
t o t a k e o n m o r e d u t i e s .
Francis would have had to be
responsible for all the redundant
churches in Hampshire, Wiltshire and
Oxfordshire and she feels that it is
impossible to service so many
churches with the same
quality of oversight that she
was previously able to exert.
We are very sorry that she is
leaving but hopefully there
should be someone else to
replace her in due course.
The AGM of the Friends and
our next service will be held
in the autumn.
Terry & Nola Mackintosh
(Hon.secs)
Ashley St Mary
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An exciting new event for children and their families in
King’s Somborne, “Messy Church” is church..but with a
difference!
It’s a fun, creative & high energy event for all the family,
including games, crafts, activities, Bible story, songs and
Sunday tea (sandwiches & cakes). It’s messy. And it’s
free!!
It doesn't matter if you have been to church before or not,
everyone is welcome at Messy Church! No need to book,
just turn up! NB All children must be accompanied by an
adult.
For more info, contact Pam Gravenor, tel: 01794 388531 or
check out this youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IR-VTHYer4
Is coming to King’s Somborne!
Come and join us for our first “Messy Church” (or should that be “Messy Chapel”?!) on Sunday 17th June, 4.00 – 5.30pm
at Epworth Hall, King’s Somborne Methodist Church, Winchester Road, King’s Somborne. SO20 6NZ
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Since the Easter break, Tiny Tots have
star ted thinking about God’s
Wonderful World. Our first session
was based around the Sun, Moon and
Stars which we see in the sky. We had
fun exploring stars through the
mediums of chalk, glitter and stickers.
We then moved onto Bugs and have
discovered all the wonderful creepy,
crawly and beautiful small creatures in
the world. The children painted
butterflies and made weird and
w o n d e r f u l
clay bugs!
A l l o u r
sessions end
with songs and music which the
children really enjoy and we have had
fun singing “Twinkle, Twinkle” and
“Insy Winsy Spider”.
We will be meeting on the following
Tuesdays in May at 2.00pm in the
Church: 1st, 8th, 15 and 22nd.
Christine Ball
Home Group We meet at 8.00pm usually on the third Thursday of each month.
We are a relatively small group of Christians from different traditions
who meet for informal study, discussion and fellowship and we would very
much welcome any newcomers who care to come along and join us.
Contact Nigel Coleman on 01794 388 449 for more information.
Funday Club is an After School club
for years ‘R to Year 4’ which meets
on a Monday afternoon. We aim to
look at the Christian faith in a fun way
with the children through games
stories and craft.
Before the start of the Easter
Holidays ,we thought about our Mums
and also learnt about the Easter Story.
For Mothering Sunday, we made
baskets for our Mums and put sweets
in them (although whether the sweets
made it to Mum I am not sure!).
Some of the children from Funday
Club also took part in the Mothering
Sunday Service at church where they
read the prayers.
We learnt about the Easter Story by
listening to two versions of the story.
We also had fun having egg and
spoon races and tunnel relays as well
as making crosses and Easter cards to
take home.
We have had a break for Easter and
are now going to learn about the
Parables.
Christine Ball
Funday Club
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Services in the Stockbridge Benefice
Sunday May 6th—Easter 5
8.00am Leckford— Said Holy
Communion
10.45am Stockbridge—Matins
Sunday May 13th—Easter 6
9.30am Longstock— All Age
Worship
10.45am Stockbridge—Parish
Communion
Sunday May 20th—Easter 7
8.00am Old St Peter—Said Holy
Communion
9.15am Longstock—Service of the
Word
10.45am Stockbridge—All Age
Worship with short Holy
Communion
6.00pm Leckford—Evensong
Saturday May 26th
3.30pm St Peter’s Stockbridge
Celebration Service for the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
with the Mayor of Test
Valley
Sunday May 27th—Pentecost
9.15am Longstock—Parish
Communion
10.45am Stockbridge—Parish
Communion
There is a Said Holy Communion
Service each Tuesday Morning at
9.30am at Rosalind Hill House,
Stockbridge.
From the Parish Registers
18 March Baptism Emily Katharine Chapple
2 April Thanksgiving Andrew Norman Evans
Prayer Meeting We hold our prayer meetings on the first Monday of each month at
2.15pm. We meet for about an hour at Margaret Babb’s house at ‘Ferndale’,
Winchester Road, when we pray for our parish, families, friends and anyone
else in need.
