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AwbridgenewsApril 2013
Page 2 | April 2013** The deadline for the next edition will be 15th April **
committeeFred Tucker - Chairman Chanwel House, Romsey Road - 340709
laura Hailwood-Thomas - Secretary 1 Spring Field, Romsey Road - 342020
Nigel Hemsted - Treasurer Emmbrook, Newtown Road - 340986
paul Jameson Forest View, Kents Oak - 340118
Deon Tucker Bryn Gower, Romsey Road - 340230
Alex Hillier Forest View, Kents Oak - 340118
lynda Tucker Chanwel House, Romsey Road - 340709
Sally Mclellan Coles Farm Cottage, Awbridge Hill - 522402
James Child 4 Cowleas Close - 341980
Kay Murrant The Old Police House, Danes Road - 340289
paul Harvey Rowlands Barn, Dunbridge Lane - 341259
Amanda Hanson 1 Woodlands, Saunders Lane - 340899
Katy Stimson Thurston House, Danes Road - 341452
ASSOCiATE MEMBErS Peter Allen, Sandra Tebbett
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From the Editorial Team Last month’s edition of Awbridge News had one or two errors that crept into print, for which we can only apologise. Part of the issue comes with having to collate all the items on the day of the deadline, leading to quite a late night at the computer. If you are submitting an item for publication, please can you ensure it arrives well in advance of the 15th. While that is the deadline for submissions, it doesn’t help if it is treated as the day to send things in! The good news though is that we have this month to correct things, even if we’ve already done the April Fool’s jokes!
The main focus of the next couple of months is the upcoming village fete, for which we still need plenty of hands to make light work. Please see the further items within this edition for where you can help, but a lot of little adds up to quite a lot.
I would like to draw your attention once more to the Villager of the Year competition, the results of which will be announced at the fete. An entry form is within this edition, and all nominations are gladly received for anyone whom you would like to give recognition for their efforts within their village. There are plenty of unsung heroes out there, so nominate away!
Let’s hope that the recent rain is a blip and not the sign of another wet spring like last year. Sunny weather even makes the most miserable people out there smile, not to mention being able to come to the fete without wellies!
James Child - Co-Editor Awbridge News
From the Chairman’s penA big thank you for those of you who have added your names to our list to help on the fete day. However we are still in need of helpers on the day and our next meeting will be devoted to finalising the fete arrangements. If you are able to help in any way please ring me on 340709 or any committee member and we can add you to our list of helpers.
We are pleased to report that the schedules and classes for the Awbridge Village Show 2013 will be available at the fete and all ADVA events after that date or from any committee member, price £1.00. The schedule acts as a ticket to the show on the day.
Please be alert to any strangers moving around the village, as the rear door to the parish church was forced recently. They were unable to gain entry, but it did need a locksmith and a new lock.
We hope that you enjoy your Easter holidays.
Fred Tucker - Chairman ADVA
100 Club results1st place (£25) – John and Jan Turner2nd place (£20) – Sally McLellan3rd place (£15) – Evening WI
AdvertisingWe always welcome interested parties wishing to advertise within Awbridge News. The summer months are approaching and we would be more than happy to publish new/additional adverts in order to help your trade as the weather improves. If you are interested or wish to know more, please speak to any of the committee.
iTEMS FOr THE FETETo help us with the fete preparations, please note the following:
• Any items for the Bric-a-brac stall are to be handed in to Stockfield House or Chanwel house, Romsey Road from 15th April onwards.
• If you have any old cricket balls available that you are willing to donate for the crockery smash, please let us know.
• The book stall will need stocking as always – if you have any suitable books you wish to donate we’ll be glad to take them off your hands!
• Bakers of Awbridge – we are looking forward to your wonderful cakes once more for the fete, so please give generously.
• We will need physical help on the Friday night to erect the tents ready for the fete, likely to be a 7pm start but will be confirmed nearer the time. Please let us know if you can help.
• Any contributions of bottles for the Bottle Tombola would be very welcome, from chutney to champagne!
NEwS iN BriEFThe directory contained within the Awbridge News is to be published shortly on the www.awbridge.info website. If you are listed in the directory and wish to have the details contained within either amended or removed completely, please can you let us know as soon as possible.
------ • ------The date published in last month for the fun day was incorrect and should be 7th July 2013.
------ • ------Thieves struck the village school recently, stripping lead from the roof and causing additional damage in the process. If anyone has further information, please contact the police
------ • ------A minor accident occurred where two cars passed and clipped wing mirrors on Saunders Lane. Please drive carefully along what is a traffic pinch point, and anyone parking on the roadside needs to do so with courtesy and consideration.
------ • ------In early March, a vehicle skidded and overturned on Danes Road with no-one hurt. Please bear in mind that moving from icy to wet to warm weather (and in some cases back again) can make seemingly innocently appearing road conditions treacherous. DRIVE WITH CARE!
