Edition 25 - Whiteley Town Council

THE
Whiteley Voice
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February 2010 ISSUE 25
In this issue:
Whiteley Parish Council news
What we’ve been doing this quarter
School news
Play park refurbishments
Full details in the centre pages
Youth shelter project
Sponsored by
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Whiteley Parish Council
Contact Details
Name
Address
Telephone
Email
67 Rattigan Gardens
Whiteley PO15 7EB
01489 481365
[email protected]
52 Sorrel Drive
Whiteley PO15 7JL
01489 480273
[email protected]
Vivian Achwal
92 Saffron Way
Whiteley PO15 7LW
01489 570199
[email protected]
Paul Beaumont
14 Oldenburg
Whiteley PO15 7EJ
07737 080042
[email protected]
Colin Bielckus
Chairman Finance
Committee
1 Silvertree
Lady Betty’s Drive
PO15 6RJ
01489 580433
[email protected]
Roland Diffey
22 Leafy Lane
Whiteley PO15 7HL
01489 564154
[email protected]
Kairen Goves
Chairman Highways
Committee
45 Mollison Rise
Whiteley PO15 7JX
01489 880425
[email protected]
Brenda Hatch
49 Thyme Avenue
Whiteley PO15 7NB
01489 564685
[email protected]
Brian Hughes
52 Mollison Rise
Whiteley PO15 7JX
07963 721660
[email protected]
Al Menzies
43 Saffron Way
Whiteley PO15 7LG
01489 588501
[email protected]
Pat Thew
Chairman Recreation
and GP Committee
52 Thyme Avenue
Whiteley PO15 7GE
01489 571463
[email protected]
Heatherdene Turkey
Island Shedfield
Southampton
SO32 2JE
01329 835019
[email protected]
Chairman
Mike Evans
Chairman SD&Policy
Committee
Vice-Chairman
David Jenkins
Chairman Planning
Committee
Councillors
Parish Clerk
Nicki Oliver
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Whiteley Parish Council news
Whiteley Village redevelopment
The Planning Application for the redevelopment of Whiteley Village, which includes an
extension to Meadowside Leisure Centre to provide additional community facilities, was
considered and approved by Winchester City Council on 17 December 2009. The provision
of a new hotel as part of the re-development received outline planning only as the detail
has yet to be submitted to the City Council for consideration. The Parish Council spoke in
support of the application and in recognition of concerns previously expressed about the
pressure on school places, the co-ownership of Whiteley Village agreed to remove the
residential element from the scheme until the certainty of a new primary school is
established. However, before the co-ownership can confirm a start date for the
redevelopment, the scheme has to be referred to Government Office South East (GOSE)
to determine whether it should be referred to the Secretary of State.
North Whiteley Development Forum
During 2009 the Parish Council urged Winchester City Council to prepare a contingency
plan so that vital infrastructure, such as schools and roads, is provided as quickly
possible should the development in North Whiteley be significantly delayed due to the
economic situation. I am pleased to be able to tell you that Winchester City Council
Cabinet recently approved the establishment of a North Whiteley Development Forum,
which will act as an informal advisory body to allow members of the Forum to discuss
and engage with the local community on all aspects of the development. The
membership of the Forum will include representatives from Winchester City Council,
Hampshire County Council, Fareham Borough Council, Whiteley Parish Council and
Curdridge Parish Council. The inaugural meeting is expected to take place in early 2010.
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How the Parish Council is funded
Households within the Winchester district of Whiteley are ‘parished’ and served by
Whiteley Parish Council, unlike those in Fareham which has no local or community
council system.
The Parish Council funds its operation and project costs through the Council Tax. The
amount is shown separately on the bill which also includes an amount for Hampshire
County Council, Winchester City Council, Fire Service and Police.
The Parish Council has one part-time member of staff who works from home. As the
council is relatively new (established in 2003) it currently has few facilities unlike other
parishes, which means the budget is comparatively low. This is likely to change over
time as services are devolved into local ownership.
Budget for 2010/11
Following a close look at the Parish Council’s operations and project proposals a budget,
or precept, for the coming financial year of £50,189 has been agreed.
This will represent an annual payment for a Band D Council Tax payer of just under £40,
an increase of £7.82, or 65p per month, on last year.
The decision to increase the budget in a difficult economic climate was not taken lightly
but the Council believes that in order to improve life for residents a certain level of
financing is required.
