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Vol. 50 No. 1 JUNE 2007

ISSUED FREE OF CHARGE Circulation 9,000

Published by the Waterlooville and District Residents' Association (Covering the Wards of Cowplain, Stakes, Waterlooville and Hart Plainincluding part of Lovedean). Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the contributors. The Publishers do not accept anyliability for advertisements, statements in articles or letters published. The Association reserves the right to withdraw or refuse anadvertisement if, in the opinion of the Association, the actions of the advertiser reflect badly on the Association and/or the RatepayerMagazine. All articles herein may be reproduced only in their entirety and must acknowledge their source.© 2007 W.& D.R.A.

MIKE ATTRIDGE'BRICKWORK'

Free estimates with no obligationHorndean-Lovedean-Cowplain

Clanfield-WaterloovilleTel: (023)92 232280

DECORATIVE GARDEN WALLS,PATIOS AND ALL OTHER

BRICKWORK UNDERTAKEN

Waterlooville and DistrictResidents' AssociationThe next meeting is on

Thursday 5th July at 7.30pmat the Cowplain Community Centre

www.theratepayer.co.uk

WELCOME!The Association would like to welcome Hazel

Matthews as our secretary. Her contact details are onPage 9.

ROCKY APPEALWell done and thanks! Due to the wonderful support that you

have given the appeal, I am now pleased to tell you that we havereached the target of £2 million. This is a magnificent achievementfor which we should all be proud.Having this Unique Cancer Laboratory, and being the first in theUnited Kingdom, will mean thousands of cancer patients havingaccess to tailor made treatment suited to their individual needs.This is revolutionary and very exciting for the future.The Unique Cancer Laboratory, which is nearing completion, ison schedule to be open and operational during August/Septemberof this year, and will take up a large section of the top floor of thenew building QA building.I will soon have details of a new appeal.

Mick Lyons B.E.M.

One of our readers has recently writtento Mr Mates, our MP, expressing hisconcern about the growing phenomenonof ‘garden grabbing’ by propertydevelopers. Here is a short extract fromhis letter:“Our own back gardens are under threatand after three years of campaigningagainst it, developers have succeeded inobtaining permission to build in backgardens very close by. The developershave already included ours andneighbouring properties as potential sitesfor further development. Other groups ofhomeowners near by have also beencampaigning against a number of plansfor inappropriate, damaging andunwanted infill.”The next reading of Caroline Spelman’sBill in Parliament on Land Use calling forthe removal of gardens from the definitionof brownfield sites will be on Friday 15 June.An organic growing charity called ‘GardenOrganic’, together with several other MPs arespearheading resistance to garden grabbing,V i s i t : w w w. g a r d e n o r g a n i c . o r g . u k /saveourgardens for more details. Add yourvoice to this important issue that affects us all.

1970 Thruxton BonnevilleThanks to Malcolm MacGregorSee motorcycle safety - Page 4

SAVEOUR

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This story could not have been written without the helpof:Mrs Joan Kirby M.B.E. and Mrs D Simpkins B.E.M. of theW.R.V.S.; Gillian Bigley of Henry Telfer; Miss Janet Steer andMrs Phyl Dewey and other local friends.Therein lies a story

The text of the plaque which used be above the door ofthe former Cowplain Cricket Pavilion on Padnell RecreationGround reads as follows:“This pavilion was provided from funds contributed partlyfrom the profits of The County Pie Scheme, organised in thisarea by Mrs P Herriott during World War 2 and partly by theHavant and Waterloo Urban District Council. Mrs P Herriottperformed the opening ceremony on October 16, 1954.”What was the scheme that paid for this work? Therein mostcertainly lies a story!Rationing Arrives

During and after the last war, a number of measures weretaken, apart from direct rationing, to enable food suppliesto be controlled. One such measure resulted in substantialfunds being raised, which were ploughed back into thecommunity following cessation of rationing.From the very beginning, all farming came under the controlof the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Plans of each arablefarm were issued to the farmer showing the size of each field;cropping; rotation and expected yield. The supplies of animalfeedstuffs were also strictly controlled.Similar restrictions applied to dairy and poultry farming.Farmers were told where to send their milk and those notbelonging to the Egg Marketing Board before the War wereprevented from joining during its duration.The average country dweller was encouraged to “Dig forVictory” and grow as much fruit and vegetables as possible.The keeping of pigs; chickens and bees (for which extrasugar was provided) and the making of home made jam;honey; bacon and sausages became an important part ofthe War effort. Thus the wheels were set in motion for theallocation and control of main food supplies.

