June 08 Curdridge Parish News - Hampshire County Council

CURDRIDGE PARISH NEWS
JUNE 2008
50P

Reading Room Meetings
JUNE 2008
Friendship Club
June 4th & 18th
Wendy Bignell - 01489 860263
Botley & Curdridge
Local History Society
Secretary: Sue Perry
01489 691777
Parish Council
.
19th June - 7.30pm
Clerk: Mrs M Jones 894663
Chairman: John Barker 782987
To advertise your meeting or
event here,
please contact the editor or
email your request.
Contact details can be found on
the contents page.
Floral Club
Secretary: Ellen Barfoot
01489 783889
Keep fit with Sandra
Mondays 2-3pm 2
Over 50’s class
Gentle exercise including yoga
Sandra 023 80476334
Curdridge & District
Gardening Club
Weds 7th Mark Lyman - 7.30pm
Talking on Delphiniums
Rosemary Taylor
01489 785226
Drama Group
Secretary: Sue Sheriff
01329 832360
Junior Judo Classes
Mr Gitten
Thursdays during term time
4.15pm to 6.45pm
Tel: 01489 782781
Probus Club of Hamble Valley
1st and 3rd Wednesday
of each month
10am to noon
Dennis Stokes - tel. 782513
Pre-school - Curdridge Caterpillars
(Reading Rooms Annexe)
Caterpillars pre-school meets Monday through to Friday
mornings from 9.15am to 12.00 midday. If you have any
enquiries (eg: Waiting List, Prospectus, School Visit etc)
please contact; Gill Jakob on 01489 796144
Yoga Class
Tuesdays 9.15 - 10.15am
and 10.15 -11.15am
Juliet James
023 80320184
Tai Chi
Mondays
7 - 8pm
Alan Cooper Teague
07989 410036
Luncheon Club
Chairman -Hilda Andrews 01489 799883
Fortnightly on Thursdays.
June 12th & 26th
10.30am coffee & biscuits. Lunch served at noon
For lunch bookings, please phone
Hilda Andrews on 01489 799883
Come and join us!
Reading Rooms
The Reading Rooms are available to hire for day or evening use.
There are individual rooms available to hire for meetings, recreation and private functions to accommodate
up to 120 people. Each room has the use of a fully equipped kitchen.
Bookings to Monica Robertson 07704 208703 or 787609 or Mrs A. Appleby 782113
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CURDRIDGE
PARISH
N E W S
50p
TEMPORARY EDITOR
Penny Gregory 01489-788178
Hillside, Kitnocks Hill, Curdridge.
email: curdridge-mag@bcd-churches.org.uk
Copy deadline is the 12th of each month.
DISTRIBUTION
Mrs Dorothy Bellchambers 01489-782933
Tanglewood, Lockhams Road, Curdridge.
ADVERTISING
Tricia Ball 01489-782798
Elms, Outlands Lane, Curdridge.
email:tricia@curdridge.net
BOTLEY PARISH MAGAZINE
EDITORS
Beverley Thomas
1 Lime Walk, Botley 01489-786164
Mr Alun Thomas
182 Stirling Crescent, Hedge End 01489-781262
First for Village News
Inside This Issue
Reflections Page 3
Village News Page 5
Curdridge Show Page 12
Church Services Page 16
C.A.B Page 18
Who’s Who - Muriel Harrison Page 19
Curdridge Parish Council Page 20
DURLEY PARISH MAGAZINE
CO-ORDINATOR
Steve Green 01489-860167
The editor takes no responsibility for Parish
News content, including reports, or comments,
after being submitted for publication.
Queries should be directed in the first instance
to those whose names appear at the end of
such reports or the Chairman/Secretary of the
bodies concerned whose reports or comments
have been published.
Ramblers Association Page 21
Cover picture: Anne Hopper
The PCC of St Peter’s Church accepts no
responsibility for any goods or services
advertised in this magazine.
Parish Office
All Saints Church, High St, Botley
email: office@bcd-churches.org.uk
The Parish Office is open
Tues, Weds, & Fri 9.00am -12.30pm
For Weddings, Baptisms and Banns
Thurs evenings 6.00pm -7.30pm
Tel: 01489-782445
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St. Peter’s Church
Curdridge
Clergy
With All Saints’, Botley & Holy Cross, Durley in the Deanery of Bishop’s Waltham &
Diocese of Portsmouth
Vicar
The Revd. Philip Goodey, The Rectory, 46 High Street, Botley,
Southampton SO30 2EA
781534
Assistant Priest The Revd. Jim Brasier, 72 Jenkyns Close, Botley 788332
Home Communion
Church Officials
Canon Jenny Lowater, Lower Glubbles, Hook Lane, Warsash,
Southampton
If you are long-term sick and unable to get to church, and
would like Communion brought to you at home, please
contact the Parish Office - we are here to help.
572156
782445
Parish Administrator Mrs Beverley Thomas 782445
P.C.C. Secretary Mrs Yasmin Hall, Woodbine, Gordon Road, Curdridge 787758
Churchwarden Roger Ball. Elms, Outlands Lane, Curdridge 782798
P.C.C. Treasurer
Les Stevens, Larkspur Cottage, The Plantation, Curdridge
Organist
Readers
Janet Clarke, 29 Freegrounds Road, Hedge End 780110
Mr Terry Ozanne, 77 Winchester Street, Botley 782550
Mrs Pippa Mills, Lower Lapstone, Botley Road, Horton Heath 023 8069 6097
The Wider Church
Mother’s Union Branch
Leader
Sandra Goodey, The Rectory, 46 High Street, Botley,
Southampton SO30 2EA
781534
Mother’s Union Secretary Angela Brombley. email: mu@bcd-churches.org.uk 786390
Children’s Soc. Box Sec’. Mrs B Wooldridge, 19 St. Peter’s Close, Curdridge 785915
Bell Captain Mr R Millford, 4 Ferrybridge Green, Hedge End 787858
St. Peter’s Church relies upon voluntary giving for its running and upkeep. We support charities both at
home and abroad. If you would like to help by offering regular gifts or covenants, please ask the Treasurer
or Churchwardens for more details.
Roman Catholic Church
Martin Street, Bishop’s Waltham
Saturday Mass
Sunday Mass
6.00pm
9.00am
Priest Father John Buckley 895889
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CHAIRMAN
John Barker
Laurence Ruffell
Northwood House, Owslebury
Winchester
S021 1LX
Tel. 01962 777236
email. lruffell@winchester.gov.uk
CURDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
CLERK:
Margaret Jones
“The Firs” Chase Grove, Waltham Chase, Southampton, S032 2LF
Tel. 01489 894663. email. curdridgepc@aol.com
COUNTY COUNCILLOR: Peter Mason
6 Hack Drive, Colden Common, Winchester. SO21 1UF
Tel. 01962 712834 email. peter.mason@hants.gov.uk
DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
PARISH COUNCILLORS
Robert Humby
Humbees of Marwell Ltd,
Hangar Nurseries, Thompsons Lane,
Owslebury, Winchester. S021 1JH
Tel. 01962 777673
email. rhumby@winchester.gov.uk
Hill Farm
Netherhill
Botley
S032 2BP Tel. 01489 782987
VICE CHAIRMAN
Scott McDermott
Lynne Newton
Acacia Cottage, Botley Road
Curdridge S032 2DU
Tel. 01489 781438
email. lynne@acacia-active.co.uk
Kevan Bundell
Tanglewood, Outlands Lane
Curdridge, S030 2HD
Tel. 01489 784681
email. kbundell@yahoo.co.auk
Lockhams View
Lockhams Road
Curdridge. SO32 2BD
email. the_scott_mcdermott@hotmail.com Tel. 01489 780784
Neil Evans
Glen View, Chapel Lane
Curdridge S032 2BB
Tel. 01489 782156
email. neil.evans@viking-garages.ltd.uk
Bob Wright
2 Parklands
Wangfield Lane, Curdridge S032 2DA
Tel. 01489 782580
email. robert.wright@stampless.co.uk
Parish Council Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday
of each month at 7.30pm
in the Reading Rooms
Information Centres
Whatever your question about public
services in Hampshire contact free helpline.