The budget includes a sum of £3,000 for grants to local organisations. If your group is in
need of funding please use the grant application form available on the Council’s website
at www.whiteleypc.info.
Also included is a sum towards the running costs of a new community hub facility
providing a library, facilities for young people and local offices. It is hoped work will
start on the hub in early 2011.
The Recreation and General Purposes Committee is looking at a project to install a youth
shelter to compliment facilities provided in the hub; additional grants will be required to
fund the proposals fully. Other projects include repairs and replacements to seats and
benches and working with partner organisations to improve the surface of the Gull
Coppice footpath.
Should projects not be completed, or successful grant applications made, surplus funding
will be used to reduce budgets in future years.
A summary of the budget is set out below. More details can be viewed on the Council’s
website at www.whiteleypc.info.
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Whiteley Parish Council Budget /Precept Request
2010/11
Expenditure
2009/10
2010/11
Precept
Precept
16,201
16,960
1
Staff and office costs
2
Subscriptions
3
Insurance
4
Audit fees
915
915
5
Room hire
1,100
1,100
6
Annual parish assembly
700
800
7
Councillor/Staff training
500
2,000
8
Cllr travelling expenses
300
300
9
Chairman’s allowance
500
500
3,000
3,000
12,600
12,600
10
520
1,050
1,050
Projects
Grants to community
organisations
Hub / youth / library running
costs when completed
Sculpture benches
4,500
Youth shelter
0
13,000
Repair benches
0
2,000
Top dress Gull Coppice path
0
2,000
Committee budgets
2,000
2,000
Whiteley Voice newsletter
4,000
4,000
800
800
Maintain bus shelters
Maintain dog bins
Contingency
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495
0
780
4,000
4,000
52,661
68,325
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Total budget
Balance remaining from last
year
-12,066
-18,136
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Precept request
40,595
50,189
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Future management of the recreation ground, skate park and
play areas
Winchester City Council currently manages the key open
spaces in Whiteley. This is a function that is carried out
by Parish Councils throughout the rest of Winchester
District. The management has been funded through
developers’ contributions made when Whiteley was
initially planned. This fund will be exhausted in the next
few years and the costs will have to be met by
Winchester Council tax payers.
There is an opportunity, when the present management contract expires in early 2011,
for the Parish Council to assume responsibility for the management and maintenance of
these areas. We are presently in discussion with the City Council regarding this matter,
including the transfer to the Parish Council of the remaining monies in the Whiteley
Fund. This will enable us to have direct control over the management and spending
decisions which we believe is in the best interests of the community. For example, as we
do not have a cricket team in Whiteley, we have been instrumental in making sure that
our senior and junior soccer teams have access to pitches throughout the year. This has
reduced the cost of maintaining the sports ground by about £11,000 a year.
Tesco wind turbine
Despite objections from Winchester City Council and the Parish Council, the
Government’s Planning Inspector has ruled in favour of Tesco installing a 10.6m high
wind turbine in the car park opposite the flats in Bluebell Way. However, the land owner
has not given permission for the turbine to be built, and we await clarification whether
this development can proceed.
Annual Parish Assembly 6pm Tuesday 11th May 2010 at
Meadowside Leisure Centre
Find out what is happening in your community, let the Parish Council know what you
think should be happening!
Musicians from Whiteley Primary School and Henry Cort Community College will be
performing for the Mayor of Winchester.
Display space will be available for local groups to promote their work, and recruit new
members. For more information, contact the Parish Clerk at
[email protected].
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Saturn study
The Parish Council met recently with Hampshire
County Council to discuss the outcome of the muchawaited Saturn Study, which has been developed
following traffic surveys and road-side interviews
undertaken in September 2008. The modelling has
provided a prediction of several highway network
arrangements, including an assessment of potential traffic flows if the Yew Tree Drive
bus gate were to be opened to all traffic. While the Parish Council is currently
considering the robustness of the survey results and subsequent modelling, it is
anticipated that Hampshire County Council will shortly consult all householders within
Whiteley, Burridge, Botley Road, Swanwick Lane, relevant parts of Park Gate, and key
employers within Solent Business Park, about the opening of additional road links onto
Botley Road from Whiteley. In 2008 the vast majority of Whiteley households who
completed the Parish Council’s survey were in favour of opening Yew Tree Drive,
Rookery Avenue, or both to all traffic. As a result of this survey, the Parish Council has
campaigned for this to happen sooner rather than later. We are aware that many
residents have benefited from the Yew Tree Drive access being open during the recent
cold weather, and the Parish Council continues to support the permanent opening of this
link for all traffic. The forthcoming consultation by Hampshire County Council is another
opportunity for you to express your views, and the Parish Council would encourage you
to do so.
