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Fareham students showcase talents at hair and beauty competition

Fareham College’s annual Hair & Beauty Showcase took place at Ferneham Hall last month, demonstrating the flair, creativity and exceptional talents of its current cohort of budding hairdressers, beauty therapists and make-up artists.

The event provided an extravagant showcase of innovative and imaginative hair and make-up creations, all compiled by Fareham College’s dedicated Hair and Beauty students.

For over two months, students have been competing in heats held at the College, with those shortlisted securing the chance to display their creations at the showcase event at Ferneham Hall in front of a packed audience.

The winners of each category, who were inspired by the glamorous themes of ‘Broadway’, ‘Fantasy’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Classic Hair Up’, were decided by a judging panel of industry experts including hairdressers and beauty therapists from commercial salons and leading companies in the sector.

Lindsey Smith, Hair & Media Make-up Lecturer, said: “The entrants’ work was of an extremely high standard and the showcases were excellent. The students loved taking part and the experience of seeing their work exhibited at such a high-profile event was very rewarding.”

Nigel Duncan, Principal of Fareham College, commented: “Every year the work showcased

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by our students gets even more impressive, and this year is no exception. It has been a dazzling display of talent and professionalism.

The students who took part are distinct and confident in their evident talents and really show the high quality of the courses we run : the standard of work clearly demonstrates that if you want to work as a professional stylist, therapist or hairdresser, Fareham College is the place to be.”

Vicky Morrall, Head of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy praised her department’s dedication in putting on such an event: “This has been the most fantastic showcase of

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creativity and hard work by our full and part time students and I am so proud of how masterfully and professionally they have converted a concept into a work of art.”

The showcase gave students not only the chance to demonstrate the practical skills they have learnt throughout their course, but also the opportunity to interpret a brief, work in a competitive environment and experience the teamwork, organisational and customer service skills needed in order to succeed in the fast-paced, dynamic and ever-evolving hair and beauty industry.

Locks Heath Rotary have double the fun with Youth Projects musician and Judge who said: “The standard

The Festival has been organised by the Rotary

was high and it was not easy to choose the

club for many years now encouraging the youth

winners, just performing so well in front of this

of our community to enter in friendly competition

audience makes them all winners”. The prizes and

with one another, Stephen Kirby the current

certificates were presented by Tony and a special

President of the club thanked all the contestants

guest, the Rotary District 1110 Governor Elect

for all their hard work and discipline. He went on

Tony Summers who is also a chorister. He said he

to give thanks to the judges and the special guest

really appreciated the singing and was very proud

Tony Summers also the organiser and compére

to be asked to make some of the presentations.

Sandra Lewis. In thanking the audience for their

The Rotary Club once again held its annual Music Festival on the 10th March at the Victory Hall

The children participating were from the Locks

support Stephen invited everyone for another

Heath Junior School, the St. John the Baptist from

evening next year on the 8th March 2015 which

Warsash.

Titchfield Common and the Whiteley Primary

will be the 21st anniversary of the Music Festival.

Over 200 parents, friends and contestants

School. The festival had 23 entries enthusiastically

attended the evening which was split in two

showing their special talents. The winning entries

sessions to enable the younger contestants to

were Junior Choir – Joseph and Chelsie St. John the

return home after a long day. The festival was a

Baptist School

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Senior Choir – Whiteley Primary School

and instrumentalists from schools in the area. The

Solo Flautist Winner - Imogen H, Locks Heath

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Eric Robinson Solicitors Welcomes ‘Eric’

Hampshire Law firm, Eric Robinson Solicitors has announced the firm’s latest recruit - a wideeyed, bright blue owl.

Have you met Eric the Owl? If not, then you certainly will as this character is set to become the hardest working bird across the south coast.

Originally introduced to the public as part of Eric Robinson Solicitors’ 50th anniversary celebrations last year, Eric proved such a hit with the public, he

has now become a full-time employee.

“It all started in 2013 when we were looking for something fun and cute to send to clients and give out at events,” explains Catherine. “We saw some hand-sized, owl-shaped foam models that we could have in gold for our Golden Anniversary and, since the owl has always been a sign of wisdom and knowledge, we thought it was a good fit for a law firm. We had absolutely no idea of the public reaction that would follow.

“We had people asking us how much they were, parents wanting them for their children and babies giggling with excitement when handed them. We were initially surprised, but absolutely delighted as it this ‘ice-breaker’ led to an astonishing amount of worthwhile conversation.”

Over the summer, the firm ran a competition where people were asked to take Eric on holiday and take pictures at various locations. The firm received pictures of Eric on beaches across Europe and America, in front of historic monuments in cities including Rome and Vancouver and enjoying afternoon tea in Somerset. The winner sent in a picture of Eric with a train driver of the oldest train in Norway.

“Eric gained incredible momentum over the

year, so now he has evolved into a full time ambassador for the firm,” says Catherine. “He has his own website www.erictheowl.co.uk where people can download Eric’s Top Tips on a whole range of legal issues.”

Eric made his first appearance the Daily Echo’s Business Works exhibition (pictured) but will be making appearances at events across the region throughout 2015.

“Of course, we want Eric to be a source of fun, but in all seriousness, he is proving a great business asset to the firm. For our private clients, especially, it is about providing character, approachability and trying to aid people’s understanding of what we offer in a fresh, original and recognisable way.

“Having said that, many of our corporate clients talk about and say how much they enjoy Eric.

No matter what service you are using, whether you are at work or home, everyone enjoys a smile.”

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The Rainbow Centre Gun Wharf Quays charity of the year Gunwharf Quays, the premium outlet shopping centre in Portsmouth, has chosen The Rainbow Centre as their local charity partner for 2015.

Based in Fareham, The Rainbow Centre provides support for children with cerebral palsy and adults with MS, Parkinson’s, stroke or head injury. The new partnership will see Gunwharf Quays raising funds for the valued local charity with the aim to make a real difference to the local residents it supports.

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Lara Bull, Centre Director at The Rainbow Centre said: “We are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and the support from Gunwharf Quays will go a long way towards helping us raise the £60,000 a month required to run the centre and raise awareness of our life-changing services to the people who could benefit.”

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Miller Homes welcomes lifelong local residents to new development

Miller Homes South is delighted to welcome the latest couple to its beautifully landscaped development at Sarisbury Green.

Carol and Barry Brown have lived locally for almost 50 years, having moved to Sarisbury Green in the swinging sixties.

Barry, who recently retired from owning his own electrical business, and Carol, a former accounts secretary, wanted the benefits and convenience of owning a new home without moving away from the much sought after location they have called home for so many years.

Carol explained: “We’re both in our 70s, so wanted a new smaller house which would be easier to maintain than our current property, but we didn’t want to move away from this fabulous

location. We’ve been here since the sixties were in full swing and have made many friends along the way. Lots of our family live nearby too.

“As soon as we had a quick look at the house we just knew we had to have it.

We viewed other developments in the locality but the options on offer and the flexibility offered by Miller Homes were far superior.

“The garden is very private with gorgeous trees at the bottom and we were given free turf. Carpets and flooring were also included in the package and we had the final say on the décor.”

Admirals Wood is a development of individually designed two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom homes. It’s set in a delightful suburb with a strong sense of community and a welcoming, village-like ambience, near to the banks of the Solent estuary.

Set between Southampton and Fareham, the uncrowded, tree-lined layout of Admirals Wood offers an exceptional blend of seclusion, amenity and convenience.

Carol and Barry have moved into a three bedroom Montgomery style property with stylish

French doors and windows to three sides of the large living/dining room, introducing lots of natural light.

Tracey Lee, area sales and marketing director for Miller Homes, said Carol and Barry’s story is a perfect example of how Miller makes the home-buying experience as easy as possible: “It’s wonderful that the Browns are able to stay in a place where they have built such long and happy lives together in a home that matches their aspirations. Our team worked hard to find their dream home, complete with a choice of options, to make sure the finishing touches were fully in keeping with their style and tastes.

