Big Voice Stubbington June 2016 by Big Voice Directories

June 2016 | Issue 18 | £1.50 where sold

HMS Sultan Show What’s on, puzzles, and more!

Bumper Planning Matters - see pages 10-11!

This ever popular event held in Gosport, regularly attracts visitors from all over Hampshire and this year’s Summer Show is certain to delight once more. The 2016 HMS Sultan Summer Show will include a variety of different acts, from high adrenaline Monster Trucks and Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motorcross Display Team, through to the more traditional Steam Fayre and The Festival Circus; this year’s Show promises to be bustling with exciting entertainment for all. All of this, plus air display areas, music and entertainment, Fun Fairs and more, promise to make the HMS Sultan Summer Show 2016 a truly great day out. The HMS Sultan Summer Show continues to operate under its policy of offering exceptional entertainment at an affordable price while raising vital funds for local and Service charities.

AT HMS SULTAN PROMISES FUN FOR EVERYONE The 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 from 10:00 -18:00 on both days with savings to be made on advanced ticket prices. Tickets priced at £20 family(2 Adult 2 Child), Adult £8, OAP/Disabled £6, Child £4(5-14), Under 5s FREE. Advanced tickets are available at a discounted rate from a number of vendors, for further information please visit: www.royalnavy.mod.uk FREE PARKING and disabled facilities available. 3

THIS MONTH..

Happy Birthday Your Majesty! COMMUNITY

Planning Matters

Crofton Parish

Local clubs and groups in and around Stubbington

What’s on

CHILDREN

SHHD

Happy Birthday M’aam!

A report from the lovely

A roundup of local planning applications since February 1st 2016.

Wordsearch

News from the local branch of Hearing Dogs.

Find these words from Ancient Egypt in this quick fire puzzle.

At the Gym

National events to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

Spot the difference and scramble puzzles to keep those younger minds entertained.

HOUSE & GARDENS 7

Local Property Focus

A look at how 4

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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

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P lanning Matters A monthly round up of planning applications submitted since 1 February 2016 FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REF

LOCATION

PROPOSAL

STATUS

P/16/0482/FP

52 Harold Road , Stubbington Single Storey Rear Extension as an addition to PO14 2QP an existing extension

Undecided

P/16/0448/FP

34 Cutlers Lane Stubbington Fareham PO14 2JN

Two storey pitched roof side extension

Undecided

P/16/0309/FP

planning Newlands Farm House Stroud Green Lane Fareham PO14 2HT

Two storey extension, first floor rear and side extensions, ground floor extension to swimming pool enclosure

Approve

P/16/0270/FP

Daedalus Aerodrome Broom Way Fareham PO13 9YA

The erection of a new 25 metre high radar tower, Radar Equipment Cabin within a secure fenced compound and associated development

Undecided

P/16/0256/PH

3 Tangyes Close Stubbington Single storey rear extension measuring 8 Prior appr metres beyond rear wall of original dwelling, not reqrd maximum height of 4 metres and with eaves at a height of 2.4 metres

P/16/0144/FP

22 Anker Lane Fareham Hampshire PO14 3HF

Erection of one 2-bed bungalow & single detached garage to rear of existing dwelling

Permission

P/16/0134/FP

67 Gosport Road Stubbington Fareham PO14

Front entrance porch

Approve

P/16/0128/CU

27 Stubbington Green Fareham PO14 2JY

Change of Use from Use Class A1 (Retail) to Use Class A3 (Restaurants/Cafe)

Undecided

P/16/0132/FP

Crofton Bowling Club Stubbington Lane

Alterations to existing clubhouse

Approve

REF

LOCATION

PROPOSAL

STATUS

P/16/0437/OA

Range House Salterns Road Fareham PO13 9NL

Replacement of single dwelling with 2 new, 3 storey, detached dwellings

UNDECIDED

P/16/0436/PH

5 Corfe Close Hill Head

Single storey rear extension measuring 4.3 metres beyond rear wall of original dwelling,

UNDECIDED

P/16/0362/FP

11 Osborne View Road Fareham Hampshire PO14 3JW

Demolition of existing conservatory & garage APPROVE and erection of rear extension and side garage

