May 2016 | Issue 126| £1.50 where bought
CREAMY BACON & CHICKEN PASTA
Image © Michael Branicki
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THIS MONTH...
COMMUNITY
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Gosport Neighbourhood Watch
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St Mary’s
Let’s welcome Tim and his family to the parish.
There’s a new initiative going on—find out about it here.
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Gosport Discovery Centre
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Creamy chicken and bacon pasta
Check out this huge range of activities for young and old alike this May.
Yummy, scrummy in our tummies!
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COMPETITIONS
Dog Show!
Stalls and lots of categories for your prize pooch to enter in this year’s Rotary Dog Show
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Clear the poop!
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Win a photo shoot!
Simply enter on our website to win a photo shoot with Alice’s Wonderland Photography.
A simple message from FBC to all dog owners in the community
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Smalalltalk Sm ltalk
f you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading” Said Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher.
And of course, in typical ‘him and her’ style, lots has changed this month. Maybe it was all the full moons we’ve been having, or the feeling of spring and fresh starts over Easter but there have been lots of talk and planning over the last few weeks both at home and work that have resulted in us all ending up in a state of perturbation. Sean wrote recently about his thoughts which were: “to grow strong we need pressure … Ilya Prigegine won the Nobel Science prize for his work on the subject he called Perturbation. The boiling water example; when pressure is applied (heat) we keep on going until we feel ourselves pushed to the limit (simmering). At this point you are perturbed and you have one of two choices - stay under pressure (on the stove), or get out and relax again (off the stove). Most run from any pressure and therefore never grow. If you stay in the pressure, which is good, you will perturb more and more until in a split second you break through (boil). When you do POP through you will release energy E-MOTION, energy in motion (steam) and it could be tears, laughter, anger etc. With negative or downward pressure, the whole team blows out and it’s not good, Positive or goal stretching pressure from the top, eventually growth will happen..... “ So here we are, a bit like a boiling pot on the stove, bubbling away. A few things have boiled over and others are still in there, rabbit like, waiting to be stewed and then savoured. And some of our bubbles have floated to the top and sailed away. One of these was Janet, our saleslady, who has settled into new pastures at the Directory Group (01730 260746) in Petersfield. She’ll have a ball there, we feel sure, so do get in touch with her if you have any advertising needs in the Emsworth to Alresford area. Until next month, Much love
Coralie and Sean x
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Life Matters at St Mary’s
ALVERSTOKE PARISH IS YOURS In the UK we all live in a parish… What is a parish? In the UK an ecclesiastical parish is the geographical area served by an anglican parish church. Where ever we live in Britain, and whether or not we go to church, we do have certain rights with regard to the parish church.
those who go to church - but for everyone. To this day the three church schools in Alverstoke parish are schools for the whole community (Alverstoke CE Junior School; Leesland CE Infant School and Leesland CE Junior School).
Alverstoke parish is large with nearly 18,000 residents. It ranges from Haslar to Browndown, and from Stokes Bay to Anne’s Hill and Leesland; the northern Anyone living in the parish can be married boundary is the old railway line. It includes three churches of St.Mary’s or have a funeral in their parish (Alverstoke), St.Faith’s (Leesland) and church. For weddings, even if you don’t live there now, you can still be married if St.Francis (Clayhall). Plus we offer two church halls for community use - The you’ve lived in the parish at any stage in your life, or you have connection through Parish Centre and The Brodrick Hall. We even look after St.Mark’s Churchyard and your parents, grandparents or christening. For funerals if someone lives have a junior sailing club on Stokes Lake! in or even dies within the parish then they NEW MINISTER… can have a funeral in the church, whether Because it is about the ‘whole parish’ and or not they attended. Again, anyone living in the parish can apply for a baptism not just one church building, we are about to welcome a new vicar who will - a Christening. This is all because a Parish Church exists for the people of the focus all his energy on serving Leesland and Anne’s Hill. Revd Tim Watson is to parish, not just for a congregation who be licensed as our new ‘Leesland worship in the beautiful building. Pioneering Minister’ on Sunday 17th April The same applies to our Church of in Leesland CE Junior School Hall at about England Schools - they were set up by the 11.30am. This ceremony will follow a church over 100 years ago for everyone in procession from our St.Faith’s Church on the parish. They are not the preserve of Tribe Road and through Leesland Park,
starting at 11.00am. All welcome. We look forward to welcoming Tim and his family to Leesland. Tim is looking forward to discovering the story and listening to the community of Leesland. Who knows where his work will lead him? It’s not about a church building but it is about about serving community. So, as we welcome Tim to Gosport we wish him and his family every happiness as they settle among us in the parish. Make the most of your parish - it’s yours!