0800 028 0888
email info.centres@hants.gov.uk
www.hants.gov.uk/info
POLICE
Local beat police officer
Tel: 08450 454545
ext 643 134
June 6th & 20th
MOBILE
LIBRARY
SERVICE
Gordon Road 11.15 - 11.30
Chapel Lane 11.40 - 11.55
St Peter’s Close 12.05 - 12.25
FARMERS MARKETS
Winchester
June 8th & 29th
Middle Brook Street
car park, trading from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
Waste Disposal Service
Bins for glass bottles, and the
clothing bank will remain in the
Reading Room car park until
further notice.
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Scout and Guide Headquarters
Brownies Monday 5.45pm -7.15pm Jackie Atkinson 01489 782030
Guides Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.45pm Sarah Woodman 01489 893280
Scouts Alternate Weds 7.00pm - 8.30pm Jenny Kenworthy 01489 781430
Parent & Toddler Group Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.00pm Kathryn Provost 01489 890527
Bookings for S & G Headquarters - Mrs M Robertson - 01489 787609
RAMBLERS'
ASSOCIATION
WALTHAM GROUP
Walks arranged for the coming month in this area
are as follows. If you would like to join us, feel
free to do so. Turn up at the start and introduce
yourself to the leader. If you are in any doubt
about the weather taking place due to weather
conditions then phone the leader beforehand.
Wednesday, 4th June 10.00am
DEAN (near Bishops Waltham)
Audrey - 01489 894211
Park on grass verge near Dean Farm
via Hazel Holt
5 1/2 miles Map 185 or 119 563204
Friday, 6th June 7.00pm
HAMBLEDON
Tony - 01489 788714
Park where safe in village
via Hoe Gate
5 1/4 miles Map 196 or 119 643149
Friday, 13th June 7.00pm
BISHOPS WALTHAM
Pauline - 01489 892386
Central car park
4 1/2miles Map 185 or 119 554174
Wednes: 18th June 10.00am
COLDEN COMMON
Geoff - 01962 711749
Community centre car park (next to Co-op)
5 1/2 miles Map 185 or 132 477221
St Vigour Way
via Lord's Wood, Hensting and Park Farm
Sunday, 29th June 10.00am
BRAMDEAN
Paul - 02392 221244
Park on verges on minor road to Brockwood Park
(off A272)
9 1/2 miles Map 185 or 132 629271
via West Meon and Hinton Ampner.Picnic lunch
Wendy Bassom,
Secretary, Waltham Group of the R.A.
Ponies
Go
Potty!
Every year the
South Hants
Pony & Horse
P r o t e c t i o n
Group in
C u r d r i d g e ,
have an Open
Day and this
year is no
different.
On Sunday 13 July they will celebrate 31 years of being
dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of
neglected, abused or unwanted equines in the South
Hampshire area. In true South Hants spirit the
volunteers and horses will become characters from Harry
Potter.
Lyn Allen, Site Administrator at Oaklands said “This is a
fantastic opportunity for us to increase awareness of the
charity and encourage new and existing friends to join us
for the afternoon. The entry is free but we always
welcome donations, as it helps us to raise as much
money as possible; every penny of which goes towards
looking after the horses and ponies that come to us”.
The Open Day is on Sunday 13 July from 12-5pm and
will also have refreshment and lots of activities for
families with face painting, American police cars, Billy the
Eagle Owl, games, and a rifle range, to name just a few.
We will even give a prize to the best dressed Witch or
Wizard on the day!”
Fay Allen, Yard Manager said “In the past we have
always had a great range of our adopted horses to show
everyone but this year we are also very excited to have
some brilliant demonstrations for horse owners with Lyn
Chapman, an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended
Associate, helping with a range of challenges horse
owners can face, as well as Rosalind Green showing
how valuable the Alexander Technique is to horse riders,
and Anna Pell giving horse owners some fabulous tips in
how to give your horse that well deserved massage.”
Please go to www.southhantspony.org.uk for more
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Reflections
June 2008
By Phill Bowden
One of the questions I get
asked most often these days
is “Are you still here”
While sometimes I am
being asked because I have
started to bore, usually the
reason I am being asked is
because I am expected to be
at Theological College by
now. Well after an
excruciatingly long wait (or
should I say preparation) my final day in the Parish
will be 29 th June, after which my family and I will
move up to a village near Oxford to begin my
academic training for ministry.
In the meantime I have been working hard trying to
un-botch some of the most horrific DIY crimes
imaginable that have been meted out on my home by a
succession of previous owners. While I am happy to
live in it, I cannot expect the future occupants to be
happy about the painted-over light switches or the
shocking-pink and lime-green design on the walls of
the spare bedroom. The makers of the television
programme “Changing Rooms” have much of answer
for!
So now spend every spare hour that I have cleaning,
wiping, filling, sanding, scrapping, and on rare
occasions actually painting. I am something of a
perfectionist in this area, and so it is that I spend far
more time on preparation work that my predecessors
evidently did – the times that I actually get to put
some paint on a surface are few and far between, but
at least when I finally do, I do not just paint over the
top of the door handles, light switches and kitchen
surfaces.
meeting between God and man, for most of us, our
spiritual lives are not made up of a continual union of
the divine and the human, but of times of preparation,
of self examination, prayer, meditation, and
contemplation. We study, both scripture, and tradition
that has been handed to us by our forebears who
themselves have (perhaps only briefly) experienced
that union with God for which we all crave.
Just like the home decorator who concerns himself
only with the colour and application of emulsion, the
spiritually inquisitive that concern themselves only
with the revelation of God often find the results
disappointing. Union with God is something which
requires a lifetime’s preparation, and yet the
incarnation shows us that ultimately it is not we who
find Him, but God who seeks union with us.
Phill Bowden
Curdridge PCC
READINGS FOR JUNE
DATE
June 1st
2nd after Trinity
Diary Dates
Tuesday June 17th (8:00pm)
READINGS
Romans 1:16.17 and 3:22b-28
Matthew 7:21-end
The spiritual life has much to commend to us the
benefits of preparation – our Lord warned about the
perils that befell the ill prepared bridesmaids who ran
out of oil at a wedding feast. Peter warned his readers
to be “sober and vigilant” and that was pretty rich
coming from who is portrayed in the Gospels as being
extremely impulsive, always jumping in feet first (in
one case on the sea of Galilee, literally!)
Yet for all the excitement that we might feel at the
June 8th
3rd after Trinity
June 15th
4th after Trinity
June 22nd
5th after Trinity
June 29 th
Peter and Paul
Romans 4:13-end
Matthew 9:9-13,18-26
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Acts12:1-11
Matthew 16:13-19
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Altar:
June 1st
June 8th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th
Flower Rota June
Mrs Freeman
Wedding flowers
Mrs Wood
Wedding flowers
Wedding flowers
Friday Rota:
June 6th Mrs Andrews, Mrs W Blake, Mrs Puddle
June 13th Mrs M Blake, Mrs Bignell, Mrs Bowerman
June 20th Mrs Hillier, Mrs Clark, Mrs Wooldridge
June 27th Mrs Andrews, Mrs W Blake, Mrs Puddle
Thank you for the lovely flowers for Pentecost, making
everything festive for the birthday of the Church.
