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New book for Titchfield

October 26th sees the launch of a new book about Titchfield.

The book, edited by John Hiett, is a work of fiction, a series of 12 short stories by 10 different authors, set in Titchfield from the Dark Ages to the 1950;s

The book has mystery, myth and magic, tragedy and deception, witch hunting, mayhem, murder and love in the most trying circumstances.

The book will be officially launched on Friday October 26th between 6pm and 8pm in Titchfield Parish Room.

There will be wine to drink, people to meet and copies of the book to buy, with cash, cheque (payable to Magic Flute Artworks Ltd.) or credit card.

The book is priced at £9.95 (paperback) or £14.95 (hardback)

Blowing hot at Jazz at the Barn

The jazz was hot and the day was warm and sunny when the Friends of St Peter’s held their “Jazz at the Barn” event  at the Great Barn on Sunday. 

The Solent City Jazzmen entertained with a fascinating selection of jazz tunes in the Dixieland style while the many visitors sat at tables in the open air enjoying the music, the hog roast rolls provided by Hadlows the Butchers and the occasional beer and bottle of wine from the bar.  

Chair of Friends of St Peter’s, Pat Shirley, said, “The afternoon went extremely well, good food, good music and great weather.

“We raised over £1000. Special thanks go to Aiden and Hadlows our village butchers who donated and cooked the hog and to TFT for the use of the Barn.”

“The FoSP provide appropriate funding for building or repair works within St Peter's and your continued  support is very much appreciated in enabling us to do this.”

The ’Friends’ next event will be the Christmas Tree Festival held on the 7th, 8th and 9th December.

Hopefully some of you will want to exhibit a tree, but if not make it a date for your diary anyway as this will be a 'must see' event.

There will be lots of acts performing throughout the 3 days, which will be publicise nearer the time.

Contact FoSP if you wish to exhibit a tree.

Passion, politics and pasta at TFT

Passion, politics and pasta….David Hare’s Skylight brings together former lovers Tom Sergeant is a wealthy restauranteur. Kyra Hollis is a young woman and teacher at a local school.

They are two people with different politics and values…. and are former lovers. David Hare’s moving and thought-provoking play Skylight is performed at Titchfield Festival Theatre later this month, enabling the celebrated playwright to observe acutely the contrasting values in our society today.

The scene is set as Kyra unexpectedly receives a visit from Tom. The pair have not seen each other since their relationship ended after Sergeant’s wife discovered their affair.

However, Tom is now a widower following the recent death of his wife and is seeking consolation from Kyra as he tries to overcome his grief.

As she cooks a meal, the two tentatively attempt to rekindle their affair but find that love, politics and spaghetti Bolognese make an uneasy mix. But somehow they were meant to be together…

Kevin Fraser, Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre says, “Skylight is a masterpiece of modern theatre and brilliantly written. It’s a real ‘state of the nation’ play, with plenty of emotion and passion, as the principal characters exchange insults and revisit memories of their past life together. Their opinions and values suggest they should not be together; however, during the play we can all see that their mutual affection remains strong. It is a powerful piece of theatre which will keep you absorbed throughout.”

Skylight opens on Monday 24th September until Saturday 29th September at 7.30pm in the Acorn Studio Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG.

For more information, please go to http://titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

Silent Soldier at the Parish Room

To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War Titchfield Parish Room has been chosen as a location for one of the Silent Soldier silhouettes.

The silhouettes are a representation of 'Tommy' returning home silently at the end of the war.

The Royal British Legion produced the silhouettes of a First World War servicemen and asked businesses and local councils to help sponsor the project.

Fareham Borough Council has eight versions of the artwork, seven of which have already been placed around the borough at war memorials, like the one outside the Parish Room in the village.

The eighth silhouette has yet to be allocated and Fareham want members of the public to vote where it should be placed. The possible sites are - Westbury Manor, Daedalus and St Peter’s Church Titchfield.

A large number of men from Titchfield took part in WW1, some came back - many did not.

