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THE GAUNTLET
DELIVERED FREE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOMBORNES AND ASHLEY
POSTED TO ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR £9 PER YEAR
Village school ‘outstanding’ Another successful assessment PAGE 4
Also in this issue:
Test Valley Benefice to
be celebrated Special service planned
PAGE 5
Somborne Sisterhood
arrives WI Lite comes to the village
PAGE 7
Football Club gain
another trophy Results, fixtures and photo
PAGES 11
Ready for Christmas? Time to plan your cards
PAGES 28, 29 and 32
THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR THE SOMBORNES AND ASHLEY
OCTOBER 2012
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Nyk Harfield
Romsey Electrical
Services
Domestic, Commercial
and Agricultural
Tel: 01794 322547
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The Crown InnRomsey Road
King’s Somborne
SO20 6PW
Tel: 01794 388360
Traditional Homemade Foodusing fresh local ingredients
Served lunchtime (12.00 – 3.00) and
Evening (6.30 – 9.30)
Monday to Saturday
Traditional roast each Sunday lunchtime
Seasonal daily specials
Real ales and extensive wine list
Credit/Debit Cards Accepted
Steak Nights
Every Thursday
Buy one, get one half price
Quiz Nights
Every Tuesday 8.30 pm
Entry £5 to include supper and a
donation to a village charity
The team at The Crown look forward to welcoming you
Catering at outside venues a speciality
Takeaway fish and chips and curries
Monday to Thursday 6.30 – 9.00
Theme Nights
Once a month – see boards for details
www.thecrowninnkingssomborne.co.uk
Find us on Facebook – The Crown Inn Group
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High quality mixed hardwood logs Seasoned and stored in large sheds adapted for
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]
King’s Somborne
The Woodland Firewood Company Ltd
OWTONS TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS
AT KIMBRIDGE FARM SHOP BEEF, LAMB & PORK SOURCED FROM LOCAL FARMERS
QUALITY LOCAL PRODUCE INCLUDING
ICE CREAM, APPLE JUICE ALES, HONEY, FRUIT &
VEGETABLES, BREAD, CHEESE & AWARD WINNING
SAUSAGES FROM OUR CHALCROFT FARM SHOP.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
[email protected] KIMBRIDGE FARM SHOP, KIMBRIDGE LANE,
NR ROMSEY, SO51 0LE
01794 341681
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CORBEN PLANT & CONSTRUCTION LTD
Building Contractors and Civil Engineering
All building works undertaken
New Build
Extensions
Property Maintenance
Experienced in Listed Building Works
UPVC fascias, windows and doors fitted
All aspects o f Carpentry - Cut Roofing specialists
Ground works - own Plant and Equipment
For free estimates and advice Tel: 01794 884039 Mobile: 07860 924330
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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
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Parish Church
Vicar: Rev Jonathan Watkins 01264 810810
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 Romsey 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
Jo Finch 01794 388462
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: Emily Dix 07572 865489
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:
Antony 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. Usually starting at 2.00pm at the Village Hall car park. Check the
Village Diary or village website for details.
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: Sue Holligan 01794 388484
Garden waste scheme Garden waste will be collected in w/c 1st,
15th and 29th October.
Home Group Bible study 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 1st, 15th and
29th October.
Recyclable household waste (brown bins)
will be collected in w/c 8th and 22nd
October.
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 16th October:
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 Dulcie Witts 01794 388267
School Association A group of volunteer parents meeting twice
a term to organise 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 389562
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: Mike Reynolds 01794 388107
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: Howard Rowe 01794 388400
Table Tennis Meet Sunday mornings 11am to 12noon
Village Hall.
Contact : Frank Fahy 01794 388314
Tiny Tots Meet in the Parish Church each Tuesday at
2.00pm.
Contact: Jane Waters 01794 388403
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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An outstanding church school –
King’s Somborne C of E Primary School As we start the new school year, we
are delighted to be able to share the
news that King’s Somborne C of E
Primary school has been assessed as
being an outstanding school under the
Statutory Inspection of Anglican
Schools (SIAS).
Schools which are affiliated to the
church (voluntary aided or controlled)
have an SIAS inspection in addition to
the OfSTED Inspection which applies
to all state schools.
The SIAS inspection evaluates the
school in three key areas:
The degree to which the school,
through its distinctive Christian
character, meets the needs of all
learners.
The impact of collective worship
on the school community
The effectiveness of leadership and
management of the school as a
church school.
In all of these areas the school was
rated as outstanding.
Particular strengths identified in the
report included:
The Christian values of the school
being manifested in an atmosphere
of calmness, caring, respectfulness
and aspiration
The deeply embedded Christian
values which all can understand
regardless of faith (Christian, other
or no faith)
The school’s vision which
celebrates the uniqueness of each
child and ensures pupils have
opportunities to develop socially,
spiritually and academically
The school’s inclusivity: where
each learner is seen as a unique
individual who is nurtured,
encouraged and challenged to do
their very best
The exemplary behaviour of
learners.
The areas identified for development
were:
T o e n h a n c e t h e p l a n n e d
opportunities for learners to
explore and learn about other
cultures and faiths
For the school governors to plan
and work for the continuation and
development of these Christian
values through the period of
leadership change within the
school.
Regardless of one’s own personal faith
and belief, the SIAS report provides us
with a valuable external assessment of
the school’s ethos, its values and the
environment within which our children
are helped to learn and develop.
King’s Somborne school has a rich
history as an inclusive school financed
by the community for the benefit of the
community. The SIAS report confirms
that the school has stayed true to these
principles and that these principles
help every child achieve their best.
John Cartwright
Chair of Governors King’s Somborne CofE Primary School
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DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER
A Service to Celebrate the formation of the Test Valley Benefice and the
handing over of the licence to Rev Jonathan Watkins
will be held on
Thursday 11th October
at 7.30pm
in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, King’s Somborne
All residents in the parishes of Somborne with Ashley, Leckford, Longstock and Stockbridge are invited to come and celebrate in the presence of
The Right Reverend Jonathan Frost Bishop of Southampton
Our monthly meals for the Winchester
Nightshelter have now been running
for a year. We have a good group of
twenty four cooks, two of whom are
from Stockbridge, who work in pairs
providing a meal for twenty people.
This is very much appreciated.
It has been decided that our Harvest
Thanksgiving gifts should be given to
the Nightshelter. On page 8, there is a
list of items which they suggest would
be most useful to them.