THANK YOU also for the many kind messages during my
recent incapacity and thank you also to the drivers of the Care
Group for safely transporting me to my various surgery and
chiropractor appointments, much appreciated.
V.M.Puddle
Citizens Advice
Bureau
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Opening Hours
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
Held within
Bishop’s Waltham Library
Tel: 01489 896376
The C.A.B. is willing to make home
visits to the housebound. For more
information please contact Suzanne
Gill on the above number.
From the registers
BAPTISM
“We welcome you into the Lord’s family”
Grace Lily Seward
MARRIAGE
“Blessed are you Holy Spirit: You bring us together in love”
David Heath and Ida Meccariello
FUNERALS
“I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord”
John Holker
Curdridge Care Group
Curdridge Care Group is willing to
drive to hospital, the doctor, dentist
or similar, those who do not drive
themselves and when relatives or
friends are unavailable to help.
Tel: 01489 782580
‘Serving the Village’
Curdridge Minibus (C.A.T.S.)
The minibus offers a door to door service for all Villagers.
At the moment we have the following runs;
WEDNESDAY: (alternate weeks)
Friendship Club leaves at 1.30pm and returns at 4.00pm.
FRIDAY: Departs for Hedge End at 9.15am
and returns at 12.30pm.
If you would like a lift, either on a regular basis or just
occasionally, please contact: Mrs R Short on 782666.
Bishop’s Waltham
Registry Office
Bank House, Bank Street.
Registrar of Births & Deaths:
Mon, Wed, & Fri 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Tues 9.30am -12 noon
Superintendent Registrar
(for Marriages and all copies of
Birth, Death and Marriage certificates)
Tues 9.30am - 1.00pm.
Fri 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Tel: 01489 894044
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Curdridge Parish Council
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING OF CURDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY 21 ST APRIL 2008 AT THE READING ROOM
Speaker, Paul Martin
Police Community Support Officer
Paul has been in post now for just over a year and his local
area is Curdridge. Paul said he spends 80% of his working
time on the street generally dealing with anti social
behaviour, house to house investigations, neighbour
disputes and quality of life matters. By dealing with the
lower level of crime the Police officers can deal with higher
priority crimes. Paul said his first year has been successful
and he has enjoyed being part of the Community and
making a difference to people’s lives.
Marianne Small stands down
Mr John Barker (Chairman of the Parish Council) said the
majority of the last year was under the Chairmanship of
Marianne Small and he has only been Chairman for the
past two months. Marianne had been a member of the
Council for over 30 years and Chairman for the past two
years, and has contributed much to the Village. She had a
keen interest in planning matters, public transport, highway
matters and the cemetery. Her passion for the Village and
her knowledge will be greatly missed. Mrs Small was
presented with a vase and bouquet. At our meeting last
week Joanne Furby was co-opted as a new councillor and
we welcome her to the Council.
Hopes and Thanks
Much of our meetings continue to the dominated by
highways and planning. The council hope to provide a bus
shelter opposite the Curdridge Church. Hampshire County
Council through a fund administered by Peter Mason has
donated £1000 to this. Funds for drainage at the Allotment
Recreation Ground and Recreation ground has been applied
for. Bob Wright continues as the Council’s representative
for the River Hamble and its effect on the parish as it
comes up to the Horse and Jockey at Curbridge. The
Parish Council own the parish quay by the river at this
location. Our congratulations went to Mrs Short, Mrs
Wright and Mrs Puddle whose names were put forward by
the Parish Council and who were given an award by the
Mayor of Winchester in recognition of their contribution in
the community.
Open Space Study
Laurence Ruffell and Robert Humby (District Councillors)
gave a summary of their last year, the committees they
serve on and the meetings they attended. At a recent
meeting, they were told that Winchester City Council and
East Hampshire District Council had jointly commissioned
a study of open space, sport and recreation facilities. The
draft study can be found on the Winchester City Council
website. The majority of telephone calls and e mails that
they receive are to do with planning and enforcement
issues. They have spoken on behalf of parish councils at
Planning Development Committee meetings and have
had regular contact with planners and the
enforcement team.
Report from Peter Mason
County Councillor
Mr Mason said that’s the range of casework covered still
appears to broaden each year including school
placements, flooding, requests for speed reduction,
compensation requests against the County Council and
the good old potholes that are forever with us. As from
1 st May this year the roads and pavements maintenance
contract has been awarded to Amey Construction and
having attended a contract briefing I am hopeful of a
marked improvement over past performance. The
Plantation and Calcot Lane were not included in the
Village 30 but will be looked at by traffic management.
The annual report from the Botley and
Curdridge Welfare Trust was also heard. This
was reported in the May edition of Curdridge
Parish News, and so has been omitted here.
Curdridge Minibus—volunteers needed
Mrs Small said the Curdridge Minibus continues to run
well and is fairly well supported. They do shopping trips
and try to fit in with what seems to be needed but are
open to suggestions. One problem is that of additional
volunteer drivers and they would be very pleased to
welcome anyone who would like to join the Committee.
Curdridge School
Mrs Short (Chairman of Governors) said the school has
had an eventful year. They welcomed the new
headteacher, Mrs Sally Wood. Her first challenge was to
re-unite the school after two terms as a “split site school”
whilst the old ‘temporary classrooms’ were replaced.
The new extension has been very cleverly integrated into
the old Victorian building and now, for the first time for
many years, the children are all together under one roof.
Mrs Wood and her staff have continued to build on the
achievements of the past and the school has again been
rated as a highly effective school by our Inspectors.
Planning Decisions
Home Farm, Reading Room Lane. Partial conversion of
barn to form 1 no. one bedroom dwelling for equestrian
worker – refused.
Hambleside, Harmsworth Farm, Side extension to
include basement and underground store Permitted.
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Who’s Who - Muriel Harrison
Muriel was brought up in
Experimental Lane, Botley.
Her father was a market
gardener, who ran a fruit
station, experimenting with
various rootstocks and grafting
different apple trees. Hence the
name of the lane! He was a
member of the King family,
who have been farming in
Botley since the early 19 th
century.
Muriel went to All Saints every week with her grandfather
who was a devout Christian. However, when she became a
teenager, she realized she didn't have a personal relationship
with God, so she began to explore different churches. It
was after attending a service at Above Bar Church in
Southampton city centre, she discovered that she needed
Jesus Christ in her life. The real moment came when she
saw a tramp who had come in off the street, sitting up in the
balcony, listening intently to the preacher, Leith Samuel,
and nobody seemed to mind him being there. She realized
that God accepts us as we are, whoever we are. It was a
defining moment. She came home and prayed. As she
knelt at the foot of the cross, she became aware that Jesus
had lifted the burden of sin from her shoulders.
In 1967 Muriel married Colin in Botley Church. They lived
in Hedge End and had two daughters, Dawn and Paula.
After her husband died, she went to Portsmouth University
whilst her daughters were at secondary school, and became
a social worker in the Portsmouth area. She then did a
further degree in counselling.
During this time Muriel and her family had been attending
Thornhill Baptist Church, where the girls went to Sunday
school and church camp each Summer. They then went to
the Community Church, but didn't feel at home there, so
returned to All Saints in the early 1990's.
Back at All Saints, Muriel met Ray. They knew they were
meant to be together spiritually. They met in September,
and the following March were married in Botley Church.