THE COUNTY PIE SCHEME AND THE COWPLAIN CONNECTIONBY DAVID PINK

With spring upon us, Hampshire County Council’s roadsafety team is asking bikers to wear the appropriate gearand check their bikes are ready for action on the roads -last year motorcycles represented just 1 per cent of roadtraffic nationally but accounted for 18 per cent of all roadfatalities.The road safety team is reminding bikers who’ve taken abreak from the roads over the winter months to take extracare, to spend time checking tyres for the correct pressures,wear and damage, and consider servicing or repairs beforereturning to the roads. They also want to encourage bikersto consider taking an Edge44 assessment, which is run inpartnership with Hampshire Constabulary.The Edge44 assessment lasts around four hours and isshared with another biker. During that time you’ll coverabout 80 miles on the road as well as swapping ideas andexperiences.The latest edition of Biker Insight is now available, full ofuseful tips for bikers on safety and local events, andpromotes the Edge44. The road safety team will bedistributing copies to all motorcycle dealerships and keymeeting places for bikers.

This was achieved early in 1940 by a system of couponsand points – the rationing system – every person wasallocated a ration book.45 million new books had to be distributed at short notice.Many volunteers assisted with this task. The W.V.S. bore thebrunt of this work, just one of the many ways they were tobecome involved in the War effort.As rationing got under way each family had to be registeredwith an appropriate supplier who could supply only rationedgoods to those who were registered with him.A typical food ration per person was:

Weekly: 4ozs bacon and ham, 8ozs sugar, 2ozs tea, 1dto 2d worth of meat, 2ozs cheese, 2ozs butter, 4ozsmargarine, 2ozs cooking fat, 2 pints liquid milk.Fortnightly: 1 shell egg.Four weekly: 1 packet dried egg, 12 ozs sweetsAlso a quantity of dried milk.Coffee, cocoa and by products were available from ‘underthe counter’.Whale meat (a kind of fishy steak); spam and other madeup products were fairly available and the housewife whohad to juggle with budget and coupons had Wartimerecipes available from Lord Woolton, Minister of Food.

The story will continue in next month’s magazine.

For a copy of the Biker Insight and further information onthe Edge44 assessment contact Colin Hibberd Tel: 01962845094 or email edge44@hants.gov.ukIn the meantime, the road safety team is giving all riders ofmotorcycles, scooters and mopeds some top tips for bikersafety and visibility.• Always ride with your lights on - lights in daytime make abig difference to your visibility• Be bright - Dark coloured bikes, helmets and clothingwork like camouflage on the road• Wear reflective gear at night - Buy clothing with reflectingpanels or piping or wear a reflective waistcoat or belt• Ride assertively - Be confident about your right to be onthe road and other road users will respect you more - andsee you. If you stick too closely to the kerb, drivers will try topush past• Ride defensively - Remember other road users may nothave seen you. Give yourself time and space to assess whatis going on• Watch out for the weather - Visibility can change with theweather and the time of day. If conditions worsen, you maybe harder to see.

Former Cowplain Cricket Pavilon

ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIKING SEASON?