------ • ------A white van part index number **OY60** has been reported, entering a farm yard, when approached the vehicle spun around and drove off. Two men in the vehicle, were described as one with dark hair and the other with blonde hair.
------ • ------14/03/2013 1930 hrs – a man was seen to drive into Spring Field shining a torch. The man then got back in his car, reversed into fencing causing minor damage and drove off. The vehicle is thought to be a Ford Mondeo.
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All Saints Awbridge - April 2013 We trust you enjoyed a happy Easter and were able to enjoy Easter services and lovely flower decorations. Now we can enjoy spring time and the wonders of our rural countryside coming to life once again. The cherry tree in the churchyard, pictured above, flowers around Easter time and lasts only a week or so but is wonderful all the same! We are Easter people and so can enjoy celebrating the new life that Easter Sunday brings every Sunday.
Messy Church in February on the Good Shepherd was very well attended with 26 children and the same number of adults. All enjoyed taking part in messy sheep themed activities emphasising that everyone is unique and is known by Jesus, the Good Shepherd, also making Psalm 23 and all its contents fit into a matchbox! We took part in worship and a feast of shepherds pie! We also created a collage of named sheep/children from all our churches and this is now touring the churches (see above). The next Messy Church is on Sunday 14 April, 2.30-5pm and moves venue to the Jubilee Hall, Timsbury, as we start to take Messy Church around our group of five churches. The theme is Noah’s Ark, appropriately enough being a story about a New Start. Activities will involve water, painting, Godly Play, woodwork, baking, rainbow fruits and more besides! All families welcome.Contact Pepe Alexander 340386 or Mary Savage 367908 for more info or see www.messychurch.org.uk
Element: our next Youth Event (11+) with the theme of “Transformations” will be taking place at All Saints, North Baddesley on Saturday 13 April 7-9pm, with Pete Maidment (Diocesan Youth Officer) and a deanery youth music group and prayer zones from churches in the deanery. Ours will include butterflies and maybe plants too! For info contact: Mary Savage 01794 367908.
Our annual parochial church meeting (APCM) takes place on Sunday 21 April, after the service at 9.30am. We are currently seeking a new secretary for our PCC (parochial church council). This is the annual meeting when we elect our churchwardens and members of the PCC for the following year and celebrate what has been achieved during the last year.
Thank you to all those who attended our Skittles evening in March, good fun and food enjoyed by all. Our next social event is afternoon tea, at Sarah Keith’s home on Sunday 9 June.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations: You may remember last year, with the help of ADVA, we purchased 15 kneelers to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Now all the busy sewers are completing their handiwork and we will be dedicating the finished kneelers in a special church service on Pentecost Sunday 19 May at 9.30 am at All Saints, Awbridge. Please come and join us.
worship and Events in Awbridge in April
Sunday 7 April (only 2 services taking place this Sunday)10.00am UB Holy Communion at St Andrews, Timsbury6.30pm First: Emmaus/Journeys
Sunday 14 April9.30am Morning Worship2.30–5pm Messy Church: new venue Jubilee Hall, Timsbury - Noah’s Ark: a new start - All families welcome
Sunday 21 April9.30am Holy Communion followed by APCM
Sunday 28 April 9.30am Family Worship
Sunday 5 May9.30am Holy Communion6.30pm First
Other Activities for April
Five Alive wives groupMonday 8 April 7.30pmThe CAB with Anne Vie at Braishfield Church Rooms
prayer groupMeets twice monthly in Romsey, prayer requests to John Twigg 521966 or via prayer request box in church
Awbridge lunch ClubWednesday 10 & 24 April, at 12 noon, Awbridge Church RoomsContact Delia 01794 340395
HousegroupTuesday 16 April, 7.45pm Rosemary Croftcontact John Twigg Tel 01794 521966
Open HousegroupThursday 11 & 25 April, 7.45pm venue TBAContact Sue Franklin 01794 322185
“The Ark”The All Saints Church Toddler group meets in Awbridge Village Hall, on Fridays in term-time, 9.30 am – 11.00 am. All toddlers and their parents and carers welcome. Refreshments, craft, singing and other activities provided. Contact: Lynda Tucker 340709.
welcome pack
If you have recently moved into the Awbridge area and would like a copy of our village Welcome Pack please contact one of the churchwardens, see details below.
Useful church contacts:
Rector: Revd Canon Steve Pittis 01794 368335 email:[email protected] or Benefice Office 01794 878020 email: [email protected]. Churchwardens: Fred Tucker (01794 340709) or Mary Savage (01794 367908). Young Church: Pepe Alexander (01794 340386). The Ark Toddler Group: Lynda Tucker (01794 340709). Awbridge Neighbourcare: 0845 094 6155
Other relevant information can be found on the village website www.awbridge.info
Jesus said “I have come so that you might have life in all its fullness”
John 10v10
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British red Crossromsey & District local OfficeRed Cross Centre, 10 Greatwell Drive, Romsey (opposite Nightingale Surgery) 01794 513202 - 24 hour answer phoneromsey Medical loan Open 10.30am to 12.30pm - Mon to Fri. Enquiries: 01794 513202 (24 hr answer phone). general information 0844 871 1111. Emergency number for all of the above 07790 670840
A 70 year celebration will be held on Saturday 7th September 2013 in North Baddesley Village Hall for all who are interested or were in the Red Cross from 1943. More details to follow in later editions. To express interest in the event please call 02380 730843.