Revd Andrew Norris
Rector for Alverstoke Parish
(St.Mary’s, Alverstoke; St.Faith’s, Leesland; St.Francis’, Clayhall; St.Luke’s, Haslar)
Church Office: 02392 580551 Rectory: 02392 503308 rector@alverstokeparish.org www.stmarysalverstoke.org.uk
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W ha hat’s t’s On O n . .at Gosport Gosport Disc Discover overyy Cen Centre tre The British Space Race Tuesday 3 May, 7.30pm John Chinner, Engineering Manager for Europe’s largest space company and self confessed “Space Geek”, talks about the postwar rocketry boom in Great Britain. Uncovering the secret and unknown projects that laid the foundation for the thriving space industry in the UK from satellite firsts, to Tim Peake on the International Space Station and the exciting future prospects for robotic Mars exploration. Tickets £4. Telephone booking line 023 9252 3463
about various aspects of Lee’s historic waterfront including local history and events that have happened on land, sea and air. Tickets £4. Telephone booking line 023 9252 3463
Let’s Play Shops – Galleries for Beginners Workshop Gallery @ Gosport Discovery Centre, Walppole Road, Gosport. PO12 1NS Wednesday 25 May, 2 to 2.45pm Under 5s with parents or carers can enjoy a story, hands-on activities and an arty make and take in our High Street exhibition. Just turn up at 2pm, no need to book. Free with £1 charge for the make and take
The British Space Race Saturday 7 May, 10 to 11am John Chinner works for Europe’s largest space company. Find out what he does and handle When We Were Children some real space hardware. Local & Naval Studies Centre, Gosport FREE! Just come along Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport. PO12 1NS ‘Baby Brains’ Storytime Special Tuesday 31 May,10am to 1pm (last entry Saturday 7 May, 11am to 12 noon 12.30pm) “Say hello to the world’s brainiest baby! Meet Drop-in event for grandparents and the extraordinary Baby Brains. He reads the grandchildren or other intergenerational groups paper, mends the car and works as a doctor at to explore the 1950s House and learn from the hospital. He’s so clever that some scientists each other. Includes themed areas with ask him to go on their next space mission. And interview cards and lots of hands-on activities. that’s when Baby Brains shows that in one way No need to book, just turn up. at least he’s like every other baby in the world: Free he wants his mummy!” Come along and listen to our story and make a space rocket to take home for your own missions. Suitable for children aged 3-10, children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE No need to book High Street Past – Market Day Drop-in Local & Naval Studies Centre, Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport. PO12 1NS. Tuesday 10 May, 10.30am to 12 noon Drop-in from the market to bring back memories by browsing the collections of old shop and market stall items, though nothing is for sale! A real trip down memory lane. Free Lee Historic Waterfront Tuesday 17 May, 7.30pm Lee-on-the-Solent resident, Ray Harding, talks
Gosport Discovery Centre High Street Gosport
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Food and Drink
If you’re struggling for a unique but simple recipe for either a dinner party or just a nice evening in, this is perfect. You can add garnish of your own or even any leftover basil to the finished dish for serving.
Ingredients for 4 servings
3 tbsp olive oil 5 rashers of bacon 3 large boneless chicken thighs 1 clove of garlic 300ml double cream Pinch of Salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Fresh basil (a handful) 450g farfalle pasta 200g cheddar cheese (grated)
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Equipment: Large pan, frying pan
Method: In a large pan, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding a pinch of salt to the water. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Cut the chicken into strips and the bacon into small squares before adding to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown. Crush the garlic clove and add to the frying pan with the chicken and bacon. Cook for a further minute. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, then add the cream and warm through. Drain the cooked pasta before adding the creamy mixture into the large pan. Before serving, tear up the fresh basil and add to the mixture along with the grated cheese. Add some garnish for a finished look and enjoy!
NEW INITIATIVE!
Paws Watch featuring our mascot Eddy Neighbourhood Watch for Dog Walkers
Dog walkers are out and about in our community from the very early morning until late at night and are often the first to see the effects of crime and antisocial behaviour. Gosport Neighbourhood Watch has set up Paws Watch to encourage dog walkers to report incidents of crime, anti-social behaviour and suspicious activity. 101 makes it quicker and easier to contact the police when you don’t need an emergency response. For crime in progress call 999. For Street Cleansing, Fly Tipping, Litter, Dog Fouling, and Graffiti call Gosport Streetscene: dial 08000 198 598
Keep up to date with crime news, scams and Paws Watch www.facebook.com/GOSPORTNHW www.gosportnhw.co.uk To contact Gosport Neighbourhood Watch www.gosportnhw.co.uk or call 07946 678264
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