Amy Denison Dulcie Witts
Nightshelter meals
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Concert of
Woodwind, Voice & Guitar St Peter & St Paul’s Church
King’s Somborne
Saturday 6th October 7.30pm
Tickets £7 Proceeds to Church
Performance to include works by
Dowland Mozart Torroba Chapman
Tickets available on the door or from King’s Somborne Post Office,
Russ Chapman (01794 388009) or Matthew Harris (01794 367822)
Ride and Stride 2012 It is now time to acknowledge and
thank all the people who helped the
Somborne contingent perform so well
towards the “Going for Gold” target
which was set. At this moment we still
have to “wait and see” exactly how we
matched up against the other
participating churches, but our effort
has been glorious! We have certainly
succeeded in raising over £1,500 plus
Gift Aid tax returns to be split equally
between the Hampshire and the Islands
Historic Churches Trust and our own
churches.
The Sombornes provided four riders
and five striders (including one dog!)
who visited various local churches
during the day. We were superbly
supported by a goodly number of
generous sponsors. All the churches in
the Parish were open and provided
refreshments for visiting participants.
The Methodist and Parish churches
were manned and provided a warm
welcome to visitors. Sadly, despite the
wonderful weather not so many came
to visit us.
Thank you to all concerned.
Norman Denison
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The Somborne Sisterhood
W.I. ‘lite’ is coming to King’s Somborne!
From campaigning to crafting and
everything in between
Come along to our inaugural meeting
To find out what the WI is all about…
and what we plan to get up to!
Bring-a-bake ‘Afternoon Tea’ theme - Raffle
7.30pm for 8pm, 28th September 2012
at
King’s Somborne Village Hall,
off Romsey Road, SO20 6PP
For more information visit us at
facebook.com/SomborneSisterhood
or tweet @SomborneSisters
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Harvest Festival gifts
Cans:
Corned Beef` Condensed Milk Sponge Puddings
Ham Rice Pudding Custard
Steak/mince/curry/chilli Hot dogs Fray Bentos pies
Evaporated Milk
Other items:
Breakfast cereals Tea & Coffee Coffee Creamer
Sugar Squash Biscuits
Long life juices Pasta & sauces Easy cook rice
Mayonnaise Salad Cream Brown Sauce
Tomato sauce Chilli sauce Soy sauce
Ethnic sauces Cranberry sauce Mint sauce
Suet and/or dumpling mixes Plain flour Salt & Pepper
Tortilla chips Fajitas mixes Flour tortillas
Sponge fingers Jellies Instant whip
Dessert mixes Dream topping Muesli bars
All the gifts will be delivered to the Nightshelter on the Monday following the
Harvest Thanksgiving Service. These will include those gifts from the school.
PLEASE HELP THIS VERY VITAL REFUGE TO KEEP GOING
The Parish Church will be celebrating
Harvest Festival at the 10.00am
Family Service on Sunday 14th
October. Please come along and
celebrate at this wonderful time of the
year. As in the past, our gifts from
the service will go to Winchester
Churches Nightshelter.
The Nightshelter offers an essential
l i f e l i n e t o t h e h o m e l e s s ,
accommodating nearly 200 people a
year. Guests stay until longer-term
accommodation is found to match
their needs. It offers more than just
q ua l i ty acco mmo d a t ion and
wholesome meals, but also real
support and hope to those in crisis.
If you would like to know more about
the Shelter and its work, visit its
website: www.wcns.org.uk
To help you decide what to bring, the
Nightshelter have given us a list of
those items most needed this year:
See page 5 for the latest
news from those in the
vi l lage who cook
regu lar ly fo r the
Nightshelter.
At the back of the Parish Church there is a
box into which you can put donations of food
etc at any time of year. The box is emptied
regularly and the gifts taken to the
Nightshelter.
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Saturday
13th October 2012
at the Village Hall
7pm for 7.30pm
3 Course Menu
Entertainment
Raffle
BYO
Tickets on Sale at
Cross Stores
until 10th October
£10.00 each
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The Somborne Players
2013 Pantomime Auditions
Adult Auditions for the Somborne Players’ 2013 pantomime will be held in the Epworth Hall on Thursday 25 October 2012 at 7.30pm.
Members and non-members welcome.
Auditions for the junior parts in the Pantomime will be held in the
Epworth Hall on Thursday 1 November 2012 at 7.00pm. Members and non-members welcome.
If you are interested in performing or helping in the panto in any other way then we would love to see you.
If you are unable to come to the Auditions then please contact us to register your interest.
The performance dates are 21, 22 and 23 February 2013.
Contact: [email protected] or 01794 388120
May I, on behalf of the Church/Parish
Action Committee thank all those
people who contributed towards the
great success of the Marquee Markets.
We raised over £1,500 towards
Church funds.
A big thank you to all those people
who moved tables and chairs, manned
stalls, donated cakes and produce, etc
and came and supported the event.
Also thank you to The Crown Inn,
John Robinsons, Somborne Valley
Vineyards Ltd and Annie’s Tea
Rooms for their generous raffle prizes
and Jackie Chalcraft for her donation
of eggs.
Next year there are five Saturdays
during August!
Linda Aucock
Marquee Markets
Thank you Michael, Audrey and Tony Thomas would very much like to thank everyone
for their support, prayers and kindness on the sad loss of Debbie.
It was much appreciated.
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It has been an excellent start to the season for the Football
Club. Pre-season friendlies produced the usual mixed
bunch of results, the best game being the Dave McLoughlin
Memorial Cup where we narrowly lost to rivals Broughton.
The Andover League now starts the season with a 6-a-side
tournament for all clubs. We came away with the Plate Shield, beating
Broughton in the final, gaining a certain amount of revenge. The team have gone
on to win the first two games of the league season, away at Sutton Scotney 2-0,
and home to Andover Lions Res 4-1
Fixtures for October:
Saturday 6th Railway Club Home 3pm ko
Saturday 13th AFC White Hart Away (London Rd) 3pm ko
Saturday 20th New St Swifts Home 2.30pm ko North Hants May Cup
Saturday 27th New St Swifts Away
All support welcome. Tea and coffee available at all home games
Andy Gannaway
Football Club
October report
The team with their latest trophy
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Public session: County Councillor’s report: A safety review of the
Strawberry Lane and Winchester Road junction would be
undertaken in the near future and consideration given to white
lining along the Winchester Road. He noted the dangerous
state of the Winchester Road/Riverside Green pavement
surface, the kerb tarmac along Winchester Road and the pothole outside
Martins’ Shop.
Parish Council meeting 3 September 2012
Council session: Borne bulbs: Cllr Fahy will liaise with Cllr Reynold regarding planting of
bulbs along the Borne in Winchester Road during the autumn period.
Traffic matters: Cllr Fahy will report on progress at the October meeting.
Co-option: The meeting voted to co-opt Judith Evans as Parish Councillor.
Recycling banks: Final positioning has been completed. Quotes are being
sought for tarmac surfacing.
Planning Committee: Minutes can be found on the Sombornes website.
NWA: Cllr Brock report a small increase in petty theft and vandalism. The
Watch website gives relevant advice and information.
Recreation ground: Cllr Harwood recommended regular cutting during the
growing season next year and weed spraying in the spring.