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Old photos and news cuttings - I am always willing to givea good home to any of these and can promise they will bewell looked after. Tel: 9224 0653.St George's Church, Waterlooville holds CoffeeMornings every Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 12noon in St George's Hall. All proceeds to charity. Also aMarket every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am in St.George's Church Hall, Waterlooville. Home made cakes,produce, cards, crafts, eggs, plants, etc. Coffee and teaalso available.Waterlooville Town Market - each Friday in the Precinct.RE-ACTION (Tools for self-reliance) - If you have any toolssuitable for refurbishment, or scrap lead, copper or brass tohelp raise money towards dispatching the tools to the ThirdWorld, then contact Bob Ginger Tel: 9226 8762.Age Concern, Cowplain hold Coffee Mornings on Friday1st June and 6th July, from 10am to 11.30am at the BorrowDay Centre, London Road, Cowplain (Opposite Co-op). Raffles,etc. All welcome. A Summer Fayre, with many stalls will takeplace on Saturday 30th June fro 10am to 12 noon.Ark Angels are holding Table-Top Sales with refreshmentson Saturday 2nd June May at St George's Hall from 10.30amto 3.30pm and on Saturday 9th June at Lovedean VillageHall, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. All proceeds to supportStubbington Ark Animal Shelter. Tel: 9278 7233 for more details.SNAP (Say No And Phone) disco will take place onSaturday 30th June from 7pm to 11pm at the HavantLeisure Centre. These events enable 11 - 17 year olds toenjoy a good night out in a drug and alcohol freeenvironment. Entry is by ticket, £4 in advance. Tel: 92476026 or visit Havant or Waterlooville Leisure Centres.Supported by Neighbourhood Watch and the LocalPolice.Waterlooville and District Philatelic Society meet onThursday 21st June, at the Westbrook Hall, TempestAvenue, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Subject: The Post Officewent to war - Mrs C Earle.Lovedean Village Hall holds a Car Boot and TabletopSale on Sunday 15th July from 2pm. Tel: 9259 3904 or9259 6636 for details.

Help in Bereavement - Trained visitors to stand by youwhen you need a friend. Tel: 9266 8884.

Havant Borough Talking Newspaper for the Blind - For freetapes, or for any volunteers wishing to help, contact Tel: 92480101 or Havant Borough Talking Newspaper for the Blind, StFaith’s Church House, The Pallant, Havant, PO9 1BE.Street Lighting Defects These should be reported on Tel:0800 50 60 60 quoting the number on the lamp post.

EDITORIAL NOTICESRowans HospiceJune is Hospice Awareness Month. Sunflower emblemsof Hospice Care available from Hospice Charity Shops.Quiz Night and Fish and Chip Supper at Deverell Hall,Purbrook, tickets £6.50. Tel: 9226 5652 for details.

50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY1st Purbrook Scout Group is 50 years old this year and to

celebrate we are having a party on 1st July. If you have beeninvolved with the Group in anyway over the last 50 years wewould love to hear from you. Please contact Mathew Sibleyon Tel: 9225 1750 for further information.

HORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY (HATS)Horndean Amateur Theatrical Society will be performing 2plays on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June (TWO NIGHTSONLY). Performances start at 7.30pm in Merchistoun Hall,Portsmouth Road, Horndean and cost £5 and £4(concessions).Tickets can be booked in advance by contacting MerchistounHall – Tel: 9259 7114.The plays are ‘Inspector Drake and the Time Machine’, acomedy by David Tristram. The story is about an ineptpoliceman who while investigating a strange murder getstransported through time with hilarious consequences.The second play is a short farce set in Paris in the late 19thcentury. It is called ‘Breakfast for One’ and is by David Foxton.An admirer of a chorus girl slips into her house hoping tomeet her, only to be mistaken for the chimney sweep by hermaid. Lots of confusion naturally ensues!

Waterlooville Information Centre is situated insideWaterlooville Library – whatever your question aboutpublic services in Hampshire you can visit the team,contact them by phone on Tel: 9224 1677 or e-mail:info.wat@hants.gov.uk

