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RATEPAYERMAGAZINE

Vol. 57 No. 10 MARCH 2015

ISSUED FREE OF CHARGE Circulation 9,000

Published by the Waterlooville and District Residents' Association (Covering the Wards of Cowplain, Stakes,Waterlooville and Hart Plain including part of Lovedean). Opinions expressed are those of the contributors. The Publishersdo not accept liability for advertisements, statements in articles or letters published. The Association reserves the right to withdraw or refusean advertisement if, in the opinion of the Association, the actions of the advertiser reflect badly on the Association and/or the RatepayerMagazine. All articles may be reproduced only in their entirety and must acknowledge their source. © 2015 MMXV W.& D.R.A.

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7.30pm, Thursday 12 March inCowplain Activity Centre

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Chairman’s ReportEvery time I sit down to compose this bi-annual report Inever know in which order I should acknowledge thenumerous people who make the Association function andhelp in the distribution of this magazine. So, by way of achange I’ll list people as they come into my brain andthank them all at the end. One unsung hero comes to mindis Malcolm Brown, you’ll never see his name regularlyfeatured in the magazine neither does he attend ourmeetings but if you receive an Email from us or visit ourwebsite his influence is all around you – Malcolm looksafter all our technology needs. You are reading thismagazine because, throughout the year in all weathers,one of the team of wonderful and dedicated people hasdelivered it to you. These people in turn are supported byan equally fantastic group of bundlers and distributors.The magazine is printed by Errand Jervis Ltd ofPortsmouth, the only professionals involved in theAssociation/magazine, it is here that David Haviland andhis small team have to use an inexhaustible supply ofpatience each month to correct my editorial mistakesbefore they print the magazine.Our committee is quite small with some completing morethan one role. David Pink as our President and Joan Reaas Vice President are a willing and knowledgeable basisof advice and experience that I often tap into. Eve Tallyncapably acts as the Vice Chairman and greatly assists herhusband, Ken who as our Distribution Manager, probablyhas the hardest job of all getting 9,000 copies of thismagazine delivered by his stalwart band of deliverers.As Secretary Hazel Matthews takes copious notes duringour meetings and despite the inane mutterings I make intomy beard she amazingly always produces accurate,succinct and relevant minutes. Hazel also acts as theMagazine Compiler; she gathers all the strands of news,regular entries and media releases together and thencoupled with her own well researched, interesting andoften thought provoking articles, presents them all to meonce a month for editing. Nick Chedzey, our Treasurerkeeps an accurate record of our accounts, books thevenues for our meetings and can be relied upon to keepus humorously entertained at our Committee meetings.Contd. on Page 4

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Ron Moore, also a Committee Member, is a dedicated andvalued member of our team and can be relied upon to askinteresting and searching questions.Clearly, it would be quite impossible for the Associationand this magazine to function without all of you I’vementioned above and I know many residents greatly valuewhat you generously do for them and the local community.So, on behalf of local residents may I thank you all for yourcontinued interest, loyalty and of the time and effort yougive?Finally, I would like to thank all of our advertisers, Countyand Ward Councillors, members of the Association andmembers of the public who regularly attend our publicmeetings.In the February edition I listed a number of cases andqueries the Association was trying to resolve; since thenanother public meeting has brought forward more requestsfor assistance, I will list these in later editions and hopefullyby then be able to say they have been resolvedsatisfactorily.Last March I wrote: “I think we are all too aware howtightly public expenses are being controlled and prioritised;this is naturally reflected in the responses we get to ourrequests for information or for work to be carried out andobviously this can be very frustrating for all concerned.”Unfortunately, nothing has changed and we must expectmuch of the same this year especially as in May we have ageneral election.