Sports grants: Results of the Cricket Club application for a Hampshire Playing
Fields grant and the MUGA application for National Lottery funds are awaited.
Planned fundraising for the MUGA will be split between the Lottery, County
Councillor’s budget, Hampshire Playing Fields and developers’ contributions
with a small balance from Parish Council reserves.
RFO’s report & budget monitoring/financial accounts 2012: Please see full
Minutes for details.
Code of Conduct: The Code, with amendments was adopted and will be
annexed to Standing Orders and included on the Parish website.
Parish Council Newsletter: This is complete and will be distributed.
Cllr Dawn Harrison
Forthcoming Council Meeting:
Parish Council: 7.00 pm on Monday 1st October 2012, Epworth Hall
Full Minutes are available 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 [email protected]
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JUBILEE ROOM COFFEE MORNING
VILLAGE HALL
20th OCTOBER
10.00am—12 noon
Entry, to include Coffee/Tea and Cake, £2
Bring and Buy Stall, Lucky Dip, Raffle
Proceeds in aid of Hall Funds
Do come and meet up with your friends
Further information from Eileen Reynolds 01794 388107
King’s Somborne Working Men’s Club Entertainment for October and November:
Saturday 20th October “Friends of the Church” Race Night
Open to everyone
Accompanied children welcome
YOU MUST BE 18 TO GAMBLE
Saturday 27th October Black Pig’s “Halloween” Gig
Open to everyone 16 and over
Non-members £5.00 entry
Tickets on sale from Friday 12th October
Contact Janette Batchelor on 07582 552666
Numbers are limited so buy your tickets early
to avoid disappointment
Sunday 11th November Nearly New/Table Top Sale
Starts 2pm
If you would like to hire a table at a cost of
£5.00 then please contact Janette Batchelor on
07582 552666 or
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After a quiet summer, the Hall is again
springing to life with the resumption of
our regular bookings and a new term
for the pre-school.
We have submitted applications to
TVBC and HCC for grants to enable
us to begin the next phase of
refurbishment which is to improve the
entrance hall. We hope to hear the
results of these applications in mid-
October. If they are successful, work
should begin shortly thereafter. We
will then start planning for the long
awaited upgrading of the main hall!
A reminder once again to our hirers
that, when they book the main hall, if
they also wish to use the Jubilee room
or committee room there will be an
extra charge of £3 per hour for each of
those rooms.
People using the Hall may have
noticed that there is a subsidence in the
car park near the main entrance. This
has come about because a tree root had
displaced the main foul drain leading
from the Hall. This has been repaired
but, because there is a slope in the car
park, rainwater is continuing to soak
into that area and may cause further
subsidence. The only permanent
repair will be to replace a large area of
tarmac. This will be expensive. At
present, we are keeping a watching
brief and will take action if necessary
Finally, I would like to thank
customers of the Cross Stores and of
the Crown Inn for their generous
donations to our development fund.
Support from the community means a
great deal when we approach local
authorities for help, so thank you very
much!
The next meeting of the VHMC will
be on Thursday 4th October.
WE ARE STILL WITHOUT A
TREASURER, CAN YOU HELP?
Terry Mackintosh
(Hon. Chairman VHMC)
Village Hall news
Owing to the generosity of our
County Councillor, Andrew Gibson,
two table tennis tables have been
purchased for the use by the
parishioners. During the summer, a
total of about 15 persons, young and
old, beginners and old hands, enjoyed
games between 11.00am and noon on
Sunday mornings. A charge of £1 per
player per session has to be charged to
cover the cost of hiring the Village
Hall.
Sessions were suspended during the
principal holiday period, but will start
again on Sunday 23rd September. All
parishioners aged 12 and over are
welcome. Just come along and bring
a bat if you have one.
Frank Fahy
Table Tennis in the Village Hall
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King’s Somborne Arts and Crafts Committee
CREATIVE STITCH PLAYDAY
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Epworth Hall, King’s Somborne
Simple contemporary free-hand embroidery and embellishment – create your own heirloom piece*!
Event: 11am – 3pm
Cost: £8
All materials supplied
Please bring along a packed lunch if required
Tea and coffee provided
Contact:
Margaret Burgess 01794 389369 [email protected]
Pam Watson 01794 388429 [email protected]
*ours are needlecases
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The Friends of the
Parish Church held
a very successful
tennis tournament
on Sunday 2
September.
N e a r l y 4 0
competitors played
on five courts. We
are very grateful to
t h e M a r s d e n ,
Horsey, Fowler,
Dumas and Monk
families, who made
t h e i r c o u r t s
available. The
finals were held on
the Dumas’ court and were followed
by a cream tea for everyone. Thanks
also go to all who contributed or
helped with lunches and teas.
In the final, age and experience lost
out to youth and the winners were Tom
and Emily Monk.
The event raised nearly £800 and we
hope to build on that next year with
still more players.
Friends’ tennis tournament
The finalists
The last two matches of this abysmal
summer were played against Roke C C
and Wherwell C C. Roke moved
quickly to 26 off the first four overs,
before Jake Batchelor bowled their
number one. Number two retired on
26 and three wickets quickly followed
with a run out, a wicket for Phil
Pidgeon in his first over and a duck
induced by Charles Buckley. The next
two batsman recovered the situation ,
scoring 28 (retired) and 22 (not out),
with number eight not out on 13, to
produce a total
of 121 in the
allotted 18
overs. King’s
Somborne went
off at a gallop,
with Matt Martin, Sam Sherfield and
John Monger (one six) all retiring on
25+. Phil Pidgeon finished off the
opposition with 26 runs including two
fours off the last over.
(Continued on page 17)
King’s Somborne
Cricket Club
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In the last match, Wherwell batted first
and the openers went off at a great rate
hitting 42 off the first four overs. Ben
Sherfield got his revenge for being hit
for six by immediately inducing one of
them to hit a skyer that Phil Pidgeon
safely pouched. Ben then caught their
number three off Sam’s bowling. Four
of their batsmen retired on 25+ and
they posted an intimidating total of
175 runs off eighteen overs for the loss
of 4 wickets. King’s Somborne
managed only 106 for the loss of 8
wickets before the game was
abandoned after sixteen overs with the
light so bad that the scrorers could not
see the umpires’ signals. Sam
Sherfield made 22, brother Ben made
18 and John Fahy made 14. It must be
admitted that Wherwell had certainly
got revenge for their defeat by King’s
Somborne at the end of the 2011
season in which no opposition batsman
got to the retirement score.
Frank Fahy
Come along and join in the fun!
Race Night by kind invitation of
King’s Somborne Working Men’s Club
Saturday 20th October
at 7.30pm
Refreshments available, licensed bar
To raise funds for:
Registered Charity Number 1117240
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What’s on Your guide to events in and around the district
Pumpkin Festival The Royal Victoria Country Park will
hold a charity festival on 13 October
to celebrate the very best of autumnal
treasures with the spotlight on
pumpkins and scarecrows! Decorate a
scarecrow to join the Scarecrow
Avenue or enter your largest pumpkin
in the challenge to beat last year’s
winning entry of 1,334lbs. With food,
music, games, workshops and crafts,
the event offers fun for all the family.
