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Comments Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Handouts at Liss Food Bank have dropped as the temperature rises – but demand still remains fairly steady. Parish councillors heard on Monday (April 28) the good cause helped 20 families and 35 individuals during the winter months. There’s been a slight drop in recent weeks to 15 and 20, respectively, with Cllr Clayre Williams claiming the figures still show there’s a need for the service. She said: “Things seem to get better when the weather is warmer but the figures also show there is a level of deprivation out there.” The foodbank based at St Mary’s Church is also looking for drivers to help deliver food parcels to less mobile villagers, anyone interested should call Nigel on 07494 605945. 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Copyright © 2024 Southern Water Company number 2366670 - Registered in England and Wales Police are treating the death of a man found in a public garden in Liss as unexpected but not suspicious. Mill Road Community Garden was partially cordoned off on Tuesday, April 2, following reports of a sudden death. Police found the body of a man in his 30s after being called to the site shortly after 7am with a forensics tent being put up on the site popular with dog walkers. A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said the man’s death is being treated as unexpected, but not suspicious, at this time. The spokesperson added: “His family have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner.” Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Black poplars used to be grown all over the UK for use as timber but with the introduction of faster growing species from abroad during the Victorian era large numbers were felled and never replanted.  Black Poplars are dioecious meaning each tree is either male or female which in turned made it more difficult for them to reproduce.  Liss Riverside Walk is a wet area with plenty of space providing ideal growing conditions for the 36 black poplars By strategically placing the trees we can give them the best chance of survival and repopulate areas that have seen ash trees felled due to the ash dieback disease.  EHDC portfolio holder for Regeneration and Prosperity (which includes climate and environment) said: “This planting project is a great opportunity to reintroduce a native tree to help diversify and strengthen the woodland of the area “Ash dieback has had a significant impact on trees across the country and – according to the Woodland Trust - is expected to kill up to 80% of ash trees across the UK The Western Sussex Rivers Trust catchment includes the River Rother and its tributaries in East Hampshire Find out about our tree planting initiative Access higher resolution pictures on Flickr An organisation in an East Hampshire village is looking for new members to join its ranks Liss Men’s Shed has around 40 members (including one woman!) and wants to highlight the work they do in the community the whole community had a fair about all the activities that go on in the village and we were introducing them to the activities that we want to push that a little bit more If you've got something at home that you want repairing “You don't have to be experienced to come here because you can work with somebody who is “Danny is a teacher and used to run the woodwork department at Reading College so if younger people wanted to learn more skills in woodwork Danny is also head of a team from the Men’s Shed that is working to build and install a kitchen and other pieces for the preschool located on the same grounds as the group The members also go to schools with pre-made wooden toys and objects and then teach the children how to make them quite a few of the interested children were girls Members also enjoy afternoons where they listen to a guest speaker or entertainer and participate in games such as Scrabble if you’re looking to try something new or meet people More information at https://www.lissmensshed.org.uk/home. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Essential resurfacing will start at a busy A3 roundabout near Liss in early February The work will be on the Ham Barn Roundabout and the approaching slip roads at West Liss taking place between the Longmoor and Liss Interchanges and include renewing the high-friction surfacing and road markings There will be overnight closures between the interchanges starting at 9pm on February 21 to 6am on February 24 Traffic management will be arranged in phases to try to limit disruption as much as possible but make sure to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for your journeys For more information, including maps, visit https://tinyurl.com/Ham-Barn-Roundabout-works. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called to a blaze at 14:40 involving the roof space of a property on Rake Road. Fortunately, there are no casualties reported by the services. The house near the junction of Hatch Lane and Rake Road has been seriously damaged with its roof being all but destroyed. A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and rescue said: “The gas and electric supply has been isolated as firefighters use hose reels and jets to tackle the flames. Crews from Petersfield, Liphook, Havant, Grayshott and Cosham are on the scene supported by specialist vehicles from Southsea, Portchester, Fareham and SHQ. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area due to the number of emergency services vehicles in attendance.” Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Work will be undertaken on a Level Crossing in a village near Petersfield as part of Network Rail’s railway improvement plan Liss Station Level Crossing will undergo work from 10pm on Friday Signalling between Farncombe and Petersfield needs to be replaced and the crossing in Liss will be equipped with new and modern technology to improve the performance and reliability of the railway for the future There will be a road closure in place on Station Road throughout the duration of the works Pedestrians will be able to cross the railway via the station footbridge and an accessible shuttle service will be provided to transport pedestrians with reduced mobility from one side of the railway to the other Due to the nature of the work and the machinery including warning sounds while workers test the new level crossing equipment Network Rail has apologised in advance for any disturbance the work may cause The company added: “All colleagues working on site are fully briefed on working responsibly in the local community and keeping noise levels to a minimum we will look to reduce the disturbance through noise reduction barriers.” For more information, visit www.networkrail.co.uk or telephone the 24 hour helpline on 03457 11 41 41 quoting ‘Information request - Farncombe to Petersfield Re-signalling’. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Further Links The scratch race is the club's championship named in honour of the club's founder, Trevor Stothard. The 51 runners were set off by Julie Alcock after a presentation of flowers by the club's chairwoman Catherine Seager. With conditions very different from the cool and muddy race last year, the first mile along Riverside Walk was unusually dry. Runners then headed into Liss Forest along Forest Road before turning left up Mint Road, right into Warren Road and right again for the run in along Rake Road to the finish at the Triangle Centre. The times from the 3.8-mile race are used to set each runners' starting time and position for the first club handicap race. This year saw new winners in the male and female categories, with Paul Stokoe and Georgie Freeman crowned champions. The trophies were presented by Margaret Stothard. Ladies’ results: 1. Georgie Freeman, 2. Gemma Sills, 3. Maddy Smith, 4. Laura Rogers, 5. Emily White, 6. Sarah Tyas, 7. Leoni Barber, 8. Laura Baty, 9. Sandra Sellis, 10. Annette Heitsch, 11. Rosie Watkins, 12. Millie Harfield, 13. Liz Avery, 14. Julia Whetlor, 15. Sara Rhimes, 16. Maddie Jannoe, 17. Laura Armstrong, 18. Mel Jenson, 19. Michelle Norton-Hughes, 20. Alison Strudwick, 21. Jacqui Waddell, 22. Alex Wilkinson, 23. Laura Harding, 24. Rose Lewis, 25. Karen Peck. Men’s results: 1. Paul Stokoe, 2. Tom Bennie, 3. Rob Nugent, 4. Steve Armstrong, 5. Rob Fleming, 6. Tom White, 7. Tom Frost, 8. Neil Hancock, 9. John Harfield, 10. Paul Turner, 11. Alex Peck, 12. James White, 13. Andy Paton, 14. Stavros Valourdos, 15. Hugh Maddison, 16. Richard Pegden, 17. Ed Rolls, 18. Adrian Albury, 19. Eddie Butters, 20. Warwick Parker, 21. Stuie Lavalette, 22, Noel Wright, 23. Neil Gwatkin, 24. Paul Judge, 25. Simon Tack, 26. Gary Lomas. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Residents in Liss were a force to be reckoned with at a Parish Council planning committee meeting earlier this month People squeezed into the Village Hall regarding an application to turn the Cricket Pavilion into a football site, with proposals for ground improvements, floodlights, a 50 seater stand, ball stop net, perimeter barrier and concrete walkway. Liss Athletic FC want to move up to the Wessex League, but can’t do that at their current playing ground at Newman Collard. Due to being a public space, it can’t be fenced off and there’s no scope for creating the stands necessary to reach Step 5 or 6 non-league status. However, FC representatives were not met with enthusiasm at the February 10 meeting, particularly when it was revealed that the lighting impact assessment for the floodlights appeared to be a previous plan to install them at Newman Collard. In addition, the FC believes the current parking at the Pavilion is adequate for the plans, despite residents pointing to an increase in people at future games. Club chairman and former Portsmouth FC chief executive Peter Storrie, told The Petersfield Post, that while the FC appreciates the opinions of locals, the only opinions heard at the meeting were against the application. He added: “Everybody is entitled to their opinion and we understand people’s concerns and want to work with them rather than against them. Our aim is to continue to give football to the people of Liss, and that's what we're trying to do. “We don't see the car park being an issue, there's been a lot of comments about numbers coming to the games. We don't get a thousand people at matches and it is seventy-five to hundred and only the big ones when we play. “The lighting survey can be updated, the point that I was trying to make to everybody was we employ consultants to do this.” On the issue of parking, the owner of The Spread Eagle pub said that he spends most game days moving people attending the football from parking at the pub and that he has little to no customers as a result. Sandra Wilmot, who lives at The Old Rectory, which borders the Pavilion, says the application is “wrong for the area”. She said: “The stand is going to be right on my boundary and there's already football there, and it is really loud with swearing and cursing. “There is the impact of the plans on the conservation area and there are so many documents missing from the application. “Liss is also a hidden village and surrounded by the hangars, which are way up and have views down of Liss, the council have said they do not want anything that can disturb the views.” Other concerns among residents included increase in traffic and associated road dangers, the floodlights shining into nearby residential properties, impact on biodiversity and where cricket will be played in the future if residents get the sport up and running again. Public consultation is open and comments must be received by Tuesday, March 4. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Liss Athletic continue to close in on the top end of the Hampshire Premier League after a 5-3 victory over Meon Milton at Newman Collard Park. But they had to do it the hard way in a topsy-turvy encounter – showing determination and resilience to twice come from behind and record a 14th league success from their last 16. Meon travelled with a bare-11 – yet it took until the latter stages and numerous changes for Liss to take the game beyond their opponents. Elliot Harrison got Liss off to an ideal start, stabbing home a cross from close range, but it didn't deter Meon whose counter attacks caught Liss off-guard as the visitors went 2-1 up. Theo Glazier won a penalty after a foul inside the box – and although Mike Austin saw his spot-kick saved, Angus Mackay reacted quickest to tap home the rebound. More defensive lapses earned Meon Milton a third before half-time with a superb strike that beat Sam Waine in the home goal. A change in shape at the interval helped Liss to parity once more – Mackay rising highest to send his glancing header into the corner shortly after the restart. Mark Glazier's side were indebted to Waine to deny Meon from taking the lead for a third time, diving to his right to keep out a Meon penalty. Theo Glazier then put Liss in front for the first time with a superb volley from Austin's neat assist, with Jack Butler on hand to meet Ralph Anelay's good work down the left to ensure the three points. A big week for Liss starts on Good Friday with the reserves’ Combination League Cup final against Downton at Havant & Waterlooville (7pm). On Saturday, the first team visit Whitehill & Bordon (3pm), ahead of a trip to Colden Common (at Winchester City FC) on Easter Monday (3pm). Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssouth coastnewsInvestigations starting after fire in LissFirefighters were called to the house on Thursday afternoon Fire investigators are going to return to the scene of a house fire in Liss to start to work out how it started Hampshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to Rake Road at 2.40pm on Thursday 17 April to reports of a fire in the roof space Grayshott and Cosham were called and supported by specialist vehicles from Southsea Safety visits are also taking place on Friday 18 April to ensure nearby properties are also safe {{ListenLive}} Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) AARP Membership — $15 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.  