Emsworth community raises £15,000 for Comic Relief

Emsworth Residents’Association Community Newspaper
July 2015In this issue
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Oyster boat
Terror
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Comedian, Hugh Dennis came to Emsworth
to collect an impressive £15,000 raised in the
town during Red Nose weekend for Comic
Relief and was knocked out by the communi-
ty’s fund raising efforts.
On the day he said, “Wow. From me and
on behalf of everyone at Comic Relief, thank
you, Emsworth: the UK’s first Red Nose Town.
You’ve been busy, I see. Comedy workshops,
fashionshow,fancydress,foodmarkets,films,
street entertainment, cookery workshops,
a cycle-a-thon, restaurants, pubs and deli-
catessens indulging in good-humored name
changing, and probably the world’s longest
(and certainly the world’s only) Red Nose duck
race, all in aid of Comic Relief.’
‘The amount you raised is enough to vacci-
nate overthree and a halfthousand children in
Africa, against five deadly childhood diseases.
Or, it could pay for a years’ worth of home-vis-
its: friendship, company and support for 75
isolated older people in the UK’.
‘Your weekend of silliness, revelry and gen-
erosity really will touch and transform many
lives… providing of course, we can find a way
to getthis outsized cardboard chequethrough
the cashier’s window’.
‘Emsworth: thank you.”
The Red Nose weekend was the result of
a collaboration between two very pro-active
groups in Emsworth. WemsFest and the EBA.
They worked together on the project, which
saw the Gigglers market, pennies around the
Millpond, a silent disco, comedy galore, kids
events, super heroes and fishermen every-
where; a Red Nose duck race and shops, cafes
and businesses all dressed up forthe occasion.
Lesley DiFonzo
Comedian collects cheque for Comic Relief
The superb
£15,000 raised
by Emsworth
Community
over Red Nose
weekend could
pay for a year’s
home visits for
the elderly in the
UK or vaccinate
many 1000’s of
children in Africa.
Lower levels of water in the Town
Millpond may be more of a feature
SeeingtheTownMillpondwithlower
levelsofwatermaybecomemoreofa
feature in future.The Environmental
Agency is hard pushed to keep up
maintenance as there are only 10
or so operatives for the whole of
Hampshire.
The Millpond is such a special
amenity to the town but the agency
won’t be able to manage water lev-
els for amenity purposes anymore.
They are still going to manage the
pond for flood risk purposes though.
The solutions to the problem are
verycostly;eitherdredgingthepond
completely to remove all of the silt
or– a partial dredge, where ridges of
silt are removed.
Lesley DiFonzo
JangaPhotography
EBA
Local families took part
in fund raising for Comic
Relief in Emsworth
JohnTweddell

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Oh the irony
Before dancing their way
around Emsworth, the
Morris Dancers popped into
the Greenhouse Café for
breakfast in true theatrical
form. They enjoyed some of
Harry’s delicious sausages
and other lovely local food
besides.
Earlier in the week Harry’s
– aka Ben Treagust – had
started to sizzle sausages at
6am, so they could be enjoyed by all at the packed EBA Breakfast
meeting, held at 7.30am in the Pastoral Centre.
The Courtyard Market provided the food, so Phoebe Atkinson
had met the bread man in Southampton at 5.15am. The only time
he could do.
As if that wasn’t enough of a Trojan effort by both, the Council
kindly gave unpaid, volunteer breakfast and Courtyard Market
organiser Phoebe a parking ticket - to show their appreciation
to her, for taking the trouble to clear up and lug all the gear out
after the meeting too.
Parking problems – and there are lots in Emsworth – were
discussed. (The council leader and others were at the meeting)
Oh the irony!
Soulful singer, Judie Tzuke confirmed as
headline act for Wemsfest
1980’s singing sensation
Judi Tzuke is the headline
act for this year’s Wemsfest.
She’s performing at the new
300 seater Baptist Church
on Thursday 1st October.
Tickets are £21 from Harbour
Records.
Judie who is best
remembered for her 1979
hit single “Stay with me till
dawn” is a prolific recording
artist who has released no
less than 20 studio albums over the last 35 years. Daughters
Bailey and Tallula are part of the singers backing group.
It is hoped that this will be the beginning of a series of big
names who will be attracted to our new venue in Emsworth
which is the largest concert hall within the Borough of Havant.
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Support from comedian Griff
Rhys-Jones for Emsworth’s
Oyster Boat ‘Terror’
A great lover of classic yachts and owner of restored Classic
Yacht ‘Argyll’, Griff Rhys-Jones is lending his support to the
team keeping Oyster boat ‘Terror’ afloat in Emsworth’s
Harbour.
He’s hoping to take time out for a trip on her soon and
in the meantime has been in touch with the ‘Terror’ group.
Chris Clode, Chair of the Oyster Boat Terror Group, is de-
lighted with the support and hopes Griff’s endorsement will
see even more people taking trips in the Harbour.
Griff has written this about ‘Terror’ and the team;
“Here’s a very pretty boat. What a treat. We may seem
well beyond the age ofwooden boats and gaff rigs now, but
whenever we see one we still have to stop to admire an age
of elegance and simplicity. ‘Terror’ was a working vessel’.
‘She did a dirty job, but nonetheless she had a ready el-
egance and practicability. Her design was totally thought-
through. She was built for purpose and not a thing was
wasted’.
‘In an age of fiberglass and steel and plastic sails, we may
thinkthat the wood that made terror is a romantic anomaly,
but the very fact that she stands before us, lovely restored
and ready for sea, is a testimony to the material’s lasting
sustainability’.
‘New wood can be worked in, new planks bolted on, new
paint applied, without compromising her originality one bit.
That was the basis of the Georgian Navy. They expected to
be bashed about in action and so took carpenters and oak
to continuallyrenewtheirwoodenworld. Here,Terror, fresh
and ready and spankingly perfect’.
‘She is a testament to another age, perhaps, but unlike
some antiques she is ready to be used and enjoyed, and
admired, exactly as intended when she was conceived over
a hundred years ago. The world has swept away so many
historic boats’.
‘Too many have been left to rot or even burned. (“Ashes
to ashes”. That’s wood for you. It goes back to nature rather
better than some stuff we are leaving around today.)’
‘How wonderful, however, that this great, working testa-
ment to invention has been saved and restored and loved.
Aren’t we lucky?’
‘I salute the team that did it’.
‘It is a little part of our shared maritime history. And fun.
The easiest way to support this grand gesture is simply to
enjoy her yourself. Book a trip around the Harbour and take
part in a little bit of magic”.
Comedian Griff Rhys-Jones has lent his support to Emsworth’s popular
classic oyster boat Terror
Sail away
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Visit: www.oysterboat-
terror.org.uk to find out
dates of trips and for
more information about
historic ‘Terror’. Contact:
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
on 01243 377727 to book
a memorable trip.
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Longer opening hours at Emsworth’s last
bank
Nat West Bank is open longer - it shuts at 4:30pm now – Monday
to Friday. It may soon open on Saturdays too.
A new cashpoint was installed on 25th June
At a recent meeting for businesses and residents, the Area
Director of Business Banking, Simon Williams, said the bank is
supportive of Emsworth and stressed that they appreciated the
uniqueness of Emsworth.
They know about the strong involvement of the local
community and said they are community minded and support
local interests.
The Nat West is staying put – the Ems and EBA have been
assured.
Butterflies for a friend
Jen Dance worked in Heidi’s bakery for many years and she loved
butterflies. What more fitting tribute could there be than the
beautiful butterfly displays, seen at St Wilfred’s and in Heidi’s.
The window displays at St Wilfred’s are put together by Gene
Algar. “At St Wilfred’s, we try to reflect local events and special
days through the displays. It’s always challenging but we hope
people enjoy them.”
Heidi’s in Emsworth – and their other branches – raised funds
for St Wilfred’s over three days in May.
20p from the sale of some pretty butterfly cakes was donated
to St Wilfred’s Hospice. A well supported raffle raised more.
(Donated by local businesses - including a day spa for two at
Champneys’, Treagust sausages, wine and chocolates). Along with
a ‘guess how many sweets in the jar’ - Heidi’s raised a whopping
£1275.62 in Emsworth alone.
Emsworth is becoming a
Dementia friendly town
Window stickers
are beginning to
appear in cafes,
pubs, shops and
businesses all
over Emsworth,
to show they
are working to create a supportive atmosphere for
people with Dementia and their helpers.