Geoff Lynch Chairman

Honorary Alderman Jack Carruthers

Jack loved metalworking and the pair of turned brasscandlesticks he made were on his coffin together with abrass cannon. In later years he took a great interest in,and was a Past Chairman of Age Concern Cowplain alsoan active Freemason. A lifetime supporter of Preston NorthEnd Football Club the flowers of the wreath on his coffinwere in the club colours.I am sure that anyone who knew Jack will join the Chairmanand I in sending heartfelt condolences to Jane, Rachaeland Andrew and their families at this difficult time. David Pink, President

Members will have been saddened to hear of the sad lossof Jack so soon after his beloved wife Jane.Jack was born in Preston Lancashire and was educatedthere in local schools. It was whilst attending the TechnicalCollege that he gained qualifications which enabled him tocommence a lifetime of Engineering.Joining the Merchant Navy he travelled the world beforesettling into Lift Engineering and Inspection in the Southernarea and came to live in Cowplain, with Jane and his family.Feeling that he would like to contribute something to thelocal community in his spare time he began what wouldbecome a 30year involvement in Local Government.As a Resident (Ratepayer) Association Councillor heprovided a wealth of experience as the last Chairman ofHavant and Waterloo Urban District Council enabling asmooth transition to Borough Status.Jack played cricket for Cowplain Cricket Club and one ofhis first forays amongst many over the years was to tryand improve the hygiene facilities at the Cricket Pavilionon Cowplain Recreation grounds, now the home of theCowplain Men’s Shed, after the internal relocation of thetoilets and the kitchen, the Ladies making sandwichesand cakes could do so without the perils of crosscontamination!

Waterlooville Fire Station Charity WalkFire fighters from Waterlooville Fire Station have decidedto walk 13 miles in full fire kit and breathing apparatuscarrying a casualty on a stretcher! The event will takeplace on Saturday 4th April 2015. They will start theirjourney at Horndean Fire Station which is located onBlendworth Lane at 10am and finish at Gunwharf Quays inPortsmouth. They will walk through Waterlooville on theirway. All funds raises will go to the Firefighters Charity andFootball for Cancer Charity.

Calling All Grandparents – Future PlansAt Community First HEH we have been carrying outresearch into grandparents across Havant and EastHampshire who have a caring role for their grandchildren,to find out more about where they go for support and thetype of support they require. This research stage has nowcome to an end and we are using the results to inform ourservice delivery to help support grandparents who aresole or significant care givers.The results showed us that grandparents who care forgrandchildren have very diverse needs and find themselvesin this situation for a number of different reasons. One keyarea that the respondents said they would like somesupport with is the legal aspect of caring for theirgrandchildren, dealing with care orders and legalguardianship as it is a complex area. It is also potentiallyfinancially very difficult for the grandparents to deal withas it is often unexpected and the legal processes aresometimes very costly.The most requested type of support that the respondentssaid they wanted was a peer support group where theycould share their experiences of caring for grandchildrenwith other grandparents who had been through similarexperiences. A support group meeting will take place atWaterlooville Community Centre on 18th Mar between11.00am and 1.00pm. For more information contact LiamMoloney at liam.moloney@cfheh.org.uk or 07922 631511

Waterlooville Folk Dance Group - A small friendly groupwho meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of every month atWaterlooville Community Centre. Barn Dance to Cd’s witha caller. All are welcome, no partner necessary. 8.00 to10.00 pm. Cost £3.00. Contact Jane 9225 8056

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Waterlooville Community Centre (Behind ASDA)Tuesday 3rd Mar 11.00 - 13.30 and 15.00 - 17.30Horndean Technology College, Barton Cross, HorndeanMon 16th Mar 13.30 - 1525 and 16.30 - 19.30

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President: Mr. D. Pink 9224 0653Vice President: Mrs J. Rea 9225 8261Chairman: Mr.G.Lynch 07703 881754Vice Chairman: Mrs. E. Tallyn 9225 2594Hon. Treasurer: Mr. N. Chedzey, 103 Sutton Road,Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8PT, 9242 6575Hon. Secretary & Minutes Secretary &Magazine Compiler Mrs.Hazel Matthews 9226 8780Distribution Manager: Mr. K. Tallyn 9225 2594

AdvertisingThere are no advertising spaces available. For enquiriesplease contact Geoff Lynch the Business Manager/Editorat 11 Ruskin Way, Waterlooville, PO8 8JX or Email:business@theratepayer.co.uk or 07703 881754.

Magazine ContentTo submit an article, correct an existing entry or commenton a recent feature please contact Hazel Matthews, theMagazine Compiler on 9226 8780 or Email:compiler@theratepayer.co.uk

NEXT BLOOD DONATION SESSIONS

Waterlooville, Purbrook and Cowplain GoodNeighbours - For shopping, transport to medicalappointments, home visits etc. All volunteers are CRBchecked and donations to cover expenses are requested.Please ring the Help Line on 9226 6005 Monday toFriday for full details.