P/16/0350/FP

17 Viking Close Stubbington Fareham PO14 3RP

Single storey rear extension

UNDECIDED

P/16/0330/FP

5a Cuckoo Lane Stubbington Fareham PO14 3PJ

Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory

APPROVE

P/16/0262/FP

3 Osborne View Road Fareham PO14 3JW

Two storey rear extension, re-rendering of whole house and reconstruction bay window

APPROVE

P/16/0245/FP

24 Knights Bank Road Fareham Hampshire PO14 3HZ

Single storey rear extension

APPROVE

P/16/0239/FP

109 Crofton Lane Hill Head PO14 3QD

Single storey Rear Extension

APPROVE

P/16/0169/FP

28 Old Street Fareham Hampshire PO14 3HT

Single storey rear extension

APPROVE

P/16/0168/FP

2 Midways Stubbington PO14 Single storey side extensions 2DA

APPROVE

P/16/0157/FP

72 Cuckoo Lane Fareham Hampshire PO14 3PA

APPROVE

Replacement garage

Communit y Supportive Friendships are so important For nearly thirty five years the Good Companions groups have been providing friendship and entertainment for the elderly and lonely people of the village. Originally there were three groups running because of the great demand, but for most of these thirty five years there have only been Good Companions 1 and Good Companions 2. The first group was led by the late Sybil Benoy, with a team of helpers, who organised it for over thirty years. She was still cooking Val Wadham (left) with Parish the Christmas meal for the club administrator, Sue Martin when she was approaching ninety years old. This group closed down several years ago. and thought about the numbers of people that have enjoyed Good Companions 2, which was membership throughout the also formed over thirty years ago, years. The Church expressed their heartfelt thanks to Val and has recently and sadly had to close down. This club, which was her team for all they have done run by Val Wadham and a team to help others. of helpers, has befriended and supported many of the elderly of There is also another group that the village. Arranging meetings, meets each second Tuesday of and outings, speakers, organising the month in the Holy Rood parties etc, has been very time church centre at 2 pm. This is consuming, and with the numcalled, Cup of Tea and Company. bers dropping, it was felt the It provides an opportunity for time had come to close down the those recently (or not so recentgroup. Hopefully at some time in ly) bereaved, to meet with others the future another group may be in similar circumstances, to enjoy able to be formed. a cup of tea and some cake together, to share feelings and experiences, and generally enjoy On February 25th a celebratory last meeting was held. We rechatting together. Often there is membered with appreciation all an interesting and informative the good work from the many talk, and we close with a short, people that have been involved, Christian, thought for the day.

There are also some members present from the Bereavement Care group who have been trained to listen to, or have a prayer with, anyone who feels the need. You may be a member of another church, or no church at all. All are welcome to come along. For more information, please contact Holy Rood church office on 661154.

Revd Beryl Stares Retired Curate Crofton Parish Parish Office 01329 664375 Email: beryl@croftonparish.org.uk www.croftonparish.org.uk

STUBBINGTON BABIES A group for parents and their babies up to 12 months old. Thursdays 10-11am term time only at Crofton Community Centre TEAPOT CRAFTERS Craft Club - meets Wednesday 2:30 - 4:30pm at Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street, PO14 4AB. For details call Mrs Philpot 01329 286999. JIGGY WRIGGLERS Musical activity for pre-school toddlers and babies meeting at Crofton Community Centre on Tuesdays from 9:30—10:30am. Contact Group Leader Catherine Mahler on 0800 6124375 or fun@jiggywrigglers.com.

KARATE Stubbington Karate Academy runs classes for both adults and children on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Rob Wood on 0794 1396010 or rob.wood@hotmail.co.uk. Check out www.stubbingtonkarate.co .uk for further information.

STUBBINGTON SENIORS TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets every Monday and Wednesday 9:30am 12pm in Crofton Community Centre Sports Hall. Over 50s invited to come along for a taster with no obligation. Just bring £2, non-marking footwear and your bat. (we don’t offer coaching so cannot take beginners). Call Derek on 01329 663234 for more details.

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. DEAF AWARENESS MONTH Look out for South Hants Hearing Dogs in Locks Heath Shopping Square on May 28th. Come along and see us!

GOOD COMPANIONS The Good Companions group that meets at Holy Rood Church Gosport Road in Stubbington is facing closure. The fortnightly club for older people has been going for more than 20 years and is something its members look forward to. Don’t let it close join now! For more information on the group or to join go along to their meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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.