People are living longer and more people with Dementia
are living in the community so all businesses and organisa-
tions in Emsworth will probably have customers who are
touched by Dementia.
Dementia is not just about losing memory, it affects the
way an individual thinks and communicates and can affect
adults as young as 20.
Over 40,000 people under the age of 65 are diagnosed
with dementia in the UK alone.
The Alzheimer’s Society has been at the forefront of the
creation of Dementia-friendly communities. Working with
governments and other organisations, such as fellow mem-
bers of the Dementia Action Alliance, we are supporting
communities who want to become Dementia friendly.
In Emsworth, the EBA is putting their full support behind
the initiative. They have organised stickers and have been
busydistributingthem alongwith information forbusiness-
es.InJune,businesseswereinvitedtoattendworkshopsrun
by Caroline McKeever from Dementia Friendly Hampshire.
Alistair Gibson, from the EBA says, “The EBA is delighted
that Caroline McKeever is going to lead this idea with its
aim of making Emsworth a ‘Dementia Friendly High Street’.
‘This is a HCC initiative under the banner of Dementia
Friendly Hampshire. Caroline has outlined the steps that
Businesses can take to create this inclusive and supportive
environment for people with Dementia and for their carers
too.
It is a relatively simple process and the benefits would be
significant for the whole community.’
‘Businesses throughout Emsworth are getting an in-
creased awareness of the need for a lateral shift in thinking
in the way it serves customers.
HighStreetchainCostahascarriedoutDementiaFriendly
training for their staff and rather than asking Grande or
Medio for cups of coffee, their staff showthe cups to people
struggling and say – ‘this one or this one’? Making it simple.
Dark mats can appear as holes and where bright lights are
many, as a glass surface, so these sort of things are being
addressed.’
‘Each signed up business has a sticker to put in their win-
dow and once we have 20 business, we can apply to be a
‘Dementia Friendly High Street’ and can then use this in all
our future publicity.”
There is clear evidence that people with dementia stop
using transport, shops and services if they are not ade-
quately supported in these environments.
This is why other towns in Hampshire, as well as
Emsworth are working to create Dementia Friendly High
Streets. These are retail environments where participants
have signed up to the Hampshire Dementia Action Alliance
and committedto providing awarenesstraining forcustom-
er-facing staff. Members also agree an action plan for their
business, which could include things like making changes
to their signage and literature and pledging to raise aware-
ness among their customers through in-store displays and
information.
Look out for dementia friendly window stickers signify-
ing that this particular business is working hard to create
an inclusive and supportive environment for people with
dementia and their carers.
Lesley DiFonzo
Source: Dementia Action Alliance; Alzheimer’s Society.
The EBA
Working together for a
great place to live
We are in such a good position to be able to
help residents. Through ‘Community Chest’
funding for innovative projects and communi-
tygroups and byasking questions and seeking
solutions to resident’s problems and issues.
We can help.
Emsworth is really blooming now and many
of you will have seen the new planter tubs
outsidethe Co-op and Crown Hotel. Don’tthey
lookbeautiful?Filledwithsummerflowersand
beinglookedafterbyresidentsandbusinesses
alike. Sheila Morris, who has been responsible
for setting up the initiative is working hard to
see other areas of Emsworth in bloom too. We
are supporting her fantastic efforts.
64 residents have come forward to help
now, so well done Sheila.
She told me, “The evening planting has
gone very well with an amazing group of help-
ers - EIB Green Fingers Club. It was a magic
atmosphere.
‘Bridgefoot path will look great when flow-
ers mature. Iwill definitelyget a plaque forthe
ERA planter. I think people should know who
donates what and without ERA this project
would never have got off the ground’.
‘Still six more planters to fill over the sum-
mer. I plan to get all the helpers together so
we can discuss how we can do it better!! - and
generally discuss the project. They are a great
enthusiastic bunch of people. Makes it so
worth-while. Kind Regards Sheila.”
I was so sad to hear of Linda Newell’s pass-
ing. Such a stalwart of Emsworth and sadly
missed. Our condolences to her family and
friends.
Our new website is going to be up and
running soon and is full of news and infor-
mation about the town. Please do visit www.
emsworthresidents.co.uk (and Facebook –
Emsworth Residents Association and Twitter
@EmsworthRes)
Look out for our newsletters by email too.
If you haven’t joined yet, please do? You can
join online now. Look out for us at the next
monthly market too – you’ll be able to join,
then and there and talk to us too.
It’s through your membership subs and kind
donations that we are able to help support
Emsworth.
We have been tackling several difficult
issues recently: Parking and the Doctors
Surgery. The Ems has the stories.
Iamlookingforwardtowelcomingourdeliv-
ery people to a special evening soon, to thank
them for their wonderful efforts. Something
I wanted to arrange myself, so not using ERA
funds.
Please call me on 372733. I am always happy
to hear from residents with good and (not so)
good news and issues. Best wishes.
Jo Dyer – Chair,
Emsworth Residents Association
Sheila Morris, leader of the Emsworth in Bloom project,
part funded by the Community Chest
Delivering The Ems
– Can anyone help?
Thank you to everyone in New Brighton Road
who responded to our request for volunteer
deliverers in that area.
Jean Smith is set to deliver The Ems to New
Brighton Road after taking over from Keith
Watson. Juliet Walker is taking over from Mr
Simpson to deliver to St. James Road.
John Strange is delivering his last lot of The
Ems to Beacon Square this July. He’s been
doing the job as a volunteer for over 35 years!
Such a great achievement. Thank you John.
The Ems is looking for a new volunteer for
John’s Beacon Square round, so please get in
touch if you can help.
The Ems team really does need some more
helpinquiteafewareasofthetown,especially
in the south west of Emsworth.
They are on the look-out for someone who
would be willing to act as an intermediate
distributor.
The role involves using a car to take 10 or so
bundles of The Ems to the people who do the
posting. It doesn’t take long, usually about an
hour and the area is to the north east of the
town.
If you think you can help, please contact,
Chris & Janet Shaw on 01243 377459.
Flood action schemes and planning allocations on schedule
An audience of about 35 people, including
Councillors and Forum members, heard
Charles Ashe of the ERA give a brief update
about planning, and Chris Clode, who heads
the Emsworth Flood Action Group, give an
update about flood prevention measures be-
ing set in place.
It was all part of a public meeting held at
Emsworths’ Community Centre in June – the
second of 4 public meetings held to aid the
Emsworth Forum intheirquest forfeed – back
and information in orderto developthetown’s
‘Neighbourhood Plan’.
Charles Ashe reported that Emsworth has
maintained its planning allocations up to 2025
in accordance with Havant Borough Local
Plans (Allocations).
Jo Dyer, Chair of the ERA, added that PUSH
(Partnership for Urban South Hampshire) met
inJune,toreviewitsspatialstrategyfrom2026
to 2036. PUSH could impose more planning
allocations on Havant and East Hampshire.
Josaid,“AlllocalauthoritiesinthePUSHhub
area would need to hold a public consultation
between July and September this year about
any additional housing allocation imposed on
them.”
Chris Clode reported about two flood action
schemes; Nore Farm Stream/SelangorAvenue
Scheme, is presently going ahead. A tempo-
rary wooden attenuation structure installed
last year by the Environment Agency (EA) has
proved to be successful and will remain in
place as a permanent fixture.
Inaddition,3newwoodencontrolstructures
are to be positioned in the various ditches
nearby, together with bridges built over each
of the structures for pedestrian access.
Thefundinghasbeenapprovedforthiswork
which is expected to be completed by the end
of the summer. The completion of the scheme
willprotectthehousesinSelangorAvenueand
Nore Farm Avenue from a 1 in seventy - five
year event.
The second scheme is the West Brook/
Bridge Road Flood Alleviation, which involved
a large attenuation pond to the north of the
A27 and to the west of Horndean Road.
It didn’t stack up for funding under the
Government’s cost/benefit analysis. However,
since the land to the west of Horndean Road
became an allocated development site by
Havant Borough Council for 140 houses, a
scheme was put forward by the landowner in
order to gain outline planning permission.
Afterscrutinybythe EA, furtherrecommen-
dations were made by them to upgrade the
scheme to a level above that of the minimum
legalrequirement.Thenewproposalsincrease
the size of the attenuation pond to 20,000
Cubic metres, and the landowner has agreed
to the enhanced scheme which will form part
of a Section 106 agreement.