The event raises money for the Jubilee
Sailing Trust, which enables people of
all physical abilities to experience tall
ship sailing. 12 noon to 5.30pm. For
more details, call 02380 455157 or
visit www.jst.hampshire.org.uk
Chronicles of Light Each evening from 12-28 October, a
spectacular 90 minute performance in
sound and light will tell extraordinary
stories of Winchester Cathedral, its
people and events throughout the ages.
Featuring an exceptional cast including
Dame Judi Dench, David Suchet,
Tamsin Greig, Hugh Dennis, Jon Snow
and many others, you will experience
the Cathedral as never before. Profits
will contribute to a new sound and
light system for the Cathedral. To
book tickets, call 01962 857275 or
visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Fundraising Ceilidh Murphy’s Lore will provide the music
and songs for a ceilidh in aid of
Southampton-based charity ‘Gift of
Sight’ on 13 October in Crossfields
Hall, Romsey. The event is organised
by Jennie Hurst who aims to raise
£1,000 after receiving treatment at
Southampton Eye Unit. 02380 599073
or email [email protected]
Join the Choristers Winchester Cathedral is holding an
open afternoon on 13 October for any
boys aged 6-10 years old interested in
becoming a chorister. There will be an
opportunity to look around the
Cathedral and Pilgrims’ School. You
will also be able to participate in a
group singing lesson, followed by a
short informal concert, and join the
current choristers in singing at
Evensong. No previous experience
necessary. Free entry but booking
essential. 01962 857200.
Open gardens Old Alresford House opens its
extensive gardens for the last time this
year on 7 and 9 October. With a
Grade II listed 18th century landscaped
garden, restored from original plans, a
22-acre parkland, 13-acre gardens and
perimeter walk, there is plenty to see
and enjoy. Open from 10.00am-
5.00pm.
The Island, Romsey, is also open for
one final weekend on 13-14 October
from 2.00-5.30pm and features six
acres on either side of the River Test.
For directions and full details of
opening times, fees and teas, visit
www.ngs.org.uk
Bethan Bennett-Lloyd
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Theatres
Theatre Royal, Winchester (01962 840440 or
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk)
25-27 October
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
6-10 November
‘The Merry Widow’
13-17 November
‘The Loneliness of the Long Distance
Runner’
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The Mayflower, Southampton (02380 711811 04 or
www.the-mayflower.com)
30 October - 3 November
Welsh National Opera
5-10 November ‘The Mousetrap’
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Nuffield, Southampton (02380 671771 or
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk)
27 September - 13 October
‘Tiger Tail’
16-20 October
‘Our Country’s Good’
29-31 October
‘Juana in a Million’
6-8 November ‘Total Football’
13-17 November
‘The Sacred Flame’
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Chichester Festival Theatre (01243 7813128 or www.cft.org.uk)
to 21 October
‘Private Lives’
(pre theatre talk 16 October)
27 October
‘Pass it on! 50th for the 50th’
Turner Sims, Southampton (02380 595151 or
www.turnersims.co.uk)
19 October
Kairos 4TET, jazz
23 October
John Mark Ainsley & Roger Vignoles,
tenor and piano
26 October
Django a la Creole
29 October - 3 November
Mexico Week: film, concerts, talks
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Salisbury Playhouse (01722 320333 or
www.salisburyplayhouse.com)
16-20 October
‘Radio Times’
1-24 November
‘The Spire’
6-10 November
‘Bunnies’
19-24 November
‘Lord of the Flies’
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The Lights, Andover (01264 368368 or
www.thelights.org.uk)
10 October
Tango Tango
17 October
Sean Hughes
24 October
‘Les Miserables’
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Chesil Theatre, Winchester (01962 840440 or
www.chesiltheatre.org.uk)
13-20 October
‘Entertaining Angels’
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Village Diary for October
1st Parish Council 7.00pm
Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
2nd Drop in Coffee 10.30am
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
3rd Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Creative Stitch
Playday
11.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
4th Needle workers 2.00pm
6th Visiting Bell
Ringers
11.50am
Concert in Church 7.30pm
8th Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
9th Over 50s lunch 12.30pm
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
10th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Face to Faith 12.30pm
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
Needle workers 2.00pm
W I 7.30pm
11th Test Valley Benefice
Special Service
7.30pm
13th Harvest Supper 7.00pm
15th Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
16th Drop in Coffee 10.30am
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
17th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
Visiting Bell
Ringers
3.45pm
18th Needle workers 2.00pm
Hort Soc autumn
meeting & talk
7.30pm
20th Jubilee Room
Coffee morning
10.00am
Somborne Sessions 7.30pm
Friends’ Race
Night
7.30pm
22nd Bell ringing 7.30pm
Badminton 7.30pm
V A Talk 10.30am
Tiny Tots 2.00pm
Somborne Singers 7.45pm
23rd Driver Awareness
talk
10.30am
24th Baby & Toddler 10.00am
Dial-a-Ride 2.00pm
Somborne Society 7.30pm
25th Needle workers 2.00pm
Panto—adult
auditions
7.30pm
27th Visiting bell
ringers
2.00pm
28th Footpath Walk
(See page 24 for
details)
2.00pm
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4 October
Beverley Craven, star of the 90s,
performs live at Winchester Discovery
Centre, 7.30pm. 01962 873603.
4 October
Premier League snooker, Southampton
Guildhall, 7.30pm. Live on Sky Sports
HD. 02380 632601.
5 October
Bluegrass, Beer and BBQ: Contraband
perform in Winchester Cathedral
Refectory, 7.30pm. 01962 857275.
6 October
Alresford Art and Craft Fair,
Community Centre.
6 October
Autumn Colour Walk: two-hour
guided walk around Hinton Ampner
followed by a warming bowl of soup.
10.30am. 01962 771305.
6 October
International Harp Ensemble: 33
harpists gather in All Saints Church,
Denmead at 7.30pm. 02392 268565.
6-7 October
Hampshire Harvest Weekend,
Winchester Cathedral Close.
7 October
Romsey Farmers’ Market.
7 October
Clarendon Way Marathon from
Salisbury to Winchester, plus half and
relay events. 01962 761565.
7 October
‘The Basingstoke Riots’: talk on the
Massagainians, a 19th century mob,
encouraged by Basingstoke brewers,
who attempted to stop the activities of
the Salvation Army. 01256 324313.
8 October
‘The BBC and Children’s Hour’:
lecture on a much-loved institution
from WW2 to its demise in 1964.
Hampshire Record Office, 7.15pm.
01962 867490.
