June 2016 | Issue 104| £1.50 where bought
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Grand Prix of the Sea Festival 9/10th July 2016
We, at Gosport Borough Council in conjunction with P1 Power Boats, are currently in the process of organising a spectacular event at Stokes Bay in July. We are very pleased to welcome back the Powerboat racing weekend to the Bay for the third year running. 9th/10th July – The English Grand Prix of the Sea at Stokes Bay, with live music, funfair, family activity and or course the spectacular P1 Power Boat racing. Visit www.discovergosport.co.uk for more information. 3
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Happy Birthday Your Majesty! Do you know a child who has Cerebral Palsy or other neurological disorder? The Rainbow Centre’s Early Intervention Group has places available as our 3 year olds have moved up to our Nursery Group; we also have places in our Saturday Club for children who are attending their main school during the week. The children’s sessions improve the quality of life for children with Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays and motor learning difficulties through Conductive Education working in partnership with the whole family.
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Please contact Eniko Kocsis on 01329 289500 or enikokrainbowcentre.org/ enquiries@rainbowcentre.org
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St Faiths
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Happy Birthday M’aam!
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What’s on
Parties and celebrations are all being prepped to say Happy 90th Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II. Read on to find out when they’ll be in Lee on the Solent.
Lee on Solent celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday.
Local clubs and groups in and around Lee on the Solent.
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eadlines, in a way, are what mislead you because bad news is a headline… ... and gradual improvement is not, said Bill Gates.
Sean and I make a point of never watching the news. Actually that’s not strictly true. We just don’t go out of our way to make the time for it. We don’t often watch TV and my radio consumption extends mostly to Radio 4 for the Archers and Women’s Hour. (I’ve always worked on the theory that one’s radio station is dictated by the decade of one’s years. You go up a radio station every 10 years or so!) When, in past lives, we did make time for that (and soaps, and other programmes that just don’t fit into our worlds any more) we would come away with the feeling that we were too small to make a difference; that world events couldn’t be changed by us and therefore we’d be left feeling miserable for whatever miserableness was being reported, and helpless to do anything about it. Sad stories seem to make good news stories, not positive ones and it’s better to remove negative influences wherever possible. We prefer to see what’s going on in our own radius - who needs our help locally or just tending to our little patch of the world to make it cleaner and nicer. We certainly don’t do enough in this regard by any means but our feeling is that if we can keep chipping away at our list of jobs (the garden fence, maybe the bank by the river over the road) and continue to support and guide our children then we’re making a small, but valuable contribution to our own society. Most importantly, there are people within our communities whose own ‘news’ is devastating and they certainly don’t need to see more of it on the TV. Whether it’s the power of social media or whether there’s something “in the air” at the moment it feels as though there are many beautiful souls leaving the world for a new journey so we just wanted to say to those who have lost special people recently that we’re thinking of you. Until next month, Much love
Coralie and Sean x
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A party to celebrate…. I have many happy memories of the first summer fete I remember attending at the age of four or five in my hometown, Yeovil, back in the 1940s. It was a gloriously hot summer’s day with not a cloud in the sky, as all days seem to be in childhood memories. Of the many attractions on display, one in particular caught my eye. I desperately wanted to win a small plastic chicken on the hoopla stall which laid eggs when its body was pushed down on to its retractable legs. Needless to say my wooden hoops landed everywhere except over the chicken. It was only out of the kindness of her heart that, after several unsuccessful attempts, the lady on the stall took pity on my plight and eventually gave it to me.
The celebrations for the whole Lee community will begin with a special service in the church at 11 am. The party will follow from 12 noon. So that everyone can eat together, tables will be placed around a central performance area in which musicians and others will entertain the crowds. Food and drink including cakes, sandwiches, a BBQ, soft drinks and beer will be available for sale or, if you prefer, you can bring along your own picnic lunch. The cutting of a specially made Celebration Cake, decorated in red, white and blue, will take place at 2 pm no doubt to a rousing chorus of The National Anthem.