As yet, no developer has been appointed
and so it is unlikely any development will start
inthenext12monthsorsoasfullplanningper-
mission will have to be granted first.
So we are perhaps two years’ away from
having the scheme implemented, which is not
encouraging news for the residents of Bridge
Road, but there is some light at the end of the
tunnel.
Southern Water is also looking into the net-
work of drains in the vicinity of the junction
of Bridge Road and Bosmere Gardens as there
is perceived to be a problem here and further
investigation is required.
Charles Ashe –
ERA Planning
Emsworth Library - a
move to the Community
Centre is just too
expensive says Council
Hampshire County Council has told the ECA that it is
no longer planning to move Emsworth’s Library to the
Community Centre, after it emerged that; “The potential
costs of the move and building renovation works needed
would outweigh the savings of £30,000 a year, if the move
went ahead.”
The Council says it is determined to find another suitable
long term home for the Library.
Ray Cobbett, the former county councillor responsible for
setting up the library in 1997, said: “This is very welcome
news. ‘It’s a victory for the majority given that the council’s
own survey revealed a substantial majority against it.
‘Even though they are abandoning it for financial reasons
I think they’ve made the right decision.”
It has come as quite a blow to the ECA who said,” It was
an idea originally floated by Hampshire County Council and
although there was initial reluctance on the part of ECA, we
decided to fully support the move in the long term interests
of our members and the wider Emsworth community.’
‘We have undertaken a considerable amount of work in
trying to fit the requirements of a modern library into the
Community Centre and we were hopeful that all this work
would have resulted in a successful transfer of the library
to our building.’
‘It was therefore a shock for us to learn that, as a result
of costs associated with the move, HCC no longer considers
Emsworth Community Centre a viable option. This is a set
back to the Association and to our plans to make the Centre
a hub for advice, knowledge, culture and leisure.’
‘Needlessto say, alongwith most people in Emsworth,we
wantamodernfunctioninglibrarytoremaininthetownand
we’ll work with Hampshire County Council to ensure this
happens.”
CouncillorAndrewGibson said
in a statement issued, “The lease
on the current library building
runs until 2018, and it is still our
intention to find a better value
for money solution so we can
maximise our resources on pro-
viding a strong, vibrant and sus-
tainable Library Service, rather
than on the building in which it
is located.’
‘We are determined to find
a suitable long term home for
this well-loved local library, and
to continue to support the ex-
cellent work of the Community
Association.”
Lesley DiFonzo

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Wanted – good homes for native trees
Emsworth Tree Warden, Frances Jannaway has been involved
with lots of tree-related projects over the years. One of the
projects was to grow trees from seed collected locally.
Another project was to get funding to plant trees all over
Havant Borough. Most of the trees have been planted but there
are some spare.
The trees in need of a good home are: Oak, Rowan, Silver Birch,
Common Alder and Wild Plum (the latter makes very good jam!).
Each is between 2 and 5 years old and all container grown
If you would like one of these trees, please contact Brendan
Gibb-Gray on 01243 377355.
A tough bed of reeds seemed to help
The swans on the Town Millpond seem to
be thriving with their gorgeous Cygnets.
It seems the heavy reed bed helped?
More swans – not related to the family
have appeared on the pond too.
Some residents expressed concerns
about the water being kept low and how
‘nesting islands’ might be a good idea – similar to those seen on
the Slipper Millpond - but in the meantime, we can all enjoy the
new additions to the Town’s Millpond.
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Safer cycling? – Got
to be good
Chichester to Emsworth
Cycle Route - can you help to
form a new group?
UpdatingthecycleroutealongtheA259isnow
on the agenda.
WSCC is taking the idea seriously. What we
needtodonextisformagroup:peoplewhoare
keen to ensure that an improved cycle route is
done properly. We need problem solvers who
will listen to local views and seek solutions.
There are many obstacles to overcome so a
sharpfocusisrequiredtoensurethatplansare
developed for a high quality, continuous route
from Chichester through to Emsworth.
It is no good if the route is diverted at
Fishbourne. The Bosham roundabout needs
a rethink. Speeds through Nutbourne are an
issue,andtherouteispiecemeal.Southbourne
to Emsworth needs thought to deal with
parking, bollards, bus stops and dangerous
junctions.
Ideally we are looking for someone from
each area. We seek people from Fishbourne,
Bosham, Nutbourne, Southbourne and
Emsworth.
A proper cycle facility which does not inter-
fere with pedestrians and is not a danger to
other vehicles is possible.
We are also looking for skills. Someone who
can create a website, a Chairperson and a
Secretary; let us know what you can offer in
the way of help.
We are not just looking for cyclists. The
viewpoint of the pedestrian and the motorist
are equally important.
Please contact Rupert Emerson on 01243
576521 or at rupertemerson@hotmail.com or
seethefacebookpageandaddyourcomments
there.
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Cycle lane markings
- it’s all happening
The cycle lane work is underway and when
the cycle by-passes are removed on the A259
(Havant Road), the carriageway is in effect be-
coming wider, but with larger central islands
to compensate. They’ll reduce the distance
pedestrians have to cross too.
In terms of the network, the main routes
are Westbourne, Westbourne Avenue, town
centre and Hampshire Farm, Hollybank, St
James, town centre; so New Brighton Road
while marked on the ground as a route is not a
primary part ofthe network. But we recognise
that local cyclistswill use it, hencethe marking
of the route by junction highlighting.
When the Havant Road cycle lanes were
first implemented, they were the first of their
type in the area, and it was considered that
due to this their presence needed to be high-
lighted. Because this was considered a short
term measure, they have not been maintained
and have deteriorated over time.
Better materials are being used this time.
Materials that stand the test of time.
The Selangor Avenue island is going to have
‘shared’ status, allowing westbound cyclists
on Havant Road to cross here (rather than on
the bend further along) and use the off-road
path to gain access to the A27 subway.
Steve Mountain
Project Engineer -Transport &
Implementation Team
Havant Borough Council
Museum gallery and EBA tribute in
memory of Linda Newell
A gallery at the Emsworth Museum has
been named in memory of Linda Newell
who died in April, suddenly and far too
young. The gallery is being called the
‘Linda Newell Oyster Gallery’ as this was
one of her special areas of interest. She
had many more.
Warm tributes have been paid to Linda,
who was the administrator at Emsworth
Museum, a talented documenting histo-
rian, a force behind the Oyster Industry
story and exhibitions and secretary of the
EBA.
The EBA is making plans for their own
specialtributesaswell.Lindawasinvolved
in Emsworth as a whole and the lasting
tribute is going to be unveiled later in the
year.
”LindawasveryinvolvedwithEmsworth,
in so many different ways. With the EBA,
the Museum and though her dedicated
research about many things related to
Emsworth; so we are taking time and
working with her family to come up with
the best tribute we can.”
Linda died at home in April at the age of
64 – just three months before her planned
retirement when she was so looking
forward to doing more travelling and his-
torical research. Her interview in the last
issue of The Ems seems poignant now as
so many of her future dreams, plans and
ideas will never reach fruition.
Tony Stimson, chairman of Emsworth
Maritime & Historical Trust, said, “it was a
great shock and sadness to us all to learn
of the sudden and tragic death of Linda in
April.’
‘In addition to her work caring for and
displaying the artefacts in the museum,
Linda made a considerable contribution to
the trust with her summer guided walks
round Emsworth, her winter talks in the
Community Centre on a variety of sub-
jects and her work and help in mounting
exhibitions.”
‘Herresearchaboutthepeople,business-
es, buildings and events in Emsworth led
to the museum being awarded a Heritage
Lottery Fund grant. ‘Linda always sought
to promote the museum with the general
public andworked hardto attractvisitors.”
Lesley DiFonzo
Below: The oyster gallery at Emsworth Museum
has been named for Linda Newell (above) who died
suddenly in April
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The North Street closure – possibly set for mid-September for 10 weeks
So that repairs to the dangerous wall can take place safely,
North Street is going to be closed to all traffic including bus-
es and emergency vehicles for 10 weeks - maybe starting in
mid-September?
The timing has resident and business implications and is
especially bad – if it goes ahead then - for Emsworth Food
Fortnight, taking place between 19th September and 4th
October. Hopefully a more suitable start date can be agreed.
Discussions are being held and updates can be found on
Emsworth Resident’s website, the EBA’s website and their
twitter and facebook pages.