12 October
‘The Real Downton Abbey’: 7.30pm
talk and book signing by the Countess
of Carnarvon. Itchen Abbas Village
Hall. 01962 771812.
14 October
Netley Military Cemetery guided walk,
2.00pm.
14 and 28 October
Winchester Farmers’ Market.
20 October
‘Ancient Trees’: Lyndhurst exhibition
exploring the history of the New
Forest’s ancient woodlands; runs until
25 November. 02380 283444.
20 October
Winchester Book Fair, Guildhall;
books, maps and prints for all budgets.
21 October
Cycletta New Forest: two ladies only
cycle rides, with free post ride massage
and Helmet Hair Remedy Centre.
Beaulieu. 01590 612123.
21 October
Andover Farmers’ Market.
21 October
Mark the 205th anniversary of
Nelson’s victory with Trafalgar Day
Gun Salutes at Fort Nelson. Free
entry. 01329 233734.
28 October
BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth,
now with additional 5km fun run on
27th October. www.greatrun.org.uk
31 October
Haunted Hangers Halloween at the
Museum of Army Flying, Middle
Wallop. Fiendish frights from 6.30pm.
01264 784421.
District diary for October
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The Somborne
and District Society The Society`s year has started well
with the wonderful Picnic at
Chilbolton in August, two excellent
talks – on the Monarchy and on the
Fire Service’s long history – and a
fascinating September visit to Roche
Court Sculpture Garden.
We move on with the talk on 24th
October on the interesting topic: “The
Vikings – Warriors or Traders?” by Dr
Andrew Hobley which will nicely
co mplement the recen t BBC
programmes on the subject.
Members will recall that, earlier in the
year, Mary Pollock instituted a Jubilee
Project to collect photographs of the
village as it is in 2012. A number of
you have been diligently taking
pictures of your own and neighbouring
roads but there are a few gaps still. If
you feel you would like to take part
and have a camera available please
contact Mary for further details.
My thanks go to all those members
who renewed their subscriptions
promptly and to those who have done
so after an early reminder. If you have
not yet done so, please contact Linda
Aucock. And, of course, new
members are always very welcome!
Mike Reynolds
Chairman (388107)
Bell Ringing news I expect everyone has noticed how
infrequently the bells have been rung
through August, a break for all!! We
have now started our regular Monday
evening practises again and hope to
ring most Sundays for the church
services. The last Monday of each
month we now go to Stockbridge for
our practise. We did manage to ring
for the Diamond Jubilee and the start
of the Olympics, with much
appreciated help from the church
wardens and Norman Denison.
In October, we have two sets of
visiting ringers coming, on 6th
(Basingstoke) and 27th (Odiham).
On the 17th the mid-monthly District
ring is coming to our church for 3/4
hour. I know that is three extra
ringing times in one month (we try to
keep it to one) but we need some
money in the kitty because the ropes
are beginning to need replacing.
There have not been many weddings
this year to help swell our funds. We
pay for a yearly maintenance check,
new ropes and stays when needed,
and in 14 years have not had to ask
the PCC for any financial assistance.
Anyone interested in learning to ring,
or just “having a go” are always
welcome. Please contact Sue
Spurling on 01794 388266.
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Kings Somborne & District
Horticultural Society
Autumn Open Meeting
“Vegetable Growing
(& Showing)”
by
Mr Kelvin Mason
To be held in the Village Hall
Thursday 18th October
At 7.30pm
Admission Free
Everyone
Welcome
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By the time you read this, the second
season of the Somborne Sessions
should be well underway, with multi-
instrumental band Cocos Lovers
having played at the Village Hall on
22nd September.
But this was only the beginning! On
Saturday 20th October 2012, we
welcome our first jazz performers to
the Sessions. The Charlotte Glasson
Band plays an infectious brand of
World-Music-inspired jazz. As well as
Charlotte herself, the line- up features
legendary trombonist Mark Bassey. If
you want to check out in advance the
treat in store for you, go to
www.charlotteglasson.com for some
samples. The band is hot from playing
with jazz greats such as Herbie
Flowers and Chris Spedding. This is
an evening not to be missed - certainly
not just for jazz aficionados. If you’ve
ever wondered what smiles sound like,
this is it!
In November (Saturday 24th), we
return to the world of folk with Huw
Williams and Martin Allcock. Huw
wrote songs for Fairport Convention in
the eighties and nineties while Martin
played in the band. Following
successful solo careers, they have now
come back together again to perform
live as a duo. This combination will
be a treat not only for lovers of folk
but also for anyone who likes great
musicianship and a bit of a yarn about
music- making.
As usual, for both of these gigs, it’s
7.30pm for an 8.00pm start at the
Village Hall. Tickets are £10 per
person per gig if bought in advance
either via Pay Pal on the web site
(www.sombornesessions.co.uk) or
from Doug Stammers on 389192 (£12
on the door if seats still available).
Footpath walk 5.75 miles (9.25 Km) 2.5 hours
Sunday 28 October 2012
2:00pm King’s Somborne Village Hall
We leave the village up Muss Lane and along Stockbridge
road for 300m before bearing right onto the footpath to North
Park Farm. When we reach the road we turn right and head
for Little Somborne. From there it is up the steep path on to
the ridge and back to the village past the Beef Unit.
Jazz first for the Sessions
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Did you know that there is a scheme to
have your driving checked to ensure
you are still safe on the roads? Come
to our talk on 23rd October to find
out about this useful service.
Remember your Village Agent will
collect your electric blanket on 15tht
October, have it checked by the fire
service and return it to you for a
contribution to petrol costs. Phone us
to book!
This is the time of year to get your
chimney swept ready for the winter.
And are you safe from carbon
monoxide poisoning? If you have
bottled gas, your supplier should offer
you a free safety check.
Lunch Club continues to be popular.
Remember we can arrange transport.
Menu below!
Free Bus Did you
know there is a free
bus every Sunday
afternoon which will
take you to Hilliers
for a walk, lunch, or cup of tea and
bring you home again afterwards?
If you are old enough to have a bus
pass, you can also take advantage of a
free Taxishare service to Romsey on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings. You will be picked up and
returned to your front door.
As ever, phone us for details about
these and any other services for the
over 50s!!!
Sue J 388884 Lin C 389373
Services for the Over 50s
Driver Awareness
Epworth Hall Tuesday 23rd October
10.30am All over 50s welcome
Followed by coffee and cake
Book your place on 388884 or 389373
Over 50s’ Lunch and Games - Epworth Hall Tuesday 9th October 12.30pm £5
Baked potato with a selection of fillings* Salad* Cheesecake* Coffee
Book your place on 388 884 or 389 373
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After the disappointment of two
cancelled sports days during the
Summer Term, King’s Somborne
School finally managed to get the
better of the weather on Wednesday 12
September when they held their Sports
Day. The children created attractive
blocks of colour on the field, dressed
in red, yellow or blue according to the
team to which they had been assigned.