That was 12 years ago. Since then, they have grown
stronger together with God.
Muriel does voluntary work amongst foreign trafficked
girls and is a counsellor for street girls – 'the working
women' – of Southampton. She specializes in pastoral
counselling and is a member of BACP – British Association
of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
At church she is an intercessor. She is also a member of the
prayer ministry team, and meets regularly with other
Christians to pray for the spiritual needs of our church and
people. As a member of The Herbal Society, she gives
talks on growing herbs in order to raise money to buy
'holding crosses' for the prayer team to minister to people in
need. She often gets a chance to witness her faith.
Muriel considers that her marriage with Ray is a
pilgrimage. They see themselves as pilgrims walking
together towards God. They have visited Walsingham, the
Holy Land, and the Seven Churches of Asia in Turkey. A
particularly poignant memory she has is of walking the 'Via
Dolorosa' (stations of the Cross) in Jerusalem, when she
was supported by two fellow pilgrims because she had bad
knees. She renewed her baptismal vows in the River
Jordan.
'Pilgrim's Progress' is of course Muriel's favourite book.
She also likes Job and John's Gospel in the Bible, and is
fond of Psalm 91. Her favourite hymn is 'Dear Lord and
Father of Mankind' because they sang it when they were on
Lake Galilee, whilst looking at the same surrounding hills
that Jesus must have looked at 2000 years before.
Muriel's greatest delight is time spent with fellow
Christians. She has been praying for many years for
spiritual growth in Botley Church, and she feels the prayers
are being answered. It is an exciting time to see what God
is doing in our community.
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Saturday June 21 st 2008
6.30pm
All Saints’ Church Botley
Summer Concert
KALEIDOSCOPE
PALM COURT TRIO
Perform a selection of light classical, songs from the shows
film titles and popular music
Followed by
Champagne and Strawberries
in the garden of
Portland House, Botley
Tickets, £10 adults and £5 children under 16
from the Parish Office 01489 782445
Or from any church choir member

The demonstrator, Pamela Bryant, from Sussex had the
title “Do You Remember” and took members back thirty
years when flower arranging was very different. The first
exhibits were interpretive and were reminiscent of one of
the leading NAFAS flower arrangers, Jean Taylor. They
were very similar to the work we did with Barbara
Shearman and Irene Binns. These were followed by a
water arrangement and a modern arrangement which
formed part of the standard demonstrators programme and
which we had learned to do with Mary Thurston and
Margaret Stone. The cupid at the base of a small pedestal
brought back memories and a desire to go to the back of
the cupboard and find the one we have at home. We had a
happy time with memories of past festivals and events and
such was the interest that we may try and have “work-ins”
on the basics of flower arranging so that newer members
can have some hands on experience.
We hope to stage an exhibition in the marquee at the
Curdridge Show based on the forthcoming Olympic
Games and the various events and also show how
arrangements are put together.
Our demonstrator for 18 th June is Irene Hickson, with
“Flora Maestro, Please”. Visitors are always welcome.
Margaret Blake
Curdridge Floral Club
VILLAGE
NEWS
Curdridge Gardening Club
Delphiniums was the topic in May which was a
very informative talk and slide show.
You are invited to an evening with
Andrew McIndoe, Hillers
on
Design and Planting
Wednesday June 4th
7.30pm
Curdridge Reading Rooms
Entrance £2.00
This will be a very special evening so please
come along and bring a friend.
New members and visitor are always welcome
at meetings.
Rosemary Taylor
Meet the NEW St Peter’s Church, Curdridge PCC
At our Annual Parochial Church Meeting at the end of April, we elected the happy, smiling people above onto our
Parochial Church Council for the next twelve months. From left to right they are Les Stevens, James Turner, Yasmin
Hall, Reverend Phil Goodey (Vicar), Colin Hellyar, Samantha Hellyar, Dawn Swales, Dorothy Bellchambers and Mark
Swales. Also elected but absent from view were Roger Ball (Church Warden) and Mark Gregory. The PCC exists to
support and the Vicar in his ministry and to promote the mission of our Church. So, now you know who they are, please
contact them if you have any issues you would like the PCC to consider, to offer your help with forthcoming projects or
just to say hello, encourage them and thank them for giving so freely of their time in the service of the Lord and their
community. The Ed.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE PCC
A big thank you goes to Tracy, our previous editor for all the hard
work that she put into the magazine. Through Tracey's hard work
our magazine was almost the best in the diocese - we came
second. We wish Tracey and her husband all the best for the
future. God Bless
Please can I have the Children’s Society boxes as
soon as possible Thank You.
Betty Wooldridge
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Garden Notes
The March winds and April showers brought
forth the spring flowers in abundance.
The sun is hot, the birds are singing, black headed
gulls are circling and swooping in an adjoining
field.
Grandson Tim and Carrianne are planting and
weeding in the kitchen garden. Other family
members are bringing out the garden furniture -
but bother the weeds! I am sitting where the
fountain is playing and the cherries and
rhododendrons are heavy with blossom.
No more! THIS IS the time to stand and stare!
Au revoir
I’ll do better next month!
Dorothy Finney
Thursday 12 June
Manor
Farm
“Doesn’t the garden look lovely!' That’s what we
keep hearing at the moment from our visitors, and
they are right, the flower garden and the vegetable
garden both look at their very best.
Two lady volunteers, Gill and Shiela, look after all
the flower beds around the farm and believe me its
surprising how many there are. They turn up each
week, hot or cold and work really hard. They keep
the houses and the church supplied with fresh
flowers most of the year.
Terry, yet another volunteer, looks after the fruit
and vegetable garden. All manner of vegetables
are being planted at regular intervals so we can
look forward to plenty of fresh produce in the
summer.
Lyn Whitear
Meander through
the Meadows
10-11.30am.
Join reserve staff for a guided walk looking at early
summer flowers and butterflies. Meet at Swanwick
Lakes Wildlife Reserve, off Sopwith Way (Map ref. SU
505 098). For further details, please contact Jo Trotter
or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Please wear
stout shoes or boots.
Aliens under attack
The Heritage Lottery Fund is financing an alien plants
project within the Avon Valley, through the Living
Rivers Project. The project aims to improve the river
and wetland environment through practical work and
by increasing local understanding of the river system.
A key element of its biodiversity restoration objectives
is the establishment of a non-native invasive plant
control strategy, focusing on three of the most serious
invasive plant species in the River Avon catchment –
Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and Himalayan
balsam.
Manor Farm Diary Dates for June
June 22nd Sunday BIG PIG DAY
This is a day devoted to the humble pig. You can meet
our resident Saddleback and Middlewhite pigs and our
newest piglets. There will be games and activities all
with a pig theme to occupy children and adults alike.
June 29th Sunday THE BIG BUG HUNT
Join the countryside ranger for a leisurely walk in
search of the many bugs and beetles that their home
around Manor Farm Country Park. The walk is free
( parking charges apply) but places are limited.
Advance booking is required, please book at farm
reception or phone 01489 772813 to book or make
enquiries about other events.
Lyn Whitear
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Citizens Advice
Bureau
BOTLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Q
When I took out my mortgage two
years ago I could manage the
payments without any trouble, but
now the discount period has come
to an end and the payments have
shot up I’m really strugling. I may
also be in danger of l o s i n g
my job. Do you have any advice
A
Don’t panic, but do sit down and take a
long, hard look at your finances. Do a
budget (looking at all your incomings
and outgoings, any savings and any
debts) and try to plan ahead, looking at
whether you can increase your income
and/or cut back on any of your spending. For further
information have a look at the Citizens Advice website
www.adviceguide .org.uk
Do prioritise your mortgage payments but don’t be
tempted to take on more credit or debt with payment
problems.