Analternativeroutehasyettobefinalisedandwilldepend
on the detailed work programme. The latest update from
HBC shows:
“We expect to be on site around mid-September. Unfor-
tunately in order to provide a safe working environment for
both contractor and public, it means that North Street will
have to be closed to traffic between Sultan Road and the
bridge. ‘
‘Since North Street is the only bridged crossing ofthe rail-
way between Havant and Chichester it is a popular route,
and will mean diversions and longer journey times for traffic
between north and south Emsworth.
Southleigh Road (Denvilles) to the west and Stein Road
(Southbourne) in the east are both affected by level cross-
ings closing up to 10 times per hour.’
‘Bus services are affected too and HCC is working on a
scheme for alternative arrangements with the affected
operators.”
Once the road is closed a temporaryfootpath between the
north and south of the town is going to be put in place, so
avoiding the current detour.
HBC has appointed a project engineer to manage the de-
struction and re-construction work of the wall that is neces-
sary before the footway can safely be re-opened.
Inthe meantimethe council has commissioned a full struc-
tural survey of the land and houses surrounding the wall to
include the highway and pavement.
A planning application is being prepared with a full rede-
signelementasthenewwallwillhavebeametrehigherthan
the existing structure for safety reasons.
The groundwork involves removing the existing wall,
together with about 6000 tonnes of soil before the recon-
struction can start.
This is expensive work and once the final costs are known,
residents can be told.

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Parking issues – just tell a
councillor. They promise
to look into it.
Working on hearsay alone, won’t solve any parking prob-
lemsinEmsworth.Businesses,residents,permitandseason
ticket holders as well and visitors, local councillors want to
hear from you.
A thriving town centre is important to residents.
The team from the ERA has asked some questions about
flagged up problems but it seems that without specific de-
tails, the council and councillors can’t help?
So councillors have asked that anyone who has a problem
or issue about parking in the town, just gets in touch with
them direct. They promise to look into it.
With the details – have times, tickets, photos, how, when
and why all to hand? Best to keep copies of details, emails
and phone calls and please do letthe ERAandThe Ems know
too – editor@emsworthresidents.co.uk
Take the time to do it – Your letters and emails will make
a difference.
Pedestrians too. Are lorries parked blocking pavements?
Cars blocking entrances? So they get a balanced picture of
any problems.
These are your Emsworth councillor’s contacts:
Brendan Gibb-Gray: 6 Chequers Quay, Queen Street,
Emsworth, PO10 7AD. Tel: 01243 377355.
Email: brendan.gibbgray@talktalk.net
Colin Mackey: 19 Queen Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BJ.
Tel: 01243 379777.
Email: colinmackey@ntlworld.com
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The Emsworth Surgery can’t
move site yet, but systems and
appointment times are improving
“Last winterwas the busiest that any of us can
remember, coupledwith a lack oflocum GPsto
provide extra help when it was needed. It led
to an urgent needto reviewthewaywe deliver
care as we were quite literally snowed under
- Flu, chest infections, care homes susceptible.’
‘It has been well advertised in the media
that there has been an explosion of workload
in general practice as care is shifted out of the
hospital setting. There has been development
of local admission avoidance schemes to re-
duce hospital pressures and provide care in
the community.’
‘We have responded to these challenges
by making some changes and want to share
these. Change is not always welcome or easy.”
Unable to move site yet - NHS Property
Services has yet to appoint a new project
manager and developer, so it’s out of the doc-
tor’s hands at the moment. They are keeping
the pressure upto find answersthough. “What
seemed to be a very positive situation earlier
in the year has stalled yet again.”
Alan Mak, Havant’s MP said, “Emsworth
Surgery is an outstanding lo-
cal NHS practice and we must
ensure that their move to the
new site happens so local
residents get the service they
deserve. I will be working with
the Surgery to press the NHS
on this”
Dr Jackie Lytton, “We’re
delighted Alan is supporting
us, and understands our con-
cerns. Emsworth’s residents
need the surgery move, and
the NHS must start develop-
ing the old cottage hospital
site for a new surgery facility.”
To help solve some of the
immediate problems in the
meantime,thesurgeryhasput
several new systems in place;
new phone lines, a doctor’s
‘first Triage’ and a new IT system.
The doctors want to let patients know how
the new systems work, in order to help.
Theirold phone system providerwas unable
to improve the existing system so they have
installed one, which went live a few weeks
ago. The new system has more lines for both
incoming and outgoing calls.
This has been done in response to feedback
about the availability of phone lines and diffi-
culty in getting through.
A doctor’s ‘first Triage’ should really help
patients. The dutydoctorresponsible for‘first
Triage’isgoingtobeondutyalldaynow,which
allows telephone Triage from opening time in
the morning.
The doctor’s advice is, “if you have a prob-
lem and can’t wait for a routine appointment;
phone the surgery as early in the day as possi-
bleandthereceptionistwillarrangeacallfrom
the doctor the same day. The doctors are able
to advise, prescribe and book urgent appoint-
ments - according to the situation - with this
system.’
The surgery does telephone consultations
too, which are often more convenient than
face to face for results - especially for peo-
ple who work. The appointments have to be
booked in advance.
A completely new IT system is in place now,
making things simpler for patients and open-
ing up exciting opportunities.
“All routine doctor and nurse appoint-
ments can be booked on line and we want to
encourage patients to use of this facility, to
free up phone lines to allow efficient Triage.
Prescriptions can be ordered using the system
too.’ ‘There is an iPhone app supported by
System 1 - ‘systmonline health management
app’ -which is great forbooking appointments
on the move.”
The surgery is moving towards providing
test results on line and their IT supplier is
working on that.
Theyarelookingtogetanewwebsiteupand
running as soon as possible. As well as all the
usual contact and guidance information, the
new site is going to provide on-line communi-
cation dealing with non-urgent issues.
Enquiries about holiday vaccinations and
hospital results for example; issues affecting
the surgery locally and topical health informa-
tion. The current website allows full access to
all bookable appointments. The new website
will have the facility too and more besides.
“It’s going live in a matter of weeks, rather
than months.”
Thedoctorsareurgingpatientstomakebest
use of the excellent Pharmacists in the town.
Emsworth Surgeryhas been one ofthe lead-
ing practices using repeat dispensing. “Where
patients have a very regular prescription, the
pharmacycan hold repeat issues and dispense
that, when it is needed -without involving a
requestthroughthe surgery.Just contactyour
Pharmacist – they’ll be happy to oblige.”
An extension of this was to provide elec-
tronic prescribing in June as well.
“Scripts can be authorised electronically, so
no paper prescription is needed; it would be
sent straight to a patient’s nominated phar-
macy and the patient could collect whatever
was prescribed later. Such an efficient system
and one that removes the chaos of lost paper
prescriptions which is a daily frustration.”
The doctor’s do have a wish list though.
Top of the list is the move to Emsworth’s
Cottage Hospital. They can’t go ahead with
any alternatives while everything is stalled.
Theyarecompletelyopenmindedtonewways
of working, especially where paramedics and
nurse practitioners are involved in providing
care.
The lack of office space at the current sur-
gery is a major stumbling block and does limit
this a lot at the moment.
The Westbourne Branch Surgery is staying
asitisandhasrecentlyundergonere-develop-
ment of the nurse treatment area.
At times when one oftheir doctors is away –
for whatever reason – a GP locum’s help is un-
likely. “There are so few locums available now,
not just here but nationwide.’ ‘It was never an
issue before; eventwoyears ago,therewas no
problem getting a locum in.”
It means the doctors are more stretched
than ever.
Withoutthe extra spacetheycan’t bring any
more doctors into the practice; and without
GP locums being available, the options open
to the Doctors are few and far between forthe
time being.
They need the help and support of the com-
munity to make the changes they have made
work; until they move, constructive feedback
is welcomed. As they say, “Emsworth Surgery
matters a great deal to us.”
Lesley DiFonzo and
the Emsworth Surgery
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Tuppenny Barn and Emsworth lose much
loved, Lizzie Dymock
Sad news for Emsworth as Tuppenny Barn and Stansted Garden
Show lose well respected and loved, Lizzie Dymock. Lizzie died in
June and she is going to be greatly missed.
Lizzie was co-founder of the successful Garden Show held at
Stansted Park each year and she was an accomplished writer
and photographer and a trustee at Tuppenny Barn.
A kind and gentle lady too.
Blooming flowers and happy faces
The Emsworth in Bloom project is flourishing. Sheila Morris and
her team of volunteers – there’s over 60 of them now – have
secured space and put up 2 more tiered planters in the town
centre and installed a rustic oak tub at the top of Bridge Street.