“We are here to help customers with every aspect of their dream home, from initial enquiry until the moment the removals lorry draws away.

Our 5 Star Award for Customer Satisfaction in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey, just goes to show our success in matching people like Carol and Barry with their perfect place.”

For more information on Admirals Wood, call or visit the sales centre, which is open daily from 10am to 5pm or call 0808 250 6014. Details on other Miller Homes developments can be found at www.millerhomes.co.uk.

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Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshop ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ 10th August – 14th August 2015 Following the massive success of our previous workshops CATS, We Will Rock You and Little Shop of Horrors, we are excited to be running a new workshop this summer holiday!

This exciting project will be open to young people aged 8 – 18 years of any ability. Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills as singers, dancers and actors but more importantly as performers!

As always our week will conclude with a high energy full scale performance of the workshop material at a local theatre.

This week will be about encouraging students to a new level of achievement as well as enjoying the week.

Students will also be involved in the costume and set design.

Book your places early as our workshops are very popular and have limited numbers.

The workshop will run from 9am - 1pm Monday – Thursday and all day on the Friday at The Sarisbury Green Community Centre.

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Staying connected to loved ones Losing someone close to you is never easy – but even more so when it is your mum or dad who passes away. For those struggling to deal with grief, it can help to have the physical focus of a place where they feel close to their loved one, which is why many choose to inter their parent’s ashes within Portchester Memorial Gardens.

Explains Sarah from Fareham: “My mum passed away three years ago and I still miss her. I visit the Gardens regularly to take flowers, sit at her grave and tell her about what’s going on in my life and what the kids are up to. The gardens are so peaceful and lovely, that I always feel lighter after I visit.”

Memorials can be placed in a variety of themed areas cultivated to offer year-round beauty within tranquil grounds – including the Garden of the Sea with its sculptural anchors and wooden jetty, and the Hill of Roses, flooded with summer scent and colour.

The sympathetic team at the family-run Memorial Gardens are experienced in helping to create fitting, lasting tributes where ashes can be laid to rest. Give them a call to discuss your requirements.

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Let’s Celebrate! 10 Years of your No1 Dance and Performing Arts School!

The Laura Dunkley School of Dance and Performing Arts is going from strength to strength, students are gaining highly sought after places at some of the country’s leading professional dance and performing arts schools, they have had a year of exceptional ISTD exam results along with highly praised public performances and students competition results that can only reinforce this school really has something special.

2015 marks the schools ten year anniversary and to celebrate they will be holding a one off spectacular performance at Ferneham Hall on Sunday 7th June at 1pm. Tickets are available from Ferneham Hall.

The school’s most recent set of ISTD Ballet exams showed a 100% ‘Distinction’ Pass Rate with modern exam results as high as 98 marks. 25 of the schools ‘Centre Stage’ students recently competed at Gosport & Portsmouth Vocal and Drama Festival scooping 24 top three places and Isobel Parsons being awarded 89 marks and the highest mark of the whole Junior Section!

This school is leading the way in fun, innovative classes that not only the children love but the highly talented and passionate teaching staff offer the very highest standard of teaching.

The School offers classes in Street Dance including a specific boys street class for 9-12 years, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Body Conditioning/Limbering, Tap, Vocal Coaching and Drama.

Centre Stage is the schools highly regarded performing arts workshop that runs on a Saturday morning, students take classes in Drama, Dance and Vocal Coaching. Places are very limited.

Maisie Hamilton, who has successfully gained a place at Wilkes Academy with a part scholarship

Our new Dinky Dunkley classes offer Ballet and Creative classes for students aged from 1.5 years on a Saturday morning in Warsash.

For further information on classes, timetable, costs or to come along for a trial please visit the school’s website www.lauradunkleydance.com, e-mail laura@ lauradunkleydance.com or call Sharon on 01489 885246.

Antiques to sell Have you got any interesting curiosities hidden away or in the loft, not knowing quite what to do with them? Or have you just inherited a box of ‘bits’ that are not to your taste?

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Sit on your lawn – don’t mow it! rapidly with the thought of a lawn that requires no mowing, watering or maintenance a great incentive.

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As summer approaches caretakers of lawns everywhere ask the big question: ‘Will there be a drought this year?’

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children and pets. No more muddy footprints!

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Location is Quay for office move Joanne Bushnell, director at Aspex said: “We are delighted to have Creative Clique here at Aspex. Their business and style really fits with the contemporary look and feel of the Gallery.”

Joanne Martin, the driving force at Creative Clique said: “The move has already opened up opportunities for our business and being in such a great lively part of Aspex in the Vulcan Building, the city it’s just brilliant.

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Swimming team pick up 29 personal bests atinvitational event Locks Heath Swim Squad sent a team of twelve mainly inexperienced swimmers to compete at the Hants and South Coast Invitational meet held at Woking on the 21 March, which resulted in 29 Personal bests.

Star performer of the evening was 10 year old May Fletcher who came first in her 50 Meter Freestyle and butterfly with her also being on the top of the podium in the 10-year-old age group.

Nine-year-old Isla Croll finished 9th place in her age category whilst 11-year-old Joseph Ford finished in 6th place in his age group with personal bests in all the events he competed in.

Ella Richardson Fitt and Joshua Beaudro finished in 6th place in their respective 50 metre backstroke events.

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SJM Wills & Associated Services takes the grief out of making a will Locks Heath-based SJM Wills & Associated Services is celebrating a significant birthday during 2015, as it enjoys its 10th year as the area’s leading professional will writing business, having helped hundreds of people write their final wishes in their Will.

Running the business is Sue Mason, a Member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters. This title carries much weight, as membership of the IPW cannot be bought, but must be earned.

To become a member, you must pass the IPW’s strict entrance examination, or have another recognised and similar qualification. You must then undertake continuous training, have Professional Indemnity Insurance to a minimum of £2 million and abide by a rigorous Code of Conduct.

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Clients can trust SJM Wills implicitly, knowing it is a reputable and informed business, one that is regulated, knowing exactly how to structure a Will.

As Sue Mason of SJM Wills says: “It is crucial to use a will writing professional, whether your desire is to tidy your affairs before your death, or to save your beneficiaries from paying unnecessary levels of Inheritance Tax, or to leave a sum of money to your friends or a favourite charity.”

SJM Wills can also help you draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney that will allow your financial or health & welfare affairs to be conducted by a trusted relative or friend, if you are mentally or physically incapacitated in the future.

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Bodyrox Productions is a friendly performance based production company situated at Locks Heath Shopping Centre.

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Southampton Sea Cadets Do you need a new challenge for 2015?

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So far in 2015 the Sea Cadets have had success, firstly they won an award for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, at Southampton we had the highest number of young people participating in and achieving awards during 2014.

This was measured against all of the Sea Cadet Units in the Southern Area of the Sea Cadet National Organisation, some 79 Sea cadet Units.

This is only one of the many varied activities we can offer.

January saw the first major success of 2015 with the Junior Sea Cadets (10 – 12 year old age range) entering and winning their District 5 a Side Football competition. After playing again five other teams they were declared winners with a maximum 12 points and only conceding 1 goal. A first for the Cadets of Southampton.

Throughout the year we will be offering many varied activities on and off the water, with some planned exciting new developments this year. The Unit in Southampton during 2014 installed their own pontoons in to the river which has massively increased access to the river for our waterborne activities. This year we are working towards becoming a recognised training centre with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), so that we can offer internationally recognised qualifications to our young people. We are also actively fundraising to purchase new boats for our fleet, these will be two sliding seat rowing boats (Yoles) these will enhance the qualifications we can offer in conjunction with British Rowing, who knows we may even find a future Olympic Champion.

On dry land we can offer a huge number of opportunities many of which are nationally recognised and will enhance any young person’s Record of Achievement.

To find out more please contact us, If you are a young person looking for a new challenge, an Adult who would like to do something for the good of our young citizens either as a front line Instructor or as a Management team member supporting the Charity work.

In whatever capacity you would like to get involved we would love to hear from you.