Set up in 2013 The Titchfield Remembers Project set out to identify and honour all WWI servicemen connected to this parish.

Through painstaking research the Titchfield Remembers group have identified 11 servicemen who were not included in the original count of those who were killed.

Copies of the book, ‘Beyond the Memorial’ which tells the story of each Titchfield man who died can still be bought - All profits to The Royal British Legion.

Visit the ‘Titchfield Remembers’ website and read about the men from this village who gave their lives in the First World War.  Click HERE
 

To vote for another ‘Tommy’ in Titchfield click HERE

Titchfield wins Gold

On Friday four of the Titchfield in Bloom committee attended the AmEx stadium ( Brighton’s football home ) for the Britain in Bloom awards.

I am delighted to tell you that the Village of Titchfield won a Gold award in the Large Village category and was also the winner of this category with the highest marks of all in South and South East England in Britain in Bloom.

Titchfield In Bloom chair, Gloria Hunt said, “Can I say to everyone from the very youngest at the Jigsaw PreSchool and Titchfield Primary to the very Senior in Chapel-side and our amazing knitters, a huge well done.

“The businesses, pubs,  residents, clubs, Community Centre and Church who supported and cared for their plants thank you.

“The many unknown people who also helped us care for our Village pots and wheelbarrows, supplied us with drinks, weeded their frontages in hot weather thank you.

“We all know this is Village is amazing, now it is a Golden village. Congratulations Titchfield !!!”

New park will be called Abbey Meadows

Titchfield's new park will be called Abbey Meadows, after a public vote to choose its name.

The winning name was announced by Executive Leader, Cllr Seán Woodward at last night's Council meeting.

With 15 hectares of land the new open space will include a natural style play area, footpaths, wildflower meadows and educational wildlife areas. It's set to open next year.

The park's name was chosen following a consultation when residents were asked to choose between Meon Meadows, Tannery Meadows, and Abbey Meadows. More than 2,300 people took part with Abbey Meadows receiving nearly 80% of the votes.

Other name ideas from residents included Anjou Park, after Margaret of Anjou who was married at the Abbey to Henry V, and Parky McParkface.

Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, said: "I'm delighted that Titchfield's new park now has its name, Abbey Meadows is a great choice. This is an important step forward and I'm looking forward to the grand opening of this fantastic community facility next year.”

The Council are looking to install a brand-new natural style play area at Abbey Meadows.  
To ensure that the play area has a range of equipment for different ages and abilities, we are encouraging residents and young people to take part in an online game, where you get the chance to pick which equipment you would like to see installed.

Click HERE to get stated.

A Silent Soldier silhouette for Titchfield?

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 The Royal British Legion has invited the public to take part in a movement to say 'Thank You' to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed, rebuilt and changed the nation.

In support of this Fareham Borough Council will be placing eight near life-size silhouettes of a 'Tommy' around the Borough and one of them could be here in Titchfield.

The Council are asking resident to vote on where three of the silhouettes should be placed.

The possible sites are - Westbury Manor, Daedalus and St Peter’s Church Titchfield.

The Vicar of Titchfield, Rev. Charles Matthews, went to France in 1915 to serve as a chaplain and minister to the wounded at a base hospital. He wrote of his experiences in the St Peter’s Parish Magazine.

The near life-size silhouettes of a First World War ‘Tommy’ will be fixed on buildings, gardens, fields, and roundabouts across the county, in remembrance of those in the armed forces who came home ‘silently’ from the war, as well as those who never made it home.

A large number of men from the village took part in WW1, some came back - many did not.

Set up in 2013 The Titchfield Remembers Project set out to identify and honour all WWI servicemen connected to this parish.

Through painstaking research the Titchfield Remembers group have identified 11 servicemen who were not included in the original count of those who were killed.

Copies of the book, ‘Beyond the Memorial’ which tells the story of each Titchfield man who died can still be bought - All profits to The Royal British Legion.