Havant Police, Civic Centre Road, Havant. Ring 999 inemergencies, 101 for non-emergency calls or leaveinformation only messages, in strict confidence, onCrimestoppers 0800 555 111.Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages: HavantLibrary, 1st Floor Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN orHavant Plaza Registration Office, Civic Centre Road,Havant, PO9 2AX Telephone for an appointment on 0845603 5637 Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 9.30am - 4pm.

National Blood Service Website - www.blood.co.uk.Pre-book appointments on 0300 123 23 23

USEFUL INFORMATIONPolice Front Desk - Waterlooville Police Station - OpenFriday to Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm; (closed2pm to to 2.45pm on Sundays and all day on BankHolidays)

Help In Bereavement Help in Bereavement social clubcoffee morning is held at St George’s church hall everysecond Monday of each month, 10.00 to 12.00 am. Cost?A donation. This group is for anyone who may bebereaved, recently or for any length of time. It is anopportunity to meet others and to join us in our trips andoutings. For more information contact Linda on 07834457284.

Librarieswww.hants.gov.uk/libraryHavant Library & Learning Centre, Meridian Centre.Contact 9248 4945Hayling Island Library & Learning Centre, ElmGrove.Contact 9246 1534Leigh Park Library & Learning Centre, 50 Park Parade.Contact 9248 4172Waterlooville Library & Learning Centre 25 London Rd,The Precinct. Contact 9225 2608

Citizens’ Advice BureauxHavant - Civic Offices, Civic Centre Road. Tuesday &Wednesday 10am to 2pm drop-inHayling Island - Community Centre, Hayling Park, StationRoad. Thursday 10am to 2pm drop-in Telephone AdviceLine: Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm. 0844 8563407 (callcharges 5p per minute)Leigh Park - Community Centre, Dunsbury Way. Mondayto Wednesday 10am to 1pm drop in. 9271 7707 Email:admin@havantcab.org.ukWaterlooville - Swiss Cottage 9, St. Georges Walk. Mon/Thu/Fri 10am to 1pm. 9271 7699. Online Advice:www.adviceguide.org.uk. New Enquiries 0844 8563407Existing Enquiries 9271 7699

SamaritansOffer a confidential service for those in crisis 24 hours aday. Volunteers do one duty per week plus one night dutya month.Interested in volunteering? There are many roles inSamaritans. In addition to the team of listening volunteerswho answer the helpline phones in our Portsmouth Centre,we also need support volunteers who can help withfundraising, publicity and promoting out work.If you feel our work is worthwhile and you have a few sparehours each week we want to hear from you and will behappy to send you further information. Emailjo@samaritans.org or ring 9269 1313

MP’s For the Borough of HavantThe Borough is split with the northern area of the

Borough under the Meon Valley Constituency and thesouthern area in the Havant constituency.

George Hollingbery MP (Meon Valley), House OfCommons, London, SW1A 0AA

George.hollingbery.mp@parliament.ukDavid Willetts MP (Havant ), House of Commons,

London, SW1A 0AA. willettsd@parliament.uk

We are Waterlooville Community Choir, and we meet atWaterlooville Baptist Church on Wed. evenings from 7.00pmto 9.00pm. We have been going about 2 years and haveabout 23 in the choir but could do with more. There are noauditions you just need a love of singing. We sing all typesof music from Choral to pop. We have a choir leader andpianist and there is a small charge of £3.50 per week toattend. Everyone welcome. information ring Jan 9264 8290.

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Local InformationDates for Your DiaryDenmead Bridge Club - Anyone wishing to play bridge