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Wickham Festival Line-up Announced The Proclaimers; 10cc; Billy Bragg; Wilko Johnson; Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel; and The South are among the headline acts confirmed for this year’s Wickham Festival in Hampshire.

Over 20,000 people are expected to attend the 4-day Festival which takes place on fields near the historic village of Wickham near Fareham in Hampshire over the weekend of Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August.

Other artists booked to appear include Tom Robinson; Andy Fairweather-Low and many top folk and celtic music stars including Seth Lakeman; Eliza Carthy; Kathryn Tickell & The Side; Show of Hands; Roy Bailey; Martin Carthy; Edward II; and, from Ireland, ex-Waterboys star Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom.

World music artists include The Spooky Mens Chorale from Australia; De Temps Antan from Quebec; the worldrenowned piper Carlos Nunez from Galicia in Spain; and Banjo-Vie from France.

The Wickham Festival features live music on three stages plus a host of other attractions including the ‘Groovy Movie’ solar-powered cinema tent; a digital funfair; storytelling; puppet theatre; dance displays; playbus; laser arena; Punch & Judy; shanty singers, bouncy castles and childrens entertainers.

There’s a Late Night Festival Club; traditional crafts fayre, exotic foods fayre; real ales festival and, new for 2015, a bedouin tent, chill-out zone, open mic stage, sessions tent, hot tubs and open-air sauna!

Wickham Festival Organiser Peter Chegwyn said that this year’s line-up is the strongest yet in the Festival’s 10-year history and ‘earlybird’ ticket sales had broken all records.

“Wickham is the biggest live music with camping Festival in Hampshire and also the most friendly, relaxed and safest Festival with not a single incident of trouble last year. The Festival is believed to generate over £5 million for the local economy with people travelling from all over the world to attend.”

Full details of the Festival and the complete line-up of performers can be found on the Festival website at www.wickhamfestival.co.uk and also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WickhamMusicFestival.

Day and Weekend season tickets are now on sale from the Festival Box Office telephone 023 8071 1818 or online via the Festival website, also in person from the Ferneham Hall in Fareham; The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton; and Wickham Wine Bar in The Square, Wickham.

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The Mind Body Spirit is back!!!

The Mind Body Spirit Experience is back in Wickham Centre on the 6th/7th June, a bit later than our usual time.

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Sue Murray the organiser says’ I have been gathering many new stalls from across the South.

Includes beautiful ethnic clothes, Salt Lamps, Flower Essences, and some new therapies as well!!

But making sure to retain the beautiful stalls, therapist and Readers which the public love to see’.

Look forward to seeing you all there!!!

For more info: Sue 01489 799740 sue.peaceworld@yahoo.co.uk

The Mind Body Spirit Experience The Big Bi-Annual Event 6th/7th June 2015 10.00am - 4.30pm daily

Wickham Community Centre Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL

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German Shepherd Rescue South is a Small Registered, non- profit Charity that rescue and re-home unwanted, abused and stray German Shepherds Dogs.

The Rescue is run by unpaid Volunteers, we rely on Donations and sponsors from the General Public.

Due to the large number of Dogs always needing our help we urgently need Volunteers for Homechecking, Transporting, Fundraising etc and very importantly fostering.

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If you would like to see our Dogs in need of their forever Home or for more info about our Rescue please visit our website.

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Lee on the Solent’s best kept secret Made by Me makes pottery personal.

Under new management from February this year, Made by Me has undergone a well-deserved revamp.

Now with even more space to paint, a bright and fresh new look and a new range of colours to paint with, it really has been transformed. The diversity and range of items available to paint has also been significantly extended, meaning there is something for everyone, from sushi plates to dancing teapots.

We maintain a no studio fee policy, so no unexpected costs, which we hope will make Made be Me Crafts the best place to visit for a brilliant experience and value for money.

The store is owned and managed

by Tina Lucey, a local lady who has a real passion for pottery. With plenty of help from her assistants: Joy, Mandy, Charli, Katherine and Naomi who all contribute to the shop’s local and friendly atmosphere that makes the Made by Me experience so special.

The shop is also one of the most sort-after places for children’s parties. These include an exclusive

range of party pottery, a handmade party plate to take home and the hire of our specially decorated party room. Our welcoming party hosts will be there to supervise and entertain your children and ensure that all your children leave with a smile on their faces.

Parties held at Made by Me are not exclusively for children however, we have hosted many ladies and even hen nights which have all been a great success.

A new and exciting possibility, if you can’t make it down to the studio, is our new take-a-way pottery kits.

These include all you need for the Made by Me experience but in the comfort of your own home, to enjoy with family and friends. We will then fire all your pottery, for you to pick up whenever you would like.

Made by Me is a family orientated business that offers a lovely day out and keep sakes that can be treasured for a life time. All are welcome, artistic or not, anyone can create fantastic pieces at Made by Me. We hope to see you soon.

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Premier Marinas Opens New Storage Facility at Swanwick Marina In February of this year Premier Marinas launched a brand new self storage facility, Premier Self Store; extending its line of first class facilities and marine services at Swanwick Marina.

The new 6000 sq. ft. facility includes space for 122 individual storage units and offers the marine community, local residents and businesses flexible, low cost and accessible space to meet their storage needs.

Commenting on the launch of the new facility which is a brand new venture for Premier Marinas, Chief Executive, Pete Bradshaw said: “We are thrilled to be opening our first dedicated storage facility, specifically designed for marine users and local businesses. Self storage is increasingly popular with families and businesses looking to use space more effectively in their homes and at work. Our self storage facility is also perfect for the marine community and a great alternative to the big city based self storage operators.”

The spacious storage facility is conveniently located at Swanwick Marina, with easy access to junctions 8 and 9 of the M27. Boat owners at the marina now have immediate access to a modern, clean and bright facility to store their SelfStore Advert 186x130.pdf 1 08/04/2015 17:37:27 dinghies, outboards and valuables; with no long term

commitment (minimum stay 28 days) and great rates throughout the stay.

For marine businesses operating in the Solent area, Premier Self Store provides a secure and convenient location for storing tools, equipment and stock and for local residents, Swanwick’s storage facility provides a cost effective, accessible and more personal alternative to city-based self-storage facilities.

Storage units range in size from 10 sq feet to 175 sq feet - which is large enough to accommodate the entire contents of a four bedroom house. Available for let on flexible rental agreements, customers can up-size or downsize as their needs change, subject to availability and enjoy the following benefits: unlimited access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; helpful and friendly staff; ample car parking with loading and unloading bays at the entrance; use of pallet trucks and trolleys and even an on-site forklift if necessary.

With secure access to the facility using a digital fob and 24 hour security, including digital CCTV security inside and outside the facility, Premier Self Store is the ideal place for domestic and business storage – especially as prices start from just £10.00 a week and the first 4 weeks are free with a contract 8 weeks and over.

To find out more about Premier’s Self Store services and to take advantage of Premier’s first four weeks free offer call 01489 66 00 22. Or you can find Premier Self Store at: Swanwick Marina, Hampshire, SO31 1ZL or visit www.premierselfstore.com for more information.

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HMS Sultan Summer Show The personnel of HMS Sultan are delighted to announce that the spectacular HMS Sultan Summer Show will return again as the perfect entertainment for the Father’s day weekend of 20 and 21 June 2015.

The ever popular event held in Gosport, regularly attracts visitors from all over Hampshire and this year’s Summer Show is certain to delight once more with plenty on offer.

The HMS Sultan Summer Show will include a variety of different acts from high adrenaline Motorcycle Display Teams and The Devil’s Horseman through to the more traditional Steam Fayre and The Festival Circus; this year’s Show 2015 promises to be bustling with exciting entertainment for all.

The HMS Sultan Summer Show continues to operate under its policy of offering exceptional entertainment at an affordable price while raising vital funds for local and Service charities.

All of this, plus air display areas, music and entertainment, Fun Fairs and more, promise to make the HMS Sultan Summer Show 2015 a truly great day out for the whole family.

