New Milton Advertiser 4th Dec 2020

Friday 4th December 2020 · 15

news@adt.press · advertising@adt.press · 01425 613384

News

Obituaries

Couple bring light to village

Jonathan Rogers Lymington GPwon several international yacht races

DAVID Jupp, a popular sailor and former chair of the Friends of Hurst Castle, has died aged 77. Described by friends as an “exceptional man”, David moved to Milford from London in 1988 and joined Keyhaven Yacht Club soon after. Having been on the water from a young age, he progressed to commodore and helped de- velop the club’s junior sailing and racing. His friend Colin Dunford said he was a “great ambassador” for the club and “well revered”. David had many passions: Thames barges, Hurst Castle, Thamesians Rugby Club and vintage cars to name but a few. Colin, also a member of Key- haven Yacht Club, told the A&T: “David was a larger-than- life character with deep pas- sions, an encyclopaedic memo- ry and charismatic humour – all in all, a lovely man.” HIGHLY respected Lyming- ton GP Jonathan Rogers, who founded the town’s pioneering Wednesday Junior Sailing pro- gramme for youngsters of all backgrounds, has died at the age of 81. A first class sailor in his own right, Jonathan and his broth- er Jeremy built and raced din- ghies and yachts, winning many major international races. Born in Thaxted in 1939, Jon- athan and his older brothers Tim and Jeremy spent their early years in Canada where their father was involved in set- ting up flying schools. As they returned to the UK at the end of the war their convoy of 70 ships accepted the surrender of a pack of German U boats. Back in England they moved to Lulworth Cove where Jona- than and Jeremy found a Spit- fire rescue dinghy and began experimenting with rigs in a bid to get her to sail upwind. The adventures continued in Keyhaven, where he and Jere- my tried to cobble together a boat from salvaged materials, and their mother made the sail. With his father often abroad, first at Bomber Command then in Germany helping to set up NATO, Jonathan was sent away to school at Clayesmore where

With an interest in renal med- icine, Jonathan trained at Guys Hospital in London. In 1965 he qualified and won a Nuffield Fellowship in Tropical Medi- cine leading to trips to the Far East, the Himalayas and Mid- dle East where he spent time in a leper colony. He became a junior lecturer in medicine at Guys, where he met his future wife Ann, the senior staff nurse. Sailing and an interest in family medicine drew Jonathan and Ann to Lymington. In the winter of 1968 Jonathan helped Jeremy build a 26ft yacht which, with Ann and Jeremy’s wife Fiona, they raced with great success, coming second in the Round the Island Race. Over the next 10 years they become more ambitious, win- ning major international events including Cowes Week, the One Ton Cup, the Admiral’s Cup, the Round the Island Race and the Fastnet. Jonathan was navigator which became increasingly handy for their post-racing fam- ily adventures – now with chil- dren Ben, Kate and Nicolas. Jonathan loved his role as a GP at the heart of the com- munity and was inspired to set up the Wednesday Junior Sail-

David off-shore racing including two Fastnet events and, with Twickenham Yacht Club member Jack Tim- mis, he realised his dream of sailing the Atlantic. It was Twickenham club’s regular visits to Keyhaven that ignited David’s interest in the area, and he bought a house in Milford which he called “Jupp Towers”. “He reflected upon how blessed he was to have moved to Milford and Keyhaven, which had enabled him to indulge his love of sailing and develop many more friendships,” said Colin. “David will be remembered as a fine orator, making splendid speeches, and for his kindness, intelligence and loud voice!” After battling many health issues, David died peacefully at Southampton General Hospi- tal. His ashes will be scattered across the River Thames. enjoyed ing scheme based at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club in 1984, to enable children from all backgrounds to learn to sail. He persuaded sailors to loan their boats and volunteer as instructors, and local business- es to fund new boats. Within a short while 250 local children were involved. Princess Anne become patron in 1985 and the Lymington junior regatta soon became the highlight of the din- ghy summer. There have been many suc- cessful graduates of the pro- gramme, including Jonathan’s youngest son Nicholas, who won the Olympic silver medal in the 470 in Athens and again in Beijing. Jonathan’s other great pas- sion was woodwork. As well as building boats, he also made furniture for friends and family. Even this year he built a linnet cage for a neighbour, a kite surf- ing board for a grandson and, with his son Nicholas a 23ft mo- torboat Shadow. Jonathan is survived by Ann, his children Ben, a GP in Jersey; Kate, an ENT surgeon in Poole; and Nicholas, a professional sailor living in Lymington. He also leaves eight grandchildren who affectionately knew him as Grandpa Chocolate.