St George’s Ladies Group meet socially to hear visitingspeakers on a variety of topics. 2nd and 4th Thursdays,September to July, 8pm St. George’s Church Hall,Waterlooville.Short Mat Bowls Group - Meet at Cowplain Activity Centre.Beginners welcome and especially those who are shy,sensitive or lonely. Make some friends and have a laugh - justturn up for any session. Times: Mon 10am, Wed & Thurs1.30pm and Sun 6.30pm. Equipment free. Charge £2-20 fortwo and half hours - includes tea/coffee/biscuit. Tel: 9225 6524for details.OAP Bingo – every Tuesday between 2pm – 4pm at StGeorge’s Church Hall. Other attractions include tea and araffle.Horndean WI meets every 2nd Tuesday in the month atBlendworth Church Hall from 2 - 4pm. The Craft Group meetsevery Wednesday from 10-12 at Napier Hall Horndean. Docome along and see if you would like to join. For furtherinformation please contact Sharon on Tel: 9259 2387 or WIHouse – Tel: 01962 852271 or visit the web sitewww.hampshirewi.org.ukTownswomen Guild – Waterlooville – the Guild has nowmoved its meetings again to St Goerge's Church Hall, meetingon the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 2pm. The Guildis looking for new members – are you interested? Then contactthe Secretary on Tel: 9278 7045.The Gospel Hall, Mill Road, Waterlooville, holds CoffeeMornings each Friday from 10am to 12 noon, offering tea,coffee and home-made cakes.Keep Fit for mature ladies - 1.45pm, Wednesdays atLovedean Village Hall. New members welcome. Tel: 9259 3383.Cowplain Bowling Club All standards of bowlers arewelcomed both experienced and new. Tuition is provided fornew bowlers. Competition and social bowling; also BridgeClub and Quiz Nights. For further details ring Alan on Tel:07754 124170 or Clive on Tel: 07979 760239.Southdown’s Ladies Harmony Chorus meet at All SaintsChurch Hall, Catherington Lane, Horndean, every Wednesdayfrom 7.30pm to 10.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 92596312 for details.Waterlooville U3A meets 4th Wednesday each month at 2pmat St Georges’s Hall, Waterlooville. For details of meetingsand interest groups Tel: 9223 0942 or emailwaterlooville.u3a@ntlworld.comWaterlooville Bowling Club Learn to Play Bowls atWaterlooville Bowling Club, Jubilee Park. Free Tuition, andbowls provided. No Special Clothing Required. Tel: Colin Lowe- 9243 0140.

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WATERLOOVILLE AND DISTRICTRESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

(Covering the Wards of Cowplain, Stakes, Waterloovilleand Hart Plain including part of Lovedean)President: D. Foyle I.S.M., Tel: 9225 7467Vice President: F Rozzell, Tel: 9259 3198Chairman: Mr. D. Pink, 74 Cherry Tree Avenue, Cowplain,Hants. PO8 8AP. Tel: 9224 0653.Vice Chairman: Mrs. J. Rea, Tel: 9225 8261Hon. Treasurer: Mr. N. Chedzey, 103 Sutton Road,Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8PT, Tel: 9242 6575Hon. Secretary & Minutes Secretary: Hazel Matthews,Tel:9226 8780Distribution Manager: Mrs Walker, Tel: 9225 7305

ADVERTISING AND MAGAZINE ARTICLESAt present there is no advertising space available. Forgeneral enquiries, comments, and corrections or tosubmit an article please contact the Business Manager/Magazine Compiler at 11 Ruskin Way, Waterlooville,PO8 8JX or email: business@theratepayer.co.uk.

NEXT BLOOD DONATION SESSIONSTuesday 5th June and 10th July, 1.30pm to 3.25pm and4.30pm to 7.15pm at Waterlooville Community Centre (BehindASDA).National Blood Service Website - www.blood.co.uk

You can pre book appointments via Tel: 0845 7 711 711.