Gates will be open on both days at 10:00 with tickets available to purchase on the gate. Advanced tickets will be available at a discounted rate prior to the event through a number of vendors.

Ticket Prices - On the gate Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): £20 Adult: £7.50 Child/OAP (5-14 years, under 5’s free): £4 * Family: 2 Adults + 2 Children **Child: Aged 5-14 years, under 5’s are free No refunds available on advanced tickets.

HMS Collingwood Open Day On Saturday 6 June 2015 the most spectacular event will take place at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hampshire when the establishment opens it gates for the annual Open Day, sponsored by 8 Wealth Management featuring the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Field Gun Competition.

The Field Gun competition will feature crews from across the UK and as far afield as Gibraltar competing for the coveted Brickwoods Trophy.

The competition is fast and furious and requires 18-man teams to run, dismantle, reassemble and fire the gun in the shortest possible time, traditionally in heats of 6 crews at a time.

Strength, stamina, and team work are essential in this challenge, and the crews begin the physical training this month, training with the guns in April.

Ticket Prices - On the Gate Child*/OAP: £5.00 • Adult: £10.00 • Family**: £25.00 Saving on advance tickets Child*/OAP £4.00 • Adult £8.00 • Family**£20.00 * Child: Aged 5 – 14 years inclusive ** Family: 2 Adults + 3 Children (aged 5 – 14 years inclusive)

Top Tips for Cruising with Kids When did you first fall in love with the water?

If you, like so many sailors and motorboaters, had the first seeds of your future passion sown while you were a kid, what do you remember about those days? Excited about being on a boat?

Wanting to help? Loving feeling like a grown up?

Now how many times have you been preparing to drive your boat off the dock and thought how useful it would be to have an extra pair of hands to help you?

There are heaps of ways you can get your kids involved in being that extra pair of hands when cruising under sail or power.

The key? The skipper having the experience and confidence to give children responsibilities so the helm gets the help they need while the youngster develops a love of being on boats and wants to learn more. Win-win!

So what can you do to making cruising with kids a great experience for all?

‘Are we there yet?’

and inexperienced adults alike a relaxed, practical and fun insight into ways to help.

Passengers don’t always realise what a helm has on their plate, but they can have such a valuable role to play in basic tasks and personal safety, and whole families can take bits of ownership of a day on the water.

Start Yachting has no lower age limit and provides a two-day introduction to the yacht, ropework, getting underway, rules of the road, man overboard recovery, clothing and equipment, emergency equipment and precautions and meteorology.

Bored kids do not make for happy kids or pleasant, relaxed cruising! But engage them before you even step on the boat, and get them excited about what lies ahead, and chances are you will keep their attention much longer.

Let them help you with passage planning, show them maps and charts so they know where you are heading, tell them about and show them pictures of things of interest you might see along the way, including landmarks and wildlife, get them looking at the weather and telling you what the is forecast, practice knots.

By the end of the course participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and being aware of safety on board.

Show them what clouds to look for and, if under sail, how to spot the wind – where it’s coming from, gusts on the water, and using their face to detect changes in direction.

Make them feel like what they are contributing is essential in getting you afloat.

Slow it down Cruising is meant to be relaxed and when kids are involved not rushing becomes even more of a factor. The last thing you want is overhyped kids charging along jetties or around the deck. You are in no hurry so keep things calm, take everything slowly, be measured and keep smiling.

A little bit of knowledge If you are planning to take the kids afloat with you for the first time this year, there are two short RYA introductory courses for the whole family that give kids

Start Motor Cruising is newer, with kids as young as eight able do the course. With the way the course is run it can be done as a one-day standalone course or at the same time as Mum, Dad or both are doing their two-day Day Skipper or Helmsman.

You can find out more about RYA Training Courses at www.rya.org.uk/training Safety first A child’s sense of adventure and inquisitiveness means you can often need eyes not just in the back of your head but both sides of it too!

A few simple rules can help.

Lifejackets should be worn at all times, and if you are telling a youngster to wear a lifejacket you must lead by example and do the same.

Meanwhile, when they are moving around deck they should apply the rule ‘One hand for you, one for the boat.”

If everyone is smiling when you come back ashore, you have done your job!

Happy boating!

Getting out on the water for the first time is becoming increasingly easy with the numerous RYA recognised training centres and charter companies which are based all over the world. If you want to venture out on the water, under sail or power, then look no further than rya.org.uk to help you take your first steps afloat.

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America’s Cup Racing America’s Cup Racing returns to British waters this summer when the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) takes place in Portsmouth 23-26 July 2015.

The America’s Cup World Series is a collection of regattas leading up to the 35th America’s Cup featuring the best sailors in the world battling it out on sleek AC45 catamarans that ‘fly’ on foils at astonishing speeds. Every race will count in the series with vital points being secured ahead of the America’s Cup Qualifiers in Bermuda come 2017. Often described as Formula 1 on water, the racing sees the crews pushed to the peak of fitness to enable their AC45 to reach spectacular speeds of over 40mph.

For the first time ever, this amazing spectacle is coming to Portsmouth where the world’s sailing superstars will lead their teams out for a titanic battle on the Solent. Never before in the UK has such fast and furious sailing action been so accessible to spectators with miles of close quarter vantage points available along Portsmouth’s historic waterfront. The racing in Portsmouth will take place at almost touching distance from the onshore spectators and cannot fail to be spectacular, thanks to the big screens, family entertainment and a regatta village all happening on Southsea Common.

The shore side entertainment and spectator experience will be a fully ticket holder access only event. Huge quantities of shore side tickets have already been registered for or purchased, with over 90,000 bookings made to date. Tickets to the free-to-view Waterside Festival Arena have just sold out for the Saturday and Sunday and the official Fanzone Arena is getting close to selling out. Onshore spectator Tickets are only available via: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/acwsportsmouth The Waterfront Festival Arena is a free to view area located on the main Southsea Common. Racing will take place right off the common with the leeward gate and finish line literally metres off the shore – a prime viewing spot.

The Fanzone Arena is the place to get under the skin of America’s Cup World Series – see the skippers and sailors close up, watch the official skipper presentation, the press conference and the parade of sail close up with expert commentary about each team. A prime venue with food and drink and entertainment for all, option to upgrade and reserve your grandstand seat for the day. Absorb yourself in all of the information about this event – the history, the boats, the technology, the sailors, the personalities, the racing rules, the points system…the list is endless - THE place for sailing fans to hang out.

out on the water. Friday 24th July is Preview Race day.

All of the competing teams will be out testing the waters and familiarising themselves with the race course.

Saturday 25th July is the first official race day - when the serious action kicks off. ’Super Sunday’ 26th July is the second official race day - and when points count for extra so this is the day that will decide the event winner.

The Portsmouth event will be a historical moment in British sport as it’s the first time a British America’s Cup team will race in an official America’s Cup event on UK waters since 1851. Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) was conceived in 2011 by four times Olympic gold medallist and 34th America’s Cup winner, Sir Ben Ainslie, with the long-term aim of challenging for Britain and bringing the America’s Cup back home to where it all began in 1851.

Whether you’re a keen sailor or new to the sport – this is a weekend not to be missed!

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The event programme and entertainment kicks off on Thursday 23rd July with the official opening of the race village, presentation of the skippers and then a spectacular parade of sail. A first glimpse of the competing teams and the boats

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Focus on Titchfield Living on the south coast, we are very lucky to be surrounded by beautiful villages, Titchfield being one of those.

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Titchfield was historically known for strawberry growing and fortunately we still have great Posbrook Farm growing very tasty strawberries, for pick your own, a great child hood memory for many of us!

The village itself has a lot to offer, you will find travel agents, hairdressers, beauticians and jewellers that specialise in bespoke jewellery.

The lovely thing about Titchfield village is it still remains the same even though it is moved on with the times.

Every October the Titchfield bonfire boys host the famous Titchfield carnival people travel from a far to witness the colourful floats and enjoy the fireworks and fun fair, you will see people hanging out of house windows just to get a better view! As the floats travel slowly round the village in titchfield carpets a5 offer advert.qxp 4/17/2015 2:22 PM Page 2convoy.