Mike Evans
Chairman, Whiteley Parish Council
Did you know?
It is an offence to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place or in a
private place where it is not allowed to be.
What is meant by dangerously out of control?
Any dog is dangerously out of control if:
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It injures a person, or
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It behaves in a way that makes a person worried that it
might injure them.
The law applies everywhere the general public is allowed to go, and anywhere your dog
goes where it is not supposed to be. The maximum penalty for allowing a dog you own,
or are in charge of, to be dangerously out of control is two years’ imprisonment, or a
fine, or both.
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Creature from another planet?
The wooden mould for the new sculpture
bench arrived on its site near the
Meadowside Leisure Centre before
Christmas. Unfortunately, the cold
weather has caused a delay in pouring
the concrete. We hope that the new
bench will emerge from the mould very
soon!
Voluntary community group news
Do you need support with your voluntary community group? Or would you like to set a
new one up? Melissa Fletcher, Development Support Officer, will be visiting the
Meadowside Leisure Centre, Whiteley alongside Winchester City Council officers and
police officers. She will also be visiting the Bishops Waltham Citizens Advice Bureau
on the same days. Dates and times detailed below:
Date
Wednesday 24
Wednesday 24
Wednesday 28
Wednesday 26
February
March
April
May
Whiteley
10am-12.45pm
10am-12.45pm
10am-12.45pm
10am-12.45pm
Bishops Waltham
2.15pm-4pm
2.15pm-4pm
2.15pm-4pm
2.15pm-4pm
Drop in for an informal chat to find out how Melissa can help you and your group. The
Development Support Service is a wide-ranging service including funding options,
business planning, advertising, training opportunities, resources signposting,
organisational and management support.
Did you know that your group can search for funding opportunities at:
http://www.open4community.info/winchester/Default.aspx
For further details please do not hesitate to contact Melissa,
[email protected], 01962 848019 (Tuesday - Thursday),
http://www.waca.org.uk/html/funding.html
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M.U.D
Take it to the Streets!!!
Street Cheer craze has officially landed in Whiteley!
The community of Whiteley has seen the launch of its very own and long overdue
dance company. My Urban Dance, known as M.U.D, is an urban street dance club that
takes dancing to a whole new level. They have an innovative style of dance called
Street Cheer—a new blend of urban street and a dash of cheerleading with an aerobic
undertone. M.U.D launched in July 2009, and has proved popular with all ages and
abilities. Some of their youngest members are just three years old!
Weekly Saturday classes for kids and teens are held at Meadowside Leisure Centre
from 9am. Adults have their own Street Fitness Class, which is another M.U.D
creation, held on Mondays from 6pm-7pm. This is more for fun and fitness but
teaches skills that you can take to any dance floor.
Director Stephanie Lauren remarked “What makes M.U.D so special is our passion and
drive. We are a strong team of dedicated professionals. We dance hard, we stay
focused and our unique style sets us apart from the rest!” M.U.D is already busy
creating a new and exclusive crew for the South. The M.U.D Squad will be an elite
crew of dancers from all over Hampshire. They will be performing and competing at
a local and national level. More details and audition dates will be announced shortly.
M.U.D instructors and performers are available for all events, from dance birthday
parties and workshops, to private tuition. Contact them for more information and
booking details.
My Urban Dance is a registered company. All instructors are highly qualified, CRB
cleared, and hold public liability. For more information about M.U.D, or to register
for a free taster class, please visit www.myurbandance.co.uk or call the team on
07763045447.
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Climate change—doing nothing?
The Copenhagen conference on climate change failed to come up with any
quantifiable actions to counter climate change. Is this a sign that we should do
nothing? Doing nothing is an option, but we should be aware of what is likely to
happen if we all do nothing.
The good news is that it is generally believed that doing nothing will not cause the
death of our planet. The earth is likely to survive whatever we do. However, the
prognosis is not so good for the animal kingdom, including the human race.