Temporary road Closures ForthcomingTest Valley Borough Council have notified the Parish Council (and available publically too) of some temporary road closures planned for the coming year (from 1st April 2013). Please note that these aren’t tied to dates and durations, but it would be recommended to look out for signs indicating durations and diversions in the coming months. We are advised that no closure can happen without signing of durations and so on.
Local roads listed currently are:
Lockerley Road, East Tytherley
Mount Lane, Lockerley
Kimbridge Lane, Kimbridge (from Kimbridge Farm to Dunbridge Lane)
A fuller list is available on request.
Awbridge/Dunbridge Oil Buying groupMany of you might be aware of the existence of the oil buying group in our village and its direct surroundings. It has been run by John and Barbara Jones with great dedication and success. But having installed a more eco-friendly system to get and stay warm, they have stepped back and I have volunteered to step in their shoes. It will be quite a challenge to stand up to their performance, they really quit at the top of their performance by filling the oil tanks of quite a few members at the extremely opportune timing earlier in January. I am sure that I can speak on behalf of the group to thank John and Barbara for their dedication and work that resulted in quite some savings for our members.
The group consists of just under 80 members and we are able to negotiate with a range of suppliers, where we expect to achieve a 3 to 4 pence lower price then we as individuals would have to pay. Last supply in January we had a total order of approximately 25,000 ltrs.
We are scheduling a supply every 3 months and all members are invited to submit their interest in ordering and the quantity required, upon which we tender to well-known suppliers for a competitive price. The next scheduled supply round is in the first half of April and anyone who wants to be part of the scheme should urgently apply by requesting a questionnaire for the necessary details. We request a one-off subscription fee of £3.00 to cover administration costs from the petty cash box the group holds.
If you require more information then please email me or call for further details.
Hans Meijer - 01794 340122 - [email protected]
Committee profile – James ChildI have been collating the words and pictures for Awbridge News for nearly a year now, and have been pushing my committee colleagues for their profiles each month. It’s now turned to me to write mine, so the boot is very much on the other foot!
I was born in the early 1980’s in Pontefract, West Yorkshire and grew up in and amongst the coalfields of South Yorkshire. My family had no link at all to the coal mining industry, but my early years were coloured (sometimes literally from the dirt!) by the collieries, not least as my nursery school was located in the grounds of Grimethorpe Mine. One of my favourite films is Brassed Off!, which pretty much shows the area I grew up in as it was back then.
Times changed, houses moved and after 4 years at Leeds University I was lodging with my parents near York when I met my now wife Ruth. She at the time lived in Milton Keynes, but we met through the wedding of mutual friends in Southampton. I moved down to MK in 2007, then using a redundancy situation to aid us moved once more to Romsey in 2009. After 18 months of renting in the town, we moved finally (for now) into Awbridge in the snow at the end of 2010. Our son Isaac was born at the end of 2011 and life has been a rollercoaster ever since.
In my spare time I am an Explorer Scout Leader in Woodley and also am starting to become more active within All Saint’s Church. Ruth and I do like to get outdoors as much as possible, and with Isaac becoming ever mobile are looking forward to the lighter evenings to explore this wonderful village and surroundings that we live in.
Awbridge Evening w.i.A new member was welcomed at the March meeting, and members were asked to bring wine bottles (both full and empty!) for this year’s stall at the Village Fete in May. There are plans for theatre trips and members were asked to indicate which ideas for days out were most appealing. Two members had been guests at Copythorne’s very enjoyable 95th birthday party, and five are to travel to the Spring Group meeting at Portsmouth. Several members plan to attend the Group meeting at Tytherley in April. Plans are afoot for an Afternoon Tea Party in the summer, and possibly a ceilidh later in the year. There was a draw for two lucky members to receive bursaries for Denman courses of their choice.
We then welcomed the speaker, Sylvia Simmonds, who gave a very amusing, though sometimes frightening account of her life as the wife of an Iranian. They had met whilst Sylvia was a member of the WRNS, and he was an offficer in the Iranian navy, but life in Iran proved very different to life in Britain and ended in a terrifying escape back to Britain and a lot of heartache. We were on the edge of our seats and can’t wait to hear Episode Two when Sylvia returns to our Summer Party in June.
Next month we welcome Gordon Lewis who will talk on the mysterious death of King William Rufus - was it ‘Accident or Assassination?’. Come and find out at Awbridge Village Hall on 11th April at 7.30pm.
Yvonne Goodridge
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Funny Cards“You don’t need magic to disappear, all you need is a caravan.”