Check whether you have mortgage payment
protection insurance (MPPI) and if so make sure your
policy covers your circumstances. If you are thinking
of taking out MPPI be careful – it can be costly and
poor quality and won’t always give you the protection
you need. Make sure you shop around and get
independent financial advice.
If you have already fallen behind with your payments,
or you lose your job, let your lender know straight
away. They should try and help you through
temporary payment difficulties, for example by
allowing you to pay interest only for a limited period.
For more detailed information see our fact sheet on
dealing with mortgage arrears on our web site.
Get free, confidential, independent advice from the
CAB without delay if you are in arrears and facing
court action by your lender.
For more information on dealing with financial matters
contact your local CAB at The Library, Bank Street,
Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AN, Tel. No. (01489)
896376 open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We also run an
advice surgery at Wickham Community Centre, Mill
Lane, Wickham on Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30
p.m, If this is not convenient, please note our
Thursday evening appointments only session
(from 4 to 7 p.m.) at the Bishop’s Waltham Bureau.
You can also go to our local website
www.bishopswalthamcab.org.uk or you can go to the
n a t i o n a l C i t i z e n s A d v i c e w e b s i t e
www.adviceguide.org.uk
An extremely well attended meeting was held in April
when Linda Davies was the guest speaker. Her topic,
'The History of Jewellery', was presented with
illustrations provided by an overhead projector
operated by her husband. Linda explained the salient
design features of the many interesting pieces of
jewellery she had selected to show us. She makes
jewellery for a hobby, using a wide variety of
stones; she brought along many samples of her work
- necklaces, bracelets and earrings - which were
available for rmembers to purchase.
Andrea Champion, President of Botley W.I., had
hosted a working party of committee members at
which over 40 baskets of goodies were
assembled. These were on sale, as well as books and
cakes, at the April Coffeee Morning, held to raise
funds for the Association of Country Women
Worldwide. Monies raised is to be used for some of
the expenses which will be incurred at their European
Conference, to be held in September at Southampton.
University. We wish to thank all those who supported
us by donating goods and/or by attending on the
day; we are delighted to report that
we can forward £200 from our efforts.
Marianne Dickson gave a report on Hampshire's
Spring Council meeting, when 14 Botley members 'let
the train take the strain' to make the journey to
Portsmouth. This was a record number of our
members attending such a meeting and there was
also a record number of Hampshire members
attending. This, undoubtedly, was due to the fact
that Terry Waite was the main speaker; he was
inspirational.
Eight members spent Easter in Paris - a trip organised
by Jean Travers, in conjunction with a local coach
firm. High winds at sea and French problems on the
boats meant the channel crossing was much
delayed. But the tours of the city by day and night, the
boat trip down the Seine, the tasty French food,
laughter and fun were much enjoyed. It is to be hoped
that there will be many more such weekends away.
Plans are now taking shape for the Summer Outing -
either to Brighton or the Kennet & Avon canal;
members will make the final choice.
The next meeting will be held on June 19th, at 7.30pm
in the Market Hall. Mr Graham Coates will tell us of
the voluntary work he does in a talk entitled 'Vision Aid
Overseas'. Donations of unwanted spectacles would
be gratefully received.
Wendy Bassom
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BOTLEY & CURDRIDGE LOCAL
HISTORY SOCIETY
We are visiting “ HMS Excellent Museum” on
Tuesday, 3rd June, meeting at the main gate at 2.00pm
for a guided walk.
The next meeting is in the Curdridge Reading Room on
September 26th at 8.00pm by Ann Coats on
”Portsmouth Dockyard”.
All welcome
CURDRIDGE FRIENDSHIP CLUB
On 23rd April Curdridge Friendship Club spent a
lovely afternoon celebrating our 50th anniversary.
We had a service in the Church officiated by the
Vicar, Phil Goodey and sang some favourite
hymns with Violet Puddle at the organ. Grateful
thanks to them both, especially as Violet is just
getting over a bad back and has officially retired.
Thank you very much.
We then went to the Reading Room for a tea of
sandwiches and cakes, all made by Mrs Dora
Hibdige, to whom we offer very special thanks for
all her hard work. There was a donation of a
lovely fruit cake which was cut by Mrs Jean
Bowerman, one of our longer service members.
This was all washed down by and excellent cup of
tea. To finish off we had a draw with some super
prizes. Very many thanks to everyone who helped
out on the afternoon, it was very much
appreciated. The Club was started in 1958 by
Miss Elsie Elcock, Mrs Prichard and Miss Vi
Cook was treasurer. Also involved was Mr Basil
Bowerman. Later on Mr George Elford took over
as Chairman, helped by Mrs Dorothy Elford.
When I started going to the club, Mrs Vera Taplin
was Chairman and Mrs Dorothy Elford was
Treasurer. They both retired in 2004, when I took
on the job of Chairman with Mrs Dora Hibdige as
Treasurer and Mrs Betty Wooldridge and Mrs
Doris Bignell the Committee.
The following poem, written by me, Wendy
Bignell was especially for our 50th Anniversary. I
personally wish to thank everyone who has helped
me along the way. Thank you.
FRIENDSHIP
Friendship wears various hats
Wither it be people, docs or cats.
When you’re feeling all forlorn
Just think of babies being born,
Then have a chat to someone on the phone
So that you don’t feel quite so alone.
On losing a loved one or better half
You can easily lose the will to laugh,
When sitting in a chair in your home
Those feelings of being all alone
Memories come flooding back
Everything then starts to turn black.
Get up, go out, join a club with happy faces,
With visits to all sorts of places,
Sitting at the seaside for a while
Watching other people can make you smile!
Children can be lots of fun,
Running and jumping in the sun.
There’s TV to watch and food to cook,
Or just sit down and read a good book.
To help you forget your aches and pains
Do crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and other
games.
Some like to go to Church and talk to God,
From your eyes He will lift the fog.
Take the offered hand with a firm grip
That’s the start towards a friendship.
Down the unknown road of corners and bends
I say “thank goodness” for our friends!
Wendy has also noted:
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Reinhold Niebuhr, 1892-1971
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SPECIES SNAPSHOT– HARES
Photo by Darin Smith
Hares, Lepus europaeus, belong to the biological
nomenclature order Lagomorpha and are classified as
herbivorous animals with chisel-like front teeth that grow
constantly. The UK is home to three species of lagomorphs:
the rabbit, the mountain hare and the brown hare.
How to tell the difference between a hare and a rabbit
Hares have longer, larger bodies and longer hind legs
Hares have longer ears with black tips
Hares have a golden iris and black pupil
Hares tuck their tails between their legs as they run so the
white is not visible as it is with rabbits
Brown hares are widely distributed throughout the UK but are
absent from Scotland and Ireland, where the mountain hare
is found. The brown hare is thought to have been introduced
to Britain by the Romans around 2000 years ago, whereas
the mountain hare is native to the UK.
Brown hares are found in mainly arable farmland, favouring
grasslands with areas that provide shelter such as longer
grass, hedgerows and ditches. Unlike rabbits, brown hares
do not live in burrows, preferring shallow scrapes above
ground.
Hares are most active during dusk and dawn and are mostly
nocturnal. Brown hares can often be seen during the day in
springtime when the breeding season begins and courtship
displays take place. These displays are a spectacular sight
and a spring highlight worth going in search of.
