Totton U3A Church Visiting Group
Today - 29 November - 19 members of our
branch had a very enjoyable guided tour of Wimborne Minster. The weather
although cold was dry, clear and bright for our journey to and from
Wimborne.
The one hour tour around the Minster with our guide Gordon
revealed a great deal of history and interesting detail. Gordon told us that it
is likely there was a Roman building on this site and showed us a small area of
Roman mosaic flooring.
The Minster is dedicated to St Cuthberga, sister
of Ina, King of Wessex and was founded around 705 AD as a Benedictine Nunnery.
The building would have been of wooden construction.
The greater part of
the Minster as it is seen today was built by the Normans between 1120 and 1180
AD. A bell tower was added in the 14th century. On the wall of the bell tower
is a very interesting working clock showing the time and also the solar system
with the earth at its centre rather than the sun.
After the talk about
half of us made our way to a very nice cafe in Wimborne Square and after a
pleasant drink, and for some a cake, we all made our way back home.
A
wonderful day our to finish another successful year of Totton U3A church
visits.
May we take this opportunity to wish all our members a happy
Christmas and all the best for 2017.
Kathie and Michael Page
Wednesday 30 November 2016
Wednesday 9 November 2016
November visit to Dibden church
On Tuesday the 8th November 13 members of our branch enjoyed a visit to Dibden Church.
We were met by the Curate Peter Toller at 2 pm inside the church and he then gave us a very good
history of the church going to the 12th century.
One important point was the fact that in 1940, it was the first church in Britain to be damaged by enemy
action which resulted in much of the church being destroyed and not used for regular worship until the
mid 50’s.
The origins of the church are uncertain but the list of rectors starts with master Ralph in 1262, and the chancel arch with its unusal rounded shafts, date from the 13th century, and the low battlemented tower were built in 1884.
The vault of the Lisle family of Moyles Court lies beneath the chancel, and the Lisles were associated by marriage to the ownership of Dibden Manor, and the manor was set alight by the same incendiary bomb that hit the church. After the war, parish worship took place at the church in Dibden Purlieu(the site of the old mission hall) until Dibden church was lovingly restored and concentrated in 1955, and joint worship between the 2 churches has continued since.
After the visit we retired to Dibden Golf Club for light refreshments with its glorious view over the Southampton Water, and two more of our members -Joan and Tony Joyce- joined us there, having been delayed by late workmen and deliveries. Our next visit will be on Tuesday 29th November to Wimborne Minster, with the guided tour starting at the usual time of 2 pm.
Michael Page
The origins of the church are uncertain but the list of rectors starts with master Ralph in 1262, and the chancel arch with its unusal rounded shafts, date from the 13th century, and the low battlemented tower were built in 1884.
The vault of the Lisle family of Moyles Court lies beneath the chancel, and the Lisles were associated by marriage to the ownership of Dibden Manor, and the manor was set alight by the same incendiary bomb that hit the church. After the war, parish worship took place at the church in Dibden Purlieu(the site of the old mission hall) until Dibden church was lovingly restored and concentrated in 1955, and joint worship between the 2 churches has continued since.
After the visit we retired to Dibden Golf Club for light refreshments with its glorious view over the Southampton Water, and two more of our members -Joan and Tony Joyce- joined us there, having been delayed by late workmen and deliveries. Our next visit will be on Tuesday 29th November to Wimborne Minster, with the guided tour starting at the usual time of 2 pm.
Michael Page
Monday 24 October 2016
Wednesday 29 June 2016
June Visit to Sopley Church
Here are a few photos of the visit to Sopley Church arranged by Michael and
Kathy.
The ex Vicar gave a very interesting and amusing history of the church and
tea, cake and biscuits were enjoyed by all. Thanks go to Michael and Kathy for
arranging this visit.
Tony and Joan Joyce
Wednesday 22 June 2016
"The next church visit will be on Tuesday 28th
June at Soply Church commencing at 2pm.
Directions..A31 to Ringwood and then from the town
centre take road signposted Sopley (B3347) and follow signs to
church..
The church dates from the 13th century and is
beautifully situated on a knoll overlooking the Avon water meadows, close by is
Sopley Mill.
If weather fine meet at the gates.
As with previous visits we have a representative
laid on to give the interesting talk,so would appreciate if members could
contact
Kathie or I to say if going or not, so we can give
a good indication to the Vicar.
(Kathie on 01794-516544 and Michael on 02380
675769)"
Michael Page
Tuesday 31 May 2016
For the May outing 13 members of the Church Visiting Group enjoyed a visit to St
John's Church, Farley Chamberlaine.
Tucked away in the Hampshire countryside this picturesque Church sits high up commanding views across the hills to the Isle of Wight. The village it served has long since disappeared possibly due to the Black Death.
We were met by the Church Warden and Hannah who gave us an excellent guided tour of the Church and told us of its history. It is thought that part of the Church dates back to Saxon times and set in the floor are many interesting memorial slabs, including that of Margaret Beauchamp, grandmother of Henry VII.
We ended the visit with tea and cakes, enjoyed by all.
Kathie
Tucked away in the Hampshire countryside this picturesque Church sits high up commanding views across the hills to the Isle of Wight. The village it served has long since disappeared possibly due to the Black Death.
We were met by the Church Warden and Hannah who gave us an excellent guided tour of the Church and told us of its history. It is thought that part of the Church dates back to Saxon times and set in the floor are many interesting memorial slabs, including that of Margaret Beauchamp, grandmother of Henry VII.
We ended the visit with tea and cakes, enjoyed by all.
Kathie
Wednesday 27 April 2016
April Church Visit
Pics from yesterday's visits to St.Winfrith at East Dean and St. John at Lockerley organised by Mike Page and Kathie Horner. We learnt so much history of both churches from the genial Vicar and church wardens. The contrast of the tiny St. Winfrith of East Dean and the much larger St. John of Lockerley was breathtaking and each in their own way was so attractive. Tea and homemade cake was served in St. John's by the ladies of the church congregation.
Tony Joyce
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