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Focus on Shedfield Shedfield is a small village between Waltham Chase and Wickham, The residents of Shedfield Are lucky enough to be able to boast , that they have two public houses beautiful private school pre school, Fairlands. The most stunning church and equestrian centre, McCarthys fruit and vegetables so what ever your age you don’t really need to leave Shedfield as it has just about everything you could need.

The local recreation ground even sports a skateboard ramps swings and slide and all the usual recreation ground items.

The local scout hut is also in the recreation ground.

Cricket is the sport of choice on the recreation ground during summer, along with great walks at the nearby common, popular with dog walkers.

The local church Doors are always open, for all.

Rural village with all the necessary amenities close at hand, and easy access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester Also Home of the fabulous Meon Valley Marriot hotel and country club, with and 18 hole golf course.

Paul’s Koi, Shedfield I’ve been a Koi enthusiast for more than 30 years and recently decided to turn my lifetime hobby into a growing business. Whether you’re looking to buy your very first fish or you already have an established pond and would like some new additions, I’m here to offer you as much support and advice as you need.

My shop is based in Shedfield, near Botley, where I have more than 300 fish in stock at any one time, with prices starting from just £2.50. All of the Koi I sell are strong and healthy specimens, sourced from a reputable Hampshirebased supplier.

As well as selling a wide range of Koi, I can offer you advice about any aspect of owning and looking after these stunning fish – from setting up and maintaining a healthy pond, to when and how much to feed them throughout the seasons.

Pop in any day of the week to have a chat and cup of coffee, or bring the kids in to meet Sid the sturgeon – it will be lovely to see you.

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Aces Framing Established in 2014, formerly of The Art Centre Portsmouth, framers Ian Sanderson and Mark Helms have now opened the exciting business Aces Framing.

With over 50 years between them of extensive framing experience, the pair are now based in Shedfield to concentrate solely on picture framing.

We are a small, independent business based in Shedfield, with our services required all over the country. From customers, galleries and businesses, every frame we receive is given the utmost attention to detail that has given us the reputation that is second to none.

At Aces Framing we promise that we will exceed all expectations and deliver you the framing that will transform your home or workspace. From framing a child’s first drawing, to shirts belonging to football’s greatests, and even a lump of the Berlin Wall, we understand our customers requirements exactly and give you the peace of mind that your precious items are framed with only the best materials, and by the most professional craftsmen.

Please feel free to visit our studio to meet Ian and Mark and discuss all your framing needs and ideas, no obligations. Don’t let your certificates stay hidden in your drawer, or photos of the children lean against the fireplace; bring them to Aces Framing and let us transform them into something you will be proud of.

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Transform your home in 2015 with a GardenRoom or LivinRoom from JHI The range of choice now available in conservatories has dramatically increased recently. We speak to JHI about GardenRooms and LivinRooms, and how they could improve your home.

traditional conservatory, still with an elegant design that floods light into your home, but with the structural benefits closer to that of an extension.”

“The elements of a GardenRoom or LivinRoom are also constructed off-site making it quick to install with minimum disruption to your home.

Aesthetically where it has the ability to be tiled it easily blends with the look of the rest of your home too.”

“Conservatories are always very popular, and so it’s always great to be able to offer a wide range of different styles and the latest in product design to our customers. Alongside the conventional conservatories we now offer the Garden room and LivinRoom which both create “Overall the GardenRoom and LivinRoom give very comfortable and usable environments both you an aesthetically stunning addition to your home. Most importantly it’s features allow you with their own benefits. to add an extension to your home that combine the very best of modern structural products and So what benefits does a GardenRoom or innovation to ensure you have a beautiful room LivinRoom offer?

“They offer the choice to have a glazed roof, or that you can use all year round.” a solid roof with a plastered ceiling, integrated For further information or to book a with a tiled roof and glazing. We can create consultation call JHI on 01489 565711 or a new space in your home that enables visit www.justhomeimprovements.co.uk you to have the light and spacious feel of a

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The Horse and Jockey: Live music nights

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At the head of Curbridge Creek lies the Horse and Jockey – a real winner of a pub that offers you a seat right at the water’s edge.

A popular retreat for ramblers exploring the nearby wildlife sanctuary, the pub promises home-made food and lush liquid refreshment. There are quiz nights every Tuesday, as well as regular live music evenings.

May: 15 - Rapid Tranq (classic rock), 22 - Castletown (acoustic), 29 - Act to be confirmed June: 5 - Pete Harris R&B All Stars, 7 - Blues @ Curbridge Creek, 12 - The Vultures (decidedly rocking band), 19 - Snake oil (Tex Mex), 26 - Tom Canning (Tom Jones tribute act) July: 3 - The Power of 3, 5 - Blues @ Curbridge Creek, 9 - Wickham Morris, 10 - the Vinyl Beats Remember to check the high tide time on their website: Tel: 01489 796654 www.horseandjockeycurbridge.co.uk

LOCAL groups

Solent Fuchsia Club meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the United Reform Church, starting at 7.30pm. For further details call: 01329 282186.

Whiteley Wags meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Whiteley Primary School.

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• Free Wi-Fi • Live Music • Specials Boards • All Ingredients Fresh & Locally Sourced Where Possible • Gluten Free Options Available Including Beer • Quiz Night Every Tuesday • Themed Nights • Plenty of Parking • Small Boats, Canoes & Kayaks Can Moor at High Tide

For Bookings 01489 796654

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Sarisbury Choral Society is a mixed

choir of about 35 members. They meet on Thursdays in the Community Centre, Sarisbury Green from 7.50 to 9.20 pm.

New members are welcome.

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Warsash Horticultural Society meet on the last Wednesday of each month in the Victory Hall, starting at 7.30pm.

For more information phone Suzanne Holleyoak on 01489 574498.

Warsah Over 60’s Fellowship Club meet fortnightly on Monday afternoons at 2.00pm in The Victory Hall. They have a varied and full programme at every meeting throughout the year – including outings, lunches and theatre visits.

New members and visitors are always welcome. For further information please ring Mary Ford on 01489 584923.”

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third Wednesday of each month in the Memorial Hall on Locks Heath Park Road, starting at 7pm.

meet on the first Tuesday of the month at St Margaret Mary church Hall, Park Gate at 7.15pm. Visitors and new members welcome.

Warsash meet on the last Hedge End meet on the

Titchfield meet on the 4th

Thursday of each month in the Victory Hall, starting at 2pm.

New members welcome. For more information phone Mary Ford on 01489 584923

Monday of the month starting at 7.30 pm and finishing about 9.30 pm in the Parish Rooms, Titchfield.

Visitors are welcome.

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Southampton City Art Gallery • SeaCity Museum • Tudor House & Garden ADULT ACTIVITIES ADULT WORKSHOPS Saturday Life Drawing Saturdays: 23 May, 27 Jun Art Gallery / 11am-4pm / £32 Brian Reynolds leads our monthly Life Drawing sessions suitable for any ability level except absolute beginners. You’re welcome to bring your own materials, but we supply the basics.

Quattrio - Music in the Tudor House Sun 31 May / Tudor House / 2-4pm Drop-In / FREE / Entrance to the museum applies Join us in the elegant surroundings of the Georgian Room to listen to Quattrio play baroque chamber music on violins, recorder, cello and harpsichord.

Tour and Tea at Tudor House

Powertex Fairy Sculpting 2 Day Workshop

Sat 13 Jun / Art Gallery / 11am-4pm £28 / Pre-book Meet at the Gallery and then head out for some sketching with Jo Price from Red Hot Press. You will then return to the workshop to develop your work using mono-printing techniques.

Costumed Drawing Sun 21 Jun / Tudor House Georgian Room / 11am-4pm / £30 An opportunity to draw a clothed model in period costume with support from an expert tutor. Please bring your own drawing materials and cartridge paper (easels provided).

