Power cut hits village centre

Large parts of Titchfield were without power yesterday.

Homes and businesses in The Square, West Street, South Street and Southampton Hill were affected.

Titchfield Primary School were forced to close due to a lack of heating and not able to cook dinners.

The suppliers, Scottish and Southern, were made aware and soon on the scene and the power was back on later in the day.

The Chemist is moving

Due to refurbishments Everetts Pharmacy, Titchfield will be temporarily relocating to The Bakehouse, situated behind Lilywhites, the hairdressers, from Monday 7th January 2019

We will continue to provide you with a full NHS prescription service, but due to space restrictions there will be limited retail stock.

Opening hours will be:

Monday to Friday

8.45am – 1pm 2pm – 5.30pm

Saturday

9am – 1pm

The staff look forward to seeing you in their newly refurbished pharmacy in the New Year. 01329 842310

Haven star-star-studded carol concert

Martin Clunes

Hundreds of Breast Cancer Haven supporters enjoyed an evening of carols, music and readings from a talented cast of actors and musicians.

St Peter’s Church was the venue for last Monday’s charity concert which began with the traditional carol ‘Once in Royal David’s City’.

Celebrity guests Martin Clunes, Clive Mantle and Tom Goodman- Hill entertained the audience with amusing festive readings.

Between the readings the church rang to the sounds of various groups of talented singers and musicians including, Jamie Crook, Nick Blunn, Sonia Ruth, Hollie Chapman, Catherine Lawlor, West Hill Park Choir and Tre Amici.

The three members of Tre Amici had travelled down from Hull especially for the concert and had a six hour drive home directly after their performance.

A moving, yet humorous, ‘Visitor’s Story’ was given by breast cancer sufferer and ‘Haven’ client Dr Olugbenga Taiwo.

Dr Taiwo who is a senior lecturer at the University of Winchester explained how he became the first male client with breast cancer at the ‘Haven ‘in Titchfield.

A packed Moviola enjoy Divided

A full to capacity Titchfield Moviola audience were treated to an inspiring short film about a cycle race from Canada to the Mexican border.

Lee Craigie answering questions after the film

This inspiring documentary by The Adventure Syndicate was the last film to be chosen by Julia Park for Titchfield Moviola and was shown in memory of her and in aid of her chosen charity Clear Sky (www.clear-sky.org.uk).

Julia’s husband, Stephen, (Sparky) introduced Lee and explained why the project was so significant.

Lee then spoke about her life, taking part in the race and the making of the film. After the showing Lee answered questions from the audience.

The Tour Divide route followed the Continental Divide down the spine of the USA. It covered a distance of more than three times the length of the UK, with just under 20 Everests’ worth of climbing.

The rules were simple: eat and sleep when you like, but the clock never stops - follow the exact route and remain completely self-supported.

Lee Craigie and fellow rider, Rickie Cotter, had dreamt of being the fastest and winning this incredible cycle race - this was their story.

Panto Time - Oh no its not!

Classic children’s tale Peter Pan set to charm us all at Christmas, but its not a Panto

Peter Pan is the ultimate classic children’s story and this December JM Barrie’s celebrated fairy tale will be performed at Titchfield Festival Theatre.

The fantasy world of Peter Pan and his adventures with Wendy in Neverland has enchanted families for more than a century, since its first performance in 1904. The play contains so many rich and colourful characters which we will remember from our childhoods; Peter Pan, Wendy Darling and her two brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and of course Peter’s archenemy and pirate, Captain Hook.

Peter flies to London every night to listen to the bedtime stories that Mrs Darling tells to her children.

One night when Mr and Mrs Darling are out at a party Peter sneaks into the Darling children’s nursery to steal back his shadow, which he had lost on a previous night. Wendy, the eldest of the Darling children is awoken by Peter.

He charms her instantly and persuades her to travel with him to Neverland so that she may tell stories to the lost boys who live there. Wendy and her brothers, John and Michael, fly to Neverland which is where their adventure with Peter really begins.