From the very start, participants were
cheered on boisterously by their
schoolmates. The volume of cheering
may not have quite matched that heard
recently in London and Flushing
Meadows but its enthusiasm more than
compensated. One very impressive
aspect of the children’s performances
was the great determination shown by
the competitors: they showed true
sporting spirit by all completing the
course even after the result had been
determined. It takes more than
dropped eggs, shoes falling off and
sack tumbles to dent the determination
of these youngsters – they were a joy
to watch.
Well done
to all!
There was
variety in
the races. Obstacle races were
followed by relays, flat races and sack
races and the inevitable parents’ race, a
sack race, which was won jointly by
Mr Horsfield and Mr Campling.
There were a few anxious moments
when a slight drizzle fell on two
occasions, but the sun did put in a brief
appearance later in the afternoon. New
headteacher Mrs Way named the Red
team as the champions after which the
cup, sporting its red ribbon, was
presented to Finlay Jarvis and Alex
Lee.
Jo Finch
A sporting start
to the new term
Date for your diary:
Concert in King’s Somborne Church
30th November 2012 at 7.30pm
In aid of the Friends of the Church
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The autumn term is now well
underway, with Becky and Katie really
making their mark. The layout of the
room at the start of each session has
changed a bit, which hopefully gives
the children a little more choice, makes
the most of the space we have and
feels a bit more inviting.
We will plan activities for the children
which support the seven areas of
development set out in the Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.
These are:
Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional
development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design.
With this in mind, we are looking to
improve on our existing resources.
Some fundraising events will be
required. In the meantime, if you (or
friends or family) could help us by
donating any unwanted items such as
dressing-up clothes, small diecast cars/
trains, board games, cd player,
educational computer games, small
world/imaginary toys (such as
Playmobil or dolls houses), painting
easels, we would be extremely
grateful. Please speak to us if you
think you might be able to help.
We also have a new pre-school mascot
this term . . . a very friendly, cuddly
and adventurous monkey called Ned!
H e i s l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o
accompanying the children home at
weekends, and each child will have a
chance to look after him. Give him a
wave if you see him out and about!
We have seen numbers grow
significantly over the past year. We
hope that we will shortly be in a
position to employ a third member of
staff, at least for some of the busier
sessions. If you are, or know of
anyone who would be, interested in
working at the pre-school for a couple
of sessions a week or would be
available to provide cover for staff
absences (such as for training), please
let us know. There are, however, still
places available. If you would like to
enrol your child, you don’t need to
wait until a new term starts, just
contact Becky on 07530 893773.
Plans are currently underway for a
wine tasting event in November. Once
a date and time has been finalised
please put it in your diary and come
along and support us. Last year was
great fun, raised valuable funds and
you will have the chance to place
orders for Christmas.
Richard Masters
Treasurer
The Sombornes’ Pre-School
Committee
Autumn 2012 update
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Village Christmas cards — special ‘early bird’ offer! There are four Christmas cards now on
sale—but only through The Gauntlet!
We are offering readers a chance to
stock up at a special ‘early bird’
discount price on all orders received
before 1st November.
The fir s t
design is by
T h e l m a
Blamey from
her original
painting of
‘St. Mary’s
Ashley’.
‘The Crown
Inn’ is from
a painting
by the late
K e i t h
C h a p m a n ,
by the kind
permission
of Valerie.
Caroline Hervey Bathurst has
produced two designs this year, one
Christmas card titled ‘December Flora’
and another one ‘Christmas Roses’
which is a
notelet, very
useful for those
‘ tha nk yo u ’
letters.
The Christmas
cards will all
have the greeting
‘ W i t h b e s t
w i s h e s f o r
Christmas and
the New Year’
inside.
We are very
grateful to all of
them for their
g e n e r o u s
contributions.
The cards will
be available
f r o m m i d -
November in the Village Shops, at
some Services and at the Winchester
Combined Charities Christmas Card
Shop in the Guildhall which opens in
October. Please note that if you buy
any parish cards at the Guildhall, the
parish receives every penny that you
spend. The Guildhall Shop is staffed
entirely by volunteers (including us!)
and takes no commission.
The cards measure approx. 4.1” x 5.8”,
and will cost £3.50 for a pack of 6
cards and envelopes.
The good news is that readers of The
Gauntlet will be able to buy the cards
at a discount 20p per pack only until
1st November, by filling in the form
opposite. The cards will be sold for
the price of £3.30 per pack—while
stocks last. We will even do our best
to deliver your order, so you can have
all your cards written before the
Christmas rush begins! If you require
your order to be posted, there will be a
charge for p+p. (see order form).
The Crown Inn
St Mary’s Ashley
December Flora
Christmas Roses
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‘Early Bird’ Order Form
30p discount per pack on all orders received before
1st November 2012
Please send me:
……… packs of ‘St Mary’s Ashley’ at £3.30 each
………. Packs of ‘The Crown Inn’ at £3.30 each
………. Packs of ‘December Flora’ at £3.30 each
………. Packs of ‘Christmas Roses’ at £3.30 each
Grand Total………………………
I enclose a cheque made payable to ‘The Parish of Somborne with Ashley’.
(If you require your order to be posted please call in advance on 01794 388021,
to discuss p+p charges.)
Name:….……………………………………………………………………..
Address:…………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
Tel. ……………………………………………………………………………….
Please return form to Sandie Pepperell at 17, Nutcher’s Drove, King’s
Somborne SO20 6PA.
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Many of us have now had the chance
to meet Jonathan Watkins and get to
know him a little. He has been
working well to meet us and is making
valiant efforts to remember who we
are!
It may surprise you to know that
Jonathan has been ordained for twenty
years, so he has a long and varied work
experience. He began his ministry in a
crowded area of South London,
between Croydon and Sutton, and has
been working in Hampshire for 15
years in various posts. He was
chaplain to students and staff at what
was then King Alfred’s College in
Winchester, where he was keyboard
player for the gospel choir. This is his
first post in charge of a group of
parishes – actually 4 parishes, 5
churches and 2 redundant churches,
with a population of around 3,000
people.
Jonathan is working to bring the
parishes together in a comfortable
pattern of worship and shared
experiences. Already we are seeing
people from the other parishes join us
here for services, and some of our
parishioners are beginning to travel to
other villages for services.
He is very pleased with the aspects of
the church that bring in young people
and families– Tiny Tots, Funday Club,
Messy Church, secondary school
Christian Clubs and the ‘Element’
events which combine contemporary
worship with themed activities.
As you may imagine, it is difficult for
Jonathan to devote time to all the
varied aspects of his duties. He sees
himself as a slow worker, but his
priority is working with people to
make them feel valued and included.
He has enjoyed working in tandem
with church visionaries who see a way
forward and strive towards that—but
Jonathan sees his own strength in
supporting those who may feel swept
aside in the process.