TALKS, TOURS AND STUDY DAYS Cunard and The Lusitania Talk Sun 10 May / SeaCity Museum 10.15-11.15am / £3 / Pre-book To mark 175 years of Cunard and The Lusitania’s 100th anniversary voyage join maritime historian Chris Frame to discover more about the Lusitania and Cunard’s role in ocean liner history.

SeaCity / 10.30-11.30am / £3.50 / Pre-book Calling all active toddlers! Join us for a story and rhymes, discover museum objects and be mini-explorers around the museum.

MAY HALF TERM Courageous Cunard Lions (Age 5+) Tues 26 May / Art Gallery 10am-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm / FREE Pre-Book Cunard has been led by their Lion Logo for 175 years, make your own “Lion rampant” sculpture and take it home to be your mascot!

Thurs 4 & Fri 5 Jun / Tudor House / 11am-2pm / £90 / Pre-book Join professional artist Donna Mcghie to discover how to create stunning fairy sculptures. All materials and tuition provided.

Suitable for any ability.

Urban Sketching and Printing

Toddler Time (Age 18mths-4yrs) Thursday 28 May – Saxons & Vikings

Clay Animation (Age 8-15) Sundays 31 May / 2-4pm Tudor House / £7.50 (inc museum entry) / Pre-book Join us for a tour to discover more about the wonderful history of the museum that spans over 800 years. Enjoy a hot drink, scrumptious scone with lashings of jam and cream while taking in the views of our garden.

Wed 27 May / Tudor House 10.30am-3.30pm / £26 / Pre-book Join Butterfly Fx to create and move a character using stop motion animation! All materials included. Please bring a packed lunch and old clothes. USB stick required.

Art History Study Days Sat 6 Jun / Art Gallery Lecture Theatre 10am-4pm / £30 (conc. £28) Art Historian Jennie Spiers will be leading our bi-monthly Study Days, which include looking at artworks in the Gallery.

Artist Exhibition Tour: Dan Holdsworth Sat 20 June / Art Gallery/ 3 - 4pm/ FREE / Pre-booking essential Join us for an afternoon tour with artist Dan Holdsworth as he talks about his photographic work in his innovative new exhibition: Spatial Objects.

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Saturday 9 May 2-3pm / Great Oaks from little Acorns – A full compacted history Thursday 21 May 1-2pm / Guided by a Greater Hand – The Carpathia Saturday 8 June 2-3pm / All the King’s Horses - Cunard at war

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Thurs 28 May / Tudor House / 10am-12noon OR 1-3pm / £5 / Pre-book Handle real Tudor artefacts, get your hands dirty creating Tudor medicines using natural ingredients and make a plague mask.

Crazy Cavemen! (Age 4-8) Fri 29 May / SeaCity / 10.30am12.30 OR 1.30-3.30pm / £5 / Pre-book Explore our prehistoric collection, find out about how cavemen and women lived, handle real objects from 1,000s of years ago and create your own caveman craft.

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Saturdays: 9 May, 6 Jun, 18 Jul / Art Gallery 10.30am-12.30pm / £7.50 / Pre-book Jo Bressloff will lead you in exploring the Art Gallery’s exhibitions, inspiring you and giving you the opportunity to use a host of different materials and artistic methods.

Fri 29 May / Art Gallery / 10am-1pm / £15 / Pre-book Inspired by our local Urban Sketchers’ exhibition we’ll make some sketches outside the Art Gallery and create a mixed media response.

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SPECIAL EVENT Camp Bestival Goes Wild!

Saturdays: 30 May, 20 Jun, 11 Jul / Art Gallery / 11am-12noon / £6 / Pre-book Join artist Barbara Touati-Evans in responding to the Art Gallery’s latest shows. You’ll get to experiment with creative processes and we provide a squash drink for each child!

Sat 16 May / Art Gallery / 10am-12.30pm / FREE FAMILY DAY / Drop-in This year Camp Bestival has invited us to go wild with them celebrating the great outdoors!

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Hampshire Cheese and Bubbly The beautiful rolling hills and verdant countryside that surround our area offer magnificent views and enjoyable walks. The landscape is not just great for leisure activities but also for the cultivation of wonderful culinary delights!

The grassy pastures around Hampshire have enabled dairy farming to flourish. This has resulted in Hampshire having some of the best artisan cheesemakers in the South of England.

Underneath the lush grass are rich chalky slopes similar in nature to that of the Champagne region in France. It’s no surprise then that we also have award winning wine producers making worldclass sparkling wines. The result is a brilliant marriage of cheese and wine!

Louisa Mason, of Flavour Tastings, which specialises in showcasing British artisan cheese and wine at her cheese tasting events, champions the cheese and wine producers in the area.

“It is no surprise that the Hampshire hills lend themselves to dairy farming, where the cows can eat the rich, lush grass of the South Downs and surrounding areas,” Louisa says, citing New Forest cheesemaker Lyburn as a prime example. Lyburn, located in the New Forest, is a traditional dairy farm that makes a variety of hard farmhouse cheeses.

“My favourite from Lyburn is Old Winchester, a cross between a very mature cheddar, Old Amsterdam and Parmesan,” Louisa explains. “It is a really meaty cheese that is adds another dimension to a cheeseboard as well as being perfect to nibble cubed! Its texture is unusual as it much drier than a cheddar.” While many would associate British farmhouse cheese with cheddar styles, small farms across the UK are offering a huge range of cheeses that are truly unique. She recommends combining Old Winchester cheese with Hambledon’s Meon Hill Rose. Hambledon vineyard, near Portsmouth is the oldest commercial vineyard in the UK and has been on the current site since 1952 when Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones planted a number of different grape varieties and went on to release the first commercial range of English wines. Today, the vineyard is owned by Ian Kellett and comprises of 50 acres of vineyards and a new gravity-fed, state-of-the-art winery - the only one of its kind in the UK.

Amazingly we have two British Cheese Champions in Hampshire. For those who enjoy soft creamy cheese, 2013 Champion Tunworth produced by the Hampshire Cheese company near Alton is a must. This rich, creamy cross between Camembert and Brie has won awards for a reason! It is unctuously rich and full-flavoured with a slight sweetness – a great addition to any cheeseboard “A really fabulous cheese that warrants a English sparkling Wine like Hambledon’s Meonhill Chardonnay,” Louisa says.

“Hambledon’s pure Chardonnay blend from different years has vibrant acidity that cuts through the creaminess whilst the slight nuttiness and pepper flavours complement the robustness of the earthy notes in the cheese.”

Hampshire is also home to Rosary Goats’ cheese that won Supreme Champion in last year’s British cheese awards. Made just outside Salisbury this cheese is made from milk from a small herd of dairy goats. Each batch is made by hand. It has a creamy and fresh taste and an almost mousse like consistency. It pairs perfectly with English Sparking wine and Hambledon’s Classic Cuvée is a fabulous match. The fresh floral scents lift the aromatics of the cheese whilst the lively acidity cleanses the palette.

With more than 700 types of British cheese available, including many amazing varieties from our area, now is the perfect time to ‘buy local’ and try an artisan cheese.

Combine them with some of Hampshire’s fine wines and you have a culinary feast to remember! Of course these artisan cheeses are not always easy to find so keep a look out at farmers markets and good delis. Flavour Tastings also has an online shop specialising in local and British cheeses (www.flavourtastings.co.uk/shop). With the rich heritage and new innovations in the cheese and wine worlds, eating local has never been so rewarding!

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gardening 50 shades of green…

As spring is finally here and we venture out into our gardens after a long winter, it is now a good time to check our trees and shrubs to make sure they are healthy and more importantly safe. As the branches sprout lush green leaves, it is very easy to visually check the canopy of trees to look for deadwood. Dead wood will have no life in it, no leaves and is very brittle. Trees naturally shed small dead twigs and branches. These depending on the situation of the tree can prove hazardous to pedestrians or property.

However large quantities of deadwood could be a result from bad pruning in the past or a sign that the tree is starting to die.