The brown hare breeding season is from February to
September. Females can have as many as four litters each
year, with between two and four young in each litter. The
young are born above ground with their eyes open, a full
body of fur and are able to move around within moments of
being born. The female is the sole carer of the young, which
are weaned after 3-4 weeks.
National trends suggest that the UK’s brown hare
populations have undergone a significant decline since the
1960s and it is thought that this decline is continuing. Recent
surveys show an 80% decline in population numbers in the
last 100 years. The intensification of farming practices is
thought to be a major contributing factor. The conversion of
grassland to arable has caused a loss of habitat and the
change in cropping regimes means there is less food
available during the winter. Hares also have a natural
predator, the red fox, and are shot as game, both of which
have an effect on the population.
In order to monitor Hampshire’s hares the Trust needs your
help. Hampshire Mammal Group, one of Hampshire and Isle
of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Species Groups, are currently
looking for volunteers to send in records of brown hare
sightings in Hampshire. If you have seen brown hares in
Hampshire or the Isle of Wight please let us know where and
when you saw them by contacting Debbie King on 01489 774
420 or email debbiek@hwt.org.uk.
Curdridge
We need help or we will close
and we are sad!
As Brownies we have a wonderful time every week, playing,
cooking and exploring the environment, our Brown Owl,
Jackie Atkinson is retiring and we want to meet some people
who will help us continue the fun, we promise they will have
fun too!
Girlguiding UK believes passionately that Brownies and
Guides are valuable resources in the Community. We use
our unique, fun and games to develop self confident women
who are prepared to make a contribution to society but I am
afraid we need your help to make this happen.
We are keen to find a group of enthusiastic members of the
community to look after the Brownies. We are not asking for
one person but a group to have fun and run the unit together.
Are the wonderful young girls of Curdridge worth an hour of
your time a week
I look forward to hearing from you
Karen Robinson
01329 832010 or e-mail Karen_robinson@btinternet.com
On Thursday 24 April, Bishops Waltham Diamond
Pack, Wolf Pack and Swanmore Pack each had a
team of 3 Cubs competing for the Meon Valley
Mastermind Trophy and to represent the Meon
Valley in the County Competition which takes
place in May. The first round was a multiple
choice paper on Scouting History, the second
round followed which was questions on Nature and
in the final round, General Knowledge they had to
sit in their team and answer questions verbally.
The Cubs certainly knew their stuff and after a
very close competition Bishops Waltham Diamond
Pack came out in front by just 3 points. We all
wish them the best for the County Competition.
The Winning Team
Meon Valley
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St Peter’s Church
Sunday Club
(Footprints and Footsteps)
meets most 1 st and 3 rd Sunday at
the Main Hall, the Vine Centre (just
opposite the church) from
9.45am to 10.45am.
We all come back into church in
time for Communion with our
families.
Searchers
Curdridge Reading Rooms
2nd Sunday of the Month 6.15pm to
7.45pm
For ages 7 years to 11+
BCD
Wanderers & Inquirers
Youth Groups
Brambles Parent and Toddler Group
(Scout and Guide Hut, Curdridge)
We are a friendly group of mums and dads who meet every Tuesday from 1.30pm
to 3.00pm, even in the school holidays when you may be at a loose end.
We welcome all pre-school children and their parents/carer, including newborn
babies. We offer a specific area for babies, craft table, physical and imaginary play,
and singing. And of course a chance for you to meet new people, have a chat and a
coffee/tea. We also have seasonal parties.
Your first session is free, each session after that is £1.50 per family, including
refreshments. Our numbers have decreased recently due to families moving or children
starting ‘big’ school, so please come and join us to prevent the group from
having to close.
Please contact Kathryn on 01489 890527.
Flutterbies - Mothers with toddlers meet in the Botley church room
on Tuesday mornings during term time from 9.45am to 11.45am, and
provides a friendly and safe environment for you and your child to meet
others. They can play, and try out crafts while you have a chat and a
coffee. Everyone is welcome, it is not a group just for church members.
There is no charge for the morning.
SERVICES
Y.B Church for 4 –10+ year olds meets in
Botley Church Room at 9.30am on 2 nd and 3rd Sundays.
FAMILY COMMUNION
at Durley on first Sundays has special activities for children.
Meet at All Saints Church, Botley.
Wanderers are the 2nd Sunday
in the month.
Inquirers, the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of
the month from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Montague House, Broad Oak,
Botley
Tel: 01489 798619
BCD Children & Youth
Co-ordinator
Church Office All Saints Botley
Sandie Schulkins,
Tel: 01489 798619
Children’s Society Hon
Secretary
Tel: 01489 799395
Botley: Lynn Gosden,
Portland House, High St.
Curdridge & Durley:
Betty Wooldridge
St Peter’s
Footprints & Footsteps
co-ordinator
Penny Gregory,
1 Hillside, Kitnocks Hill, Curdridge
Tel: 01489 788178
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CALENDAR OF SERVICES FOR
JUNE 2008
Sunday 1st June 8am Holy Communion Botley
2nd after Trinity 9.30am Family Service Botley
9.45am Family Communion Durley
10am Family Communion with Baptism Curdridge
6.30pm Choral Evensong Botley
Tuesday 3rd June 10am Holy Communion Pudbrook House
Wednesday 4th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
Thursday 5th June 10am Holy Communion Curdridge
Sunday 8th June 8am Holy Communion Curdridge
3rd after Trinity 9.30am Family Communion Botley
9.45am BCP Communion Durley
10am Family Service Curdridge
6.30pm Holy Communion Botley
Tuesday 10th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
Wednesday 11th June 10am Holy Communion Curdridge
Sunday 15th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
4th after Trinity 9.30am Family Communion with Baptism Botley
9.45am Family Service Durley
10am Family Communion Curdridge
6.30pm Evensong Botley
Tuesday 17th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
Wednesday 18th June 10am Holy Communion Curdridge
Sunday 22nd June 8am Holy Communion Curdridge
5th after Trinity 9.45am United Parish Communion Durley
6.30pm Evensong Botley
6.30pm Toolbox Curdridge
Tuesday 24th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
Wednesday 25th June 10am Holy Communion Curdridge
Sunday 29th June 8am Holy Communion Botley
Peter and Paul 9.30am United Parish Communion Botley
6.30pm Choral Evensong Curdridge
JUNE 2008
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After the act of worship led by Sandra, the
speaker was Alison Hubbard on the subject of
AFIA (Away From It All) Holidays.
We learned that Portsmouth Diocese has
been using a residential lodge near
Storrington on the South Downs for the past
10 years. This was a progression following on
from the caravan (on Hayling Island) giving
many advantages.
The lodge is able to accommodate about 50
residents giving room for over 30 (in family
groups) plus about 12 MU helpers. Of course,
with the caravan, it was only able to
accommodate 1 family. Another very
important advantage is that families were able
to join together, to mix and socialise, enjoy
activities together and possibly form
friendships. Also, helpers are there to provide
a listening ear, if required, as well as helping
with the informal structure of the holiday –
something that was not possible with the
caravan.
There are a wide range of activities that take
place during the week including reading, low
ropes in the grounds, a day trip to
Littlehampton, an entertainment evening and
opportunity for worship. There is a pub within
a few minutes walk and this provides the
chance to meet away from the lodge. This
seems to be a favourite evening retreat for
the male helpers.
Families in need of a holiday are
recommended through the Parish to the
Diocese and the decision rests finally with the
trustees. However once it has been agreed
that a family would benefit from AFIA, it is
usually ‘first come, first served’ if places are
oversubscribed. Parishes are asked to
provide financial sponsorship to the scheme
and each family is also asked to pay toward
the costs according to their means. This year
we do have a family from Botley who will be
joining AFIA holiday from 2 nd – 9 th August and
we must do our best to meet any costs.