Jonathan was inspired by visiting
churches in America; one in Brooklyn,
New York and another in Pittsburgh.
He wanted to see how these churches
used the various strands of music,
discipleship, pastoral and social action
to enable people to enter into life in all
its fullness. The Brooklyn church
began in the 1970s with 25 members
and now has around 6,000.
Jonathan’s main passion is music for
worship and gospel music—he feels
this brings him closer to God. He
loves art, architecture and travel (there
is always a book open in the hall at
home), and he enjoys relaxing by
leafing through these books. And he
enjoys classic cars and walking
through beautiful gardens and scenery.
If you are thinking of joining the
church family, you will receive a very
warm welcome from our new vicar—
and the rest of the congregation!
Jonathan Watkins
was talking to
Sue Jackson
Meeting Jonathan
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King’s somborne
Parish Church
SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
STARTS 2PM
KING’S SOMBORNE VILLAGE
HALL
*RAFFLE INCLUDING HAMPER *TOMBOLA *GIFTS
*CHRISTMAS CARDS *WRAPPING PAPER
*HATS AND HANDBAGS *BOOKS *CAKES
*CHRISTMAS PRODUCE *CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
*CHILDREN’S GAMES *AND LOTS MORE!
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King’s Somborne Arts and Crafts Committee
CHRISTMAS CARD PLAYDAY Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Epworth Hall, King’s Somborne
Create fabric fancies, simple paper sculpture, failsafe potato printing and enter Belinda’s Cornucopia of Creativity – all in the name of original cards!
Event: AM 11 – 1, PM 2 – 4. Cost: £8 full day, £5 half day
All materials and tea & coffee supplied
Please bring along a packed lunch if required
Contact: Margaret Burgess 01794 389369 [email protected] Pam Watson 01794 388429 [email protected]
NEARLY NEW/TABLE TOP SALE At King’s Somborne Working Men’s Club
On Saturday 10th November 2012 at 2.00pm
Raffle Cake Stall
Bottle Tombola Nearly New
Bric-a-Brac Books
Toys & Games
If you would like to hire a table at a cost of £5.00 or donate a prize
for the Raffle or Tombola then please contact Janette Batchelor on
07582 552666
or email [email protected]
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After the August break a meeting was
held on the 12th September, chaired by
our President, Thelma Blamey.
Activities of the walking group and the
Book Club have been resumed. There
was a summer outing to Avebury
Manor enjoyed by 12 members, a
memorable trip to Buckingham Palace,
and participation in the local Flower
Show in July, where the WI Cup was
won by Thelma Blamey.
Now is the time to look forward to
autumn events such as the Council
Meeting at Basingstoke in October and
a Salisbury theatre trip in November.
The programme for 2013 has been set,
with a ride range of talks.
September’s speaker was Mrs Dinah
Warnock who gave a fascinating
account of “The Mirror in History and
in Art” with its connotations of good
(self-knowledge), bad (self-
satisfaction) and very bad (vanity).
Round hand mirrors originated in
Ancient Greece and were a fashion
later taken up by the Romans who
made these small precious objects of
obsidian (dark, shiny volcanic glass).
Over the centuries, different shaped
mirrors were made in Italy – at first
very expensive and therefore rare.
Gradually their use became more
widespread. By the late 17th century
larger, flat mirrors were fixed to the
wall, whiter-looking and reflecting
different aspects of the room and the
people in it – giving a sense of space.
As recently as the 1920s and 30s
mirrors were used on bedroom
furniture.
Mrs Warnock went on to describe the
use of mirrors very cleverly angled in
well-known paintings and tapestries.
Often a beautiful woman is depicted in
gazing at her own reflection, Venus
being the most notable example. In
mythology a famous male example of
extreme vanity was Narcissus falling
in love with his own reflection in a
lake and perishing thereby.
Eventually, the mirror became a
commonplace and respectable form of
home decoration – for looking at
rather than into. The old superstition
about breaking a mirror is that it
contains the soul which, being broken,
has its revenge by inflicting 7 years’
bad luck thereafter.
It was an interesting talk, well
illustrated by slides, the last of which
was a slightly comical shot of a polar
bear gazing down at its own water
reflection!
Linda Aucock gave a vote of thanks
and the evening ended with the usual
refreshments and chat.
The next meeting will be on
Wednesday, 10th October at 7.30pm in
the Epworth Hall. Mr D Stuart will
talk about “The History and
Development of Longstock Water
Gardens”. All are very welcome.
Mary Gibbs
Women’s Institute
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STOCKBRIDGE MUSIC
Saturday 6th October at 7.30pm
St Peter’s Church
The Jane Austin Singers Directed by Tim Lowden
Sacred music covering six centuries
Tickets: £8.00 Available from John Robinson
Box office bookings: 01264 810363
(Wine and canapés available pre-concert from 6.45pm—£2.50)
After many hours of planning,
organising and seeking sponsorship,
Harry has sadly decided to put an end
to his proposed epic cycle ride across
America. Lack of funds and the
possibility of no companions made it
far from easy to organise.
But, still keen to raise money for
BLESMA, Harry has decided to
choose an endeavour that fits well with
University and one that isn’t too
costly.
You may remember that, in 2011,
Harry completed the 180 mile trek
across England from St Bees in the
Lake District to Robin Hoods Bay in
Yorkshire. Now he is planning a
similar long distance walk. This is
known as the Cape Wrath Trail, is just
short of 200 miles long and runs from
Fort William to the most north-
westerly tip of the Scottish mainland.
It is a challenging and often remote
route through Morar, Knoydart,
Torridon and Assynt. (For more
information about this route, visit
http://capewrathtrailguide.org/)
Harry will be undertaking this over a
period of two weeks in June of 2013.
Carrying over 25kg of equipment on
his back will make it far from easy.
He will be striving for as much
publicity and as many donations as
possible for BLESMA. This charity
helps our service men and women who
lose limbs, the use of limbs or eyes in
the service of our country. The
charity’s work starts with
rehabilitation - proving that there is
life after amputation. But they also
provide life-long support and
campaign for what the service men and
women deserve.
Harry’s new plan
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CHRISTIANITY TODAY - Autumn Talk
‘FACE TO FAITH’ ‘Christians Together in Somborne and District’ will be holding another of their popular talks about Christianity.
The Date is 10th October
Venue: Village Hall Jubilee Room. Times: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
The Speaker is Rev Canon Steve Pittis who will talk on ‘Where is God when we need him?’
All are welcome, and there will be Questions and Answers after the talk.
LUNCH PROVIDED
For more information contact Nigel Coleman 388449 or Norman Denison 388889
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING IN THE WORLD
At St Mary’s Church, Broughton
On Saturday 20 October
Between 10.00am and 12 noon
There will be a warm welcome to everyone who comes along to enjoy a cup of
coffee, delicious biscuits and a chat with friends. The very popular Bring and
Buy Table will be laden with goodies, so bring along lovely gifts, home made
jams, cakes and produce. This will all help towards the support Macmillan
offers people who are receiving treatment. £25 pays for one hour for a
Macmillan nurse to support a family affected by cancer and £138 pays for three
hours of free confidential support and information.