The one thing agreed at Copenhagen was that a two degree increase in global
temperatures is the maximum that we can support. Any higher than that, and the
effects of climate change will be irreversible. The scientists say that at that point,
the tundra starts to melt, and this will then give up its stored carbon dioxide. The
rainforests will start to die, and as a result will no longer be using carbon dioxide
and giving us oxygen, but in the act of dying will also give up their stored carbon
dioxide. You can see that this will have an accelerating effect.
If we do nothing, the following are expected to happen:
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Africa will become hotter and drier. Between 350 and 600 million people will
suffer water shortages or increased competition for water. Yields from
agriculture could fall by half by 2020 while arid areas will rise by up to 8 per
cent. Areas where cattle has been grazed, and crops grown, will become
desert.
Australia will become hotter and drier, with water shortages in previously
arable areas. Between 3,000 and 5,000 more heat-related deaths a year.
In Asia up to a billion people will suffer water shortages as supplies dwindle.
Maize and wheat yields will fall by up to 5 per cent in India; rice crops in
China will drop by up to 12 per cent.
In Latin America, up to 77 million people will face water shortages
Low-lying islands are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels with the
Maldives already suffering land loss.
Delta areas that are currently fertile, with plenty of fresh water, will become
unusable as sea water encroaches as sea levels rise.
There will be more extreme weather events, such as the recent typhoons in
the Far East, and the flash floods we have experienced here in the UK.
Hundreds of millions of people will not have access to enough food or water.
Many animal species will become extinct.
It seems almost as though anything we do is too little, too late. But should we let
that overwhelm us so that we stand back and say that our efforts mean nothing?
Or should we take personal and joint responsibility to do what we can to reduce
our own emissions?
Al Menzies
Climate Change Champion
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Meet your councillors
In a regular feature, we will be introducing you to all of your parish councillors
over the next few issues of the Whiteley Voice. This time we feature Brian
Hughes, David Jenkins and Colin Bielckus.
Brian Hughes
Married with two grown-up sons and daughter, plus four
grandchildren, Brian and his wife Heather moved to Whiteley in
2006. In his business life he worked in the field of Medical
Devices, both in the Public and Private sectors. He has been
associated with Quality Assurance/R&D projects in dentistry,
orthopaedics, artificial eyes and hearing aid inserts. The last
eleven years of his working life Brian worked as a self-employed
sub-contractor for the World’s largest Certification company regarding the EU
Directive for the safety of Medical Devices. Brian was elected to the Parish Council
in 2007 and is vice-chairman of the Highways and Finance Committees, also
representing the PC at two Police forums. He has also been a School Governor and
Scout Councillor, and is just happy helping the community!
David Jenkins
David has lived in Whiteley since January 1999. He became a
Parish Councillor in early 2005 and is Vice-Chairman of the
council, Chairman of the Planning Committee and a member of
the Finance Committee. David has worked in various roles in the
financial services industry since February 2005 and currently
works in Compliance within the Banking sector. David is keen to
ensure Whiteley remains a pleasant place to live and work, now
and in the future.
Colin Bielckus
Colin is a Chartered Accountant and Business Adviser with his
own practice, and is a director of a couple of local businesses.
He and his wife Lorraine moved to Whiteley in 2007. They
have one daughter, Penelope. He became a member of the
Parish Council early in 2009 and has become Chairman of the
Finance Committee. Colin is aware that his role in helping to
set the Parish part of the local Council Tax is unlikely to win him any popularity
contests...
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Buddens Road, Wickham, Fareham, Hants,
PO17 5HU. Tel: 01329 834 874
The Christmas parties in Wickham and Whiteley were a
great success. The children enjoyed the activities on
offer and also the arrival of our special guest, Santa.
The Whiteley party even saw some of the first snowfall!
Many thanks to all the parents and children who made
this event such a success.
2009 was a good year for Merry-Go-Round. It saw the
centre being fully staffed, services, outreach and
holiday programmes being developed, and the numbers
of parents and children attending groups increase. We
welcomed Catherine Mace as a Play Worker. Her
appointment has allowed groups to develop and she is a
hit with parents!
With Christmas behind us we have lots to look forward to in 2010. Merry Tots and
Mini Mites will continue to run; however, the Mini Mites under 1’s group in Whiteley
will now run on Friday mornings 10.00 – 11.30am at Kiddi Caru.