That is one of those plastic signs you can hang up somewhere and it is one I can live with. I enjoy my caravan so why do people tend to send me cards, calendars, books and signs that appear to be laughing at my interest. “Why do you like sitting in the middle of a muddy farm field in a tin box? ha ha ha ha!!” I have heard that joke so often it’s not funny anymore.
My tin box is not made of tin. It’s well made with double bed, kitchen, fridge, toilet and shower with hot and cold running water. I have a television, radio, CD player, microwave and a proper gas oven/cooker if I choose to cook. Inside the caravan it’s warm and dry. If I bother to put the awning up on the side of the caravan it’s a little bit like a canvas conservatory. More outside dry space to sit and relax or entertain. What is better than enjoying the fresh air on a nice day, and we do sometimes get them, sitting outside in the quiet countryside sharing a bottle of wine, or two, with a friend?
I accept that some of my caravanning contempories enjoy joining clubs and going on rallies with crowds of people. I remember being in a quiet corner of a very nice but large caravan site in the Dordogne in France when about fifty motor caravans pulled in and set themselves up in a separate field. All the caravans were the same make and I think all the people were British. I was amazed to see them put a flag pole up then the flag. This seemed to be the meeting point every morning when they would gather round and get instructions on what to do that day. I don’t think I am anti social but that style of touring with a caravan is really not for me or the wife. We like the idea of arriving on a site, hope there is space and book in. If it’s not to our liking we move on in a day or two but there have been times when, now we are retired, we have arrived on a site at the end of April and started the return journey home in late September. It’s possible to make many friends during a long stay and consume a few bottles of wine in the process. Still think that my wife and I are having a tough time making do in a cold tin box?
One of the funny calendars I received this year for Christmas showed a caravan that had tried to get under a low bridge. The caravan has lost most of its roof and the poor guy is getting a telling off from his wife “Do you still think it will go under the bridge now”? Funny? I nearly cried with pity! Then of course, another cartoon shows caravan parked on the edge of a cliff, someone steps out of the caravan and disappears. Hilarious! Why are the caravan and its occupant are considered a joke?
I remember, a few years ago, working out the cost of being abroad in my caravan and compared what it would have cost to have remained at home and I was about one thousand pounds better off. I had taken into account the cost of fuel and ferry return fares to Calais in France (I admit this was a time before the Euro became the European currency). We would arrive in France with a wallet and some French Francs. At the first garage away from the dockland areas, I would buy inexpensive fuel for the car. We would drive until we felt like stopping, find a caravan site and book in for, in those days, a lot less than the cost of some of the larger sites in this country. Fresh food from one of the local markets or a meal in a local French cafe would be less expensive. If and when we continued our journey to an area of Spain, an area without tourists, the fuel and site cost would be even lower than in France and even the fresh produce would cost less and became even more of a
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pleasure. The great advantage of living in a caravan where the sun shines all day and the evenings are warm, everyone is happy to talk and if they have a caravan conversation flows. Of course the Euro had taken away many of the advantages of the past, like being stopped at every border crossing and showing our passports!
One thing I did discover recently, when my wife and I had a weekend in Paris (without the caravan) I actually bought a bottle of red wine for just over one Euro. I just wanted to know how bad (or good) the wines were and I admit if I was stopping in France and having friends round for a barbeque I would not be ashamed of putting a few bottles out for general consumption. It was not that bad at all.
While my wife and I were having a look round Paris some of our friends were having a day exploring London and when the weather is good, so is London. The party from Awbridge was a mixture of ages from Senior and mature to young and enthusiastic. After doing many of the sights including a trip on the London Eye they were gathered on the green outside Parliament. One of the “grown ups” said that she could see Churchill sitting on the green. Six years old Grace Hillier was excited and looked everywhere but could only see statues. Churchill, the TV Bulldog was nowhere to be seen. Maybe in a few years time, if World War 2 is still on the curriculum at school, she will have another look outside Parliament and see the statue of Winston.
Well I am now off to buy a birthday card for my golfing friend. One of those funny cards about golf, just to get my own back for the caravan card I had from him!
Maurice Hibberd
lockerley Big BreakfastA BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported, helped or donated to THE BIG BREAKFAST at Lockerley Memorial Hall in February. The total raised and given to The Trussell Trust was £1500 which was amazing. We have already booked the hall for Saturday 15 February 2014 after many requests!
We also would like you to remember us when turning out, down sizing, house clearing or even spring cleaning. We need buttons of any kind, wool, materials and any haberdashery. These are all used to generate funds for this worthy cause.
Please contact Marion on 01794 340695, Vida on 322480 or visit the 4C’s coffee stop in the backroom at Lockerley Baptist Church any Wednesday between 10.00am and 3.00pm. Once again thank you for your support.
Marion Hurst
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Roll up the pastry length ways into a tight tube and smooth down end with some milk/egg yolk.
Cut tube into 1/2 cm - 3/4 cm rings.