is welcome to the weekly meetings, which are held at theCommunity Centre, School Lane, Denmead on Mondayevenings from 7pm to 10pm. Contact Georgina Erskineon 01489 878016 for further information.Waterlooville Bridge Club - We play duplicate bridge at6.50pm on Thursdays at Sacred Heart Church,Waterlooville. Ring Graham on 9259 3293 for furtherinformation.Horndean Foodbank - Provides a short-term, free,emergency food supply. Our parcels provide enoughnutritious basic ingredients to create several meals. TheFoodbank is stocked by the generosity of people fromHorndean and surrounding areas. We are a Christianorganisation, serving and working in partnership withpeople of all faiths, or of none. If you’d like to request afood parcel or donate food to the Foodbank, contact uson 9259 1326Retirement AssociationsNational Federation Of Occupational Pensioners(N.F.O.P) Ex BT & RM - And any other folk with aCompany Pension are welcome. Meet on the first Tuesdayof every month except January at Cosham CommunityCentre, Wootton Street, 1.30 to 3.30. Contact 9246 0760.NHS Retirement Fellowship - For retired NHS employeesand hospital volunteers meets on the first Wednesday ofevery month at Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Streetat 9.30. Contact 9225 7261.Cascade Southdowns Ladies Harmony Chorus - Arealways ready to welcome new members! So if you arefemale, over 16 years old and love to sing, then comealong to one of our rehearsal nights to see what we’re allabout! We meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm at All SaintsChurch Hall, 330 Catherington Lane, Catherington. Formore details please email joinus@cascadeharmony.orgor ring Jill on 9259 6312.Purbrook Horticultural Society - Welcomes newmembers of all ages. Subscription only £6 per householdannually. Friendly local Society, with a store open everySaturday morning 9.30 to 11.30 where most of yourgardening requirements can be purchased at veryreasonable prices. Monthly meetings held first Thursdayof every month.Contact Mrs L Piddington 9226 1149 orlinda.piddington@sky.com or visitwww.purbrookhorticulturalsociety.org.uk.Waterlooville and Cowplain Allotments and GardensAssociation - Shop open at Garage Site, Forest End 10to 11.30 Saturday and Sunday from January to September,Sunday only in October and November, closed December,for sale of seeds, composts and fertilisers etc. to membersat discount prices. Membership £3-50 per annum. ContactTel: 9259 6361.

Do YOU have an interesting hobby you could sharewith others?

If YES do you need funding for new equipment, a specialistor tutor or maybe a day out? WeBigLocal are offering upto £500 for projects that support the Wecock FarmCommunity. Deadline for applications 11th Mar; Publicvoting 20th Mar Acorn Centre 7pm to 9pmFor information contact Michelle or Karen at the WeBigLocalOffice (based in the Acorn Centre). Tel: 07799 903625 -email: admin@webiglocal.org.uk

Lovedean Village Hall. Jumble Sale and Auction Sat14th Mar. also: Antiques Fair Sat 21st Mar 10.00am Forinformation ring Cynthia Harris 9259 3904.Waterlooville Philatelic Society Meets Every ThirdThursday September to June. Paul Davidson 9259 3987Davidson61@talktalk.net Cinderella Francis KiddleCatherington W.I. We are a very friendly group of over 40members; we meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2.15p.m. at Catherington Village Hall. New members are verywelcome to come and enjoy yourselves. On Mar 11th weare giving a talk on Life in a SubmarineHorndean & District Amateur Radio Club Meetings heldon first and third Thursday at Anders Hall, off Milton Road,Waterlooville. Start 7.30 Visitors always welcome.www.hdarc.co.ukThe Purbrook & Widley Rowans Support Group isholding a Spring Market on Sat 21st Mar at Deverell Hall,London Road, Purbrook from 10am to 12 noon. Variousstalls.Cowplain Historical Society Meet at Age ConcernCowplain. Wed 11th. Mar Telephone Rosemary 9225 2123for more information.Purbrook Horticultural Society is holding their AnnualSpring Show on Sunday 22nd Mar Deverell Hall, LondonRoad Purbrook. Doors open at 2pm with awarding ofTrophies and Raffle prizes at approx. 4.15. Entry is byDonation and accompanied children are most welcome.Refreshments are available. Free parking and there isdisabled access. Contact: Show Sec. Mr Charles Mobsbyon 9226 5136. www.purbrookhorticulturalsociety.org.ukWomen’s World Day Of Prayer Fri 6th Mar at WaterloovilleBaptist Church, London Road, at 2 o’clock. Refreshmentsto follow - This years’ Service has been prepared by theWomen of the Bahamas, and all are welcome to attend theService of Readings and Hymns which lasts about onehour. All the churches in the Waterlooville area are involvedin the preparation, perhaps you have not been before, docome along you will be more than welcome. Men are ofcourse included in the invitation. Details from Elizabeth9226 4042.