If you have any prayer requests there are slips on the table at the back of the
church which you may put into the box provided or alternatively phone
Rosemary or the Revd. Rob Staleton on 01794 388223.
Our meeting is very informal and we should be pleased to welcome new
members.
Dulcie Witts 01794 388 267
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Church services in May
Parish Church
Sunday, 6th May—The Fifth
Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am Parish Communion (CW) * Readers:
Julia Hardwick: Acts 8.26-end
Norman Denison: 1 John 4.7-end
Linda Aucock: John 15.1-8
Sunday, 13th May—Education
Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am Family Service—Led by
The School
3.30pm Rogation Service at Little
Somborne—with the
Madding Crowd
Thursday, 17th May—Ascension
Day
7.30pm Service
Sunday, 20th May—The Seventh
Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am Parish Communion (CW) * Readers:
Alwena Rowe: Acts 1.15-17, 21-end
Sandie Pepperell: 1 John 5.9-13
Howard Rowe: John 17.6-19
Sunday, 27th May—Pentecost
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am United Service—Holy
Communion—Christians
Together—Farewell Service
of Rev Robert Stapleton Reading 1: Romans 8.22-27
Reading 2: Acts 2.1-21
6.00pm ALiVE—Worship Group
Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Communion (1662)*
*Stay for coffee and biscuits after
services marked *
Methodist Church
Sunday 6th May
10.30am Rev Dr Rosemary Baker
Holy Communion.
Sunday 13th May
10.30am Mrs Bobbie Sanderson
Sunday 20th May 10.30am Pamela Gilbert.
Sunday 27th May—Pentecost
10.00am United Service at Parish
church—Farewell service
of Rev Robert Stapleton
St Thomas’ RC Church
Stockbridge
9.00am every Sunday
St Joseph’s RC Church Romsey
St Andrew’s N. Baddesley
Tuesdays:
10.00am—St Andrew’s
6.00pm—St Joseph’s
Thursdays:
6.00pm—St Joseph’s
Fridays:
10.00am—St Andrew’s
Saturdays:
6.00pm—St Joseph’s
Sundays:
9.15am—St Andrew’s
11.00am—St Joseph’s
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The Minister has the last word Dear Friends,
Subjects for the May Last Word are usually easier to find than some months. For
the Church the great feast of Pentecost, when we celebrate the birth of the church,
tends to dominate the timetable but there is also Ascension Day and Christian Aid
week.
Newcomers to the area may not realise that Pentecost is also the time we
celebrate the signing of our local Christians Together Covenant and also use the
opportunity of our joint worship to renew it. We chose to do this at Pentecost
rather than the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity partly because it seemed more
appropriate but also because the weather made it easier for us all to come
together.
Recently we saw a play about Anne Boleyn. It was interesting as it portrayed her
as a very religious person. She was enthusiastic about the new Church of
England, not only because it gave permission for her to marry Henry VIII but also
because it made religion more accessible to ordinary people. She also apparently
read the Tyndale translation of the bible for the same reason, a risk in those days
for it was banned. The play showed some of the disputes between the different
branches of the Protestant Church, which was very interesting as it suggested
there had always been divisions in the church of England ever since it began.
Current religious articles suggest there will be more division following the
retirement of Rowan Williams and also that the Roman Catholic Church will have
the same problems in years to come. The play on Anne Boleyn also showed that
the leaders of the different branches found they could come together on the things
that mattered, even then! Most ordinary people probably did not even understand
the issues involved.
I am pleased to say the different denominations and branches of the Church
locally enjoy good relationships and that is why we signed our Covenant to work
together as individuals as well as leaders.
Sadly, Pentecost will be Robert’s last official service in the village as Vicar. So,
on behalf of all the local Christians, I would like to thank him for his huge
contribution to our combined worship and also to our planning meetings and our
joint ventures such as the Lent talks. I know the village and the surrounding area
will also miss him. We wish him and Rosemary a long, healthy and happy
retirement.
Yours in the service of Christ,
Printed and published by the Parish of Somborne with Ashley, Church of St Peter and St Paul,
King’s Somborne, Hampshire
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