USEFUL INFORMATIONWaterlooville Police Station: Swiss Road Waterlooville,Hants. PO7 7FX. Tel: 999 in emergencies or 101 for non-emergency calls, giving your details, your address or location,and the information or assistance you require. The switchboardshould then put you through to the relevant department toassist you.Most incidents will be attended by an officer from one of theshifts, with the community beat officer concentrating on longterm problems. You can also leave information-only messages,dealt with in strict confidence, on Crimestoppers Tel: 0800555 111.Registrar of Births and Deaths: “Fernglen” Town Hall Road,Havant. Tel: 9248 2533. Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm. Mon andTue 2pm - 3.30pm.Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Swiss Cottage, 9 St. GeorgesWalk (Hambledon Road) Waterlooville. Tel: 9271 7699.Drop-in sessions Wed and Thu 9.30am to 2pm. Telephoneadvice line, open 1pm to 3pm, Wed and Thu Tel: 0870126 4858. Online Advice Guide: www.adviceguide.org.ukDisabled Information and Advice Line (DIAL) Tel: 92824853 (answer phone when closed).Good Neighbours Schemes: Cowplain Tel: 9225 4090.Waterlooville Tel: 9226 6005. (Help line 9am - 6 pm. Mon toFri. For assistance with collecting prescriptions, lifts, smallodd jobs and errands.)Community Centres and Halls:

Westbrook Hall (No telephone)The Acorn Centre, Wecock Tel: 9225 8423Waterlooville Tel: 9225 6823Cowplain Tel: 9226 7029Merchistoun Hall Tel: 9259 7114Lovedean Village Hall Tel: 9259 6636Deverell Hall Purbrook Tel: 9243 0217.Havant and District MENCAP, Anders House, MiltonRoad. Available for hire. Tel: 9225 7636.Springwood Community Building Tel: 9223 0330.

EDUCATION AND YOUTH SERVICESArea Education Officer (Area 3), Havant Local EducationOffice, River Way, Havant, Tel: 9249 8200.PRE-SCHOOLEarly Years Education and Family ServicesFor further information please contact reception staff at MillHill Early Years Centre, Mill Road. Tel: 9224 0077.Cowplain Community Pre-School, Hart Plain Avenue,Waterlooville, PO8 8RY Tel: 9226 1822.INFANT, PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SCHOOLSHart Plain Infant School, Hart Plain Ave. Tel: 9226 2511Hart Plain Junior School, Hart Plain Ave Tel:9226 3200Horndean C.E. (Cont.) Junior School, Five HeadsRoad. Tel: 9259 2236.Horndean Infant School, Merchistoun Road. Tel: 92593453Hulbert Junior School, Springwood Avenue. Tel: 92258011Meadowlands Infant School, 35 Woodcroft Lane,Lovedean. Tel: 9259 3939Meadowlands Junior School, 37 Woodcroft Lane. Tel:9259 1616Padnell Infant School, Padnell Avenue. Tel: 9226 3784Padnell Junior School, Padnell Road. Tel: 9225 2752Purbrook Infant School, Aldermoor Road East,Purbrook. Tel: 9261 0761Purbrook Junior School, Address as above. Tel: 92254577Queens Inclosure Primary School, Corneilius Drive,Cowplain. Tel: 9226 8067St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Stakes Hill Rd,Waterlooville. Tel: 9226 2599Stakes Hill Infant School, Springwood Avenue. Tel: 92262078Waite End Primary School, Mill Road. Tel: 9225 6955SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND POST 16 COLLEGES* Cowplain Community School, Hart Plain Avenue. Tel:9261 2020.The Crookhorn Community School, Stakes Hill Rd. Tel:9225 1120.Horndean Technical College, Barton Cross, Horndean.Tel: 9259 4325.† Oaklands R.C. School, Stakes Hill Rd. Tel:9225 9214.Purbrook Park, Park Avenue, Purbrook. Tel: 9237 0351Havant College, New Road, Havant. Tel: 9248 3856.The Southdowns College, College Road, Havant. Tel:9279 7979.ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONAll enquiries Tel: 9279 7988.SPECIAL SCHOOLSSunridge Unit, Silvester Road, Cowplain. Tel: 9226 1234.Havant Education Support Centre (PRU), Hart PlainAvenue, Cowplain. Tel: 9226 5386.Waterloo Special School, Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville.Tel: 9225 5956.Rachel Madocks School, Eagle Avenue, Cowplain. Tel:9224 1818.Woodlands Education Centre, 18 Hemlock Road,Cowplain. Tel: 9226 5042.YOUTH PROVISION AND COUNSELLINGT.A.S.K. After School Club is open to anyone in theWaterlooville/Cowplain Area. Tel: 9249 8377 for details.Cowplain Youth Centre, Cowplain School, Hart PlainAvenue, Cowplain. Tel: 9223 1042.Off The Record, Youth Counselling and Advice. Tel: 92474724.KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISHAn after school club takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays,3.30pm to 5.30pm at Waterlooville Community Centre. Tel:01730 231287 for details.