As in previous years there will be a variety of stalls and entertainments. The stalls Once again the fete season will soon be will include books for adults and children, upon us but this year’s fete at St Faith’s greeting cards and stationery, mixed church will be different from previous crafts, jewellery, old coins from the time years in at least two ways: firstly the of Queen Victoria onwards and more. name and secondly the day. Among the entertainments and demonstrations there will be a coconut Because it will be linked to the Queen’s shy, traditional races (egg & spoon and 90th birthday celebrations, rather than sack), Zumba Gold and (hopefully) Line calling it ‘St Faith’s Summer Fete’ it will be Dancing, a Keep-Fit demonstration, called ‘A Party to Celebrate the Queen’s singing to sign language with the Fareham 90th Birthday’ and the aim is to give the ‘SIGNalong’ group and a fashion show occasion a distinct ‘party feel.’ The other organised by our local charity shops. difference is that, instead of being held on Children will be able to enjoy themselves a Saturday as in previous years, this year’s on the bouncy castle and slide and receive event will be held Sunday, June 12. training from Gosport BMX bikes. And, as mementos of a great day out, a badge-
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making machine will be printing out celebration badges for the children to keep. It goes without saying that much will depend upon the weather but there will be a wet-weather plan so please come for all or part the day, whatever the weather! Everyone is welcome and, with any luck, it could turn out to be a gloriously hot, summer’s day without a cloud in the sky, just as it was when I went to my first Fete. And (who knows?) there might even be a hoopla stall with a plastic, egg-laying chicken as a prize. I can always hope..
Diary dates Sunday June 12th: A Party to Celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday (details in the article above) July 1st – 9th: Lee Festival of the Arts – Seven days of entertainment – see leefestivalofthearts.org.uk and click on ‘plan your visit’ for details of events, times and venues.’ St Faith’s Sunday Services: 8 am communion (BCP), 9.30 am Eucharist, Sundays@11 (all-age interactive service) and 6 pm (Evening Prayer).
Our wonderful St Faiths contributor, Alan Millard can be contacted via St Faith’s Church, Lee on the Solent. Parish Office Mondays - Fridays 10:30am - 12:30pm 023 9255 6445 alan.millard@talktalk.net
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Lee-on-the –Solent Walk and Talk Event 7 June 2016
Residents can learn about the history of their area on a walk and talk event. Lee Residents’ Association has organised the walks which will start at Elmore Car Park, Marine Parade East, PO13 9BW next to Lee Fishing Club Compound at 10am. The route is along Lee Promenade to the Old Swimming Pool Site, returning to Elmore Car Park. Total walk time is approximately 90 minutes and will take place on the first Tuesday of each month until October. www.leeresidents.org.uk
Breastfeeding Support Group
At the Blake Maternity Centre for mothers with babies aged up to 28 days old (older babies, children, siblings and partners welcome). Every Friday from 10:30am 12:30pm. Contact: Alver and Lee Health visiting team - 023 9250 5290 Blake Maternity Centre - 023 9252 3651 Gosport Central Health Visiting Team - 023 9279 4871
Garden Party in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support We are opening our pretty garden at 61 Cottes Way, Hill Head on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July from 11am to 4pm both days. Entry is £2 per person, children under 12 free. There will be refreshments and home made cakes to buy and plants on sale. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Do come and join us and support this very worthy cause.
HMS Sultan Summer Show 18/19th June The personnel of HMS Sultan are
delighted to announce that the spectacular HMS Sultan Summer Show will return again as the perfect entertainment for the Father’s day weekend of 18 and 19 June 2016. Gates will be open on both days at 10:00 with tickets available at £20 family*, Adult £8, OAP/Disabled £6, Child £4. Advanced tickets will be available at a discounted rate prior to the event. FREE PARKING and disabled facilities available.
Gosport Borough Football Club are looking for new players!
Under 9’s football team are seeking more players for Saturday mornings—both boys and girls. We train every week between 10.30-11.30am at HMS Sultan in Gosport. Costs just £1.50 for a whole hour ! Call us on 07735 646486 to find out more!
GOSPORT DIS-PLAY Are you under 60 with a physical disability? Would you like to get out and make new friends? Then why not join our friendly Social Club meeting twice a month in Gosport. Friendly atmosphere, good conversation , varied entertainment and speakers and a hot lunch all included in the small attendance fee. Occasional theatre trips and weekend breaks also organised. Transport can be arranged in the Gosport/ Lee-on-Solent area (for a small fee). For more information, phone Jacqui on 01329 315241, we would really like to meet you!
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