Kevin Fraser, Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre says, “At Christmas, we all enjoy so many traditional things which no doubt we remember from our childhoods. Everyone loves a great story, which is why Peter Pan is the perfect choice of production for our Christmas season this year; it is beautifully written and nostalgic, with plenty of great characters.

Peter Pan will be the first time that we have actors on stage flying – so we are really excited about that. We have also been extremely fortunate in assembling such a fantastic cast, who hope to build on the great success we had last year with Hansel and Gretel.

We know that families will love the story of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up and his magical adventures in Neverland with Wendy. It is a story that will never grow old and we are sure that all the family will love it.”

Peter Pan’s Director is Jamie Ann Templeman who directed the popular story Goodnight Mister Tom last year, as well as other productions. The opportunity to direct Peter Pan is a dream which has come true for Jamie. She says, “Peter Pan is a story that I have grown up with and love immensely. It was the show that I just had to do! We are performing to the original script written by JM Barrie – it is the first-ever Peter Pan, written by Barrie as a play before the book was published.

This really is a classic adventure story; I am certain that everyone will fall in love with Peter and want to join him on his wonderful journeys of discovery in the fantasy world of Neverland.”

Peter Pan opens on Wednesday 12th December until Saturday 22nd December at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG. There will be a Sunday matinee on the 16th

December and a special production held on Saturday 22nd December (please contact the theatre directly for details).

For more information, please go to Titchfield festival Theatre or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

Countdown to Christmas

The village of Titchfield shows the true spirit of the festive season.

Click HERE to watch a YouTube video of the tree arriving

Dawn - and the tree is dropped into position

Early this morning a massive low-loader lorry from local firm, Chappell’s, delivered an enormous Christmas tree and, with the aid of a team of helpers, it was erected on the Green at the bottom of West Street.

The tree was donated by village butchers, Hadlows, and the tree lights are courtesy of Freemantles.

Heavy rain failed to halt the operation as the tree was manoeuvered into position.

Preparing the trees

Later in the morning another party of villagers set to work sorting, preparing and distributing the trees destined to light up the whole village.

From a yard in West Street people were able to select and collect their tree which had already been prepared to fit the external brackets.

There were also a team decorating and erecting trees for those villagers unable to do it themselves.

Over the next few days the village will be a blaze of light as we prepare for the Christmas festivities.

An amazing example of community spirit!!!

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Port and Lemon support UK marine conservation

PORT AND LEMON SUPPORTS UK MARINE CONSERVATION VIA CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH SEA-CHANGERS

Titchfield based ‘Port and Lemon’ has become the latest business to form a partnership with the marine conservation charity, Sea-Changers. Sea-Changers supporters can now raise money every time they spend over £10 on the Port and Lemon website by simply using the code SEACHANGERS at the checkout. This action will save the customer 10% on their shopping basket total and Port and Lemon will generously donate 10% of the sale price to Sea- Changers.

Port & Lemon design home items, gifts and cards that have a quirky mix of nostalgia and wit that is inspire by the sea. Their range of contemporary home and gifts is bold, colourful and produced in the UK, and designed by Tracy Evans and Kate Cooke in their Hampshire studio.

The money will feed into Sea-Changers' grant fund which is distributed to UK based marine conservation projects. Sea-Changers is a charity with a simple mission: to give back to the sea. The charity is run by volunteers who develop bespoke partnerships with businesses that care about the marine environment, with the aim of raising money for a UK based marine conservation fund.

Sea-Changers distribute the donated money, in accordance with their funding policy, to a range of projects engaged in: direct marine clean up action, education and awareness- raising about marine conservation issues, species and habitat protection, and conservation research.

Many of the projects funded undertake grassroots community conservation work that simply would not take place without the Sea-Changers grant. Since being set up in 2011, Sea-Changers has awarded over 120 grants to projects right around the UK.

Some examples of the projects that received funds in 2018 are:

• Basking Shark Scotland who will be running a series of clean ups in the remote islands of Argyll transporting their volunteers via ribs and an inflatable dinghy.