In addition we are pleased to announce the following events: Wiggle Waggle Music,
Pancake Day Party, a new Craft group in Knowle ‘C.A.S.T’, on-going Baby Massage
and Positive Parenting courses, Adventure Walks, Easter Theatre Production and
monthly Messy Play sessions. Please ring for details on how to join in the fun!
The staff at the centre look forward to meeting all our families, so please, if you
haven’t already been in contact, call in for a coffee and chat, call us on
01329 834 874 or look us up on the web:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/merry-go-round-cc
Burridge and Park Gate Women’s Institute
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.15pm, at St Margaret Mary
Church Hall, Middle Road, Park Gate. On the 2nd March there is a craft competition
"Paint a Flower Pot". Visitors are very welcome.
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COME AND GRAB YOURSELF A BARGAIN
AT WHITELEY VILLAGE
THE CENTRE’S BIG SALE IS NOW ON!
WEBSITE LINK
Our website offers all the latest
details on current retailers, retailer
offers and what’s on. We also
promote local employment in the
centre, and would encourage local job
hunters to access current store
vacancies for Full/Part Time and
Weekend vacancies on our website.
http://whiteleyvillage.com
Opening Hours
Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 11am–5pm
Bank holiday Monday 10am–5pm
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Play park refurbishments
Thanks to everyone who filled in their questionnaires on what equipment they would like to see in the play parks in Mollison Rise, Cheshire Close and Caraway, you will soon be seeing the
new equipment you have asked for. The comme? ts on the small play area at the top of Thyme Avenue, and in Angelica Way, suggested that these were not used and a decision has been
made to remove them. Work is already underway to do this.
An artist’s impression of the Mollison Rise play area. The swings will stay as they are,
and you will get an additional “birds’ nest” swing. There are two pieces of climbing
equipment—one for smaller children and one for teenagers. The most exciting piece
of equipment is the new zip wire—this was the piece of equipment that received the most
votes. There are two picnic tables, each accessible for wheelchair users.
An artist’s impression of the Caraway play area. This play area is to be completely
refurbished with swings, a climbing frame and slide, a see-saw and games for small
children. The hedges will be trimmed back to increase the size of the play area.
An artist’s impression of the Cheshire Close Play area. As well as the swings, you will
have a new “bird’s nest” swing, a climbing frame with a slide, and balancing games.
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Class Timetable
Open To All
If the gym is not for you then why not try one of our fun & exciting classes or
combine it with the gymfor the ultimate workout regime?
MONDAY
Classes are FREE
for members
and £4.20 for
non–members
except Pilates
which is £4.70 &
Crunch £1.50
* Requires
Booking
¤ Classes
charged
differently
For more details about the Class Timetable or Membership, lease
p
contact the
Meadowside Centre on:01489 577464 or Email: m
[email protected]
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Little Kickers are coming to Whiteley
From humble beginnings in 2002, Little Kickers was set up in response to the lack of
suitable sports classes for pre-school children aged two to seven. The company’s
unique “play not push” approach has led to impressive growth that has continued
through the recent recession, and more than 10,000 children a week across the UK
now participate in these classes.
With the growth in childhood obesity regularly highlighted by press and TV, Little
Kickers classes help both boys and girls discover the rewards of regular structured
exercise, laying the foundations for fit and healthy lives. Developed and regularly
enhanced by FA qualified coaches and nursery school teachers, with ongoing input
from child health specialists, Little Kickers introduces real football skills through
exciting group play activities.
The classes, which are run by FA qualified coaches, also enable the children to
develop agility, co-ordination and balance with early learning concepts such as
colours and numbers gently introduced through play at a very young age. Recently
Little Kickers made the shortlist of the HSBC Award for Enterprise in the (British
Franchise Association) Franchisor of the Year Awards 2009.
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Whiteley Primary School News
Inspired by the Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne, Whiteley
Primary School has launched a picture book challenge to all their
classes for the Spring and Summer term. During his time as
Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne wants to encourage more
children to discover a love for reading, particularly focussing on
picture books.
“Picture books are for everybody at any age, not books to be left
behind as we grow older. The best ones leave a tantalising gap
between the pictures and the words, a gap that is filled by the
reader’s imagination” (quote from Anthony Browne’s website).