A COUPLE have come up with a unique way to spread a little Christmas cheer by giving away 1,000 decorated tealights to the community. Mark and Briony Strode, from Hordle, asked locals to donate clean jam jars which were then distributed to other villagers to decorate, with a focus on those who lived alone or who were self-isolating, to give them a mo- rale-boost. Mark is a member of the Hordle and Tiptoe Parochial Church Council and Briony is the director of music for All Saints in Hordle, where the cou- ple met four years ago. They wanted to do something to bring the parishes of Tiptoe and Hordle together and said they have had an “overwhelm- ing response” from the commu- nity to the Light Up campaign. Mark added: “We approached the Co-op in Hordle who are kindly providing, free of charge, 1,000 tea lights and enough chocolate to fill each jar. BY CAROLYN GRIFFITH Pair rally community to send festive cheer around parishes

Born in Twickenham, Da- vid’s lifelong love of sailing was sparked by Arthur Ransome’s classic Swallows and Amazons series. “His parents offered him a reward for passing his 11-plus,” said Colin. “To their surprise, he told them he wanted a boat. He was captivated by those chil- dren’s books and he desperate- ly wanted a craft of his own.” David’s father set about building him a cadet dinghy in his garage, completing it in 1956 when David was 13. It was named after his grandfather’s river cruiser, Enchantress II. David joined Twickenham Sailing Club with his school friend Mervyn Cook, and never looked back. “He loved the social life at Twickenham and was re- nowned for his humour, which he conducted from the bar,” ex- plained Colin. “Over the years he filled var- he became captain of rugby, head boy and later secured a scholarship up to Kings Col- lege, Cambridge. Excelling in his studies, he initially read economics but changed to medicine following the sudden death of his mother whom he was very close to. Back in Lymington for the school holidays, Jonathan raced a Finn dinghy, and took part in Olympic trials in 1960. He and Jeremy built punts to take back to Cambridge to fund the next term, and later crafted a Classic Folkboat in their gar- den.

Mark and Briony Strode are behind the Light Up initiative

“This weekend we will be col- lecting all 1,000 decorated jars to start filling them with the tealights, chocolates and candy canes.” On 12th December there will be collection points around the village, manned by volunteers, for Hordle and Tiptoe residents to collect a free, filled jar. Mark added: “Inside there will be a message asking them to light their candle at 7pm on 20th December to coincide with the lighting of a candle at our

church and online carol service. We are asking everyone to place it in their front window, to light up the village. It also coincides with the longest night of the year. “For those unlucky enough not to receive a jar, we are ask- ing residents to light a candle anyway.” Villagers are asked to take pictures of their lit candles on 20th December and post on so- cial media using the hashtags #lightuphordle #lightuptiptoe

David Jupp Passionate sailor and former chair of Friends of Hurst Castle

DESIGNING, LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTING BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN THE SOUTH FOR OVER 60 YEARS

Redcliffe Landscape Gardeners award winning services • A complete 360˚ service • Bespoke garden design • CAD drawings, build & planting • Paving, ponds & water features • Patios, terraces & driveways • P rofessional installation teams To view our recently constructed displays and totally unique Namgrass artifi cial grass area visit us at the Redcliffe Garden Centre, Bashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5RY.

Walling & Fencing

FREE Namgrass samples

ious positions within the club and became commodore, be- fore a life membership was be- stowed on him.”

Natural Stone Paving Precisely Cut to Shape

Planting Schemes

Namgrass Arti fi cial Grass

There are grants available for specific businesses in the New Forest who have been impacted by the national Coronavirus restrictions for the period 5 November - 2 December 2020 Coronavirus Business Grants For full details visit newforest.gov.uk/coronavirusbusiness Sign up to eNews from the Economic Development Team for information and updates on support available from NFDC, Government and from our local partners newforest.gov.uk/businessnewsletter

c all For mor e infor m a t i on or a FREE con su lt a t i on , 01425 614210 or visi t www.redcliffegardeners.co.uk

We believe that a Care Home is a Home first and foremost…… And there’s no place like home.

A re you feeling isolated? Do you or a loved one need company in a small,

friendly, family-run home, that is welcoming and engaging, where you can relax and be cared for with delicious home cooked meals, fun activities and trips out as the current situation permits. We provide respite, permanent or even care in your own home whichever care suits your needs. We have a GOOD rating by CQC and have been COVID free throughout the pandemic. We follow all government guidance to ensure that our residents are safe and well.

NFDCBizUpdates

Please call Alison or Kate on 01590 642121 for an informal chat, when we can talk through what care would suit you or your loved one best, there will be no obligation to take on the care if you feel that it is not right for you at this time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

www.hillyfieldresthome.co.uk 01590 642121 • manager@hillyfieldresthome.co.uk