• Shetland Amenity Trust who are using the funding to produce a film about the UK's successful voluntary litter pick which involves 20% of Shetland's population volunteering to clean its beaches and coastlines annually.

• Environment Plymouth will be running local workshops (Plastic Surgeries) on the dangers of plastic pollution and the alternatives available for local traders.

• Plastic Clever Salcombe's 'Kids Against Plastic' campaign, which will empower children to help make change in their community and reduce the 'big four' plastic polluters.

Rachel Lopata, Co-Founder of Sea-Changers said: "It's great to be working with Port and Lemon and to receive their fantastic support.

“We love their products so to know that shopping with them is also helping the UK's marine environment gives us a great reason to spend money this Christmas!"

Tracy Evans, Director at Port and Lemon said: “We’re delighted to be able to support such a worthy charity. So much of our work is inspired by our coastal surroundings so it is great to be able to contribute to the Sea-Changers mission”.

Port and Lemon is a creative partnership based in Titchfield, Hampshire, formed in 2012 by Tracy Evans, textile designer and Royal Navy veteran and Kate Cooke, textile designer and keen sailor.

They produce a range of quirky nautical designs using simple and bold imagery and cheeky strap lines which could be produced on a wide range of homeware and gifts.

LINK

Port and Lemon

Mark’s stunning candelabra

Titchfield jeweller Mark Hussey has done it again. He and his team of experts have created a beautiful silver be-jewelled Christmas candelabra.

TV company Channel 4 had learnt of his skills in creating a stunning Christmas tree bauble a few years ago and asked Mark if he could design and make an equally amazing centre piece to grace a festive table.

Finishing touches - Mark Hussey with the candelabra.

So after weeks of hard work by the Hallmark team the candelabra was finally unveiled at a black tie event at the jewellers in South Street. A Channel 4 film crew were on hand to record the event.

The candelabra will be on display in the shop for a few days prior to the show being aired in December.

LINK

Hallmark Jewellers

Reindeer return to Titchfield

Reindeer return to Garsons of Titchfield - Saturday November 24 to Saturday December 24

The countdown has begun to one of Garsons of Titchfield’s most popular annual events – the arrival of real reindeer.

Weeks of careful planning have gone into preparing for the special guests, from sending 'reindeer helpers' for training and familiarisation at the reindeer's home farm, where they are looked after by one of the country’s leading experts, to building a custom enclosure and cosy stables.

The reindeer helpers will be responsible for the animals' welfare throughout their stay at the family-run garden centre, including taking them for daily walks, ensuring they have plenty of the right food and making them comfortable.

While there is no charge to visit the reindeer at Garsons, this annual tradition raises thousands of pounds for Garsons charity of the year, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’ with collection buckets for donations near the enclosure.

Read more about Garsons reindeer and how they enjoy their lives in between visits to the garden centre at www.garsons.co.uk

Titchfield’s part in marking the end of WW1

Click to view images from the Church, The Memorial and the Beacon Lighting

Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society will be commemorating 100 years since the end of World War 1 on Sunday when a beacon is will be lit on Barry’s Meadow.

Lighting the Titchfield Beacon

The ‘Battles Over’ group have organised events throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and at scores of locations overseas, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, the United States and Germany, to name but a few.

Nationally It all begins at 6am on Sunday with lone pipers playing Battle’s O’er, a traditional Scottish air played after a battle, outside cathedrals in the country, following which a specially written tribute will be read out.

That evening at 6.55pm buglers will sound the Last Post at more than 1,000 locations, where at 7pm beacons will be lit in a tribute called Beacons of Light, signifying the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of four years of war.

Then at 7.05pm over 1,000 church and cathedrals will ring their bells as part of Ringing Out for

Peace organised in association with the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, which represents 65 societies of ringers from the British Isles and overseas.

Here in Titchfield, at 7pm, the beacon will be lit on Barry’s Meadow.