In response to this, the school librarian has set up a ‘Passport to Picture Books’ activity,
with every class encouraged to read, discuss and respond to 12 recommended picture
books for their age group, sharing their thoughts about the books with other classes.
Picture books are often left behind as pupils become more confident with reading, but
those books which are specifically written for older pupils often contain excellent
discussion points and hidden meanings, as well as beautiful illustrations to spark the
imagination, all of which can encourage children to read for pleasure. Every class that
completes the challenge will be presented with a brand new book for their classroom,
and we hope that it will encourage a wider range of independent reading.
Henry Cort siblings sail into the National Junior Squad
Adam Kay, a year 10 student at the Henry Cort Community College and his sister, Lisa,
an ex- student have been selected to join the Royal Yachting Association’s National
Junior Feva Squad.
Adam and Lisa will undertake a rigorous training programme, led by Olympic
professionals, designed to help sailors succeed at the European and World
Championships. Training will take place at a number of venues nationwide to develop
each sailor’s ability to compete successfully on both inland and coastal waters. Adam
and Lisa will take part in seven weekend sailing sessions and one week-long residential
course. The end of the year will be marked by competing for Great Britain at the World
Championships in Brittany, France in July. It is expected that the Henry Cort siblings will
then go on to the Youth Transition Squad as part of the Olympic pathway.
The RYA National Junior Squad Programme currently supports around 190 of the most
talented British Sailors between 11 and 16 years of age. It offers the sailors access to a
highly-subsidised World Class National Training Programme designed to help them
achieve international success in the future.
Principal, Phil Munday commented, “We are extremely proud of Adam and Lisa and are
pleased that their hard work has been recognised”.
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Whiteley Church Services
Whiteley Church meets in the Community Centre, Yew Tree
Drive.
We welcome all who would like to join us, especially families
with young children
1st Sunday
2nd Sunday
rd
3 Sunday
4th Sunday
10am
Wake up and Shake up family service
6.30pm
Communion
10am
Communion
6.30pm
Prayer and Stillness
10am
Celebration
6.30pm
Prayer and Stillness
10am
Communion
6.30pm
Prayer and Stillness
We are a church with many babies and young children, and have crèche facilities and
a thriving ‘Little Fishes’ children’s group with dedicated leaders.
We offer prayer ministry for healing and wholeness at all our services, and during the
week we have home-groups for study and fellowship.
Special Easter Services
Sunday 28th March Palm Sunday
Communion 10am at Community Centre
Friday 2nd April Good Friday
Walk of Witness 12 Noon starting at Church Site – (opposite Tesco),
walking to Community Centre for service & refreshments
Sunday 4th April Easter Day
6.30am Dawn Service at the Church Site (opposite Tesco)
10am Communion for Easter Day at Community Centre
Baptisms and weddings by appointment
Contact Rev Lorraine Snape or Rev Gary Snape
01489 881500
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Possible youth shelter for Whiteley?
Young people need to socialise as part of their normal growth and development; they
need to learn how to relate to each other in the absence of adults—this is how they
mature.
It is true that they will sometimes make fools of themselves, take a few risks, get too
boisterous and show off inappropriately in front of their peers. It is much better to let
them do this in a designated space out of harm’s way, than to try and stop them
gathering outside shops or bus shelters and asking the police to move them on. At best
this merely displaces the problem and it may well lead to other, more serious difficulties
that could cost dearly in the longer term.
Ask young people what they want and they will tell you:
"Somewhere to go that is safe, where we won’t get hassled"
"A place of our own away from adults"
Gatherings of young people have been regarded as a problem to be eliminated rather
than as a need to be catered for.
What is a youth shelter?
A youth shelter is a structure designed to meet the social needs of young people—a
sheltered place to sit and talk. A litter bin is often asked for to help keep the area tidy.
The roof provides shelter from the weather, but most shelters are open on all sides,
enabling all round visibility, ‘natural policing’ and safety for users. The most successful
shelters are those that are linked to some type of sporting facility—these complement
each other by becoming a place to go for both physical and social activity.
Winchester City Council have provided a sports field for community use, but any
equipment such as goal posts are removed, so young people are expected to run around
the field for a few hours and then go straight home without any opportunity to sit and
talk. As adults, whenever we take part in sport we socialise afterwards, often in pleasant
surroundings designed for the purpose.