They’re filled with blooms now.
All summer planting has been completed and the fruits of the
team’s efforts is raising quite a smile with residents and visitors.
“A family came to chat, saying how much they loved the town
and even helped with the planting. They gave me £10 - they were
on holiday from Brisbane, Australia and an elderly couple from
Havant gave £5, saying how much they loved it all.’ ‘That’s what
it’s all about”, says Sheila.
Having raised over £2000 in donations towards the project.
The team is thrilled as it means more blooms and more flower
displays around Emsworth.
As well as the donations, many groups and businesses have
given generously to the community project. It’s a very popular
scheme. The ERA through residents, Ems Valley U3A, local
businesses – including Emsworth Home Hardware, who donated
the Oak planter and Friends of the Millpond. HBC has been very
supportive. They donated one of the tiered planters and have
provided man power too.
Sheila says, “such generosity.’ ‘Thank you all.
40th Birthday to celebrate
A big thank you to the people of Emsworth who answered
our recent questionnaire, we were delighted with the vol-
ume of responses and thrilled to see how interested and
passionate people were in their interest and feedback.
Thisconsultation,aheadofthestartofour40thyear,took
place because we’re keen to revamp the Centre so that it’s
more in keeping with the future needs of the community.
The major developments proposed are improved access
for wheelchairs and pushchairs, a welcoming entrance and
reception area with a community coffee bar and upgraded
kitchen and toilets and the majority of you agreed with
these priorities.
Five£30shoppingvoucherswereawardedinaprizedraw
to those who filled in the questionnaire.
Fortyyears on and we’re celebrating our 40th birthday at
the Community Centre.
Forty years since the Community Association started life
in the enthusiastic and committed hands of Helen Barnard.
So at our AGM we are marking this occasion and inviting
not just members
of the Association,
but everyone in
Emsworth who is
interested in what
we do.
We would like
any historical pho-
tos of the Centre.
Please hand them
in to the office
(open from 10 – 12
weekday morn-
ings) orbringthem
along on the night.
We will take good
care of them and
get them back to
you immediately
after the AGM.
At the AGM on Wednesday 15th July at 7 p.m. a defibril-
lator is being presented to the Community Centre by the
Friends of Community Health and the plans for the new
porch and the updated reception area are going forward so
there’ll be the opportunity to look at these in some detail.
There are refreshments after the meeting, and so please
join us to celebrate forty years at the heart of Emsworth.
Please let us know if you’d like to attend the AGM by
calling 01243 373805 or emailing ems.ca@btconnect.com.
Ann Jolly – Emsworth Community Centre
We would like to display photos of any activities
or events that have taken place in the Community
Centre or earlier when it was the local Church of
England school, together with reminiscences, so if
you have photographs you could lend us we would
be delighted to have them on show.
It’s time to say goodbye
to a loved or loathed
sight in the town
The Emsworth Gasometer is in
the process of being dismantled
by Southern Gas Networks (SGN)
and could eventually make way
for new development.
SGN wrote to local residents
outlining the proposed schedule
of work to remove the gas
holder, which started in May this
year.
The work involves taking the holder structure down
and leavingthe groundwhere it currentlysits level. SGN
are not proposing to excavate the land underneath.
De-construction starts in October with the structure
being dismantled and removed from sitewithin restrict-
ed time zones. A traffic management plan has been put
in place to ensure lorry movements are kept to a mini-
mum and that vehicles leaving site are clean - not taking
mud and debris onto the surrounding roads.
Noise levels are to be closely monitored and there is
no planned weekend work.
SGN has no plans for the sale or re-development of
the site and there is essential equipment at the rear of
the site that is to remain fully operational with remote
monitoring and operational visits as required.
For more information contact, Ian M Fewster, Project
Engineer, Holder Demolition: lets.chat@sgn.co.uk
Alan Mak MP meets Emsworth’s doctors
Emsworth Surgery is keen to move to the old hospital site
Dan Purkiss receiving his prize for completing
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More events
planned for the
‘Open Space’ – Vote
for its new name
Following the successful community open day
back in March for the new open space next
to Redlands Grange, Havant Borough Council
(HBC) is planning another event during the
summer.
It’s being arranged in collaboration withThe
Conservation Volunteers (TCV). This time, the
event is being held in the open space, offering
opportunities for local residents to meet up,
help carry out some wildlife surveys and get
involved with a ‘litter pick up’.
In the meantime, HBC need residents help
to confirm the preferred name for the ‘Open
Space’. There is a choice of four names for you
to vote on.
Go to www.havant.gov.uk/development-man-
agement/hampshire-farm-public-art to register
yourvote. Make sure you have your say before
10th July.
Charlie Carter, the artist commissioned by
the Redlands Grange developers, has also
finished formulating a design proposal for the
open space based upon his research into the
local area and the helpful feedback received
from residents and the community open day.
“My design now distils what I hope is an
essence of the locality and so is very specific
in its references to what was Hampshire Farm
and its immediate surroundings.The riverEms
is the central visual element and as the river
forms the boundary between Hampshire and
West Sussex, it also refers to the two counties
and the old bridge joining them.’
‘The mills that were such an important part
of the historic landscape are represented, as
is the Westbourne church steeple, which re-
mains as an obvious landmark. There will be
additional historical and ecological references
in the detail and the sculpture will encourage
interaction and provide a place to sit and
meet.”
Charlie is going to attend the planned sum-
mer event so that local people can talk with
him about his proposal and the setting.
Michelle Good - HBC
Young Volunteer of the Year
The Young Volunteer Award was presented
to Chris Peskett from The Right to Work CIC
Chrissaid“TheawardmeantalottomeandI
really enjoyed the day. It was a fantastic
experience to meet the Mayor especially on
my birthday!”
Full story on page 11.
Chris Peskett receives his award from the Mayor,
Councillor Marjorie Smallcorn.
NewsBrief
The old ones are the best
Going into the dry cleaners in Emsworth recently with a pair
of badly water damaged curtains proved useful. The cleaners
said “The water marks won’t come off” - but the curtains would
be fresher and cleaner. A lady in the shop at the time said; “My
Grandma told me to use Bicarbonate of Soda and salt together in
water”
We went home and soaked the curtains in the mix for a day
and hey presto, all the stains were gone. What a top tip. Thank
you to the unknown lady and if you have any more top tips,
please let the Ems know?
And another…. wilting
flower cure
If your tulips and other flowers droop in
the vase, just put a couple of copper coins
in the water – any size should do – they’ll
stay upright and last longer. This really
does work well.
Museum loses its much respected
president
Emsworth’s Museum President for the past 21 years, Dr
Margaret Rule CBE has died. Margaret received national and
international acclaim for her involvement in the discovery and
uncovering of the Roman Palace at Fishbourne.
She was the pioneering force behind the underwater
archaeological work on the Mary Rose too. Despite ill health in
recent years, she continued to show an interest in Emsworth
Museum events and activities and in July 2013 attended the 25th
anniversary of its opening in 1988.
They’ve done it again – Post Office of the
year is – Emsworth
Congratulations go to all the staff at the Emsworth Post Office.
Well – deserved, as they have just been voted best Post Office of
the Year in Southern England.
At a ceremony in London, Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia
Winkleman presented the Emsworth branch with their coveted
trophy. The team was chosen from 52 branches in the South.
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Volunteers recognised with a
series of awards
Earlier this year, volunteers across Havant Borough were recognised for
their volunteering contribution to the local community.
The event took place at The Public Service Plaza where volunteers
were presented with Certificates from The Mayor of Havant, Cllr Marjorie
Smallcorn. Volunteers were nominated by organisations from across the
Havant area.
Tim Houghton, from Community First HEH, who helped organise the
event, said “the event was a great success with people being recognised
from an amazing variety of areas such as community groups, children and
youngpeople,heritage,olderpeople,churches,colleges,families,disabili-
tygroups,environmental,andthepolice.”Feedbackfromthedayhasbeen
reallypositivewithvolunteers saying “We are particularlygrateful forthe
kindness ofeveryonewho looked afterus so spectacularly,wewere made
to feel really special and welcome.”
Two Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Keith Stoneman from
Havant Borough Talking Newspaper and Bruce Hodgkins from Havant &
East Hampshire Mind.
The Young Volunteer Award was presented to Chris Peskett (see p10)
from The Right to Work CIC. Chris said “The award meant a lot to me and
I really enjoyed the day. It was a fantastic experience to meet the Mayor
especially on my birthday!”
