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Christmas Market at Country Market
On Friday 20th December the Titchfield Country Market will be celebrating Christmas when it invites people into its Christmas Market.
On Friday 20th December the Titchfield Country Market will be celebrating Christmas when it invites people into its Christmas Market.
This popular annual event is the last market of the year.
They welcome everyone to join them as they listen to carols sung by members of Fareham Philharmonic Choir.
At this festive event they will be handing out mince pies to all customers with their drinks.
The Market will open at 09:30 and close at 12 noon in the Parish Room, High Street,
Titchfield. Please come and join us in some festive fun and welcome in Christmas.
Singing by the tree
Come all ye faithful and join with members of West Hill Community Choir singing carols
Come all ye faithful and join with members of West Hill Community Choir who will be singing carols and festive songs around the Christmas tree at the bottom of West Street.
So come along at 7pm on Thursday 19th and get into the Christmas spirit with friends and neighbours.
Comments closed on new Posbrook Lane development
Over 120 Titchfield residents and village groups have commented on the latest plans submitted to Fareham Borough Council to build 57 houses on a ‘Green Field’ site south of the village.
Over 120 Titchfield residents and village groups have commented on the latest plans submitted to Fareham Borough Council to build 57 houses on a ‘Green Field’ site south of the village.
Detailed and extensive supporting documentation submitted to the council on behalf of Foreman Homes sets out the case for the development.
Earlier this year the planning inspector dismissed Foreman Homes appeal against FBC decision to reject plans for 150 houses on the same site.
The inspector gave the overall reasons for rejecting the original scheme, saying, I conclude that the proposed development would result in material harm to the character and appearance of the area.This would result in harm to a valued landscape.
To view Foreman Homes plans for the site, look over the documentation and read over 120 comments by residents and official bodies go to Fareham Planning Research and search for ‘Land East of Posbrook Lane Titchfield Fareham’ or P/19/1193/OA.
FBC will decide on this latest application by 14th February 2020
Titchfield medic on the BBC
Freddie Searight, son of Titchfiled couple Sean and Pixie, is one of the stars of the BBC reality show, ‘Island Medics.’
Freddie Searight, son of Titchfield couple Sean and Pixie, is one of the stars of the BBC reality show, ‘Island Medics.’
Island Medics is a behind-the-scenes look at the work of hospital doctors, nurses and GPs at UK's most remote hospital, the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, Shetland.
The hospital is closer to the Arctic Circle than London.
Freddie is one of the three junior doctors featured in the show.
Click the link below to go to episode 1. It’s on weekdays starting again on Monday from 11.00 on BBC 1 and repeats before at 0715 on BBC2.
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Island Medics
Another night of vandalism in the village
Three separate, but possibly connected, acts of vandalism and anti-social behaviour once again occurred in Titchfield last night.
Three separate, but possibly connected, acts of vandalism and anti-social behaviour once again occurred in Titchfield last night.
Around 7pm a large group of youngsters were, it is reported on social media, abusive to residents and some Christmas trees and lights damaged in West Street.
Also, at some time during the evening Titchfield Primary School suffered a catalogue of mindless vandalism.
The school’s outbuildings were broken into and sports equipment was taken.
Roof tiles smashed, paint was thrown, pupils welly boots thrown around and damage done to some doors.
The police have been informed.
And thirdly last evening many Facebook members were reporting a single young girl knocking on doors in the village and singing ‘We Wish you a Merry Christmas’.
She appears to be trying to peer into the house. But when challenged she ran off to a waiting vehicle.
Elf day at Country Market
The Elves are taking over Friday’s Country Market at the Parish Rooms.
The Elves are taking over Friday’s Country Market at the Parish Rooms.
With funny hats, pointy ears and stripy tights the Country Market ladies will be unleashing their inner elf on Friday 6 December to raise money for and awareness of dementia.
National Elf day is a festive fundraiser to get you in the festive spirit and at the same time help the Alzheimer’s Society.
The Titchfield weekly Country Market sells homemade baked goods, eggs, preserves, garden-grown fruit and vegetables, plants and handmade crafts.
The market is open from 09:30 until 11:30.
Come and join us and meet the market elves and help a good cause.