Lay flat onto a greased baking tray/baking paper or stoneware, baste each delicious treat with milk/ egg yolk mixture then bake at 200 degrees C for 10-15 minutes. Best served warm!
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Awbridge Neighbourcare
Awbridge Neighbourcare volunteers are available to help, as good neighbours, to provide transport for medical appointments, or shopping, or to visit you if you would enjoy a friendly chat. Our volunteers have allocated time to be available to help you, so your requests are vital to the work of this group. All you need to do is call 0845 094 6155 to speak to the co-ordinator to see if they can help you.
If you would like to use Awbridge Neighbourcare, please could you try to give at least 48 hours’ notice when you need to book transport so that the duty co-ordinator has time to make the necessary arrangements. Although we will endeavour to help if shorter notice is given, we cannot guarantee the availability of our volunteers.
We would very much like to hear from you if you could volunteer as a driver. The more drivers we have to call on, the more people we are able to help. Please contact the duty co-ordinator on 0845 094 6155 if you would like to join this worthwhile organisation.
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All classes £1.50 to enter, starting at 1.45pm.To be held at Awbridge Village Hall on 11th May.
Kindly sponsored by Hansard Pet Centre & Supported By James Wellbeloved, Royal Canin, Skinners, Beta, Pedigree, R & A Pet products, Eukanuba & Burns.
Class 1 Prettiest Bitch
Class 2 Most Handsome Dog
Class 3 Child Handler (2 to 10 years old)
Class 4 Junior Handler (11 to 16 years old)
Class 5 Cutest Puppy (Under 18 months)
Class 6 Best veteran (Over 7 years)
Class 7 Dog The Judge Would Like To Take Home
Championship ~ 1st prize winners from classes 1 to 7 are eligible
rules And Conditions:DO NOT leave your dog unattended in cars – action will be taken if you do. Dogs must stay on leads at all times.Dog mess has to be picked up. Classes will start at 1.45pm prompt. Please enter before your class is due to start; entries can be made from 1pm at ringside. Classes will be running to time and late entries will NOT be accepted. The Judge’s decision is final.Rosettes will be given up to 5th place & prizes will be given to all competitors. Winner of Championship Shield must return to Hansard Pet Centre by April 2014.
Fun Dog Show Entry FormClass Name of Dog Name of Handler
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Is there someone in the village whose service to the community stands them out from the crowd?
Has someone done something remarkable over the past 12 months that you feel deserves recognition?
After the success of last year’s competition, we are looking for nominations for the Villager of the Year 2013.
Just fill in the form and a panel of independent judges will choose the most worthwhile nominee! Please return forms to the village hall post box or Alex at Forest View, Kents Oak by 30th April.
Please tear off the forms, fill in and return to the village hall post box or Alex at Forest View, Kents Oak!
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local place Names & their meanings“Awbridge” as a place name, is likely to derive from old English and denotes a place on “a ridge” rather than a place on a river bridge. In this respect Awbridge is descriptive of its location on a historic trackway, linking the top of Southampton Water to the lowest fording point of the River Severn. The “awb” in Awbridge may also have come to relate to the abbots of Winchester, who owned and exclusively controlled the Saxon parish of Michelmersh of which Awbridge was part.
Carters Clay is descriptive of a location on a clay seam from where clay was extracted and moved on carts pulled most probably by oxen, perhaps to nearby Michelmersh where a brick making industry has flourished since the Iron Age.
Michelmersh means a place of little marshes, just as nearby Stoneymarsh is a marsh that is of gravel and clay, presumably as the result of alluvial deposits being washed down from adjacent hills at the end of the ice age over ten thousand years ago.
Kimbridge is likely to derive from kine bridge, meaning cattle bridge, sturdy enough for instance, to take a team of oxen pulling a wagon heavily laden with clay across the River Test.
Timsbury means “timber bury” or the burial place in the woods, whereas the area around Timsbury was in Saxon times called “Populfennig” meaning little poplar fen. A thousand years ago the only species of poplar to grow in Britain was the black poplar, however with the arrival of the Normans, other species of poplar were introduced, hybridising with the native Black Poplar, which today is on the verge of extinction and absent from the parish of Timsbury.
Braishfield derives from brash field. Brash in old English means stoney, but also means rough coarse vegetation that has been cut, of the sort that thrives on stony ground. The “field” in Braishfield equates to an open area and clearing that was once surrounded by the woodland that was once Hampshire’s old forest.
Mottisfont Abbey derives from a moat drawing water from the Test to create a font (fountain) as for use in adult group baptisms, a place name marking a point in history when mass confirmations were being undertaken, so as to align the population behind the church and ensure against heathen practices.
wellow situated on the river Blackwater, is descriptive of a wet place where willow grow.
landford is descriptive of slightly elevated land that provides the driest route for travellers using a historic trackway.
Dunbridge is descriptive of a bridge over the river Dun. The word dun implies the colour of the water of this river is grey/ brown. A dun is also the old English name of a sub adult mayfly.