If you would like to find out more about volunteering or how your or-
ganisation can recruit volunteers, contact the Community First Volunteer
Service on 0300 500 8085 or email volunteer@cfheh.org.uk.
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Dentists are on the move
Emsworth Dental Surgery, who are
currently based in Palmer’s Road are
hoping to relocate to larger premises at
the former Lloyd’s Bank building, 30 High
Street, Emsworth. “We have many elderly
patients who find it difficult using the
stairs at our Palmers Road site” James
told The Ems, “The new surgery will be
at ground level and be fully accessible.
Our move will enable us to take on new
patients as well as increasing the number
of dental and reception staff.”
The practice is owned by Caroline
and James Gabriel who purchased their
current surgery in 2008. Since then it
has expanded and now has over 5000
patients and employs 11 staff. They offer
a family dentistry service and accept NHS
as well as private patients.
The Gabriels’, who met while studying
dentistry at Bristol University, plan to buy
the former bank and convert the ground
floor area into a dental surgery.
Their priority will be to get the new
surgery open by the beginning of 2016.
There are plans in place to refurbish
the top floor flat and convert the existing
middle floor offices into accommodation.
David Harris
A gastronomic menu conjured up in
a car park sees another life-saving
defibrillator in place at Fat Olives
When Julia and Lawrence
Murphy, owners of Fat Olives in
South Street, Emsworth listened
to EnVisage’s dentist, Richard
Guyver talking about his plans
to save lives in Emsworth with a
network of defibrillators in place,
they knew they had to be part of
it. But how?
The cost of buying and keeping a defibrilla-
tor at Fat Olives was huge. But the fact that
they were right in the centre of town meant
that if they could raise the funds, they really
could make the difference in a life threatening
situation.
Well that was the challenge, but to these
two just that, another challenge. 15 years ago,
they came to Emsworth with very little, other
than aspirations, a lot of skills and a large dose
of entrepreneurial spirit to open a first class
restaurant.Theyhad both worked at 5* hotels,
so knew how to deliver.
From the moment Fat Olives opened its
doors, bookings came in and diners enjoyed
lovingly prepared gastronomic dishes in a pic-
turesque setting – and they still do.
So the heart defibrillator challenge needed
ideas. First, theycame upwith a raffle – pretty
standard but with the creativity and help of so
manybusinessesinEmsworth,itwasanything
but. Donations for prizes came in thick and
fast; from Lord March, tickets for two at the
Festival of Speed, Stansted’s
Pavilion donated a champagne tea for two,
Amaya and the Cutting Crew from Queen
Street, donated beauty and hair sessions.
Tuppenny Barn’s Maggie provided a chil-
dren’sworkshopofchoice.StanstedFarmgave
gift vouchers and the Royal Marines provided
family tickets for days out and a Christmas
concert.EmsworthSailingClubcameupwitha
dinnerfortwocookedbyOllie.Ticketscostjust
£1 each. Fat Olives also donated a Champagne
Dinner for Four.
Over £1000 was raised from this alone, but
they were still short of the mark.
In a car park, the idea to raise more funds
came to them. They could do a Sunday lunch
with a twist at their own Fat Olives. They de-
vised the menu there and then.
It raised quite a laugh – everything sounded
so bad for the heart – but when it was served,
‘The Fry Up’ was a poached egg with a deli-
cate potato salad, the ‘Fish ‘n’ Chips’, Hake
and Celeriac chips with a smooth pea sauce
and the ‘Sausage Roll’ was locally reared pork
Ballantine with apple sauce.
Finishingwith ‘AfternoonTea’ – allverydeli-
cate and served as dessert. Heart specialist Dr
Richard Jones gave an upbeat talk to diners.
The day saw another £600 raised.
They had the funds needed and now
Emsworth has another Defibrillator in place,
bang in the centre of town and accessible 24
hours a day. It is being kept in Fat Olives out-
side rest rooms secure and alarmed, found at
the end of a short alleyway beside the restau-
rant in South Street.
Bydialling999fromanywhereinandaround
Emsworth, people are told how to get to their
nearest life saving device.
The Doctor’s Surgery has one (9am – 5pm)
and there are plans to keep more across the
town. Fat Olives is the first to have a ‘24 hour’
accessible defibrillator.
Fat Olives funded training for their staff,
some residents and other businesses in the
village, but cleverly, switch the machine on
and it talks its way through procedure and
won’t administer a shock unless absolutely
necessary through clever use of censors. It is
an ‘intelligent’ device, so untrained helpers
can use it safely.
The device is mobile, so helpers can take it
to help a victim close by. (The same applies to
the machine held at EnVisage dentists in the
High Street, during their opening hours) Heart
attack victims have a 70% chance of survival
when defibrillation is used, as opposed to 5%
with basic CPR. Lawrence andJulia are keento
let residents know that it is there and can be
used to save lives now.
TheytoldTheEms,“duetothesupportofour
customers we have been able to purchase the
AEDforthewholecommunityofEmsworth.As
alwayswithoutthe support ofthe local people
this would not have been achieved. We hope
this machine is never used but it is here now -
and maybe one day it will ‘SAVE A LIFE.’”
Lesley DiFonzo
Caroline and James Gabriel
DavidHarris
Community News
Three of the dishes created by the
Fat Olives team to raise funds for a
defibrillator
New Havant & Emsworth MP Alan
Mak talks about his first weeks in
the job
It’s a huge honour to succeed
David Willetts as your local MP
with an increased majority.
I’ve got a hard act to follow so
I promise to work hard for all
residents. I’m already getting
stuck in.
My first weeks in the job have focused on
understanding Parliament’s procedures and
dealing with constituent casework (hun-
dreds of letters and e-mails from residents
wanting help or sharing their views), whilst
also setting up my Havant and Westminster
offices and hiring staff. I’ve also started
championing local issues:
I’ve met Emsworth Surgery’s doctors and
backed their bid to move to the old Victoria
Cottage Hospital site. I will be pressing the
NHS to make this happen after years of
delay. Residents need and deserve a new
surgery. Coincidentally, I also enjoyed open-
ing the Friends of Emsworth Community
Health’s ever-popular summer fete, held in
the Cottage Hospital’s garden.
Having spent a lot of time in Emsworth
during the election campaign, canvassing
and supporting community events from Red
Nose Day to the St. George’s Day parade, I
know Emsworth has a unique character and
vibrant community spirit. I will be working
with Rivka Cresswell, your new Havant
Borough Councillor elected in May, as well
as existing councillors Brendan Gibb-Gray,
Colin Mackey, and Ray Bolton (who rep-
resents Emsworth on Hampshire County
Council), to ensure Emsworth remains a
great place to live, work and visit.
My work in Westminster has focused on
championingtheentireHavantconstituency,
and helping deliver national policies for
Emsworth residents. I discussed ourplansto
bring new local jobs to Market Parade and
Dunsbury Hill Farm with Chancellor George
Osborne, and caught up with London Mayor
(and new MP) Boris Johnson on plans to up-
grade Waterloo station which benefits local
commuters.
Schools across Hampshire, including our
local schools, are underfunded compared to
other parts of the country, so I’ve joined a
Parliamentary campaign group which lob-
biesforfairerfunding. I’vemettheSecretary
of State for Defence and the First Sea Lord
(the professional head of the Royal Navy) to
discuss national defence issues, and pass on
the views of local residents, many of whom
are veterans.
The Queen’s Speech was also a high point,
setting out the government’s ambitious
plans, from cutting taxes for working peo-
ple and businesses to backing English Votes
for English Laws and delivering an EU ref-
erendum, I’m proud to be part of a strong
national team delivering for Britain as well
as for Emsworth.
A big milestone was making my Maiden
Speech. I used it to thank David Willetts
for his outstanding service, and showcase
various parts of our diverse constituency. I
was proud to describe Emsworth as a “beau-
tiful market town overlooking Chichester
Harbour” and talk about our award-winning
British Food Fortnight. As a regular at the
Driftwood Café and a fan of Treagust sau-
sages who can sometimes be found in the
Blue Bell Inn, I know Emsworth has much to
offer locals and visitors alike.
My local priorities over the next five years
will be strengthening our economy so we
have more jobs, raising living standards
and growing inward investment; backing
our local schools and colleges so everyone
has the skills to succeed; and ensuring our
local communitystaysvibrant bysupporting
the many local sports clubs, charities and
voluntary groups that make our area such
a wonderful place to live, work and visit. I
encourage local residents to let me know
about events they’re organising. I would be
delighted to come along and support you if
I can.