Visit the ‘Titchfield Remembers’ website and read about the men from this village who gave their lives in the First World War.  Click HERE
 

To vote for a ‘Tommy’ in Titchfield click HERE
 

Hairspray at Titchfield Festival Theatre

The multi-award winning musical Hairspray, which opens at Titchfield Festival Theatre on 12th September, has delighted audiences since its opening in 2002 and it’s easy to see why.

The show has loveable but believable characters, strong personalities as well as great songs, dance and music routines. Underneath this feel-good exterior there are however, plenty of other themes which are explored making this amazing production radical and hugely engaging, such as racial prejudice, freedom of expression and the importance of individuality.

Hairspray is based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance programme based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colourful array of characters, increasingly confident to champion the cause of integration and racial harmony.

Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre, Kevin Fraser explains why Hairspray was an easy and popular choice of show.

“After the huge success of Spamalot last year, we had lots of new, younger actors joining us and getting actively involved in the theatre. Their enthusiasm for musicals and the fact that Hairspray is essentially a story of how young people seek to find ways of fitting into the modern world made this production a natural choice.

“We also love the fact that Hairspray is not afraid to tackle some of the important issues that were so prevalent in 1960s America including race and civil rights; and has a message for us in the 21st century too, for example in challenging the perception that teenagers should aspire to the stereotypical image that is frequently portrayed by models and film stars, all of whom are a perfect size and shape.     

“Above all though, Hairspray is full of fun – and hope, teenage emotion, colour and has an energetic, vibrant feel. We are sure audiences will love it! We can’t wait for the opening night next week.”

Hairspray opens on Wednesday 12th September until Saturday 22nd September at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG. Matinee performances are on Sunday 16th September and Saturday 22nd September, both at 2.30pm.

For more information, please go to http://titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.                                                                                                     

Titchfield Gardeners Autumn Show

The Parish Rooms were alive with colour and scents as the Titchfield Gardener’s Club held their annual Autumn show in the village.

Apart from the beautiful displays of flowers and plants there were pristine vegetables, handicrafts and photographs up for awards.

The show was open to all members of the club and all Titchfield residents.

This year the trophies were presented by former club Chairman, Brian Patten.

Club Chairman, Steve Nash, commenting on this year's show said, "I'm amazed at the quality of the exhibits given the difficult growing conditions."

Member Ann Fulerton was a frequent prize winner, taking home an impressive collection of silverware. Pictured below with the Burnley Horticultural Cup awarded for the most points in all Classes 1-67

Jazz at the Great Barn

Enjoy an afternoon of superb traditional New Orleans Jazz and support The Friends of St Peters at the same time.

The much acclaimed Solent City Jazzmen will perform during the afternoon of Sunday 16th September from 2pm - 6pm (doors open at 1.30pm).

Guests will be able to have a drink at the Licensed bar and enjoy a Hadlows hog roast at just £3.
Tickets cost £10 for adults, (£5 child) and can be bought in advance from St Peter’s Church office, Daisy B’s and Hadlows.

LINK
The Friends of St Peters

Housing shock for Fareham

Central Government has demanded that Fareham makes provision for an extra 2,000 homes on green field sites across the borough.

Radical changes to the way house numbers are calculated, mean that Fareham will now need to build at least 544 dwellings per year – that is an annual increase of 124 (30%).

The Government expects councils to be able to demonstrate that, for the next five years, housing numbers will meet the target that has been set.

In November 2018, a Housing Delivery Test will be introduced.  The Housing Delivery Test is undertaken by Government and determines whether councils have met the new housing requirements over the previous three years. 

If that test shows below 95%, the Council must prepare a Housing Delivery Action Plan to show how delivery can be increased.  If the results are below 85%, councils will be required to plan not just for the new housing numbers, but an extra 20% on top for the next five years.  

The greenfield site in Posbrook Lane where Forman Homes want to build 150 houses.