Stockbridge derives its name from a bridge made from the stocks of trees, strong enough to support livestock and drovers.
romsey has an intriguing name, in terms of its geographic correlation with Ramsey, IOM, Ramsey Isle of Ely, Ramsey Island, Essex and Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire. Romsey as a settlement dates back to Saxon times and the establishment of Christianity. The name suggests a low flat place of rams (horned sheep) that becomes a sea, submerged by flood water in winter, but the Rom in Romsey may have also indicated to travellers, a location with an allegiance to the Roman church and Rome. The “sey” in Romsey is also likely to relate to a bishop’s seat of authority and the status as a “see”, able to administer its own affairs without the need for interference from the nearby bishops of Winchester.
winchester was, in Roman times, called Venta Belgarum, meaning garrison town at the vent to the belly of a Britain viewed in female form. The title “Winchester” today implies a cathedral city perhaps won in battle against heathens, however in reality it is a convenient corruption of the old English “Ventchester”.
Southampton in Romano British times was called Clausentium, meaning closed entry town. From a continental European sea faring perspective, Southampton was situated at a closed entry of a north vent, at the top of
Southampton Water, from which access could be gained to the interior of Britain.
ventnor on the Isle of Wight is worth a mention as it is a legacy of an age and time when the Isle of Wight was still connected to the mainland. Its position at the southern reach of a north vent for cross channel seafarers, lends to a pre Roman nautical era of Iron Age Celts, whose tribal influences extended from Britain to Brittany in France and from Venta Belgarum (Winchester) to Belgium.
For a place name to survive the test of history, it needs to be significant and relate to features of the landscape.
Totton lying at the top of Southampton Water, denotes a town near a toot. Toots were iron age hills cleared of trees and sometimes shaped by man, to appear distinctive, designating the routes of long straight ancient pathways that led from the coast far inland. Toots were a feature of a druidic governed Celtic Britain and span back in time to before the construction of Avebury and Stonehenge.
porchester was in Romano British times called Portus Arduni, which is descriptive of a port hard against a down.
Place names that survive the test of time, are those that give valuable insight. For ancient Briton’s, the educated druidic elite viewed Britannia in female form. In this respect, the Sc’ in Scotland relates to the scalp, whereas the Pennines derives from the word spine. The Man in Manchester derives from mammary. As one travels south, Wessex place names undeniably expose an accurate depiction of the full physiology of a woman.
With the advent of Christianity, in which there could only be one male god, Britannia was gradually written out of our culture, almost every image of this deity broken up. Romsey Abbey has its “nun on a potty”, which is regarded as just a naked female hag , or uniquely may be a last surviving image of a female Brittania, squatting over what is an outsized view of the Isle of Wight!
Bryan Raines
Sunday 14 April 20132.30 pm - 5pm
JUBILEE HALL, TIMSBURY
Try and wear something in a rainbow colour!
Messy Activities Celebration Feast
Messy Church is organised by the churches in our benefice, for families from all our parishes. Children to be accompanied by parent/carer.
For further information contact:
Pepe Alexander on 340386 or email [email protected]
or Mary Savage on 367908 email [email protected]
EVENT IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
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Awbridge parish CouncilChair: Mark Caplen 342315 [email protected]
Councillors: Peter Allen 342040 [email protected] Milani 523066 [email protected] Harvey 341259 [email protected] Legon 340539 [email protected]
Clerk: Ian Milsom 07745411274 [email protected]
parish Council websitehttp://communities.hants.gov.uk/awbridge-index
Annual parish Meeting 2013Local residents are cordially invited to the Awbridge Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 25th April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. You’ll be able to meet your County, District and Parish Councillors and raise any local issues during the Open Forum. There will also be a presentation on matters of village-wide interest. A detailed agenda will be posted on the village notice boards and will also appear on the parish council pages of the village website. Light refreshments will be available before the meeting.
Councillor vacanciesAn opportunity for you to make a difference in your village! Awbridge Parish Council currently has two casual parish councillor vacancies. One of the vacancies can be filled immediately by co-option. The other, most recent, vacancy may also be filled by co-option if a by-election is not called.
As a parish councillor you will be someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support. You will be a community leader, with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve. Seeing your community change for the better, as a result of decisions you have helped make, is something that can provide a real sense of achievement and pride.
Further information about the role of a parish councillor can be obtained from the parish clerk.
Anyone wishing to serve as a parish councillor should write to the parish clerk giving some information about themselves, and why they wish to become a councillor, at:
Clerk to Awbridge Parish Council6 Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, SO40 2NZ
To qualify, a person must be a British subject, over 18 years old and an elector, must reside within Awbridge Village, or within 3 miles of it, or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or only place of work there, and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor (details from the Clerk)
Ian Milsom – Clerk to the Parish Council
MenuMain course e.g. Shepherd’s pie
Home-made pudding Tea or coffee
At 12 noon Awbridge village Hallwednesday 26th June - £4 per person
Wednesday 25th September - £4 per personWednesday 11th December- £6 per person,
Christmas LunchBooking and Transport arrangements:To let us know numbers for catering, please ring the Neighbourcare co-ordinator on 0845 094 6155 by the Monday before the lunch. If you would like transport, at no cost to you, please ask the co-ordinator at the same time. (If you normally attend the All Saints lunch, arrangements for booking are the same as usual).