You might now notice that as you venture in to the garden for a cold lager or cold glass of wine with your barbecue in the evening the sun is now blocked by the tree in the bottom of the garden or you neighbours

tree is now blocking your sunshine. To regain the sun you can reduce and reshape the canopy of the tree ie prune the tree to make it smaller or thin the canopy ie remove small branches from the inside of the tree to allow light to filter through. If it is your neighbours tree and branches overhang you are allowed to cut back to the neighbouring fence line however the cut branches still belong to the owner of the tree. Your therefor have to offer the cut branches back as it is an offence under the theft act 1968 to keep them or remove them. However most neighbours are obliging and are happy for you to carry out work and remove the debris. It is best to talk to your neighbours first and discuss as it is always nice to stay friendly. If the height of the neighbours tree is a problem speak to them first see if they are willing to carry out the work if not offer to pay for the work to be carried out as they are under no obligation to carry the work out just because they are blocking your light.

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Would you volunteer to pay a lifetimes tax in a single tax year?

Following the changes to pension legislation on 5 April 2015 the Chancellor of Exchequer has invited everyone over the age of 55 with pension savings to cash in their pensions and pay a lifetime’s tax in a single tax year.

John Stovell of Positive Solutions says “in the rush to access their retirement savings people have forgotten that pension plans were designed to pay retirement income for the rest of their lives. As pension income is taxable income; by choosing to cash it all in now, they are opting to receive a lifetimes income and pay a lifetimes tax in a single tax year.

For instance a taxpayer with a £120,000 pension fund will be able to take a 25% tax free lump sum of £30,000 leaving a balance of £90,000 taxable. If they are already earning £10,000 per year then the £90,000 will push them into the 40% tax band and they will have a tax bill of £29,523.

If they had income of £25,000 then they would also lose their personal allowance which would increase their tax liability to £34,646.

The Institute of Fiscal Studies has said that the Treasury is hoping to benefit by £0.5bn in 2015/16, partly because some people will be caught in the tax trap. By 2018/19 it expects to raise an extra £1bn, as a result of people cashing in their pensions.

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For example, a taxpayer made redundant in 2015/16 and receiving a lump sum of £120,000 will be taxable at 40% and will lose their personal allowance. By making a pension contribution of £20,000 to a personal pension, the fund will immediately be enhanced by £5,000 of tax relief to £25,000. A further tax rebate of £9,264 can be reclaimed from HM Revenue & Customs. The net cost of making the pension contribution is £10,736 and in return there is also a pension fund of £25,000 growing in a tax free environment .

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P.J. DrewGlen (Engravers) Signs and Graphics Chewton and RoseLtd Road announce new partnership and celebrate a garden visit from the children 50 Years and with still going strong Country House Hotel & Spa

In March 1965 soon after located in England on the Peter and Mary Drew had edge of the historic New married, they moved to the South coast and soon after Forest National Park and they set up an engraving is recognised as one of the firm. On the 23rd April they UK’s finest hotels, set in will celebrate 50 years in business.

130 acres of picturesque After beginning in humble grounds. premises, including a rat The Rose Road Association, infested shed in White’s Peter in 1952, Shipyard with a communal lean-to toilet, Peter eventually established purchased the land to build his own units. They have provides a range of high occupied those units in Lower Vicarage Road, Woolston, since 1970 and hope to remain there for many years to come. quality services for over 400 Chewton Glen has chosen Rose Road as one Over the years the company has adapted to changing children and young people of its adopted charities forwell 2015as and 2016 and towith technologies and, as continuing offer many and multiple disabilities from profound commercial and Industrial engraving services, P.J.Drew celebrated the partnership by organising a visit across Hampshire and the surrounding counties.

(Engravers) Ltd also produce Vehicle Graphics, Shop for Rose Road’s children last month.

The young people who come to Rose Road have a Fascias, as well as many other types of signage.

The On Wednesday 8 April some the Rose Road business has changed in of other ways too. Peter longer including severe and range ofno disabilities deals with the staying day toinday running of the he children currently the respite facility at company, profound learning disabilities, physical has handed the reins over to his daughter, Donna Scopes, Rose Road were taken on a visit to the hotel. andjob autism. who - with the help of her team - is doing disabilities a fantastic of We have many Estate the Manager Darren Venables and Sales families accessing our outreach and running family business.

the local community is really important to Chewton Glen. Every two years we ask our team to nominate and vote for four charities that are close to their hearts. We are thrilled that the team has chosen to support Rose Road. Under the guidance of Chewton Glen’s Sales Manager Katie Burns, we can look forward to helping Rose Road with some exciting events that will contribute to its fund raising goals.”

Donna Neil Wilson, Director at Rose Road, said: “It is fantastic to be working with Chewton Glen and we are really looking forward to an exciting few months ahead.”

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Manager Katie Burns showed the group around overnight services who are based in the As part of the company’s celebrations they are opening thetheestate anddoors gardens wheredays the to children factory for three give customers, former New Forest, and we have playschemes employees, family and friends and members of the public, planted borlotti beans, toured the greenhouses in Ringwood and on the Waterside. the opportunity to see that they picking the different herbs andall finished with ado tripthere. The openStembridge, Managing days are being held on the 22nd, 23rd and Andrew 24th April. toIfthe tepee and lunch in the garden. you would like more details please contact P.J.Drew Director Chewton Glen said: “Supporting (Engravers) 023 8044owned 6062 or sales@pjdrews.co.uk.

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Shieldhall Announces Cruise Programme for 60th Anniversary Year The SS Shieldhall – the oldest passenger cargo steamship still active in Europe – has announced her cruise programme for 2015. The ship will be celebrating her 60th birthday with a special cruise in conjunction with her previous owners Southern Water on Sun 5 July, revisiting part of the route she followed whilst in her service between 1977 and 1985.

Now, thanks in part to a £1.4 million HLF grant project ‘Saving Shieldhall: Learning through Conservation in Action’, Shieldhall is able to offer a varied and attractive cruise programme during the summer months. With MCA and ABP approval, Shieldhall will commence her 2015 programme on 30 May with a 2 hour Vikings! Cruise, remembering the 1000th anniversary of Canute being crowned King of England in Southampton. Other cruises being staged in May and June are a Docks Afternoon Cruise on Saturday 30 May; a Live Music excursion with Johnny Cash tribute band Cash Converted on Sunday31 May; Docks Morning and afternoon excursions on Saturday 13 June; a Titanic excursion on Sunday 14 June (with commentary, talks and book readings) and a visit to view the Round the Island Yacht Race on Sat 27 June. Highlights later in the year include a trip to see the Americas Cup World Series racing on Sun 26 July; a Cowes Fireworks Cruise on Fri 14 August and a Merchant Navy Day Cruise (Sat 5 Sept), remembering merchant seamen who lost their lives in World War 1 and World War 2. Once again, Shieldhall will be departing Southampton Waters for a week in Poole, from where she will make three trips to visit the Bournemouth Air Festival (Fri 21, Sat 22 & Sun 23 August).

guests can learn about the history of the docks and the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and the Solent.’

Guests on Shieldhall get a lot more than a conventional cruise along Southampton Water. Visits to the Engine and Boiler Rooms and the Bridge are actively encouraged by the team of volunteers who manage the ship. ‘We are told that the interaction with our volunteers is a highlight of everyone’s time on board’ said Graham. ‘We are also looking to improve levels of comfort for our passengers, with the inclusion of an awning on the upper deck proving a great success in 2014. We’re now much better equipped for whatever the great British weather can throw at us!’

Learning and participation activities are being developed for the 2015 season by Bristol-based Culture Force, whilst new interpretation by Henry Lyndsay will recall Shieldhall’s early dual role as a sludge carrier and passenger boat, carrying Glasgow residents ‘Doon the Watter’ during the summer months. Youth groups are not forgotten and are encouraged to visit the Shieldhall to experience a Training Day at Sea on Sun 28 June.