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ABSOLUTE RUNNING

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY Well, a lot of fuss has been made over the decision by Stoke Gifford Council to charge parkrun UK for the privilege of running through their local community park every Saturday. Whilst to many it seems unnecessary, belligerent and greedy it undoubtedly misses the whole point of parkrun which is that it encourages whole families to become active and brings all parts of a community together, if only for one hour every Saturday.

phenomenon on their doorstep or even councils who quietly benefit from car parking charges. Sports retailers also enjoy increased footfall as these new runners look to enhance their kit and gadgets. But the most obvious testimony to how effective this movement has been in bringing communities together came on Saturday 30th April at Lee On The Solent.

record 485 runners whilst the promenade became a sea of colour as inter club rivalries were put to bed for one glorious celebration of achievement. Now that has got to be worthwhile right? Worth an hour of anyone’s weekend….AND for the most part, it is completely free to all. We are very lucky locally in that car parking charges don’t apply until 10am so it’s only those that wish to enjoy the local shops and cafes post run that are expected to pay a nominal fee but hey, fresh air, exercise and meeting friends is a fair swap right?

At 9am , the usual gathering of 250 plus runners began arriving at the There have always been those for briefing area adjacent to the whom the weekly ‘invasion’ of amusement arcade but on this day, weekend warriors is too much to the numbers kept growing. In a stomach. Why should they walk Dave touching mark of respect to a the family dog earlier, later or in a founding member of the local event , You know what to do…get involved. #keepitlocal slightly different location? How rude runners from many of the local that the hoards of runners should running clubs assembled in their club expect them to deviate ever so colours. slightly from a well trodden path! I can’t help feel that if those who Giles Cowling, Chairman of Gosport object simply got involved and even Road Runners and a man for whom applauded the young and old in their community was everything had lost endeavours, they may even find his short fight with cancer but to themselves feeling good about life. prove that his legacy was flourishing, his beloved Road Runners ‘took over’ Ask the local cafe owners if they are the event, providing marshals, pleased to see this national timekeepers and pacemakers to a

Hearing Dogs for deaf people Sponsored walk by Southampton City College Students On Saturday 18th March, 12 walkers comprising of 10 students and two Hearing Dog supporters, set off from Mansbridge, West End, Southampton, accompanied by Mark Pegg and Hearing Dog “Erin”, to walk the “Itchen Way” a 10 mile route from Southampton to Winchester. Each paid £3 as an entry fee and some raised additional funds by sponsorship and on completion they all received a metal Hearing Dog Badge. The weather was kind, cool but dry and they all managed to complete the walk in under 5 hours, most of the students then opted to do the return walk to Southampton (they must be mad!). Three other members of SHHD saw them off from Mansbridge and “leap frogged” along the route by car to meet the walkers at different points to offer support, ending up at St Catherine’s Hill, Winchester as the finish post to welcome them in and offer congratulations. A total

of £66 was raised and this will be added to all the other fundraising events held by the college, to give a final grand total. Well done to all who took part!! Fund Raised by Solent University In January Solent University held a ‘Puppy Room’ where the students queued up to meet our wonderful Hearing Dogs and puppies. There were charged £1 to get in and have chat with the socialisers and recipients about their HD. This is a brilliant way to meet them and all of students that queued up manage to see them. We were on the third floor and the queue went down to the ground floor. This will be happening again in June/July before their end of term as others had not had the chance yet. They raised £700. If you would like to do something like this at your college/universities – contact Kim Harbut – Event Co-ordinator - see our website for contact.

For further information on SHHD please visit www.hearing-dogs-southhants.org.uk

The Queen’s 90th birthday

Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 May The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will attend a pageant celebrating The Queen’s life to be held at Home Park in Windsor Castle. Friday 10th June The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral. Saturday 11th June Her Majesty accompanied by Members of the Royal Family will attend at The Queen’s Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade. Sunday 12th June The Queen will attend the Patron's Lunch, a celebration of Her Majesty's patronage of over 600 organisations in the UK and around the Commonwealth since 1952. Find out more about the Patron's Lunch, and how you can get involved, on their website: http://www.thepatronslunch.com/