vision and plans for the future and how we deliver our services We do more than tackle fires and rescue people Catch up with all the latest that we have been involved in We’re proud to support and protect the wonderfully diverse community in which we serve We’re committed to keeping our communities safe well and informed and our prevention and protection work plays a large role in this Behind every firefighter there are specialist support teams all playing their part If you need to get in touch or find a form Emsworth firefighters will be opening their appliance bay doors to welcome you to take a look inside find out about their vehicles and equipment and watch the demonstrations whilst enjoying the refreshments on offer Don’t miss out on the fun for all the family from 10am-2pm on Saturday 31st August Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Roxie Tricker from Horndean, is known for My Little Coffee Co which became an instant success after starting out at South Lane Meadow Fast forward to now, South Street Coffee Co is the newest adventure, demonstrating the success and popularity of the business. “I can't thank enough the people who support me because otherwise we wouldn't be growing as we are,” Roxie told the Petersfield Post. “It is a big step going from the van to a coffee shop, but I just wanted to take that next step to bring my coffee into Emsworth. “A lot of the locals are quite pleased and my customers from the meadow have told me they will come over.” Prior to opening, Roxie held a series of sneak peak events and the feedback was positive, with many locals glad to see the space brought back to life. The past few years, the former barber was empty and run down, but it has now been given the ultimate revamp thanks to the work of Roxie’s husband Scott. There are also touches that pay tribute to the town, Roxie explained: “There is an old paper that was found in the depths of layers of walls, it is 1919, so it goes right back. “We've tried to keep some of the heritage in it, and local artist Trevor Smith has painted a couple of the pictures in here that you can also buy from him.” Roxie hopes that the shop will help promote and support local businesses, with coffee beans from Winchester Coffee Roasters that supplies the van and seasonal cakes from Cakesmiths. You can find Esmworth’s latest addition on South Street as you head towards the harbour. Comments Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 I cannot tear myself away from Blandings Castle Picture the idyllic setting that is Leamington Waterstones: the draft of air conditioning as you enter through the doors (for it was May – Waterstones served as both satisfying the book-buying habit and handing an opportunity to escape from sweltering heat) the hit of that impossible-to-describe inky smell inevitably turning towards the fiction section (for who would buy non-fiction during term three of university?) I approached the wide table stacked with piles of books A man riding a pig and wearing a rather dapper suit – Summer Lightening by P.G I’d realise I had started with the fourth in the series You can never go wrong with a bit of humour Wodehouse is the best I have stumbled upon Wodehouse (1881-1975) is an established British author to many much-loved characters From Jeeves and Wooster (as played by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie in 1990-1993) and Lord Emsworth with his prize pet pig the Empress of Blandings every character he wrote was sure to be memorable I’m surprised he bypassed my attention for so long His literature and famous characters seem to be a quintessential element of Britishness that is referenced and used constantly or the fact that he brought multiple new words into the English language (see ‘gruntled’ and ‘plonk’) with Alexander Armstrong as its President and a list of Patrons including Sir Stephen Fry It is safe to say he continues to be a pretty influential figure It expands beyond pleasure too – reading new authors and books from a variety of periods can expose you to fresh perspectives and writing styles Wodehouse has become a new favourite author of mine making him a perfect example of why it is so important to try out new authors Before I came across Wodehouse and his creations I was confident I had found my favourite book already that nothing would ever live up to what I had already read and our purposes for reading may change as our real-life situation evolves I may love War and Peace and The Count of Monte Cristo but I sure don’t want to be reading them to relax in between the multitude of essays I have due in Term 3 as well as challenging any preconceived notions you may have especially against a specific genre or author you can reflect on what it is that you didn’t like so much Picking one section to focus on is always an easy way to start But how does one actually go about picking something new It’s true – walking into a bookshop and being bombarded with a vast amount of novels to choose from can be overwhelming and it’s not unusual to walk out empty-handed in such a situation it can be helpful to consult what you have enjoyed in the past: fiction Maybe you love classic literature but want to try a new author within the genre joining a local book club or literary society can be a fun option Not only will you be exposed to something new regularly but you can share your thoughts on the book with others while considering alternative views given by other members Clubs can also be a great opportunity to chat with other book lovers about their favourite reads where is better to hear about great books than from the experts themselves my personal favourite method: walking into Waterstones and grabbing whatever meets the eye Maybe you’ll happen to pick up your next favourite read This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar Environment Agency Updated: 13:54 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 it will turn increasingly cloudy from off the North Sea Some bright or sunny spells developing by evening Staying dry with some lengthy clear skies overnight Turning chilly with a touch of grass frost in places Largely dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells on Wednesday with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells throughout the period Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average An application to change the name of a sailing club and to screen films could impact the lives of residents if approved. Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club applied to Havant Borough Council in February 2025 to change its name to Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Limited and to allow additional activities on its premises. Some of these activities include the certificate for the ability to show films to members, as well as indoor sports, dance performances and playing recorded and live music inside and out. The application stated that the club wanted permission for these activities during the whole week from midday to 11pm. At the licensing sub-committee meeting on April 24, Lisa Pearce, objecting to the proposal, said that although she is “a huge fan” of the sailing club, “this is not an issue about the sailing club at all”. Mrs Pearce said: “I think the club brings a lot to the town. But I live directly next to 36 The Quay. To know there is an explicit agreement that the club could have indoor live music seven days a week would have a material impact on me. “I’m very fortunate I have big windows in my house, which means in summer it is unbelievably hot; it is impossible to be in there without the windows open, so I need to have my windows open.” On behalf of the sailing club, Deborah May said that the addition of films would not cause any changes to the quality of life of local residents. She added that the sailing club expects to project films four times a year. Mrs May said: “The showing of films at the club, which may be incidental to other club activities, we believe would not have an adverse effect on noise, traffic, parking or congestion because members using the club are fully aware of parking limitations in Emsworth. “Noise generated by showing films would be minimal – in fact, the club is likely to be quieter when showing a film than at any other time, as people would generally sit quietly when watching.” Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club has operated on and around the quay for over 100 years. It was founded in 1921 and is located in the old Quay Mill at the end of South Street. The licensing sub-committee will issue a decision in the following five days. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Emsworth has opened to the public today following a multi-million pound refurbishment The Ropemaker is Heartwood’s second pub with rooms following the opening in February of The White Horse in Dorking The award-winning group has three further locations confirmed to open 2024 in line with its plan to grow to over 60 sites and more than 500 bedrooms by 2027 Led by the award-winning Concorde BGW Group the former hotel has been transformed into a charactful pub with 43 boutique bedrooms The ground floor has been reconfigured and opened up to create a stylish pub with a central island bar feature fireplace and a spacious dining room where guests will be able to enjoy Heartwood’s fresh a terrace has been created to the front whilst the garden to the rear has been landscaped to create additional seating together with three heated beach huts for private dining The 43 bedrooms have been refurbished to incorporate Heartwood’s signature warm welcoming style with quirky nods to the pub’s coastal location and Victorian heritage Bedrooms range from a “Snug” to “Really Fancy” with prices starting from £100 per night and feature rainfall showers complimentary baked treats and smart televisions with casting Higher specification rooms also feature Illy coffee machines A number of the rooms will be dog-friendly with a bespoke dog shower located outside the pub to wash sandy paws Families are also catered for with spacious rooms featuring trundle beds Emsworth is a quaint town located on Chichester Harbour an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and sits between Emsworth and Portsmouth “Following the successful opening of The White Horse we are hugely excited to be opening our second pub with rooms in Emsworth We have been delighted with the welcome we have received from the Emsworth community and are looking forward to the opening of the three further pubs with rooms scheduled to open in 2024.” For any media enquiries please contact Emma Martin: emma.m@heartwoodcollection.com / 020 3166 2727 Heartwood Collection is the Group that operates 25 Heartwood Inns pubs and 14 Brasserie Blanc restaurants across the UK Heartwood Collection’s current site portfolio is as follows: The Plough & Harrow – Long Ditton Heartwood Collection is backed by Alchemy Partners Heartwood recently announced the news that Heartwood Collection recently secured an additional £100m of funding from its owner Alchemy Partners and its banking partner OakNorth to support the Group’s continued growth in freehold pubs and freehold pubs with rooms Heartwood Inns has been awarded the Best Managed Pub Group and Best Operations Team Awards at the Publican Awards 2024 alongside the R200 Best Food-Led Pub Group Awards 2023 It has also been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and won the Bronze Award at the DRUM EMEA Awards for Best Rebrand for Heartwood Collection Third-party news items that are posted on the Guild website’s news section come from press releases received by the Guild These press releases are posted as they have been received and their publication on the Guild website is intended as an informational service provided to our members and website visitors the publication of a story from a third-party source is neither an endorsement of the content please use the contact details that can be found at the bottom of each post Email secretary@beerguild.co.uk Copyright © The British Guild of Beer Writers 2025 Developed by HGA Hundreds of students at the Bay CofE School in Sandown are benefiting from a Breakfast ... read more Staff, parents and pupils at St George’s CofE Beneficial School in Portsea are marking their ... read more Our diocese has referred the Isle of Wight Council to an independent adjudicator over the ... read more Copyright © 2025 Diocese of Portsmouth, Privacy. 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