These lunches are being jointly organised by All Saints Church and Awbridge Neighbourcare with catering provided by a team of cooks and volunteers. We hope that you will come and enjoy these events.
Awbridge village lunches 2013would you like to join friends and neighbours
from the village for lunch?
Kindling Wood£ 3 a bag !
Adam & Jacob’s pocket money projectClean pinewood for bird and bat box’s etc
01794 340175
ROMSEY’S EXPERT PICTURE FRAMERS
At46, The Hundred, Romsey
01794 516479www.firstfloorgallery.co.uk
Est 1982
A family business built on reputation and success. www.firstfloorgallery.co.uk
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if you would like your event in the diary, send the details to [email protected] DiaryAwbridge
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Salt and pepper2 slices of bread for croutons 200 grams of mature cheddar grated
How to make it:
In a large saucepan melt the butter and add the onion. Cook slowly until translucent, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and cook for a further two minutes taking care as not to burn. Stir in the mustard powder.
Meanwhile, remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut into florets. Add the cauliflower and the purple sprouting to the onion, then cover with the vegetable stock. Add the potato and bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until cooked.
Purée the soup in a food processor or by using a stick blender. Return to the pan, adding the mustard and crème fraiche. Bring back to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve, place 50 grams of grated cheese in the centre of a warmed soup bowl. Surround with the soup and top with croutons. To make croutons brush thick slices of slightly stale bread with olive oil, melted butter or a mixture of both. Cut into cubes and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a hot oven at about 180° (350°F).
Kooking with Kate Kate Buchan, Sous Chef at Kimbridge Restaurant. Gives you your Seasonal Recipe
Cauliflower, purple sprouting and mustard soupA filling soup sufficient to eat as a main course or a smaller portion for a starter This recipe serves 4 persons
Shopping List:50 grams butter1 medium onion, finely chopped1 large clove of garlic, finely chopped½ a teaspoon of English mustard powder1 medium cauliflower1 medium bunch purple sprouting2 pints / 1.5 litre of vegetable stock1 large potato, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard50ml creme fraiche
Date Event Venue Time
Tuesday 02 April ADvA Meeting Awbridge village Hall 7.30pm
Saturday 13 April Element Youth Event All Saints, N Baddesley 7.00pm
Sunday 14 April Messy Church Jubilee Hall, Timsbury 2.30pm
Thursday 25 April Annual Parish Meeting Awbridge Village Hall 7.30pm
Saturday 11 May Village Fete Awbridge Village Hall 1pm
Sunday 19 May Pentecost Sunday Awbridge Church 9.30am
Sunday 09 June Church Social - Afternoon Tea Yew Tree Cottage tbc
Wednesday 26 June Village Lunch Awbridge Village Hall 12 noon
Saturday 29 June Lockerley Village Fete Glebe Field, Lockerley tbc
Sunday 30 June Messy Church Braishfield Church Rooms tbc
Sunday 07 July Awbridge Summer Fun Day Awbridge village Hall 12 noon
Friday 19 July First Responders & Church BBQ Awbridge Village Hall tbc
Sunday 11 August Mottisfont Village Fete Mottisfont Village Hall 2pm
Saturday 07 September produce Show Awbridge village Hall TBC
Wednesday 25 September Village Lunch Awbridge Village Hall 12 noon
Wednesday 11 December Village Lunch Awbridge Village Hall 12 noon
Friday 20 December ADvA Disco Awbridge village Hall 6pm
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Organisation / Amenity Meeting / Info Contact Telephone Email / Other
ADVA 1st Tuesday each month Chairman - Fred Tucker 01794 340709 [email protected]
Acorn Community Pre-School 9am - 12pm - Term time Danae Mathews-07860 662685 01794 342441 [email protected]
A K Heating and Plumbing Heating & Plumbing Engineers Kevin Issac 01794 340577 [email protected]
Alan's Driving School Driving Instructor Alan Sutton 07889 099 679
All Saints Church Church Wardens Fred Tucker Mary Savage
01794 34070901794 367908
[email protected]@choiceplants.freeserve.co.uk
All Saints Young Church 2nd Sunday of the month Pepe Alexander 01794 340386 [email protected]
Annie's Restaurant 01794 340556 [email protected]
Ark Toddler Group Friday mornings - Term time Lynda Tucker 01794 340709 [email protected]
Awbridge Arborists Tree Surgery & Gardening James Parker 07899 952 944