Helpers are always needed and this year
some male helpers are still required for the
full week. If you think you can help, please
contact the branch secretary in the first
instance. Helpers are also needed on a daily
morning basis and we hope that at least we
may be able to get a car group to go. If you
are interested, please speak to Angela.
This was a very interesting and thought
provoking talk by Alison, with a good number
of questions being raised and answered, a
testimony to the work being done by Alison
and the MU.
Roving Reporter Bernard
ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH &
WICKHAM VILLAGE FETE
SATURDAY 14 TH JUNE 2008
The Fete is a lovely event in the
gardens of Beverley each year with
STALLS ~ BBQ ~ PIMMS TENT
GAMES~CHILDREN’S FUN CORNER
AUCTION ~ GRAND DRAW
LIVE MUSIC
Gates open at 12.30
(If wet, in Wickham
Community Centre, Mill Lane)
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Just For Fun
The lost chapter of Genesis
Adam was wandering around the Garden of Eden,
very unhappy and lonely. So God said: “I will make
you a companion – I’ll make you a woman.”
“What will she do” asked Adam.
And God said: “This pretty lady will gather food for you,
she will cook for you, and when you discover clothing,
she will wash it for you. She will always agree with
every decision you make and she will not nag you, and
will always be the first to admit she was wrong when
you've had a disagreement. She will praise you! She
will bear your children. and she will never ask you to
get up in the middle of the night to take care of them.
She will NEVER have a headache and will freely give
you love whenever you need it.
And Adam asked God, "Wow! What will a woman like
this cost"
God replied, "An arm and a leg."
And Adam said, "Well, what can I get for a rib"
Answers on page 10
Of course, the rest is history…
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
SUNDAY 20 TH JULY 2008
LONGSTOCK WATER GARDENS
STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE
BETWEEN 2.00pm to 5.00pm
THE GARDENS ARE OPEN FOR CHARITY BY
KIND PERMISSION OF
THE JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP
THE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF HAMBLE VALLEY IS
FORTUNATE TO BE HOSTING THIS AFTERNOON
ALL ENTRANCE MONIES WILL BE DONATED TO THE
HAMBLE LIFEBOAT
TICKETS ADULTS £5 CHILDREN UNDER 14yrs £1
LONGSTOCK PARK NURSERIES WILL BE OPEN FOR THE
SALE OF PLANTS AND AFTERNOON TEAS
From the Editor….
Roving Reporters Needed!
Do you have news you would like to
share with others in the Curdridge Parish
News
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit any articles, preferably by
email to me, Penny Gregory, see contact
details on page 1.
Articles from clubs, societies and groups
are welcomed, especially when
supported by digital photos. It’s always
good to put faces to the names!
Until next month,
Penny
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Curdridge Primary
School
Church Lane
GOODBYE AND THANK YOU TO GLORIA
Home-Start Meon Valley will be bidding farewell to
Gloria Russell after 10 years dedicated service.
Gloria was instrumental in establishing
Home-Start Meon Valley after a successful bid for
lottery funding was made in 1998. She was appointed
as the Scheme Organiser and set up the service from
scratch. Gloria has worked with over 300 families and
more than 100 volunteers during her 10 year stint in
the Meon Valley.
Gloria is not leaving Home-Start altogether –
she has been appointed to the national Home-Start UK
organisation as a trainer.
Gloria says” I have enjoyed the work
tremendously, it is really fulfilling and I am looking
forward to my new role and an opportunity to
contribute nationally to the success of Home-Start UK.”
Saturday 14 th June 2008
11.30-2.00pm
Held in the school grounds
Games, plants, book stall
skittles, coconut shy
face painting, bouncy castle
raffle, home produce
bottle tombola, bbq, beer tent
tea and cakes
Singing and dancing by the children from
Curdridge Primary School
Jane Dawson, Chairman of the Home-Start
Meon Valley Trustees said “ We would like to thank
Gloria for all her hard work and to wish her well for the
future; she has contributed enormously to the success
of the scheme and improving the lives of families and
Fun for everyone
children in the Meon Valley”.
7. Lamentations
8. Isaiah (eye's
higher!)
9. Acts
10. Judges
11. Hosea (hose ear)
12. Habbakuk
1. Mark
2. Luke (look).
3. Numbers
4. 2 Kings
5. Romans
6. Song of Songs /
Song of Solomon
CURDRIDGE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CHARITY NUMBER: 1057643
Which Bible Book Answers from page 9
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SYMBOLISM IN A NUTSHELL-14
Singing hymns in a Church service is as much as
most people actively do, unless they are involved
in other ways as sidespersons, sacristan etc.
Speaking to persons who only come occasionally
to Church I am sometimes asked why we didn’t
sing their favourite hymn. Everyone has an
opinion on hymns, or so it seems. Canon Alan
Dustan, one time Precentor of Gloucester
Cathedral and a hymnologist writes in his book
The Use of Hymns “Hymn-singing in its present
form came in with the Reformation – with the
chorales of Germany and the metrical psalms of
Switzerland. Bursts of hymn writing and singing
came with the Evangelical revival of the 18 th
Century and the Tractarian movement of the
nineteenth. During and after the 1960s there
occurred what has been called a ‘hymn
explosion’. Just think of the countless new hymns
and songs that have been written since. Canon
Dunstan sees the purpose of hymns as a means of
congregational participation, underlining doctrine,
expressing experience and supplementing liturgy.
Eric Routley, the great hymnologist of the last
century said “Hymns can encourage the slothful to
remain slothful, the ignorant to stay ignorant. They
can replace faith by complacency, and love by
sentimentality. But they can enlarge our vision,
deepen our understanding and strengthen our
dedication. Hymns are not necessary to salvation;
but they are a means by which we can make it our
own”.
It is therefore quite a responsibility to choose
hymns for Sunday Eucharist and other Services.
The choice of hymn book is the easiest choice to
start with. Next comes considerations like
liturgical and thematic appropriateness (The
season and readings for the day), metrical variety
(All in a march style, or same key would be dull
indeed) then balance between old and new hymns,
and avoiding repeating the same hymn too often
etc. Within the Eucharist framework of an
Anglican Eucharist we have an opening hymn The
Introit, usually of praise or adoration, though an
invocation of the Holy Spirit is appropriate too. A
second hymn, The Gradual, fits between the
readings or before the Gospel as in the New
Baptism with Communion Service. It relates to the
reading/readings or points to the benefits of
reading the scriptures. The Offertory hymn
which covers the procession of the elements, the
bread and wine, and offerings of the people is now
firmly placed within the Liturgy of the Eucharist
and is a place for an exciting corporate approach to
the Lords table. Have you noticed the newer
custom of remaining standing throughout the
Eucharistic Prayer, as we would naturally do
awaiting a King! The Final hymn is not there for
“a good sing” but rather to help us understand and
express our calling as God’s people in His world.
There is of course an element of thanksgiving and
we are often reminded of the connection here
between worship and mission.
There is adequate help in books from the Royal
School of Church Music on the subject of
choosing hymns. The clergy are very good with
suggestions and will change a hymn, as is their
right.......But I have talked too much, and must
now get down to choosing hymns for this Sunday.
I hope I can come up to scratch with the choices.