Changes to the NPPF framework will therefore have a significant impact on the progression of the Council's draft Local Plan as new sites will need to be identified and consulted on.
Cllr Seán Woodward, Executive Leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: “It appears that Fareham is one of the hardest hit of all local authorities in Hampshire. 

“Despite voicing our significant concerns during the consultation, the Government's publication of its changed planning rules will have an immediate effect.

“That places the Council in a situation where we must consider planning applications in the context of the Government significantly increasing our deemed housing need.”

Local concerns are that this new policy will significantly affect the outcome of Forman Homes appeal against FBC refusal of the Posbrook Lane development.

LINKS

• Forman Homes appeal Posbrook Lane development
• FBC Press Release
• Portsmouth News article

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Lead thieves strike again

The damage to the porch

Titchfield residents are being warned that the lead thieves are at work again in Titchfield.

Last night a property in East Street was targeted.

The lead dressing over a porch was damaged in an attempt to remove the lead covering

The thieves appear to have used a length of garden trellis to raise the lead from above a door.

Residents will remember that it was last November a whole spate of lead thefts and attempted thefts took place in the village over three consecutive nights. READ MORE HERE

It was estimated that the series of crimes cost home owners thousands of pounds in repair bills.

The length of trellis used to prise off the lead

Hampshire Police are aware of last night’s attempted theft and would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious overnight. Call 101.

Tree blown down over the Canal

Following the weekend storms a tree has fallen into the Titchfield canal.

Branches of the Willow tree are partially blocking the canal just south of Bridge Street.

The fall happened at the height of the storm which raced across Hampshire on Saturday and Sunday.

The village had been 'enjoying' an extended period of drought which may have contributed to the tree falling.

Although a lot of branches are in the water the flow of water seems not to be restricted to any extent.

The fallen Willow

The Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan explained

Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan - A Brief Summary

The Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan sets out the aims, objectives and policies for the growth of Titchfield over the period 2018 to 2036 www.titchfieldmatters.org.uk

The aim of the Plan is to try to keep and improve:

• the local built areas
• the historic areas
• the natural environment

We also wish to improve the special interest, character and appearance of the area and its historic setting.

The key policies contained in the Plan relate to:  

Housing
During the life-time of the Plan, an average of 10 dwellings per year will be needed, with the emphasis on affordable rental housing and smaller homes to buy. It is hoped this will be met through small-scale infill development within the proposed settlement boundary. Housing needs can be reviewed every 5 years.

Getting Around
Traffic policies and tasks are proposed that are designed to reduce the impact of traffic throughout the Plan area so that the safety and environmental needs of pedestrians are given priority.

Commercial and Economic Considerations
Policies are proposed to ensure the continued success and focus of business premises in the High Street, The Square and South Street. Proposals to convert business or commercial premises into residential use will be resisted.

The Built and Natural Environment
Policies are proposed to ensure that Titchfield remains a village with an enhanced environment and valued open spaces.  

Historic Titchfield
The objective of the Plan is to respect and preserve the history of the area for future generations whilst allowing it to continue to develop and grow.

‘If the Neighbourhood Plan is successful at referendum, it will become part of the statutory development plan for the area. Consequently, decisions on whether or not to grant planning permission in the neighbourhood area will need to be made in accordance with the Neighbourhood Plan.’ - Locality, Neighbourhood Plans, Roadmap Guide.

LINKS

The Forum website titchfieldmatters.org.uk

The Forum facebook page

Does Titchfield need a Neighbourhood Plan?

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Fun in the sun at TBBS Summer Fayre

Village turns out for Titchfield Bonfire Boys Summer Fayre in Barry’s Meadow.

With wall to wall sunshine old and young alike enjoyed a fun packed afternoon.

With craft stalls, games, live music, face painting, a fun dog show and a licensed bar there was plenty to see and do.

More pictures on our Gallery page

Children enjoying the Punch and Judy show

Two men attacked in Titchfield

In the early hours of Sunday morning two men were viciously attacked in the village.