Awbridge Tuesday Night Bridge Club Clare Wigmore 01722 712437
Awbridge Gardening Club 2nd Wednesday each month Eileen Henderson 01794 340082 eileen [email protected]
Awbridge NeighbourCare Help Co-Ordinator 0845 094 6155
Awbridge No Fear Bridge Club Thursdays - 2-4.30pm Diane Harvey 01420 561548 [email protected]
Awbridge Parish Council 1st Thursday each month Chairman - Mark Caplen Clerk - Ian Milsom
01794 342315 077454 11274
Awbridge Primary School Executive Headteacher - Mrs CottrellHead of Teaching & Learning - Mr Ward
01794 340407 [email protected]
Awbridge Village Hall Hire hall, committee room John Thompson 01794 341102 [email protected]
Awbridge WI 2nd Thursday each month Pauline Harris - President 01794 340067
Awbridge/Dunbridge Oil Group Qtly Supply Activity Hans Meijer 01794 340122 [email protected]
Baby Sleep the Night Karen Bramall 01794 341172 [email protected]
Beau Beautiful Julie Jacobs 01794 323827 [email protected]
Belles Blooms Florist 01794 340654 07813 545 711
Brook Building Services Lewis or Paul 07799 66430807798 566424
Butlers Wood Farm CL Site CL Site Pam Hillier 01794 340368 [email protected]
D A Wheeler Ltd General Building & Maintenance
Dave Wheeler 01794 514988 [email protected]
Deon Design Graphic Design & Websites Deon Tucker 01794 340326 [email protected]
First Floor Gallery Picture Framers Keith and Helen Newton 01794 516479 firstfloorgallery.co.uk
First Lockerley Brownies Tuesdays 6-7.30pm-Term time Nicola Peckham 01794 341490 [email protected]
First Responders Marion Gray - Co-Ordinator 01794 341370 [email protected]
Gardens by David Scott Design, construction etc David Scott 07850 248000 [email protected]
Gary Wolfe Painter and Decorator Gary Wolfe 01794 34237807810 393795
Gilbert Nursery and Tea Rooms Nursery and Tea Rooms 01794 322566
Hansard Pet Centre 01794 340654 [email protected]
Hibberd Cricket Academy Cricket Coaching James Hibberd 07810 823263 [email protected]
if you would like your organisation/amenity in the directory, send your details to [email protected] DirectoryAwbridge
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Organisation / Amenity Meeting / Info Contact Telephone Email / Other
Hopgarden Day Nursery Daily-9am-4.30pm. Term time Sue Gray 01794 340906 [email protected]
Ignite Home Hair Service Mobile Hairdresser Kelly Dunnings 07516 907 135 [email protected]
Lockerley Cycling Rebecca Eyles [email protected]
Lockerley Driving School Rebecca Eyles [email protected]
K8's K9 Canine Sitting Service Kate Organ 07791 748792 [email protected]
Kents Oak Care Home 01794 341212 [email protected]
Kevin White General Builder General Builder Kevin White 01794 523426 [email protected]
Kimbridge Farm Shop 01794 340777 [email protected]
Livewire Tyres Mobile Tyre Services Tim 07590 711770 [email protected]
Meadowland Fencing All fencing supplied & erected 01794 341181 [email protected]
P J Installations TV Installations Paul Jameson 01794 340118 [email protected]
Painters Direct Interior and Exterior Specialist Jay Colbourne 01264 860143 07833 382225
PB Carpentry & Building Services Carpentry & Building Phil Butt 023 8086 5300 [email protected]
Pomp and Petals Bespoke Floristry Kay Murrant 01794 341110 [email protected]
Purdey Pups Dog Grooming Miranda Weeks 01794 341988 [email protected]
Rae Tugwell Gardening Help Rae Tugwell 01794 340530
Romsey Bowling Club Bowling - May-September Honorary Secretary 01794 513594
Romsey District Cars Ltd Taxi Tracey 01794 51744807891 169 549
Home Home Physiotherapy Domicillary Physiotherapist Jane Heyer 01794 515068 [email protected]
Romsey Maintenance & Cleaning Services Limited
Exterior Property Cleaning & Maintenance
Barry Hussey 01794 340160 07771 274347
www.romseyjetcleaning.co.uk [email protected]
Russell Services Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Steve Russell 01794 341241
Stained Glass Workshop Classes & Commissions Marilyn Taylor 01794 341328 [email protected]
Terry Govan - Builder General Builder Terry Govan 01794 340079 [email protected]
Test Valley Borough Council Councillor Gordon Bailey 01794 323557
The Sewing Lady Repairs & alterations, Curtains & Blinds
Jill Brewster 07872 911544
The Star Inn Inn and B&B Lesley Newitt 01794 340225 www.starinn.co.uk
Willow Bank House Licensed B&B and Business Centre
Jennifer Wineberg 01794 340843 www.willow-bank-house.co.uk
Woodpeckers Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast Sue and Brian Hatch 01794 342400 [email protected]
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