Angela Mayne, Chairman of Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society, said: “We are proud to be playing a part in this historic international event to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, and to recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by the men and women from our own community.”

Timetable for Sunday evening

• 18:15 Tea, coffee and mince pies in the Parish Room

• 18:45 approx Torch led procession from war memorial to beacon

• 18:58 Reading of the ‘Tribute to the Millions’

• 19:00 Beacon lighting

Thanks to One Stop for their support and donation of the refreshments.

Read more on how Titchfield will be commemorating the end of The Great War by clicking HERE
See a gallery of images from the Titchfield Remembrance weekend. Click HERE

First World War Centenary 2018

The Church will be open for quiet reflection from 9am - 4pm on Saturday 10 th and after the Service of Remembrance on Sunday 11 th November, until 4.00pm.

Thanks to the efforts of “Titchfield Remembers,” and the Titchfield Village Trust, History Society, TACT and generous residents the original memorial has this week been professionally cleaned and you will be able to see the new, additional First World War memorial bearing the names of those

The newly restored memorial

Titchfield residents who died as a result of the war and whose stories have since been brought to light.

Two dead pennies, given to the family of father and son Carnarvon Lewis Whittaker and Arthur Carnarvon Whittaker and left in the care of St. Peter’s Church when the family moved away, will be on display.

Five silhouettes, reminding us of those who are “There but not there,” will be seated around the church.

You may wish to light a candle, say a prayer or write down your thoughts in a book which will be placed in church for this purpose.

Tea and coffee will be available in the chapter room.

Our annual Service of Remembrance will begin in church at the usual time of 10am on Sunday 11 th November, Armistice Day, after which we shall process to the war memorial for the Act of Remembrance.

Christmas tree time is here again!

Every year Titchfield Village celebrates Christmas when local residents display a lit Christmas tree in a bracket fixed to the outside of their houses. Would you like to join in (or join us again) and have an outdoor tree this year?

We are a group of local volunteers who co-ordinate the trees: placing an order for 300 English grown trees; they are delivered to the village for collection. The trees will be trimmed to fit into the brackets. We organise Christmas trees for community buildings like the Parish Rooms and a tree for the ‘Green’ – sponsored again this year by ‘Hadlows’ the Butchers and Lights provided by ‘Freemantles’

This year we can supply a 4ft Nordmann tree at £12.50. We are unable to supply brackets – but these can be purchased from garden centres or online along with outside lights.

If you would like a Christmas tree, orders must be placed by:

Friday 16th November (at the very latest - no late orders)

The trees are ready for you to collect from 9.30-3.30pm on Saturday 1st December only. Please tell your neighbours and friends in the village. Trees are available for Titchfield Village residents - outside Trees only. This year trees will be delivered to the village prepared for the outside brackets.

Payment with order Cash or Cheque (made payable to Titchfield Ablaze) If the name on your cheque is different from the order name given above please tell us.

Please attach your cheque to the order and put it through the letterbox at 35/37 West Street –

Thank you for joining us in lighting Titchfield for Christmas.

No flyers will be delivered this year please place your order to guarantee a Christmas tree.

Forms available from Hadlows, Daisy B’s Kitchen and the Village Sweet Shop.

OR Download form by clicking here

Complaints follow air display

Residents of Titchfield were treated to an aerobatic display right above their heads this afternoon.

The display by the stunt plane started around 3.35pm with the pilot executing loops and rolls over the village for nearly 10 minutes - some of the display appeared to be below 500ft.

The pilot seemed to be creating hearts and kisses in the sky using his smoke trails.

The Civil Aviation Authority regulations state that planes should not fly lower than 1,000 ft over a built up area or otherwise 500ft from people, or buildings.

Although many were thrilled by G-EDGY’s display it is understood that complaints were made to the CAA and controllers at Solent.Airport Daedalus.

The Titchfield Christmas Tree Festival 2018

Plans are well underway for this year’s Titchfield Christmas Tree Festival.

Organised by the Friends of St Peter’s the biennial event takes place in the Church on the 7th,8th and 9th of December.