You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply “I think it’s fair to say that almost nobody gets a heart attack doing mall walking,” says Carl Foster professor emeritus in exercise and sports science at the University Wisconsin-La Crosse “But if you’re doing interval training on your kid’s track there’s an appreciable risk — it’s not zero.” Foster researched how steady-state physical activity compared with high-intensity interval training to increase individuals’ aerobic capacity He found “the effects were remarkably similar.” you don’t have to pound the pavement or jump onto boxes to stay in shape A review of research in the journal Sports found that people can be successful in changing their body composition whether they go slow and steady or hard and fast — though they generally need to do more of the first to achieve the same results So how do you find the right exercise intensity and activities for you and might LISS cardio be in that sweet spot LISS cardio is a type of aerobic exercise that’s done at a consistent Physicians and exercise professionals consider this a great option for people 50 and up to meet physical activity guidelines that call for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week especially those who have coronary artery disease or just about anyone keen to improve overall heart health are likely to find that a gradual approach to moving from the couch to a treadmill or swimming laps in a pool is optimal “Start out easy,” advises Frederick Basilico sports cardiologist and physician in chief for medicine at New England Baptist Hospital who oversees nonsurgical care at the Boston-based hospital says that may mean starting with 10 to 20 minutes of activity at a time to eventually reaching 150 to 300 minutes of cardio per week The widely used “talk test” is an easy way to gauge exercise intensity Can you speak aloud without difficulty while moving If you’re constantly having to catch your breath to answer a question when exercising with a friend personal trainer and assistant professor of kinesiology at Freed Hardeman University in Henderson if you can carry on a conversation without having to stop or pause to catch your breath that’s a way of determining it’s low-intensity That doesn’t work for swimming because you can’t speak underwater “But you probably also know when your breathing is under control when you’re swimming and when you’re … running out of air,” says Foster who is also a spokesperson for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (See box below for how to calculate this.) You don’t have to go full throttle to shed pounds You do have to work out longer with LISS — just as you do to meet physical activity guidelines — to burn the same number of calories as you would with high-intensity interval training But research finds those who meet exercise recommendations — whether slow and steady or fast and hard — lose weight at a comparable rate over the same period of weeks one study of 38 sedentary and overweight men and postmenopausal women published in the journal Physiological Reports found that whether they exercised vigorously or just walked on the treadmill both groups lost the same amount of weight over a three-week period Both groups also saw other benefits ranging from fat loss to improved metabolic health finding just the right exercise for you will only go so far if you don’t also make dietary changes “One thing I tell my clients is if you really want to get a jump on your weight loss … get your nutrition in order first,” Williams says The reason LISS works for weight loss is that it burns calories “It just may take a little longer to burn the [same] amount of calories compared to high intensity,” Williams says But “you’re still going to get improvement in aerobic conditioning and in your muscular conditioning as well … and it’s safer.” Join AARP today for $15 for your first year when you sign up for automatic renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.  Low-intensity steady-state cardio can put within your reach most of the health benefits that higher-intensity physical activities promise as a study published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found “One interesting finding was that low and moderate-intensity physical activity showed the most significant protective effects against depression,” Lee Smith epidemiologist and professor of public health in the school of psychology and sports science at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge the main takeaway isn’t that LISS is superior to other forms of exercise it’s all about finding whatever type of physical activity a person will enjoy or tolerate enough to get moving and stay active so they can access the myriad related health benefits “It really is about shifting a predominantly sedentary population,” Smith emphasized “from spending the majority of their day … sitting to light-intensity physical activity.” For a slightly higher-tech way to check your intensity experts say when you’re doing LISS cardio you want to get your heart rate up to about 50 to 65 percent of your maximum heart rate Williams suggests a slightly more complex math problem that requires knowing your resting heart rate A normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute choose a time when you haven’t exercised or exerted yourself for several hours Already a Member? Login SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age At least three ducks have been killed or injured this summer by catapult fire amid a worrying spate of wildlife crime around Petersfield and Liss. Incidents where catapults have been used to harm wildlife or damage property are on the rise locally according to Butser Neighbourhood Police. Heath Pond has been a hotspot while there’s been a worrying spate of incidents in Liss where catapult-using kids have targeted ducks on Newman Collard Pond. Three ducks were seen dead in the water around the time of the incidents in July, with witnesses being urged to report similar sightings by the police as they are “actively targeting” offenders. Police have also urged parents not to buy catapults for their children as the toy-like items can cause serious injury or damage and should not be carried in public, as they may be classed as an offensive weapon. Possession of a catapult with intent to harm wildlife is an offence under Wildlife and Countryside Act. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Students and staff at The Federation of Liss Schools certainly got into the spirit for World Book Day this week! The children dressed up as their favourite characters and brought in their favourite books to share with other children around the schools. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us One of East Hampshire’s biggest secrets has been revealed as a board detailing the role a country house in Liss played in WWII espionage has been unveiled. Stodham House played a crucial part in the defeat of the Nazis and the creation of today’s US and UK special operation units as the former home of Petersfield’s wartime MP was a spy school. The house – codenamed Special Training School 3 (STS3) - served as a preliminary school for the training of Norwegian secret agents who would later infiltrate Nazi-occupied Norway to train resistance organisations and carry out acts of sabotage. And it wasn’t the only spy training which took place locally as students from a similar school in Hertfordshire were sent to the Longmoor Military Railway to learn about sabotaging railway lines and engines. The role Stodham played in the war effort is detailed on an information board recently unveiled next to Liss Station at the southern end of Riverside Railway Walk.  