Titchfield writer’s first novel
Jacqueline Cottrell’s novel, Vixstory, will transport you back in time to Nelson’s Portsmouth.
Jacqueline Cottrell’s novel, Vixstory, will transport you back in time to Nelson’s Portsmouth.
A chance encounter takes a young woman into dangerous places, layers of deceit are peeled back, lives and events collide and resonate over time.
Escaping from her former life and the indignity of her marriage to a suspected terrorist, Victoria moves to the city to start a new life.
A chance encounter involves her in even further deception, including the discovery of the secret world of her closet friend.
Her quest for truth threatens lives, including her own.
She has to find her path through the smoke and mirrors of the undercover police, the intelligence services and the criminal underworld, encountering murder, violence and exploitation in the process.
As events unfold, she becomes a woman haunted by the past as she is taken back to the Portsmouth of 1805 and discovers how worlds, lives and events collide and resonate over time.
Vix’s world becomes a dangerous place as the layers of deceit are peeled away as she searches for the answers she needs.
Vixstory by Jacqueline Cottrell is published by Austin Macauley and is available online.
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Is this the root cause of anti-social behaviour in the village?
Have you spotted the small silver canisters littering the street?
Have you spotted the small silver canisters littering the street?
The canisters once contained nitrous oxide, otherwise know as laughing gas, hippy crack or Noz.
The empty canisters have recently been spotted in gutters around the village but over 50 littered the area around the MUGA at the recreation ground off Mill Lane.
Around the country the use of nitrous-oxide has been linked to anti-social behaviour by young people and in communities, large and small.
The gas can be bought legally but only for use in making whipped cream.
Found at the recreation ground
On average five people a year die after inhaling the gas.
Taking nitrous oxide can cause:
feelings of euphoria, relaxation and calmness
fits of giggles and laughter – hence the nickname ‘laughing gas’
sound distortions and hallucinations – when you see or hear things that aren't there
stop you thinking straight
cause short-lived but intense feelings of paranoia.
The gas is the second most commonly used drug among 16- to 24-year-olds in England after cannabis.
Posbrook development back on the cards
Foreman Homes have submitted an application to build homes on the same site they were previously turned down earlier this year.
Foreman Homes have submitted an application to build homes on the same site they were previously turned down earlier this year.
The new plan is for 57 houses on part of the field closest to Bellfield but leaving an area of open land between the proposed estate and Great Posbrook House.
The original plan was for 150 houses and a Scout Hut but in April the planning inspector turned down Forman Homes appeal against Fareham’s decision to reject the application.
At the time the appeals inspector had concluded that the green (Meon) gap that is protected under FBC planning guidelines is important enough to prevent Foreman Homes going ahead with their development.
The inspector gave the overall reasons for rejecting the scheme, saying, ‘I conclude that the proposed development would result in material harm to the character and appearance of the area.This would result in harm to a valued landscape’.
A number of objections have already been lodged against the development including one from The Titchfield Village Trust who have objected to this application in the ‘strongest of terms’ saying that this is ‘a somewhat cynical attempt by a developer to undermine both the Inspectors report regarding the already refused application.’
The new application can be found on Fareham Council’s planning website by clicking HERE.
The Reference No. Is P/19/1193/O
The Decision Date is the 4th February 2020
Village pride and village shame
Two contrasting incidents took place in the village this weekend.
Two contrasting incidents took place in the village this weekend.
Sunday morning saw the ‘Best Kept Village’ clock mounted over the butchers in South Street for all to see.
And shamefully, sometime Saturday night - Sunday morning, the hairdressers in The Square was broken into.
Sign of the times?
VILLAGE PRIDE
The clock, which commemorates winning the Best Kept Village competition in 1987/88, was taken down from the wall of clock cottage in The High Street earlier this year.
Titchfield Village Trust organised its removal and paid for its subsequent repair and renovation and following a lick of paint has been secured to the wall over Hadlows.
VILLAGE SHAME
Just yards away in The Square staff were repairing a broken window to the barbers.
At some time during the night thieves had smashed the glass in the front door, got inside and stole a charity collection box and till money.
Last night’s incident was the latest in an ever increasing string of anti-social behaviour, vandalism and criminal damage that has plagued the village for the last six months.