Sue Ryder – Waterlooville - As winter starts to fade intospring come and see us to get your new wardrobe atbargain prices. Contact Roy or Sharon on 9226 8746

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Poppy Appeal TotalsAs Poppy Appeal Organizer for Waterlooville I would againlike to express my thanks to everyone who has helpedmake this year’s appeal outstanding. And there is still moremoney to come! The centenary of the outbreak of theGreat War and the ceramic poppy artwork at the Towerhad an enormous effect and the residents of Waterloovillewere even more generous than previously. To date, wehave banked £24,327, as against last year’s £17,634, andthe previous best of £20,099 in 2011.I am indebted to a willing team of collectors. The late EileenStoat was missed by many customers at both Asda andWaitrose, but several new and young collectors joined my‘old hands’: I won’t name them here but have sent themthanks separately. I must pay tribute to the four ladies whofor the twelfth year in succession have counted the cash.And I am again indebted to Brian Andrews for his sterlingwork throughout Cowplain, and at Lidl’s with his own teamfrom the Purbrook Allotment Society. The manager, staffand events co-ordinator at both Waitrose and Asda madeour collectors particularly comfortable this year. It trulywas a bumper year in so many ways.The trophy for the collector who collected the most wentthis year to Mr David Allport, with a total of £1603. This waspresented to him at the recent meeting of the Horndeanand Lovedean Branch of the Royal British Legion by itsPresident, Admiral Sir Geoffrey Dalton.

Richard Hill-Brown Hon P.A.O. Waterlooville

After Richard had sent me this information, he sent a furtherEmail saying that so far the total for the whole of Hampshireis £733.000!

Then do come and join our club!We meet on Monday mornings from 10am until 1pm at theWaterlooville Baptist ChurchRun by Wendy Gardiner, author, editor, TV presenter andveritable sewing Guru, you can choose to start a series ofdifferent projects provided by Wendy, who will help youreally get to grips with your machine, or you can chooseyour own project and work with Wendy’s expert guidance.These ‘Learn to Sew’ classes are perfect for completebeginners, or for those with some experience looking tobrush up their knowledge.Classes cost £15 per 3-hour session and include tea/coffee,lots of chat and laughter! For further details contact WendyGardiner, 9226 1338 or 07890 850353E: learnmore@isew.co.uk W: www.isew.co.uk

Do You have a Sewing Machine skulking in thecupboard and would like to know how to use it?

Do you wish you could make your own clothes, cushioncovers or bags? Do you want to try a little patchwork andquilting, sew for your children or just customise clotheswith your own unique style?

New Exercise Class for Older People in HavantExercise is one of the most important factors in stayingindependent and the Hampshire ‘Steady & Strong’community exercise programme is designed to help olderpeople to regain strength and balance. By being active,older people’s chances of preventing falls, keeping mobileand staying independent at home are significantlyincreased.Classes are taught by qualified Postural stability Instructorswho have been specifically trained to deliver exercisesthat have proven to reduce falls in older people and helpto improve and maintain balance, strength and mobility. Anew class for the Havant area is starting at Havant LeisureCentre on Wednesday’s between 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Theclass will be led by experienced instructor Sharon Idir07828 462557and will cost £3.50 a week, but you can tryyour first class for free. Please call the instructor beforeattending a class for the first time.Looking for something else? There are lots of exerciseoptions in the Borough of Havant. If you are interested infinding out about another activity such as men’s walkingfootball, Ping Pong clubs or walking groups contactHavant Borough Council on 9244 6019.

Scouts and GuidesWaterlooville District ScoutsEmail DC.@.Waterloovilledistrictscouts.org.uk for allgeneral enquiries for membership or leadership.Horndean Guides - If any adult wishes to know moreabout Guiding or would like to find out more aboutbecoming an Adult Leader or Unit Helper please contactMrs Stacey Carter, Horndean Division Commissioner on9246 0784 or email on stacey_carter@btinternet.comWaterlooville Guides - Contact Mrs L Linkins, 9264 1856.

Waterlooville Town Market - each Friday in the Precinct.St George’s Church Hall, Waterlooville - CoffeeMornings every Friday from 10.00 to 12noon. A Market isheld every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30am. Crafts, produceand plants. Refreshments available