The board was created by The Secret WWII Learning Network with support from Liss Parish Council and district councillor Roger Mullenger. Representatives from British, US and Norwegian special forces and special operations personnel came to the official unveiling along with attendees from Longmoor Camp, Liss Royal British Legion and figures from the Bordon and Alton platoons of the Army Cadet Force. Spy schools were set up around the UK in 1940 by a secret organisation called the Special Operations Executive (SOE) with the aim of undertaking subversion and sabotage in enemy-occupied territory. The SOE moved into Stodham House in January 1941. It was initially the depot and preliminary school for Norwegian trainee secret agents, who reported to the Nordic country’s equivalent of SOE The first cohort of trainees agents arrived three months later for elementary military training and assessment. They were given lessons in field craft, weapons training, explosives and demolition, signally and communication, report writing and map reading. A typical preliminary course lasted for two to three weeks with successful students progressing to more detailed training elsewhere in England and Scotland. Saboteurs who received initial training in Liss including those who went on to parachute into Nazi-occupied Norway to destroy the ‘heavy water’ stocks crucial to the enemy’s atomic weapons programme. The successful operation was considered one of the most critical sabotage acts of WWII while another STS3 graduate, Major Max Manus, managed to sabotage two ships and badly damaged a third in Oslo harbour in April 1943. The saboteur – considered “the comedian of the party” during his time in Liss – was decorated by the Norwegian and British governments for his heroic acts. Stodham also accepted groups of British, Belgian, Dutch and Czechoslovak trainees and provided the initial psychological and aptitude assessment for British and American officers who would later infiltrate enemy lines in occupied Europe. It later ran courses on foreign weapons and was used for the assessment and training of German army prisoners of war who defected to the Allies. The school closed in 1945 before reverting back to private ownership. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Ralph Anelay scored five goals as Liss Athletic put on a ruthless goalscoring display at Stockbridge. Mark Glazier's side were 5-0 up at half-time and went on to record a 10-1 victory in the Hampshire Premier League encounter. Harry Stanbridge hit a double – including a well-struck effort cutting inside on the edge of the box – with Angus Mackay, Adrian Ankers and Seamus Evans also on target for the visitors. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Liss Runners have finished first overall in the Southern Cross Country League fixtures at Alice Holt and Chawton House. Phil Avery was the first male runner home at Alice Holt in third place. Paul Stokoe (18th), David Reid (20th) and Rob Nugent (29th) were the other Liss points scorers. The other male finishers were Steve Armstrong (38th), Tom White (44th), Warwick Parker (50th), Dave Brown (53rd), Paul Turner (55th), Andy Paton (85th), Stavros Valourdos (91st), Peter Anderson (102nd), Richard Pegden (129th) and Neil Gwatkin (185th). Catherine Seager was the first female finisher in seventh place. Polly Sharpe (20th), Sue Godsell (34th) and Kate Parker (35th) were the other Liss points scorers. The other female finishers were Laura Rogers (48th), Sarah Tyas (50th), Emily White (60th), Julie Whetlor (61st), Annett Heitsch (70th) Leoni Barber (82nd) and Mel Jensen (134th). Phil Avery was the first male runner home at Chawton in sixth place. Jhon Cosgrove (ninth), Paul Stokoe (19th) and David Reid (26th) were the other Liss points scorers. The other male finishers were Rob Nugent (33rd), Tom White (42nd), Andy Brown (44th), Steve Armstrong (46th), Tom Bennie (47th), Dave Brown (66th), John Harefield (69th), James White (81st), Tom Frost (84th), Paul Turner (87th), Neil Hancock (91st), Stavros Valourdos (95th), Andy Paton (105th), Paul Hawes (121st), Adrian Albury (136th), Doug Ramsay (161st), Kevin Durrant (185th), Paul Judge (191st), Neil Gwatkin (202nd) and Simon Tack (215th). Catherine Seager was the first female finisher in fifth place. Emily Connolly-Brown (sixth), Lara Jackson (12th) and Kate Parker (33rd) were the other Liss points scorers. The other female finishers were Sue Godsell (34th), Rosie Dyke (42nd), Sarah Tyas (43rd), Laura Rogers (47th), Laura Baty (54th), Leoni Barber (61st), Jayne Jefferies (62nd), Emily White (63rd), Annaliese Shaw (65th), Annett Heitsch (67th), Michelle Norton-Hughes (110th), Pai Tang (113th), Mel Jensen (149th), Emily Durrant (168th) and Alex Wilkinson (176th). Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Liss Athletic produced an impressive performance to pick up a comprehensive 6-0 victory at Denmead in the Hampshire Premier Football League Senior Division. Seamus Evans (2), Jack Butler, Harry Stanbridge, Angus Mackay and Theo Glazier scored the visitors’ goals. Liss’ reserve team fell to a 4-1 defeat at home to Whitehill & Bordon Reserves. Mark Butler gave Liss the lead, but the visitors scored four goals to turn the game around. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us The final race of the season at Bourne Woods saw an incredible turnout and performance from Liss Runners, securing victories for the men's and women's teams. The race for the title was a straight shoot-out between Liss Runners and Basingstoke & Mid Hants Athletic Club A record 45 Liss Runners turned out for the SCCL finale at Bourne Woods which was superbly organised by Farnham Runners The sea of red was clear for all to see as the runners set off on the eight-kilometre loop There were some superb performances from the Liss team, with the men’s team and women’s team both finishing first overall at Bourne Woods to seal the league title New member Anastasia Hounslow was the first lady home after producing an excellent sprint finish. Anna Wemyss (fifth), Sandra Hunter (19th) and Gemma Sills (20th) were the other Liss points scorers. The other female finishers were Kate Parker (21st), Helen Purchase (24th), Rosie Dyke (26th), Sue Godsell (29th), Laura Rogers (34th), Sarah Tyas (40th), Leoni Barber (46th), Naomi Ward (47th), Sandra Sellis (48th), Emily White (51st), Zoe Snow (54th), Michelle Norton-Hughes (71st), Ellie Bryant (90th), Pai Tang (111th), Louise Bevan (116th), Alison Strudwick (117th), Emily Durrant (133rd) and Imogen Scott-Plummer (138th). Phil Avery was the first male runner home for Liss in fifth place. Rob Peters (eighth), Joe Sykes (16th) and Jhon Cosgrove (18th) were the other Liss points scorers. The other male finishers were Paul Stokoe (23rd), Rob Nugent (27th), Ben Sykes (35th), Tom Bennie (38th), Andy Brown (39th), Tom White (45th), Paul Turner (51st), John Harefield (53rd), Alex Peck (58th), Chris Redmond (60th), Dave Brown (62nd), James White (68th), Tom Frost (72nd), Neil Hancock (76th), Andy Paton (99th), Eddie Butters (105th), Kevin Durrant (132nd), Neil Gwatkin (157th) and Paul Judge (163rd). Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us The goals were shared around by the Blues, with six different scorers finding the back of the net for Liss against their Hampshire Premier Football League Division One opponents. Jack Butler, Angus Mackay, Alfie McWilliams, Harry Stanbridge, Seamus Evans and Elliot Harrison – on his return from injury – scored the home side’s goals. The Blues have now scored 30 times in their past four games, with Ralph Anelay – who was unavailable for Saturday's tie against Rushmoor Community – scoring ten of those goals. Liss will face Rushmoor Community again at Newman Collard Park on Saturday, December 14, after the two sides were drawn together in the George Mason Memorial Shield quarter-finals. Liss will head down the A3 to face Denmead in the Hampshire Premier Football League Senior Division on Saturday (2pm). Liphook United also progressed in the Hampshire Trophy on Saturday with a comprehensive 8-0 victory at home to Osborne Coburg. Henry Smith helped himself to four goals for Liphook, and there were also goals for Charlie Crook, Tom Bedford and Jos Marbrook, as well as an own goal. Liss Athletic’s reserves suffered two injuries to goalkeepers in their 5-2 defeat at Downton, with Jack Albury and replacement Jack Tutton unable to continue, leaving Dan Sands to don the gloves for the remainder of the match in Wiltshire. Max Butler and Alfie Lock were on target for Chris Allcock's side, who welcome Whitehill & Bordon to Newman Collard Park for a local derby on Saturday (2pm). Petersfield Town's under-18 side extended their unbeaten run to five games with an excellent performance to defeat United Services Portsmouth 4-1 in their home league game at Stedham on Sunday. Ed Lee, Harry Graham, Josh Ewen and Iggy Cake netted for the Rams. The victory moved Petersfield up to fourth in the table. Alton had a week off in the Combined Counties Premier Division South, but will return to league action on Saturday with a trip to Imperial Fields to face Tooting & Mitcham United (3pm). Backed by a noisy following at Newman Collard, Mark Glazier's side got off to a shaky start when Henry Bragginton headed the visitors ahead with just three minutes on the clock before Seamus Evans levelled midway through the first half Theo Glazier popped up with a fine strike from just inside the box to put the Blues in front before the break Evans capitalised on a defensive lapse to bundle home a third for Liss, before captain Elliot Harrison acrobatically fired home a fourth to put the tie beyond Andover. There was still time for substitute Ralph Anelay to find the corner and add gloss to the final score. Liss will face Denmead in the final at AFC Portchester's OnSite Group Stadium on Saturday, May 10 (11am kick-off). Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Plans to demolish a nursing home in Liss and replace it with a new care home have been approved by the South Downs National Park Authority. The application from Barchester Healthcare was given the nod by planning officers. The 44-bedroom Wenham Holt Nursing Home, in London Road, Hill Brow, will make way for a purpose-built 64-bedroom care home with facilities including a cinema and activity room. The applicant said it was not viable to renovate the current three-storey Victorian building as it had ‘reached the end of its useful life’. A planning report published alongside the decision to approve the application said: “The proposed development would provide residential accommodation for elderly people, for which there is a large and growing need in the National Park.” The application included drainage work – and officers recognised that conditions within the site were ‘difficult’. Consulting with Hampshire County Council – the Lead Local Flood Authority – the applicant came up with measures for dealing with surface water. They included the use of permeable surfacing, especially beneath the car park, with a series of small basins and swales designed to capture run-off. A pumping station will also be built to pump foul drainage to the nearest sewer on London Road. The report added: “Overall, the planning balance is in favour of the development, and officers are satisfied that the proposed development should be approved as it would not conflict with policies within the South Downs Local Plan, Liss Neighbourhood Development Plan or the Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan.” Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us A Liss‐based firm has received a business boost from former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis Keith Budden, managing director of Ensurety posted a message to Theo about his business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ He was one of six weekly winners to gain a repost by Theo to his half a million X 50k+ Instagram and almost 300k LinkedIn followers now has more than 4,000 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK This year marks the 15th anniversary of #SBS Small Business Sunday Keith said: “Economic uncertainties have meant the last year has been tough at times so this award has come at just the right time It is fantastic to see our unique approach recognised and it is great to have support from Theo who has recognised our hard work and helped spread the word about what we do.” As a result of sharing Keith’s message, the Ensurety website has 150 more followers and extra orders for their GDPR Training and Consultancy Services. They are also profiled on the #SBS website that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners. Theo commented: “We are thrilled to welcome new #SBS members every week and highlight just how important it is to support our small businesses here in the UK. My vision is that everyone who has ever won an #SBS re-tweet from me becomes part of a friendly club; like-minded individuals who can share successes and learnings. Anyone looking for a re‐post from Theo should post to him on X, LinkedIn or Instagram about their business on Sunday between 5pm and 7.30pm and include #SBS. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Police have appealed for witnesses following the incident on Rake Road between 8.45pm and 9.15pm last Thursday (August 29). A man in his 40s was pushing an e-bike when a woman snatched his Sainsbury’s Bag for Life and attempted to steal his bike. The van drove off towards Hatch Lane while the police later arrested a 35-year-old woman from Liss on suspicion of robbery and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. The woman has been released on police bail until November 28 but an appeal for witnesses has been launched. If anyone knows more about the white van or its driver call 101 quoting 44240371522. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Keith Brewer was the toast of Liss RBL B after making a sensational 67 break in a 90-minute whitewash of Passfield B in the Farnham & District Billiards & Snooker League. There was also a rare defeat for the league’s top break-builder, Ryan Mears, as an inspired Mark Blissett made knocks of 31 and 27 in a 4-0 win for leaders Sovereign B. Traco B made it ten undefeated in Division Two with a 3-1 win at fellow promotion chasers Alton Cons A. Shaun Cooper continued his excellent form with breaks of 30 and 21 while Passfield potter Mark Chatfield made knocks of 34 and 23 in a draw against Farnham Cons B. Comrades B are six clear in Division Three as Phil Webberley secured a final frame win against Frensham D to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games. Division One results: Sovereign C 0-4 Sovereign B, Grayshott B 1-3 Bourne B, Fleet Broadway 1-3 Liss RBL A, Hindhead RBL B 1-3 Sovereign A, Liss RBL B 4-0 Passfield B. Division One breaks: Keith Brewer (67), Tony Edwards (44), Simon Laney (32), Mark Blissett (31 & 27), Nick Booth (25), Ryan Mears (25), Neil Bonner (22), Rob Donohoe (21), Nigel Phillips (20). Division Two results: Lindford B 1-3 Shottermill B, Rowledge B 3-1 Bordon B, Bourne A 4-0 Traco F, Sovereign D 1-3 Liss RBL C, Passfield A 2-2 Farnham Cons B, Alton Cons A 1-3 Traco B. Division Two breaks: Mark Chatfield (34 & 23), Simon Foote (33), Lee Coyne (32), Dong Ming Lau (31), Shaun Cooper (30 & 21), Ben Coombes (28), Ray Bridgeman (24), Charlie West (22), Alan Richards (21), Steve Counter (21), George Ratcliffe (20). Division Three results: Comrades B 2-2 Frensham D, Traco E 3-1 Bordon C, Bordon A 2-2 Rowledge C, Frensham A 2-2 Alton Cons F. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Former Portsmouth FC chief executive Peter Storrie was serving tea at the Liss Village Festival last Saturday. That’s a long way from the gilded confines of Premier League hospitality suites, but anyone connected with the village’s football club didn’t bat an eyelid. The Hampshire League, rather than the Premier League, is where it’s at these days for the former West Ham, Notts County and Charlton bigwig. The chairman of Liss Athletic got involved in the club more than a decade ago and oversees everything from finances to serving matchday beverages at the bar. But their time at Newman Collard could be coming to an end, as the club has begun moves to relocate to a new ground and start climbing the football ladder. The cricket club site off Farnham Road is being slowly converted into a home capable of hosting Step 6 or 5 non-league football, with changing facilities, fencing and stands all in the pipeline. The club hopes to start playing Hampshire League fixtures in West Liss around Christmas or early 2025, with the target being a top five finish. If the club kicks on as hoped, then expect an application to join the Wessex League for the first time. Liss Athletic won’t be able to climb the non-league pyramid while they are based at Newman Collard. The recreation ground has its charm, and it’s in a good location close to the village centre, but that’s also been a problem and there’s been frequent issues with anti-social behaviour and vandalism over the years. As it’s a public space, it can’t be fenced off and there’s no scope for creating the stands necessary to reach Step 5 or 6 non-league status. So while it will be a shame to leave Newman Collard, if the club wants to expand then relocation must be considered. “Newman Collard is managed by a playing fields trust,” said Mr Storrie to Tony Incenzo in a Non-League Paper feature. “For us to move up the Wessex League, we would need to fence off the site and have at least two covered areas – one terraced and one for seated spectators. We can’t do that in an open field setting. “We’ve been using the local cricket ground on Farnham Road for our juniors. The cricket club haven’t been active for a few years. “The aim is to relocate the first team down there on a full-time basis to develop Step 6 facilities.” He added: “We are going to play our pre-season friendies at the cricket club and will then hopefully host Hampshire League fixtures there from Christmas time.  “Our target is to finish in the top five at the end of the 2024/25 season so we can apply for Wessex League status.” The Petersfield Post has already touched upon the relocation as a planning application for temporary cabins to provide changing accommodation was approved a few months ago. The cabins, which arrived in early June, have been deemed surplus to requirements at ambitious Wessex League Premier League side, Baffins Milton Rovers. Liss Athletic have received another hand-me-down from another Wessex League side as floodlights have come from Moneyfields, who are moving to a new stadium next door to their Dover Road home. The floodlights are currently in storage, but planning permission will be needed for their installation and further developments like terraced and seated stands. There’s also the issue of funding. The Football Foundation can provide grants but the club needs to raise at least a quarter of investment costs, and that could amount to £100,000 or more. With a population of more than 6,000, it’s not unrealistic to suggest that Liss could sustain a higher level of football. Clubs like Aveley and Forest Green Rovers play at the second and first level of non-league football, respectively, and represent similarly sized villages. That’s not the goal for Liss Athletic, though, and getting a foothold in the Wessex League is the target for now. But it’s exciting. Mr Storrie added: “By getting our own closed venue, I’m confident we can proceed a long way, certainly Step 5. “I’m not sure of going above that tier but in years to come, who knows?” A young writer from Liss has won the biggest playwriting award in the UK. Hannah Doran, has taken out the 16th annual Papatango New Writing Prize. For her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, which was picked from a record number of 1,589 entries.  Hannah said: “I can't believe I've won. I’ve been writing plays (and getting rejections) for over a decade. I’m thrilled to debut with a company and a theatre who both really champion emerging playwrights and take risks on new work. “The play is rooted in my own experience working in a New York butchers and navigating power, identity and privilege in that setting.” For winning the prize, Hannah will receive a full production of her play at the Park Theatre in London as well as publication, a £7,500 commission and royalties.  Hannah gained her MFA writing for screen and stage at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts. Her prior education includes St Mary’s C of E in Frensham, Alton School and Alton College. In addition, Hannah has a first class degree in English and Theatre from Warwick University. Her work has been developed and workshopped in the UK, US and Australia. The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights is set in New York and follows Cafarelli & Sons butcher. Set in the cold cut room and explores friendship and betrayal in the modern workplace. Keep an eye out for when it hits the theatre next year! Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us A counsellor from Liss hopes to reach more people experiencing grief through her new book Nic Dove’s Little Bird and the Sky that got Bigger explores the grieving process while showing how the world gets brighter once more Told through the story of a Little Bird who has lost her mother and she slowly learns how to live again “She comes to understand that her memories and her love for her mom will be with her always,” Nic said “I've used some recognised grief models within the story and it's to start that conversation around grief I lost my parents and I have found that people really struggle to talk about their grief or their emotions.” Nic added that while the book is primarily aimed at children it extends to adults as well She has found that younger people struggle about how they should feel and might not talk to adults One of the grief models known as the dual process model is particularly beneficial for children She explained: “It is the idea that when we're grieving we can go between sadness and let happier moments come in and we don't have to throw that out completely.” Nic wants to donate as many copies of Little Bird as she can to local schools to help bereaved children and some of the money to Cruse Bereavement Support. A book launch to celebrate Little Bird’s release will be held at One Tree Books in Petersfield on November 7.  Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He was a proud member of the graduating class of B.M.C Durfee High School in 1985 and later pursued his studies at Bristol Community College where he earned a degree in Business Management Jeffrey was known for his warm spirit and his dedication to family and work He worked diligently alongside his family at Liss Department Stores contributing significantly to the family legacy and community Jeffrey had a variety of interests that brought him joy and comfort He had a deep love for music and found great joy in listening to it during his leisure time He was an enthusiastic fan of Major League Baseball Jeffrey also enjoyed his time vacationing in Miami Liss will be remembered fondly by all who knew him for his kindness and unwavering commitment to those he loved His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the ICU nurses doctors and staff at Charlton Memorial Hospital for the incredible care provided to Jeffrey A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Whisper it, but things are looking up in Liss village centre – or should we say hotting up? Villagers and traders have given Samworth Sweeps & Stoves a warm welcome after the showroom opened in late May on Station Road. It’s the second new shop to open within a month in the village centre with Butcher and Larder moving in a few doors down a few weeks earlier, hot on the heels of Dessie’s Café Bake. And there’s more good news as neighbours The Larder recently picked up a Muddy Stilettos award while the parish council is pushing ahead with plans to spruce up the area through wider pavements and pedestrian improvements. The Samworth Sweeps and Stoves showroom which Jez Samworth and his partner, Clare Munro, recently opened is the culmination of years of hard work. Visitors will find a large selection of woodburning stoves along with fireside accessories, fire pits, barbecues and curios made by friends and family. May might seem an odd month to open with the temperatures rising, but summer is the perfect time to buy a new stove, woodburner or getting a chimney swept as the savvy will be avoiding the winter rush. And demand shows no sign of slowing, especially with ongoing worries about gas prices. “Summer is actually the ideal time to buy a stove or get a chimney swept because you’ll be ready for winter and the coldest season,” said Jez, from Buriton. “I’m glad we opened here in Liss because I quite like this area and you’ve got good footfall here, especially with Dessie’s opening recently. “We’re at a busy junction with a car park across the road and we’ve been made very welcome. Parking is a lot easier than it is in Petersfield and it’s better for deliveries, too.” Clare, from Liss, added: “I also think it’s good to see more people coming up this end of the village centre because for a long time there wasn’t too much up here.” Gideon Carter is another trader who is enjoying life in Liss having opened Butcher and Larder. It’s been around 20 years since the village lost its butchers – where Turtle Bean is now – and he’s been blown away by the response since moving into the old Cobwebs unit. Their ethos is about locality with everything bar pet food and poultry being produced within 30 miles of their shop. He said: “For the last five years we’ve done the markets and farmer’s markets in Winchester, Petersfield, Southsea and Chichester but it’s always been a dream to have my own shop. “Our landlord is really nice and he wanted us to come here because it would be something different for Liss. “I’ve been told it was going to be a barbershop but he thought it would be really nice to have a butchers here so he half-approached us. I’ve already got lots of regulars from Liss, Liss Forest, Petersfield and Greatham and logistically it made sense. “I like the vibe here and it’s cheaper than Petersfield”. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Saturday morning shoppers in Petersfield were treated to surprise when music began playing out of nowhere Peace & Happiness with the drummer and bass players More members then emerged from the side streets and joined in as the piece progressed Before playing a few more numbers to entertain the crowd that had gathered The performance was in aid of advertising the band's 50th anniversary concert on Saturday Current and former players will play a variety of music from the band's 50 year repertoire Some of the band’s former players who will be there have gone on to have professional music careers As part of the anniversary celebrations, the first official history of the band was written by long serving member Neil Lock and released in May. If you are interested in attending the concert, tickets can be purchased at: https://lissband.co.uk/. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us The annual awards were held at the Half Moon in Sheet and included a sit-down three-course meal, a quiz and a raffle. Club chairman Catherine Seagar hosted the evening and paid tribute to those members who competed in events throughout the year – not just those representing the club in the Hampshire Road Race League (HRRL) and Southern Cross Country League (SCCL) but also those who took part in ultras, marathons and the club handicap championship. She also praised all the volunteers at the club who help with running the handicap series and driving for the team events, as well as the volunteer coaches who take training sessions throughout the year. Liss Runners entered two men’s teams in the South Downs Way 100 relay this year, and finished in third place in the veteran’s category. The Liss Stunners finished third overall and were the first-placed ladies’ team at the Emsworth to Basingstoke relay. A second Liss Runners team – Rose’s Rebels – also took part. A number of club awards were handed out on the night. Stavros Valourdos and Gemma Sills won consistency awards for 2024, Kate Parker won the personal achievement award, Jayne Jefferies won the Mike Squirrel Plate for contributions to the club, Chris Dettmar and Seagar were the Trevor’s Challenge club champions and Ellie Bryan was the club handicap champion. Steve Armstrong and Seagar were the club’s top scorers in the HRRL and Phil Avery and Sills were the club’s top scorers in the SCCL. Armstrong, Gav Saunders, Andy Paton, Valourdos, Neil Gwatkin and Seagar won HRRL mugs for running seven or more races in the season and Armstrong and Seagar won HRRL t-shirts for competing in all 12 races. The Liss Stunners team of Seagar, Sills, Nicky Thorneycroft, Sarah Page, Emma Burrows and Caroline Brown won the Ann Parnell Memorial Cup. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us With nothing to play for in Division One in a dead rubber final week, attention turns to who will be replacing Bourne B and Grayshott B at the top tier. Just a week ago Liss RBL C were in a commanding position with a five-point gap. But a 4-0 home thumping by an impressive Traco B has decimated that advantage to a single point. Shottermill B – Liss’ next opponents – and Passfield A also had big wins over Traco F and Alton Cons A respectively to blow the race wide open. At the other end, a resounding 4-0 away win for Lindford over Sovereign D boosted their survival chances with only five points separating sixth from 11th. Comrades B and Alton Cons F both have a foot in Division Two after beating Frensham A and Hindhead RBL A, with third-placed Traco E going down 3-1 to Bordon A. Division One results: Grayshott B 2-2 Sovereign C, Fleet Broadway 4-0 Liss RBL B, Hindhead RBL B 4-0 Passfield B, Liss RBL A 1-3 Sovereign B, Sovereign A 4-0 Bourne B. Divison One breaks: Kevin Woodford (34 & 21), Joe Hughes (30), Keith Brewer (29), Paul Lee (24), Tony Edwards (23), Tim Poston (21), Dylan Orriss (20). Division Two results: Sovereign D 0-4 Lindford B, Bourne A 2-2 Rowledge B, Passfield A 4-0 Alton Cons A, Liss RBL C 0-4 Traco B, Traco F 1-3 Shottermill B, Farnham Cons B 2-2 Bordon B. Division Two breaks: Mark Chatfield (39), Ben Coombes (21), Chris Gladney (21). Division Three results: Frensham A 1-3 Comrades B, Bordon A 3-1 Traco E, Alton Cons F 4-0 Hindhead RBL A, Rowledge C 3-1 Frensham D, Lindford D 2-2 Bordon C. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Credit: Hampshire ConstabularyThe family of a 96-year-old woman found dead at her home in Hampshire following a fire have paid tribute to their "dear mum" Emma Finch was discovered by fire crews at a property on Mill Road in Liss on Friday 17 May In a statement, released by Hampshire Constabulary her family said her "untimely death" has left a "huge void" in their lives The full statement reads: "The death of our dear Mum at the age of 96 more so as to the circumstances surrounding her untimely death "We as a family would like to express our sincerest thanks to all the emergency services that attended Mum’s house on Friday and the extensive team now investigating Mum’s death "The professionalism shown by all the services involved the dignity shown to Mum brings much comfort to us at this very difficult time "We as a family request privacy at this time to help us come to terms with our loss Crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 4:29am An investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding her death Joshua Powell, 26, of Elmfield Court, Lindford, has been charged with murder and remains in police custody Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… White Eagle Lodge’s non-denominational temple by James Gorst Architects carries off the Sustainability Building of the Year and Project Architect of the Year accolades in the 2024 RIBA South Awards Perfectionists should start the pilgrimage to rural Hampshire now as the architecture of this new temple for a non-denominational multi-faith spiritual organisation is so exacting it literally calms the mind – until you start thinking about how it was achieved the whitewashed timber-framed building with chalk-coloured brick sits monumentally in the landscape A series of chakra gardens draws people towards the main temple – although you can enter from any side a point that emphasises how all four corners of the world are welcome If you can resist the draw of the domed temple you can postpone enlightenment through an arrival sequence that leads from secular to ritual spaces the highly rational plan arrangement takes you via a series of cloisters first on an east-west axis towards the library a community hall provides space for gatherings and teaching – served by a small kitchen The library leads through to a meeting room where the White Eagle Lodge’s original circular (read non-hierarchal) table sits Beyond and following the second cloister now on a north-south axis you pass two mini chapels providing top-lit spaces for reflection On entering the temple you become unsettlingly aware of how unusual it is to see architecture built so perfectly – perhaps this is what happens when you allow the structural grid to be determined by dowsing pendentive arches carry a circular larch dome The veracity of the setting out makes you want to start counting as if discovering a historic calendar house where the architecture is built to numerological principles is of course set out to the cardinal points with openings on each face with a west altar and doors allowing views out to the bucolic scenery Behind the precast arches a curve of dogtooth bricks angle to soften the acoustics with further vestibules and changing spaces beyond this sacred space also begets two plant rooms Despite building regulations on energy efficiency not applying to faith buildings New Temple Complex far exceeds requirements with the client proving equally zealous in its commitment to sustainability The entirely timber-framed structure has eliminated the need for steel; while below the floor an underground labyrinth ventilation system provides passive cooling with vents in the dome to expel hot air – an ancient yet effective form of air conditioning There is also a ground-source heat pump supported by photovoltaic panels probably benefitting from perfect orientation New Temple Complex should be seen and believed It is clear that that project architect Steven Wilkinson’s presence has enabled the uncompromising realisation of this ideological building This rare achievement and godly control of the details is recognised with the jury awarding him RIBA South Project Architect of the Year See the rest of the RIBA South winners here. And all the RIBA Regional Awards here To see the whole RIBA Awards process visit architecture.com RIBA Regional Awards 2024 sponsored by EH Smith and Autodesk Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Chelsea Waterfront integrates public realm and affordable housing to hold out the possibility of an inclusive future Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com A snooker-loopy ten-year-old from Liss has clinched his first title. Jesse Goncalves, who practises at Liss Royal British Legion, ended the 13th season of the Monday junior snooker league at Waterlooville Sports Bar five points clear of defending champion Ryan Collins. He took a three-point advantage into the 20th and final week. The rising star joined the league last December and has increased his highest competitive break to 27. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us There have been touching scenes in an East Hampshire church as a conservation project is nearing completion. The triptych behind the high altar in St Mary’s Liss is being given a new lease of life close to its 100th anniversary. The reredos showing a bas-relief of Our Lady and the Child were created by Martin Travers in 1927 and are among the most precious items in the parish church. The restoration has been arranged by the new Friends of St Mary’s Liss (FOSS) group ahead of its official launch on Saturday, July 13. The conservation work begun a fortnight ago and is being carried out by Sophie Barton, an accredited conservator and member of the Temple Studios team. The work has included cleaning and the stabilisation of the surface decoration and underlying wood structure. The work also aims to preserve the original varnishes and consolidate its layers of silver metal leaf. ‘It’s quite an interesting example of work as it was produced between the two world wars,” said Sophie, from Petersfield. “The conditions at the moment in the church are brilliant and that’s helped. The metal Martin has used in this piece is silver leaf but if the climactic conditions aren’t right it can tarnish it, so it’s important to maintain a stable environment like the one in here.” Sophie added: “It’s quite a big project because of its complexities, but also in trying to understand the metals and how they react.  “When we conserve a work of art we’re trying to preserve what’s there but also making the remains re-treatable.” Villagers can learn more about the project and the work of FOSS during the church fete from 3pm on the 13th. The group aims to build up support for the fabric and treasures of St Mary’s both locally and further afield. 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