Thank you to the many Emsworth resi-
dents who’ve sent me messages of congrat-
ulations and encouragement during my first
few weeks as your local MP. I am greatly
inspired and energised by the support you
continuetogiveme,andIwillcontinuework-
ing hard for you locally and in Westminster.
Please e-mail alan.mak.mp@
parliament.uk to invite Alan Mak
MP to a community event
Twitter @AlanMakMP
Facebook.com/AlanMakHavant
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Billowing smoke
and bottling up.
Twenty years at
the Blue Bell Inn
has seen many
changes
Ducking underbillowing smokewith his broth-
er Josh at weekends was Giles Babb’s first ex-
perience of the busy Blue Bell Inn in the town.
He and Josh started out bottling up at an early
age – Giles was only 10.
That was 20 years ago and so much has
changed since.
The original pub was sited where the
Hewlett Centre is now and had a brewery –
the Brewery Tap behind it; but in 1953, a new
building was erected to house the pub and
with it came a change of name. No-one seems
to know why it changed to become the Blue
Bell Inn, but it did.
When his Dad, Thomas Babb took over
the leasehold of the pub in 1994, it was well
known by fishermen in the town who spent
happy hours telling tales of the whoppers
they caught. The pub enjoyed piano evenings
with favourite, Alistair Ramsey, in his wellies,
pretending to play
along to a CD.
“The Fisherman’s
Walk was a favourite
game, using two bot-
tles, they deftly, or not,
walked the bottles out
until they were prone,
but not lying on the
floor. A bit like press –
ups with bottles”. Giles
remembers.
The smoking ban saw
the biggest changes at
the pub and as with
most landlords at the
time, Thomas looked for other ways to make
money. Serving more food was the simple an-
swer and some years later, when he needed a
newchef,itwasGileswhotookuptheposition.
Traditionally, the
BlueBellInnhadal-
ways bought fresh
fish from their reg-
ulars – the fisher-
men andthat ‘fresh
and local’ food is
still their way. The
‘exchange’ was
good for business
as the money paid
for the fish would
soon come back
over the bar.
Giles had quite a
reputation as a chef by now, having worked
for several Royal households – including
Sandringham - for some years. He hasn’t
looked back and now runs the pub and res-
taurant himself. He likes the fact that it is a
community pub.
For him, it’s all about local. Produce from
Treagust butchers, Tuppenny barn, Stansted
Park game, Fish from ‘Fresh from the Boat’
and Goodwood fresh milk. Local beer and ale
too. It’s a real ale pub and frequented by some
great characters as a result.
“My early days at the pub gave me a good
grounding about life and probably explains
why I want to be so involved with the commu-
nity and help it wherever I can”.
Giles is passionate about Emsworth, so the
Blue Bell Inn is likely to be a big part of his life
for many years to come. Lesley DiFonzo
Giles Babb, celebrating 20 years since his family took on the lease at The Blue Bell
Serving fresh and local food is the ethos at The Blue Bell
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Local shopping
really does pay with
an ‘Extra’ Loyalty
card
Collect a stamp at any shops, cafes and oth-
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chanceofwinningafabulousprizeeachmonth
and an ‘Extra’ gift of £25 worth of local shop-
ping vouchers to spend!
A lucky winner is drawn at the monthly
Hampshire Farmers Market.
It’s such a great prize and it’s so easy to do!
Collect a stamp by shopping with participat-
ing businesses including Emsworth Cookery
School, The Brookfield Hotel, Tuppenny Barn,
Seateach Chandlery, St Wilfred’s, Flintstone’s
Café, Treagusts, Heidi’s and at The Courtyard
Market and many more.
The full list of participating businesses can
be found at: www.emsworth.org.uk/emswor-
th-extra.
The beauty of this initiative, set up by
Emsworth’s Business Association, is you can
easily complete a card in just a day or two!
Make sure there are only three stamps from
each retailer otherwise it becomes void. To
keep extra stamps given, just start up an ad-
ditional card so those points are not wasted.
Enter more than one card per monthly prize
draw and there is no time limit on cards so you
can save them up for a special prize!
Prizestolookforwardtohavebeenkindlydo-
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Treagust Butchers, Heidi’s, Flintstones Cafe
and Acorn Health.
Shopping locally really does pay?
Business
St Peters Square’s replacement trees,
football teams, Brook Meadow and the
Museum. All part of Borland & Borland’s
twenty successful years in Emsworth
The family run Estate Agents is happily cele-
brating20yearsinEmsworth.Theyhaveplans
to mark the occasion and recently held a party
at Emsworth’s Slipper Sailing Club to start the
ball rolling. Over 80 family, friends and special
guests came along and among the revellers
was Sheena Burnett, their first ever client.
“We’ve given Sheena a bit of a surprise
with this presentation, hopefully a nice one
though! She was our first ever client 20 years
ago and we still act for her now. We wanted to
recognise her, and thank her for continuously
supporting Borland & Borland over all these
years,” said Steven. He also paid tribute to his
hard-working team, for their loyal service and
professionalism over the years.
“The evening was a huge success!” said one
of the guests afterwards.
After opening their residential sales office
in 1995, Borland & Borland opened a lettings
office 10 years later. Over the 20 years their
services have expanded to cover block and
estate management, full assessment of new
homes and development sites, commercial
sales and lettings, as well as boat mooring
rentals.
Steven Borland first came to Emsworth in
1984 with Parkinsons estate agents and soon
became Black Horse agency’s youngest ever
manager at the age of 26. He has supported
the local Emsworth community in many ways
over the last 30 years – from contributing to
the Emsworth roundabout design, to spon-
soring the Emsworth Horticultural Society,
the Emsworth Museum, Brook Meadow and
Southbourne Boys Football Team. He also
helped plant replacement trees in Emsworth
Square following the great storm of 1987.
Phoebe Atkinson Eberle/Steve Borland
Above: the team at Borland & Borland celebrating 20
years in Emsworth. Below: Sheena Burnett, the first client
of Borland & Borland receives a bouquet
Local school
children are getting
creative, thanks to
a boost from one of
the town’s Estate
Agents
Henry Adams is helping primary school chil-
dren in the town to become more creative
by providing funding and support for several
projects.
The projects have included making clay
houses, shell picture frames and bookmarks
for World Book Day so far. Henry Adams has
provided funding for the project’s materials.
As a team, Henry Adams has had the happy
task of judging the best works of art created
by the children themselves
Emsworth Primary School are delighted
to receive such support from a local busi-
ness. Amanda Shepherd, Deputy Head said,
“Emsworth PrimarySchool is alwayswillingto
forge links with our local community and we
are so lucky to have been able to find a superb
partnership with Henry Adams.
From working with Year 4 children in the lo-
cal area, judging bookmark designs for World
BookDayand most recentlyfunding a creative
opportunityforourReceptionandYear1class-
es. Staffhave been hands on and committedto
maximizing the potential of working together.
We look forward to future projects and would
recommend other schools to join in!”
HenryAdamshasbeenpartoftheEmsworth
business world since opening a branch in the
town in 1995.
In addition to taking an active part in the
Emsworth Business Association, where nego-
tiator Charlotte Clarke is membership secre-
tary and North Street representative, they are
also firmly involved with the local community.
Manager, Mathew Inker is pleased to
be supporting the Emsworth Arts Trail
and Westbourne Open Gardens as well as
Emsworth Primary school.
David Harris
Mathew Inker of Henry Adams with Emsworth Primary
pupils and their shell pictures
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Prepare well for
summer adventures
Travelling to foreign climes is
an adventure, so making sure
nothing ruins your holiday is a must!
It may not be the first thing on your
mind, but a visit to your local GP or local
travel health clinic 6-8 weeks prior to
travel is as important as packing up those
sunnies and bikinis!
Vaccinations vary - it depends on the
country. They can take a few weeks to
complete, so add them early on to the
‘to-do’ list, alongside buying some Factor
50. Why? Because conditions like rabies
and malaria are still quite rife in some
countries.
Even less serious conditions, such as
tummy upsets and food poisoning can be
enough to ruin a holiday. Contaminated
drinking water is a common problem, so
unless you know a source is safe, stick to
bottled water - even for brushing teeth.
Such a simple step to avoid trouble.