Suggested Youth Shelter designs
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Advantages of a youth shelter
For youths:
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a place to go and meet that is non-confrontational
•
facilitates young people’s development by learning about independence and
socializing
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develops involvement and pride in their neighbourhood
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is a constructive rather than destructive experience
•
reduces boredom if associated with a sports facility
•
removes a possible first step towards crime
•
all round visibility allows users to feel safe
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For the community:
•
reduced damage, graffiti, crime and fear of crime
•
enhanced community harmony
•
children’s play areas remain undamaged and useable
•
reduced maintenance costs
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a place where a passing PCSO or youth worker can pop by for a chat to find out
what young people are thinking
Disadvantages of a youth shelter
If it is poorly designed or located:
•
under-age drinking and/or drug taking
•
conflicts between groups about use/abuse
•
litter and maintenance cost—who pays?
•
noise and annoyance to nearest residents
•
graffiti, possibility of obscenities
•
solid sides reduce visibility and may increase risk of bullying and intimidation.
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Osteopathy comes to Whiteley
Whether you are suffering with neck or low back pain, headaches, postural problems
or have a sports injury, osteopathy can help you. Based within the private Yew Tree
Clinic in Whiteley, Claire Austin Thomas BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), graduated from
Oxford Brookes University with a first class honours degree. With over nine years
experience of working previously as a sports therapist, Claire specialises in
musculoskeletal injuries, and is used to working with both professional elite athletes
and members of the public suffering from occupational and postural stress-related
problems.
To see whether Osteopathy can help you, please call Claire on 07843 010011 or 01489
606706 for more information.
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01489 606706
Email: [email protected]
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Yew Tree Clinic, Yew Tree Drive, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LB
WPC dates for your diary
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
24th February 2010
1st March 2010
17th March 2010
12th April 2010
21st April 2010
4th May 2010
11th May 2010
19.00
19.15
19.00
19.15
19.00
19.15
TBC
Committee Meetings
Full Council Meeting
Committee Meetings
Full Council Meeting
Committee Meetings
Annual General Meeting
Annual Parish Assembly
All to be held (upstairs) at Meadowside Centre
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YOUR LOCAL DENTAL PRACTICE
Dr Ian Capewell BDS MFGDP(UK)
Dr Jenny Capewell BDS
Dr Freddie Hall B ChD
Enlighten Extreme Tooth Whitening
and Facial Aesthetics available
New patients always welcome
Children can be treated on the NHS
Please visit our website:
www.whiteleydentalpractice.co.uk
01489 564203
3500 Parkway The Solent Centre Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AL
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Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Q
I’m in the first month of my maternity leave and my employer has
announced it will be making 50 redundancies. Am I more at risk of being
made redundant than my colleagues?
The fact that you are on maternity leave should have no bearing on your
risk of redundancy. If it is taken into account as a factor by your employer,
this would amount to sex discrimination and give rise to a legal claim.
Conversely, being on maternity leave is not a shield to protect you from a genuine
redundancy if a fair procedure is followed. Sex discrimination claims are very timesensitive and you should seek advice from the CAB or law centre as soon as possible.
A
For further information about maternity rights and rights of working parents contact
your local CAB at Well House, 2 Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AX, Tel.
(01489) 896376 open from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday. We also run an advice surgery at Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane,
Wickham on Thursdays from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm If this is not convenient, please
note our Thursday evening appointments only session (from 4 to 7 pm) at the
Bishop’s Waltham Bureau. You can email us on [email protected] with
your problem.
You can also go to our local website at www.bishopswalthamcab.org.uk or you can
go to the national Citizens Advice website at www.adviceguide.org.uk.
Are you interested in finding out
more about climate change?
Battery recycling comes to
Whiteley
Would you be interested in
joining a Climate Action Group to
look at green issues in Whiteley?
Come to our meeting in the Meadowside
Leisure Centre on
Saturday 27th February 2010
12:00 to 14:00
We will have speakers, discussions, and
refreshments!
Just turn up or, if you would like any
more information, contact Al Menzies
[email protected]
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A recent change in the law means that
shops that sell certain quantities of
batteries must provide recycling
facilities.
Tesco now has a battery recycling bin
near the Customer Service desk. You can
recycle all types of household batteries
including rechargeable, and batteries
from hearings aids and mobile phones.