The victims, aged 29 and 32 had serious injuries and after being treated at the scene were taken to Hospital in Portsmouth

One of the men sustained a head injury and the other ‘puncture wounds’

The men were walking home from a local festival when they were attacked near the recreation/football ground beside the A27.

They then made their way to the Square where they received help and emergency services were called around 3.30am.

A lifelong Titchfield resident who did not wanted to be named said, “There was some sort of party with loud music going on nearby till the early hours “I’m not sure if that is related though.
“Titchfield village is usually so quiet.”

Police were in the village later in the day talking to residents.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 44180276417.

The Daily Echo are currently reporting another stabbing which took place at the Locks Heath Centre on Sunday night - They are not linking the incidents. Click HERE for the story

Friary Meadow concept explained

The team at the Friary Meadow retirement village have spoken about how the development is progressing and of the benefits of its ‘extra-care’ living model.

Due to open in Titchfield in December 2018, the £35m development will offer a selection of 86 luxury homes, comprising apartments, bungalows and townhouses, enabling residents to enjoy a high-quality, worry-free retirement, through routine housekeeping, 24/7 onsite care, three meals a day and several activities.

Friary Meadow will be run by independent retirement living specialist, Oak Retirement, which was founded by Dr Stephen Ladyman, a former Minister of Health responsible for Social Care.

He is confident of the impact living in an extra-care development will have on its residents thanks to its proven benefits on older people living in its sister development in Cheltenham.

The extra-care living model is recommended by the Department of Health and encourages companionship through a like-mind community of residents, while also gifting them with the independence of knowing they own their property and can come and go as they please.

Dr. Stephen Ladyman said: “Residents at Friary Meadow will also be able to enjoy the many benefits of an independent, worry-free retirement when it opens in December 2018.”

For more information about Friary Meadow, visit www.friarymeadow.co.uk.

To enquire about a property, please email info@oakretirement.co.uk

For more information about Oak Retirement, visit www.oakretirement.co.uk

Village looking lovely

The Titchfield in Bloom team, businesses and residents are putting the finishing touches to the colourful floral displays around the village, ready for Monday’s judging.

A ‘green car’  bedecked with flowers is parked on the green at the bottom of West Street.

The car is a gift to us from Hambrooks Garden Centre. It was given by a family who lost their daughter from breast cancer and they were pleased for us to have it for Village in Bloom.

It is decorated in purple green and white as a celebration of the Suffragette movement.

There is also a scarecrow dressed as a suffragette on the green complete with mauve, white and green pots around.

 All the fresh plants on it we will sell for The Haven breast cancer work.

The Rowans have also done a superb window to celebrate the suffragette movement.

The In Bloom team have been busy helping senior with their displays and planting seven decorated wheelbarrows, which can be seen dotted around.

Gloria Hunt,  chair of the Village in Bloom committee, commented, “The village is looking lovely.

“Thank you so much to everyone who have put blooms out already and I know many are still working on some to put out.”

SEE THE VILLAGE IN BLOOM GALLERY - CLICK HERE

Try a ‘Titchfield Burger’

A top London venue is offering a ‘Titchfield Burger’ on its menu.

The restaurant is on the corner of Great Titchfield Street and Riding House Street in the very fashionable district of Fitzrovia.

Their website explains that the Riding House is ‘a modern cafe serving neighbourly hospitality, independent and cherished by the creative community it lives in, plus, one hell of a bar.’

The menu describes the Titchfield Burger thus - ‘a beef patty, beef & pork black pudding, smoked cheddar, tomato relish, onion marmalade, mayo, chips’ and will set you back just £20. (Not bad for London)

Great Titchfield Street was developed by the Dukes of Portland, who owned most of the eastern half of Marylebone in the 18th and 19th centuries.

It was the 2nd Earl of Portland who, in 1716, was created Marquess of Titchfield.
While the Earl of Southampton’s name lives on in London as both Southampton Row and Southampton Street in Holborn are named after him.

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The Riding House Cafe