If anyone is experiencing anti-social they must phone the police on 101 and at some point mention the words “Section 4 Public Order Offence” as a Community Trigger.
The Community Trigger empowers members of the public to ask Fareham's Community Safety Partnership to review their responses to any incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Crime can also be reported online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/
Only call 999 during an emergency such as:
a danger to life
a crime is happening now (or has just happened)
having immediate concerns for safety
a dangerous incident on the motorway
seeing something suspicious that needs immediate attention
NOT SO GENTLE? WAR AND CONFLICT IN THE ART OF HENRY MOORE.
The next meeting of The Arts Society Solent will feature a talk by MONICA BOHM-DUCHEN entitled NOT SO GENTLE? WAR AND CONFLICT IN THE ART OF HENRY MOORE.
The next meeting of The Arts Society Solent will feature a talk by MONICA BOHM-DUCHEN entitled NOT SO GENTLE? WAR AND CONFLICT IN THE ART OF HENRY MOORE.
Monica BohmDuchen
Prompted by the recent exhibition at Tate Britain, this lecture will trace an unfamiliar aspect of Moore’s oeuvre, from his response to the Spanish Civil War through his work as an official war artist during World War Two to his response to the Holocaust, the Cold War and the continued threat of atomic warfare in the 1960s.
The meeting takes place on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at 10.30 In the Titchfield Community Centre .
Part time Clerk to the Trustees required
The Trustees are looking for a Clerk to assist with the daily running of the charity.
The Earl of Southampton Trust is a charity which covers the areas of Titchfield, Sarisbury Green, Locks Heath, Hook, Warsash, Stubbington, Lee on Solent and Whitley.
The Trust owns 19 almshouses in Titchfield, runs a Day Centre and provides relief in need grants for qualifying residents in the area.
The Trustees are looking for a Clerk to assist with the daily running of the charity.
This role could be for you if you possess:
The Earl of Southampton’s Day Rooms in The Square
good organisational and communication skills
some financial know how
strong IT skills
a high standard of numeracy and literacy
some knowledge of almshouses/property management
a willingness to learn (training will be provided)
Hours: 12 hours per week – working pattern to be agreed
Salary: £27,000-30,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
Location: Earl of Southampton Trust, 24 The Square, Titchfield, PO14 4RU
Apply to the Chairman, Frances Knight, for further details and CV to earlstrust@yahoo.co.uk
Before 31 December 2019
Residents stand in silent tribute to our heroic servicemen and women
Hundreds of Titchfield locals turned out to honour the memory of village servicemen who lost their lives while serving their country.
Hundreds of Titchfield locals turned out to honour the memory of village servicemen who lost their lives while serving their country.
Following a moving service at St Peter’s Church the vicar, choir, scouts and congregation processed through The Square to the memorial at the Parish Rooms.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
Before the traditional Two Minute Silence members of the three main armed services read out the names of village residents who lost their lives in the First World War, the Second World War and in conflicts since.
Marine Bugler, Mr Jon Yates, played the Last Post, and at the end of the silence, Reveille.
The first wreath was then laid on behalf of The Royal British Legion followed by the Armed Forces and village organisations.
In poignant tribute, members of the congregation were invited to come forward and place their own crosses among the wreathes.
Then came the famous words of the Kohima Epitaph read by a member of the Scouts…
“When you go home, Tell them of us and say,
“For your tomorrow, We gave our today.”
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SUCCESS FOR TITCHFIELD IN BLOOM 2019
What a year 2019 has been for the Titchfield in Bloom Team. This is only the 3rd year they have entered the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s In Bloom competition.
What a year 2019 has been for the Titchfield in Bloom Team. This is only the 3rd year they have entered the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s In Bloom competition.
Titchfield is judged in the large village category and in July the village was judged twice for the South & South East In Bloom and for the National In Bloom competition.
Nicky, Jane, Pamela, Coral and Marilyn with the silver gilt award.
In September at the South & South East In Bloom Awards which were held at the Amex Stadium Brighton the team achieved a Gold award, and during the South & South East County Awards with Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset it was announced that Titchfield were the overall winners for Hampshire with the highest marks. A fantastic achievement.
On Friday 25 October 5 of the team travelled to London for the R.H.S. National Awards Ceremony whilst Gloria (Chair of Committee) with Sue and Julie waited in Titchfield for the result.