If you are unfortunate enough to pick up
a Delhi Belly or Mombassa Express, stick
to plain foods such as toast and biscuits;
drink plenty of ‘bottled’ fluids and stay
hydrated. Hampshire Health
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Defibrillator Locations
The life saving
Emsworth
Defibrillators are
located at:
En-Visage Dentists
55 High Street,
PO10 7AN - during
opening hours
Fat Olives 30 South
Street, PO10 7EH - 24 hour access
Emsworth Surgery 6 North Street, PO10
7DD – during opening hours
Emsworth Community Centre North
Street. PO10 7DD – during opening hours

St George’s Day St George’s Day
Emsworth’s square and streets were packed
when hundreds of people came to watch
marching bands and pay tribute to the town’s
soldiers during the St Georges Day Parade
this year. School children, families and many
visitors enjoyed the day.
This year was a special occasion for the sol-
diers from Thorney Island, so it was marked
with the presentation of an ‘Emsworth Rose’
to 50 marching soldiers from the 170 (IMJIN)
Battery, 12th Regiment of the Royal Artillery.
Emsworth’s tribute and parade made na-
tional headlines when it featured in newspa-
pers and live broadcasts throughout the UK.
This year also had a special significance as
it marks the 70th anniversary of the end of
World War II.
‘One of the most pivotal moments in our
nation’s proud history,’ according to David
Cameron.
This was the 7th year of the town’s own pa-
rade and the street collection saw donations
of over £800. Over the years nearly £25k has
been raised for military charities in Emsworth
alone, showingthe respectthetown has forits
military neighbours.
Brendan Gibb-Gray, who has been involved
with the parades since they started explained
The Sun shone and nothing could rain on
Emsworth’s St George’s Day parademore, “In this year when we remember all
wars and conflicts, but particularly the First
World War it is gratifying to all concerned in
the organisation of the St Georges Parade
that residents contribute so generously to the
street collection on the day’.
‘This year once again it was for SSAFA. The
donations collected on the day were a gener-
ous £819.72
The Battery who were on parade still wears
the US Presidential Citation, a blue ribbon on
its uniforms, which was originally awarded by
President Truman in 1954. This was the first
parade in Emsworth since the recent re-for-
mation of the Imjin Battery and took place
on the anniversary of the first actions at the
Battle of Imjin River.
The parade came to the square, accompa-
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veterans from WW2, the Korean War, Malaya,
Borneo and Aden, along with Thorney Island
Primary School children, who helped to hand
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alike. It’s a wonderful way of showing our ap-
preciation forthe people who work hard forus
in Afghanistan and Iraq and other places too.”
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photos: John Tweddell
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‘Robert the Frog’ proves popular
with judges in a photographic
competition, held especially for
children
The 4th Maurice Broomfield competition for
childrenofJuniorSchoolagebroughtafinedis-
play of photographer’s art to the Community
Centre for prize giving in May.
This year’s conservation-related theme was
‘Ponds and River Banks’.
The overall winner of “Ponds and River
Banks” sectionwas Sarah Palmer-year5 from
Funtington School - with her picture entitled
‘Robert the Frog’.
Maurice was an industrial photographer
with an international reputation. He lived in
Emsworth formanyyears, spent hourswatch-
ing and enjoying the wildlife on the Emsworth
Slipper Mill Pond and loved to encourage
young people to take up, become proficient at
and enjoy photography.
After his death at the age of 94 in 2010 the
Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association
(SMPPA) decided it would be good to com-
memorate him and his work by setting up
and funding a competition for
children - working with local
schools.
Open to children in years
3-6 and the participating
schools are Emsworth Junior,
St.JamesC.ofE,Southbourne,
Westbourne, Funtington and
Thorney Island.
Organised by a group -
Maurice’s family and friends
and the SMPPA. The rules
have evolved over the years
to include the Association’s
Above: Robert the Frog by Sarah
Palmer, the overall winner of the
Maurice Broomfield photography
competition
Right: Portrait by Jamie Morgan,
winner in the Free Choice of Subject
category
NewsBrief
CoalieFest is a
winner
Two days of music at the Coal
Exchange pub during the annual
CoalieFest has raised £1000’s
for St Wilfred’s Hospice.
The CoalieFest is popular; the
formula a good one - Real ale,
top burgers and great bands – it
always draws the crowds.
Monies raised from the sale
of Ale and from collecting ‘shrapnel’ coins from visitors goes to St
Wilfred’s. The charity has come to rely on the CoalieFest events
to help raise funds.
Landlord Peter, landlady Dawn and their friendly team works
hard to make the event successful.
“Some of the bands come along and play for a pint and a
burger, so big thanks go to them.’ Pete says. ‘It means the money
raised on the day goes straight to the charity.”
This year’s May event – they’ll be another one in September –
had some great local bands appearing. Each played for well over
an hour.
Working for Emsworth – community web
site is being launched
Emsworth Residents (ERA) is just launching its new website.
It’s due to go live at the end of June. Packed with lots of useful
information and links with posts updates and news about
Emsworth. www.emsworthresidents.co.uk
Things like community funding projects – paid for in part by
supportive businesses in the town who advertise here and by
the caring residents of Emsworth, through their membership and
brilliant donations. And it tells about the latest planning issues,
open days and meetings, events, flood protection, transport,
healthcare, children, schools, money and the environment plus
other stories.
Visit: www.emsworthresidents.co.uk
Regular news can be found on Facebook (Emsworth Residents
Association) and Twitter (@EmsworthRes) too.
Join the ERA online or at the next Emsworth market day. We’ll
be there.
interest in wildlife conservation, also allowing
free rein to the children to take pictures of
anything which fired their imagination.
Other best-of-year winners were:
Jamie Drew with “Take Off” (Year 6,
Westbourne), Scarlet Vinten “Mallard Pair
(year 4, Funtington) and Fola Odofin, “Dinner
Time” (year 3, Southbourne).
Melody Dodgson (Emsworth), Eva Ford
(Funtington), Fola Odofin, Ellen Middleton
(Funtington),JamieMorgan(Funtington),Priya
Sahota (St James), Jonny Sargent (Thorney
Island), (Emsworth Junior) and Jessica Webb
(St James) also entered pictures which the
judge were sufficiently impressed byto award
of a “Highly Commended” certificate.
In the “Free Choice of Subject” section the
winner was Jamie Morgan, (Funtington), with
“Portrait”. Thomas Barker (Southbourne),
Billie O’Brien (Funtington), Florence Lane
(Westbourne),andHonorO’Brien(Funtington),
Sarah Palmer (Funtington) and Gwen Sargent
(Thorney) received “Highly Commended”
certificates.
Up to the present year the prizes have been
presented by members of Maurice’s family.
Thisyear, owingto ill health andwork commit-
ments abroad this was not possible and prizes
andcertificateswerepresentedbyGillandJeff
Thatcher, both members of the judging panel.
All the entries were printed and displayed
in the Assembly room, where the prizes were
presented, forming an impressive backdrop.
Winning pictures were displayed in the Co-
op and they kindly provided refreshments for
the event. Gavin Millar
Community News Community News
Summer fun
and frolics
The Morris men and lady dancers, moved rhythmically
around Emsworth in late May. You couldn’t miss them in all
their finery – and certainly you could hear them - in North
Street or in the square as it all added to another fine day in
Emsworth. It was part of Emsworth Market day which saw
the much needed Food Bank in full flow too.
In all, three different Troupes of Morris Dancers came
from Alton, Wickham and Fishbourne to entertain. It was a
lot of fun and we spotted quite a few ‘have a go’ residents
joining in.
Seems the dancers and their music are coming back again
next year as organisers, the EBA told the Ems. “It was just
another day ofwhat Emsworth does best, lots of happy fac-
es, people getting involved and enjoying themselves. Our
thankstothe fantastic Morris Dancers andwe hopeto invite
them back again next year to dance again.”
Lesley DiFonzo - Images: John Tweddell
People flocked to
Westbourne’s Open
Gardens
£11,000 was raised for local charities and
organisations at Westbourne Gardens
open weekend in June. Seventeen
gardens in all were opened to the public.
The turn-out was exceptionally high
and already organisers are planning their
next big ‘Garden’ event in 3 years time.
The village had never seen anything
like it - special guests included Ed Bond
‘Big Allotment Challenge’ 2014 winner
and William Hardie co-presenter of C4’s
‘George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces’.
Money raised is being split between
several local charities including
Westbourne Scouts, Primary School and
the Women’s Institute.

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