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Advertising in the
Whiteley Voice
The Whiteley Voice is a quarterly magazine
that is produced by Whiteley Parish
Council, and delivered to every household
in Whiteley. The latest edition is also
available on the Parish Council’s website
at www.whiteleypc.info.
If you would like to advertise in the
Whiteley Voice, please contact
Al Menzies by email or telephone:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01489 588501
The deadline for the next issue is
1st April 2010.
Accounts, Business Advice
Strategic Planning
VAT, Tax Advice
Payroll Operation And Advice
Local Business
No Assignment Too Large
(WELL, MAYBE)
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
(Mention reference WV1001)
Avenue Business Services
Lady Bettys Drive
TEL Colin on: 01489-885555
MOBILE: 07889-895602
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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Whiteley Townswomen’s Guild
Want to meet new people?
Why not come along to the Whiteley Townswomen’s Guild?
Where: We meet at the Meadowside Centre (next to the shopping village)
When: On the third Wednesday of each month at 7.15 p.m.
We have a varied programme of events and speakers. We also have a craft section,
reading group, gardening group, lunch club and, weather permitting, a walking
group. New members and visitors are always welcome. Meetings always end with a
cup of tea or coffee and a chat.
For more information please contact:
Mrs Pauline Register (Chairman) Tel. 01489 603356 or
Mrs Rosemary Baker (Secretary) Tel. 01489 559911
Whiteley Conservation Group update
The group’s last task of 2009 was a litter
pick in Gull Coppice.
As you can see we collected quite a lot!
Please remember the Coppices are not
meant to be dumping grounds.
We found a plate rack, a dismantled
kitchen unit and many bottles. Some of
the glass bottles were broken which poses
a real danger, not only to your children
and dogs, but to the wildlife too.
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Useful telephone
telephone numbers
numbers
Useful
Citizens' Advice Bureau
(Bishop's Waltham)
Citizens' Advice Bureau
(Fareham)
Community Policing:
PC David Coleman (Fareham)
PC Anna Weald and
PCSO Owen Reeves
(Winchester)
Dentist: Whiteley Dental
Practice, Solent Business Park
Doctor's Surgery, Yew Tree
Drive
First (Bus Service)
Hampshire County Councillor
for Southern Parishes:
Freddie Allgood
Hampshire Highways
Le Club Francais:
Sarah Browning
Email: [email protected]
Local Authorities Customer
Services Centre:
Fareham Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Winchester City Council
Meadowside Leisure Centre
James Wade (Manager)
MP for Fareham:
Mark Hoban
Email: [email protected]
MP for Winchester:
Mark Oaten
Email:[email protected]
NHS Direct
Robinson Reade Estate Agent
www.robinsonreade.co.uk
Rotary Club of Whiteley
www.rcw.org.uk
President: Sasha Mckee
Email: [email protected]
Social Services Direct
Subway Whiteley
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01489 896376
01329 237121
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or
0845 045 45 45
01489 564203
01489 881982
02392 862412
02392 261029
0845 850 4422
Towns Women's Guild
Secretary: Rosemary Baker
Whiteley Church
Whiteley Community Centre
(Manager)
Whiteley Conservation Group
Contact: Lynette Ebbs
Email [email protected]
Whiteleyoaks
(Basketball Team)
Whiteley Parish Clerk
Nicki Oliver
Whiteley Pre-School
Registration & Enquiries
Whiteley Primary School
Headteacher - Mrs Bradley
Whiteley Quilters
Marilyn Lovett
Winchester City Councillors:
Cllr Mike Anthony
Cllr Vivian Achwal
Women's Institute:
President: Pat Johnson
Email: [email protected]
01489 559911
01489 881500
01489 880041
07849 344762
01489 571503
01329 835019
07969 448031
01489 881601
02392 585194
01489 886821
01489 570199
01489 576045
01489 886858
01329 236100
0845 603 5638
01962 840222
01489 577464
01329 233573
01962 622212
0845 46 47 48
01489 579911
01489 880454
0845 600 4555
01489 880374
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If you have a news article or wish to advertise in
If
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have
a
news
article
or wish
advertise
this publication, please
send
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details
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this publication, please send your details to:
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Email:
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Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01489 588501
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Council
and distributed
to all Whiteley
residents.
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Parish
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can be found
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and
copies
are
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available
The latest copy can be found on the WPC website
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are also
available
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Leisureschool,
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