* Main Stream Schools with special provision.† Schools with Post 16 provision.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

PROGRAMME - [Updated to 17th April]

DAY MORNING 9.30am*

LUNCHTIME 12.15pm & 1.15pm*

EVENING 7.30pm*

Saturday 9th June

10am - midday Children’s workshops

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4pm rehearsal, 6pm tea Scratch Faure’s Requiem

organ - Liz LeGrove conductor - Richard Barnes

Sunday 10th June

8am Eucharist 10am Parish

Eucharist ==========

Wyndcliffe Voices High Mass (BCP)

Philip Drew

Monday 11th June

Eucharist followed by coffee

“Good News” The Easter Story in Music Waite End Primary School

Mrs. Cunningham

Uni Jazz Band and/or

HMS County Choir

Tuesday 12th June

Eucharist followed by coffee

Organ & Violin Recital Sue & Rachel Palmer

Portsmouth Chorus Rod Starr

Wednesday 13th June

Eucharist followed by coffee Oaklands School

Highbury Area Band Colin Flew

Thursday 14th June

Eucharist followed by coffee

Organ Recital and children’s workshops

Marcus Wibberley String Quartet

Friday 15th June

Eucharist followed by coffee

Piano Recital Andrew Evans

Manti Rock Band + Vasoline sponsored by HBC

Saturday 16th June Summer Fete

Sounds of Steel 12 noon - 12.40pm Christine Murphy

sponsored by HBC

Last Night of the Proms Denmead Brass Band

sponsored by BAE

Sunday 17th June

8am Eucharist 10am Parish Eucharist ========= =========

Tickets available from St George’s Church or Kim’s Sports

Waterlooville Music Festival has a full and variedprogramme. Last year the standard of performers was sogood that we had an avalanche of people contacting usasking to be included this year. Thus we have an entirelynew programme. This was not without it’s heartache as weall wanted last years performers to come again but it wasdecided that two weeks might be too long to sustain interestfrom our loyal audiences!

Our new influences include a couple of workshops for childrenin flowers and the organ, an Easter Musical, a scratch Faure,a steel band, a Rock band and a special Last Night of theProms with all the old favourites to sing along to.Lunchtime concerts will be free and the evening concerts willbe £5. There will be a passport ticket for all the concerts at adiscounted price.Please direct any enquiries to Jane on Tel: 9226 3576.

Therapeutic massage is being launched in a bid to helpreduce stress and promote a sense of well being in vulnerableolder people and their carers.Hampshire County Council’s Older People’s Well-being Teamhas teamed up with the British Red Cross to roll the idea outacross the county.The free massages will take place at day centres and clubsand no appointments are necessary. Each client will get ahand care, neck and shoulder massage, over their clothes,for around thirty minutes, from trained volunteers.The treatment provides a gentle, comforting treatment for thosewho are anxious, tense, or ill. It can assist relaxation, andpromote a sense of well being.

LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GOOD!

There is mounting evidence that simple massage techniqueshave very beneficial effect for individual under stress or in pain.Early research shows that even 10 minutes simple massagecan reduce stress levels, and relieve pain and symptoms whereappropriately used.The volunteers delivering Therapeutic Care are recruited andselected for the training because of their skills in being ableto communicate early and compassionately with strangers,without judgement or criticism. Anyone who would like tobecome a massage volunteer should contact Judith Stirrup,who will be leading the project, at the BRC office in Winnall,Winchester, Tel: 01962 862794, or email:JStirrup@redcross.org.uk.

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