The last Christmas Tree Festival in 2016

The Church will be full of beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local business and associations and there is still chance to join in and create a stunning tree for your company, charity or club - just email:- fosptitchfield@gmail.com

The Festival will be open from:-

Friday 7th - 10am to 6pm

Saturday 8th - 10am to 6pm

Sunday 9th – drop in any time!

Just £5 on the door (return anytime during the weekend), accompanied children 12 and under free

Apart from marveling at the trees, visitors will be able to win fabulous prizes in the raffle, browse the Christmas Bazaar, listen to live entertainment all whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake.

The Friends of St Peter’s is a registered charity whose aim is to preserve and maintain for the public benefit the land, buildings, fixtures, fittings, furnishings, fabrics, archives and treasures of the parish church of St Peter’s.

LINKS

The Friends of St Peter’s http://www.friends-of-st-peters.org

St Peter’s Church http://www.stpetertitchfield.org.uk

The Return of the ZOMBIES

Put on your scariest Halloween outfits and join the Bonfire Boys on Saturday 27th October for the annual Zombie Walk.

This is a free walking event and all ages of zombies welcome.

The walk will start in Lower Bellfield and will take you through the village and into the spooky graveyard where the beacon will be lit.

A tradition that has been running for 200 years! We look forward to seeing you there, if you dare!

The evening starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm

For more info:-

Titchfield Bonfire Boys Facebook Page

Free cancer course comes to Titchfield

A LEADING cancer charity is hosting a free support course in Titchfield for people with cancer and their close supporter.

Penny Brohn UK’s two-day Living Well course takes place at Breast Cancer Haven, The Square, on 19 and 26 October, from 10am to 5.15pm.

The course addresses cancer’s physical and psychological impact and shows how healthy eating, exercise and relaxation can improve health and wellbeing, before, during and after medical treatment.

Penny Brohn UK Living Well regional partnership manager Chris Riley said: “Cancer can be overwhelming, but many small things can add up to make a big difference to the way people cope as they prepare for, undergo or recover from treatment.

“Our Living Well helps people take back some control of their lives.”

A recent course attendee added: “I highly recommend this to everyone with cancer and those supporting them.

“If anything, it was more valuable to my husband (I'm the one with cancer) – it gave him the opportunity to talk to others in the same situation.”

With over 37 years’ experience, Penny Brohn UK recognises that people with cancer need more than medicine.

Its Bristol Whole Life Approach provides integrated whole person cancer support that works alongside medical treatment to achieve the best health and wellbeing.

The approach explores areas such as diet, exercise, relationships and managing stress, through free residential and day courses, one-to-one therapies, groups and national helpline.

Living Well courses are free and empower people with cancer and their supporters to rediscover their joy of living.

Places are limited and first come, first served.

To book or for more information, call 0303 3000 118, email bookings@pennybrohn.org.uk or visit www.pennybrohn.org.uk

Eleven additional men honoured on World War I memorial

A new memorial has been placed in St Peter’s Church listing the eleven additional men who had been missed off the original plaque.

Driving force behind the Titchfield Remembers project, Amanda Laws said, “This is the culmination of four years research for which I am honoured to have taken part.

“By adding these brave men to our memorial we have completed what we set out to do.

“Thanks to all of you who have supported Titchfield Remembers to make this happen. Special thanks to Tessa Short, Adrian Whyntie and The Chase family.”

Following the morning service at St Peter’s the memorial was unveiled by Tessa Short.

To find out more about all the Titchfield servicemen who lost their lives during World War 1 read the ‘Titchfield Remembers’ book which details the lives and deaths of ‘our boys’.

To discover more or purchase a copy of the book go to the Titchfield Remembers website.

Click HERE

Well done Titchfield Gardeners

Following the village winning gold for the ‘Best Large Village’ in the South and South East in Bloom Awards we had our own awards ceremony.