Broughton’s coffee mornings have raised £3,327 over the last six years and we
are keen to help even more this year.
We look forward to seeing you on 20 October.
Sally, Ann and Barbara (01794 301292)
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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.
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.
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 me,
Dulcie Witts on 01794 388267.
Our meeting is very informal and we should be pleased to welcome new
members.
After a quiet summer, we are now
looking forward to the Harvest Festival
at Ashley St. Mary. This will be held
on Sunday 30th September at 3.00pm.
Please note that this is slightly earlier
than in previous years because Rev
Jonathan Watkins has another service
before coming up to Ashley.
Refreshments will be served after the
service and everybody is very
welcome.
As a result of this earlier start, the
AGM of the Friends will begin at
2.30pm.
Terry & Nola Mackintosh (Hon.Secs)
Ashley St Mary
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Our first session back after the summer
holidays saw us thinking about our
friends and how important they are.
We made flowers for a friendship tree
and paper plate pictures of ourselves,
which are all displayed at the back of
the church.
We will be starting to talk about
Harvest over the next few weeks and
will be thinking about where our food
comes from and how best to share it,
b e f o r e
making a
presentation
a t t h e
Harvest festival.
We are a small, friendly group of tots,
mums and carers who meet on
Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm in
the Church – do join us!
Samantha Boot, Kelda Lay
and Jane Waters
This month’s theme:
Jesus feeds 5,000 people! Sunday 21st October
4.00 – 5.30pm
Epworth Hall, King’s Somborne Methodist Church, Winchester Road, King’s Somborne. SO20 6NZ
Lots of creative fun for all the family, including games,
crafts, activities, Bible story, songs and Sunday tea
(sandwiches & cakes).
It’s messy. And it’s free!!
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
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From the Parish Registers
Church Services in Stockbridge, Longstock and Leckford
Sunday October 7th—Trinity 18 8.00am Leckford—Said Holy
Communion
10.45am Stockbridge—Mattins
11.30am Longstock—Harvest
Festival
Sunday October 14th—Trinity 19
9.30am Longstock—All Age
Worship
10.45am Stockbridge—Parish
Communion
Sunday October 21st—Trinity 20
8.00am Old St Peter—Said Holy
Communion
9.15am Longstock— Service of the
Word
10.45am Stockbridge—All Age
Worship
6.00pm Leckford—Evensong—
Harvest Evening Service
Sunday October 28th—Trinity 21—
Bible Sunday
9.15am Longstock—Parish
Communion
10.45am Stockbridge—Parish
Communion
Said Holy Communion Service each
Tuesday Morning at 9.30am at
Rosalind Hill House, Stockbridge.
25 August Wedding Lottie Georgina Faux and Alistair Nathan Reynolds
26 August Baptism Isabella Anne Gold (b.03.11.2011)
31 August Funeral Deborah Louise Thomas
9 September Baptism Martha Florence Lay (b.07.09.2009
Lottie and Alistair at their wedding
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Church services in October
Parish Church
Sunday, 7th October—Eighteenth
Sunday after Trinity
10.00am Parish Communion (CW) * Readers:
Peter Duncan: Genesis 2.18-24
Jane Duncan: Hebrews 1.1-4, 2.5-12
Linda Aucock: Mark 10.2-16
Sunday, 14th October—Harvest
Festival
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am United Service with
Christians Together in
Somborne Harvest Festival Readers:
The Cartwright Family
Sunday, 21st October—Twentieth
Sunday after Trinity
10.00am Parish Communion (CW)*
and Christening Readers:
Brian Orange: Isaiah 53.4-end
Norman Denison: Hebrews 5.1-10
Sandie Pepperell: Mark 10.35-45
Sunday, 28th October—Bible
Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (1662)
10.00am Matins (followed by short
Holy Communion) Readers:
Bill Lomas: Jeremiah 31.7-9
May Lomas: Mark 10.46-end
6.00pm ALIVE Service—The
Gideons Society
Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Communion (1662) *
*Stay for coffee and biscuits after
services marked *
Methodist Church
Sunday 8th October
10.30am Rev Rosemary Baker
Holy Communion—
Harvest Festival
Sunday 14th October
10.00am United Service at the
Parish Church—Harvest
Festival
Sunday 21st October
10.30am Mr Nick Langham
Sunday 28th October
10.30am Mr K Richardson
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 Vicar has the last word Last month Rosie, our Methodist Minister, wrote about Harvest, giving thanks
and gratitude. In the Test Valley Benefice I now have six harvests to be thankful
for this year! By the time you get this edition of The Gauntlet, three will have
taken place in September with three still to come in October.
Thanksgiving should be a major part of our prayers and prayer is something that
both Bishop Jonathan and I have been encouraging since he came to meet with all
the PCC members from the parishes back in July. Through the centuries and in
my own experience it seems that the more time Christians spend in prayer the
more answers they get. The way ahead can become clearer. John Wesley the
18th century preacher and founder of Methodism said this “I have so much to do
that I must spend several hours in prayer before I am able to do it”!
Prayer is less about changing God’s mind and more about saying we care about
the things He cares about and getting our hearts, minds and wills in line with
God’s heart, mind and will. Some of us find praying difficult so it’s good to have
a plan. One good plan for prayer time on your own or with others is to use the
ACTS mnemonic
Adoration - worship and praise for who God is and what he has done
Confession - asking God’s forgiveness for the things we have done wrong
Thanksgiving – for family, friends and the good things we have
Supplication – praying for the world, others and ourselves.
At Harvest time the ACTS pattern could work like this
Adoration - for God’s work in the beauty of creation
Confession - for damage to the planet and our failure to care for creation
Thanksgiving- for food and clothing and the earth’s resources
Supplication - for where harvests have failed and many face drought or famine.
I want to tell you about something I believe to be an answer to recent prayers. A
retired priest, Revd Hazel O’Sullivan, moved into the area in the last year. Hazel
has visited the churches, met the churchwardens and taken some services when I
was away, including a Parish Communion and a funeral in King’s Somborne.
She is now offering some time to work with us voluntarily, initially for six
months, from late October. Do make Hazel feel welcome if you meet her.
Finally, on Thursday 11th October at 7.30pm, there will be a special service in
the Parish church of St Peter and St Paul to celebrate the new benefice. Bishop
Jonathan Frost and Archdeacon Peter Rouch will both be there and all are
welcome to come along.
I hope you will find some time to pray this month.
Printed and published by the Parish of Somborne with Ashley, Church of St Peter and St Paul,
King’s Somborne, Hampshire. SO20 6PW
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