Catherine McClurg, Worship Committee
Durley Church Fete
Wintershill Hall
Durley
Saturday 21st June 2008
Lunches served from 12.30
fete opens at 1.00pm
lunches, afternoon teas,
entertainment and stalls
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Crib - Fest ’08
You will see this heading regularly on a page
somewhere in this magazine announcing the
event taking place in
All Saints’ Church
12th, 13th, 14th December 2008
This Festival will be an opportunity for those
who wish, to display their own Christmas Crib
along with others in a Church setting. A good
response is anticipated and it is hoped that all
your offers will be accommodated! At the end of
August an appeal will be made for volunteers to
be involved, to steward the exhibition, to
welcome, and to serve refreshments. Detailed
guidelines for exhibitors will be published soon
and a list of events taking place during the
festival.
It is widely accepted that In 1224 St. Francis of
Assisi created the first Christmas Crib in the
village Church of Greccio (Italy). To make this
occasion extra special, Brother Colin Wilfrid.
SSF. (Society of St. Francis, an Anglcan Order)
will be here taking an active part in the Festival
programme.
Contact point for this new event is
Revd. Jim Brasier 01489 7788332
BOTLEY GARDENING CLUB
Our meetings take place on a Wednesday evening, at
7.30pm, at the Market Hall. There was a talk about
ancient wildwoods at the April meeting and on 18 th June
you can join us to learn about houseplants (Robin Crooks
speaks). Then on 16 th July Richard Thornton will speak
about Rhododendrums. Our Annual Show will take place
at the Market Hall on Saturday 13 th September when
everyone is welcome to wonder at the produce on
display! Our membership is growing - why not join in the
fun! Ring Derek Oswald on 781155.
BOTLEY MARKET HALL
FRIDAY 11 th JULY
Come along to the Market Hall at 7.30pm and join in the
celebration of the refurbished Hall - it’s FREE!
Our kitchen has been completely refitted and renovated…
The main Hall has been redecorated…we have new
blinds up in the Hall. We have plans for further
improvements.
To celebrate the improvements we invite YOU to come
and join us for a drink, a nibble and some surprise
entertainment.
You can look round the Hall, and think about booking it
for that special occasion - wedding reception…party…
function or whatever. You can also find out about all the
clubs and activities that take place in the Hall catering for
all ages and interests. Or you can discuss with us how
you can hire the Hall for a new club or group that you
want to start.
Never been in the Hall before Then this is your chance
to have a look.
We welcome new volunteers to join our team of local
volunteers in running the Hall for the local community
More details on how to book the Hall tel 787196
More details on our Celebration Evening tel 784545
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ART & FLOWER
FESTIVAL
ST JOHNS CHURCH/UNDERHILL
CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD,
HEDGE END,
SOUTHAMPTON
13 TH - 15 TH JUNE 2008
Open Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 12 to 4.30 p.m.
This year we are holding a Flower Festival
at St Johns, the church will be bedecked
with flowers, each window depicting an
arrangement to celebrate a famous artist
using his colours and style, but with
flowers to create a stunning display
throughout the church. The flowers will
lead you through into the Underhill Centre
where there will be displays of embroidery,
pottery, woodcarving, unusual glass items.
Also in this area morning coffee/cakes,
lunches, afternoon teas will be available.
Upstairs, (a lift available for disabled,) will
be a display of paintings by local artists,
with a wide range of subjects and mediums
etc. something to suit all tastes!
Demonstrations will be taking place. Also
for sale will be portfolio work, cards and
prints by the artists taking part in this festival.
A Preview evening will be held on Thursday
13 th June, and anyone interested please
contact 01489 784364 for details.
Admission to the Festival is £2.00 per
adult, raising funds for St Johns. Join us for
this very special event. Car parking on site.
Walk through the Wildlife Garden or sit
awhile in our Peace Garden on a lovely
summer’s day.
BISHOP’S WALTHAM
Deanery Autumn Lectures 2008
AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER
This year’s Deanery Lectures are about issues of Faith and
Justice. They will take place in The Paterson Centre, St
Barnabas Church Swanmore at 7 30p.m.
Tuesday September 30 th - Jo Atkinson : Law and Justice
Jo Atkinson is a solicitor with a special interest in the
theory of law.
Tuesday October 7 th - The Rt Revd Peter Selby :
Throw Away the Key
Peter Selby is the recently retired Bishop of Worcester and
was also Bishop for Prisons. He is now President of the
National Council for Independent Monitoring Boards
Tuesday October 14th - Dr Margaret Orr : Guilty or Not
Guilty – That is the Question.
Margaret Orr is a consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at
Broadmoor Hospital who has visited many other
countries in connection with her work with criminal
insanity.
Tuesday October 21 st - The Very Revd David Brindley :
Law, Liberty and Morality in Scripture
David Brindley is Dean of Portsmouth and former Principal
of the West of England Ministerial Training Course
Tuesday October 28 th - The Revd Dr Mark Chapman :
Minorities - Rights and Wrongs
Mark Chapman is Vice Principal of Ripon College,
Cuddesdon and has written extensively on issues of faith
and moral responsibility.
Booking forms with full details of the Lectures should be
available in your church – look for a bright yellow leaflet.
If you can’t find the form you are welcome to write directly
to the address below.
Please include :
i. Your name(s) and address, parish and ‘phone number
written clearly.
ii.
a cheque for £14 per person (£5 for students in full
time education) made payable to : Bishop’s Waltham
Deanery.
iii. A stamped addressed envelope for your confirmation
of booking.
Please send to :
Norman Chatfield, Ellwood, Garfield Road, Bishop’s
Waltham. SO32 1AT.
Enquiries to Norman Chatfield 01489 89199 or
Peter Kelly 01489 892105
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Curdridge Country Show
2008
The 52 nd Curdridge Country Show will be held on
19 th July 2008 at the Reading Rooms and
Recreation Ground from 11am. We will also have
the Barn Dance in the evening as usual.
As previously announced, we will be selling entry
tickets in advance at a discount. Please note that
no refunds will be available should the Show be
cancelled or you find that you can not attend. You
can buy your tickets from the following:
Hidden Agenda
1 High Street, Botley, SO30 2EA
Whitehorn & Guard
Brook House, Brook Street, Bishop’s Waltham,
SO32 1GQ
Between Dreams
Hillier Garden Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Botley,
SO30 2EZ
Curdridge Primary School
Church Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2DR
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Curdridge, SO30 2GH
Entry ticket prices are:
Type of Ticket
Advance
Price
Show Day
Price
Advance
Discount
Adult £3 £4 25%
Concession* £1 £2 50%
Family ** £8 £10 20%+
* A concession ticket is for children under 16 and
for adults aged 60+, although children under 3
have free entry. ** A family ticket bought in
advance will admit two adults and four
concessions but bought on Show Day will admit
two adults and two concessions.
The Show will be great fun including all the
traditional attractions and side shows as well as
ferret racing, a Chinese cookery demonstration, a
dog agility display, music from a pipe band, a
Flower Club display, country crafts and much,
much more.
We always need volunteers before, during and
after the show. We are also taking bookings for
trade and craft stands. Donations and sponsorship
are always welcome including prizes for the Grand
Draw. If you would like to help in any way please
let us know. You can call 07722 787338 or e mail
curdridgeshow@btinternet.com.
Elaine Flower
Show Committee
Stop Press!
New to the Curdridge Show this year!
The Pamper Zone
Inside Reading Rooms building
A plethora of beauty and feel-good treats for
Mums, Teenage Daughters, Aunts and Grannies
Inexpensive treats and treatments for your hands
face, feet and hair
Nail art — pedicures—makeovers—colour analysis
champagne and strawberries
Come in, relax and treat yourself—you deserve it!
Many treats just £2.50!
more on
The Curdridge Show
next month in
Curdridge Parish News
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