See Gallery Page for more Pictures

The presentations, which took place in the Parish Rooms, was to recognise the hard work of Titchfield villagers who through participating in the competition, created a whole range of entries which astounded the judges with their innovative displays.

Many different sections of the community took part of all ages, private residents, schools and businesses.

After an introduction by Titchfield In Bloom chairman, Gloria Hunt, the winners were presented with their certificates and prizes by Cllr. Connie Hockley.

Click HERE for full Gallery of Images

Full list of winners below…

INNOVATIVE DISPLAYS

Mandy from South Street - vegetables in pots

Ce Thomas - Old Lodge windows

The Co op - shopping trolley

CHILDREN’S WORK

Jigsaw Pre School

Titchfield Primary School

BUSINESS FRONTAGE

Hadlows Butchers

Hays Travel

BEST RESIDENCE

Anna Sketchley - South Street

Adele Ansel-Hakin - South Street

WORKING TOGETHER

Church Path - Amanda

Chapel side - Jean

NEW ENTRIES

Lillywhite & Co - Frank

The Tanneries - Lorraine

BEST FRONT GARDEN

Karen Montgomery - amazing hanging baskets

BEST FRONTAGE

Ann Day - Mill Street

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

Knitters - Julia Robbins & Rita Prior

Mary Kate-Smith - Titchfield Community Centre

OPENING THEIR GARDENS

Des & Pete in Church Path

Peter & Sukie in South Street

Graeme & Nicky in Bridge Stree

Lady Bird at Moviola

‘Lady Bird’ is the next must see film at Titchfield Moviola on Thursday 4th October.

‘Lady Bird’ is an artistically inclined teenager, with an explosive mix of sensitivity, alienation and martyred self-importance.

Her nickname is part of her insistence on self-identifying in ways other than those imposed on her by family and school. To her mother’s intense irritation, she will no longer answer to Christine, only to Lady Bird.

Marion McPherson (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse, works tirelessly to keep her family afloat after her husband loses his job. She also maintains a turbulent bond with a teenage daughter who is just like her: loving, strong-willed and deeply opinionated.

“Ronan and Metcalf are heartbreaking as a mother and daughter who can’t quite meet in the middle, but ‘Lady Bird’ enthrals because its smaller roles are also beautifully played. It’s a clever, affecting film that’s a total pleasure to watch”

Coming next to Titchfield Moviola

1st Nov             The Bookshop

6th Dec            Divided – ‘A special event with speaker and film in memory of Julia Park’.

Films will be detailed on the Titchfield Moviola web site http://www.titchfieldmoviola.com

Titchfield Film Nights are at Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Lane

Tickets (£6 each) on sale at Daisy B’s Kitchen in The Square Titchfield and on the Door (subject to availability)

Solent Tunnel rears its head again

An Isle of Wight group called Pro-Link have produced new plans for their proposed ‘Solent Freedom Tunnel’.

The red lines depict tunnel and the green liness depict surface roads.

The scheme involves digging a tunnel under the Solent from Whippingham on the Isle of Wight emerging in farmland at a place they wrongly call Catsfield just 400 m to the east of the historic Titchfield Abbey, with an above ground link running north to join up with the M27 motorway.

The group say that a tunnel boring machine would start from somewhere on the Daedalus Enterprise Zone site and burrow north towards Catisfield. Once there it would be turned around to dig a second 10 metre wide tunnel back towards Daedalus and on under the Solent to the Island.

At the same time another boring machine will dig from the Daedalus site towards Whippingham.

An extra motorway junction will be required somewhere between the present junctions 9 and 10

Pro-Link explained, “Both private and public funding is envisaged as the most likely way to pay for the project — two thirds and one third respectively.

“It is estimated that the Solent crossing element of the project will generate an annual revenue of circa £200 million, with a further smaller amount of toll revenue (to be assessed) from the mainland element. “

The leader of the Isle of Wight council, Jonathan Bacon, has lent his personal support for a feasibility study into the proposed scheme.

LINK Click here for The Solent Freedom Tunnel website

What do you think of the scheme? Leave your comment below.