In the large village category along with Titchfield representing the South & South East were Bridge of Earn representing Scotland, Catterall for the North West, Culleybacky from Ulster, Curry Rivel for the South West and Pateley Bridge from Yorkshire.
Titchfield village was awarded a Silver Gilt an amazing result for first time entry into the R.H.S. National In Bloom competition.
The Titchfield In Bloom Team with Gloria, Coral, Marilyn, Pamela, Jane, Nicky, Sue and Julie are already working on their entry for 2020.
Take a tour of St Peter's Church
Tours of St Peter’s church are conducted every third Tuesday of the month
Tours of St Peter’s church are conducted every third Tuesday of the month except December. The tours start at 2 o’clock and last about an hour, there is no charge but a donation could be made toward the church maintenance fund.
Tour dates for 2020 are: Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16,
Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20 and Nov 17.
Tours outside these dates can be arranged through the Church Office on 01329 847003.
Order your outside Christmas Tree NOW
October 25th will be the last day you can order an outside tree.
October 25th will be the last day you can order an outside tree.
The village of Titchfield shines and sparkles at Christmas time with a blaze of light as local residents display a Christmas tree in a bracket fixed to the outside of their houses.
Each year a group of village volunteers get together to co-ordinate the tree display by ordering a bulk delivery of trees which are then delivered to a central collection point in the village The volunteers then prepare the trees to fit the brackets.
The group also organise trees for village community buildings like the Parish Rooms and a tree for the ‘Green'.
The company who supply the trees have an early deadline this year so the order-by date is earlier this year.
The Christmas Tree team are concerned that they have around half the normal orders and they will not be carrying spares this year, only paid orders will be supplied.
Trees are available for Titchfield Village residents only.
Make sure you get your order in and tell your neighbours!
Order forms are available at Daisy B’s and at Hadlows.
Members of the team preparing the trees last year.
'Elton John' in Titchfield
Friday first of November sees Moviola’s screening of Rocketman at Thtchfield Festival Theatre.
Friday first of November sees Moviola’s screening of Rocketman at Thtchfield Festival Theatre.
Rocketman (15) is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.
The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John.
This inspirational story set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton, tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
Rocketman also stars Jamie Bell as Elton's longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton's first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton's mother Sheila Farebrother.
Films will be detailed on the Titchfield Moviola web site http://www.titchfieldmoviola.com
Tickets (£6 each) on sale at Daisy B’s Kitchen in The Square and on the Door (subject to availability)
Fundraising Fashion Show,
Friday night was all about Fashion and all in a good cause.
Friday night was all about Fashion and was all in a good cause.
‘Travelling Trends’ returned to the Titchfield Community Centre for an evening of fun, fundraising and Fashion.
Over 60 ladies (and a few men) were treated to a fashion show of some famous brands all modelled by local ladies.
‘Travelling Trends’ has hosted thousands of successful fundraising fashion shows, which in turn, have helped to raise thousands of pounds for many charitable organisations.
After the catwalk and raffle the ladies were invited to browse the many racks of clothes and purchase their selection.,
This was the third visit of the very popular show and was in aid of the Community Centre.
Charity Preview Evening Launches Christmas
The Preview evening at the Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre Titchfield allowed customers holding privilege cards the opportunity to enjoy a full Christmas Roast dinner
The Preview evening at the Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre Titchfield allowed customers holding privilege cards the opportunity to enjoy a full Christmas Roast dinner and view the extensive new Christmas department and display.
Santa is to arrive on Saturday 30th November at 10.15am accompanied by his elves and the Fareham Scout Band. Santa will then be ready to meet the hundreds of children who will visit his special winter wonderland until Christmas Eve.
Terry Head, Retail and Marketing Director at Stewarts Garden Centres, said that November will also see the Dine & Demo Evenings on the 13th November at both centres when suppliers with provide sampling and demonstrations, and the full Christmas roast dinner will be available.
“Again the team at both centres have planned and worked hard to ensure that we provide a very festive and traditional run up to Christmas day which delights both children and adults,” said Terry Head, “We wish to thank everyone who supports us and Age Concern Hampshire throughout this popular time of year.”
For additional information visit www.stewarts.co.uk