Shieldhall HLF Project Manager Graham Mackenzie is looking forward to an exciting year. ‘We’ve designed our cruise programme to offer something for everyone, from family friendly 2 hour cruises, to Americas Cup World Series and Fastnet Races, music cruises and specialist interest trips. We will be offering commentary on board, so our

‘Shieldhall is an excellent resource for local residents as well as enthusiasts’ said Graham. ‘With the ongoing lottery work we are opening up Shieldhall to new audiences with a diverse cruise programme and also through her setting for ‘alongside functions’ where the ship regularly hosts theatre, quiz and film nights. Few people could have imagined 60 years ago that Shieldhall would still be in service, providing pleasure to thousands of visitors who can rightly still enjoy the experience of ‘steam at sea.’

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Tennis at the heart of the community Their social diary has lots of fun events planned and they also get involved in village life with charity fund raising days and events.

The members at WTC would love to meet you at their annual Open Day on Sunday 17th May 2015, all ages welcome. Go along and have some fun and try out your tennis skills for FREE on the day (racquets and balls supplied). There is a special ‘one day only’ price for new adult members of £100.00 (normally £125.00) and for new family membership of £170.00 (normally £210.00 Warsash Tennis Club is a very active tennis membership) are very important to them

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Rotary Banner Flying into space Locks Heath Rotary is hoping to be the first Rotary club in the world to fly their club banner in the International Space Station with the help of the first European Space Agency Astronaut Major Tim Peake.

Tim is a local man from Chichester who has graduated through RM Academy Sandhurst and the Empire Test Pilots’ School to become an apache helicopter test pilot, also the first European to be successfully selected for astronaut training and to join the long list of would be astronauts.

My link to Tim is through his Godmother Penny Scarbro who is also a member of the Locks Heath Rotary club; this gave me the idea of getting Rotary announced from space.

If we could get Tim to take one of the club banners with him and I cheekily asked if during one of his space video transmissions he could, hold up our banner to the camera and to the world, Penny was successful in asking Tim, and now it’s watch this space.

Tim is scheduled to launch off in a Soyuz space rocket in November but I have just received news that he has been selected as standby astronaut for the crew changeover in May should he be needed. So he might be unpacking his personal belonging in space a bit earlier than expected and hopefully our Rotary banner along with it.

The Rotary flag and the Locks Heath banner have been flying for decades but I think this will be its longest flight so far.

John Hopwood

The origin of the club banner stems from founder members selecting an emblem which depicts the club members at that time. Rotary is an organisation of likeminded business men and women most of them were from the Warsash area and of course have close links to sailing. Ivor Hughs a club member who owned a local Graphics design company successfully designed the spinnaker which was accepted by the club.

Most Rotarians like to travel for business and pleasure and some, have taken a banner with them just in case they visited local Rotary clubs wherever they were, and Rotary protocol, throughout the world is to exchange banners, so there are hundreds of Locks Heath Rotary banners around the world, all that is left is to ‘go where no other Rotary flag has gone’.

Tim has sent, in response to my request, two of his space suit patches ( badges) one with a personal message on the back, this is something I will treasure and certainly pass on to my Grandaughters as a valued piece of local history and of course family history.

The Banners journey.

Penny Scarbro is my personal link with the Peake family and has passed on important information regarding the banner. There are certain criteria that had to be met relating to size, material and weight, the important one being material, and after a breath taking wait I was able inform Penny that the banner was made of pure silk, and this was acceptable to NASSA. We have just had confirmation from NASSA via Tim that it has been packed with his personal items and ready to be loaded into the shuttle cargo rocket which is known as a Space X’s Dragon Cargo Capsule and will be launched soon and will arrive at the ISS after a three day orbital chase to catch up with what will be his home for six months.

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Students encouraged to take part in UK and European Space Agency activities As British ESA astronaut

Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia

Chief Executive of the UK

Tim Peake prepares for his

Mathematica, is scheduled to

Space Agency, added:

upcoming spaceflight to the

begin in November 2015. Whilst

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of space to run experiments

UK science and space-based

to get in on the action by

as well as trying out new

careers, he is demonstrating

taking part in a variety of

technologies for future human

that there are no limits to

education and outreach

exploration missions.

what British kids of every age

Tim is an inspirational role

activities being run by the

Most of the school activities

UK Space Agency and the

running alongside Tim’s mission

So far:

European Space Agency (ESA).

have some element of science

• ESA has run a competition

From following Tim’s

can aspire to.

or technology in them, but

to name Tim’s mission and Blue

training regime to designing

they cover a range of inspiring,

Peter invited children to design

experiments that will run on

curriculum-linked activities,

the Principia mission patch.

the ISS, there are many ways

covering everything from

• Children took part in the

UK students can join Tim on this computer coding, growing

Great British Space Dinner

adventure of a lifetime.

plants and science/maths

challenge to plan a meal for Tim

To make sure every student in

demonstrations to fitness,

to eat in space and the winners

the country gets a chance to be

nutrition, art and design.

have been working with Heston

part of his mission, Tim has sent

Tim’s letter also invites schools Blumenthal to develop their

a letter to all schools (25 March

to take part in launch-day

2015) in the UK outlining the

celebrations by attending one

• Schools were challenged to

exciting opportunities available.

of the many events running in

propose ideas for experiments

locations around the country,

that Tim can carry out in

ESA astronaut to live and

hosting their own launch party

space for them on a special

work on the ISS. His mission,

with the free ESA.tv feed of the

Raspberry Pi computer that

named Principia after

launch, or creating something

he will be taking with him into

Newton’s world-changing

– such as a sculpture, display,

space – and there is still time

Tim will be the first British

three-part text on physics,

activity or event – that

to enter the Astro Pi challenge,

can be shared with their

developed with the UK space

community.

industry and the Raspberry Pi

Tim Peake said:

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I feel immensely privileged to be going

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                                                                                                                                                                               

into space and to

Foundation.

Further activities for schools will include: • An experiment to grow

be able to share my

seeds that Tim will take with

experience with

him into space (details to be

everyone in the UK.

announced in May)

I hope students all

• A fitness activity for

over the country will

secondary students who can

get involved in this

follow Tim’s training regime in

incredible mission

space

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and be inspired to

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• Curriculum science

follow their own

demonstrations for schools,

dreams.

developed by the National

Dr David Parker,

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ideas.

Space Academy

• The opportunity to learn more about Tim’s mission at local science centres, with a show designed by the Science Museum, the National Space Centre and Jodrell Bank, starting in autumn 2015; and • Chances for schools to host amateur radio live links to speak to Tim whilst he is on the ISS. Primary schools will be able to get help in delivering these educational activities from an enthusiastic and experienced team of space ambassadors based around the UK, run by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK).

The list of educational activities that are already available is on the Space Education Office website where teachers can download teaching resources without charge.

There are also details of grants to help schools do something special to follow Tim’s mission – this could be activities to involve the whole school and the local community during the mission (including art, design, drama, food and music), equipment to carry out experiments, or maybe something inspiring that we haven’t thought of yet.

The UK Space Conference 2015 This summer the flagship Space event UK

solutions marketplace for advertising R&D

King’s Health Partners, Academic health

Space 2015 will be hosted in Liverpool.

applications to engage space producers

science centre. Details for submission

with new markets.

are available at space-environments.

At the conference two new associations will be launching for the first time, The UK

Call for competition submissions: This

Space environments association (UKSEA)

year the UKSEA is running a video pitch

and the UK Space life and biomedical

competition aimed at young (18-25)

sciences association (UK Space LABS).

researchers and entrepreneurs entitled

These associations are dedicated to

‘Enabling future long-duration human

facilitating successful UK Space R&D

spaceflight’. The top 3 submissions will

across multiple disciplines through

win free registration the conference

enhanced cooperation, coordination

and the overall winner also wins the

and communication across domains.

chance to discuss their concept through

Including a new web based platform for

with astronaut Helen Sharman. The

sharing resources and an on-line space

competition is being sponsored by

co.uk/student-competition. Deadline for submission is 31st May 2015.

NASA releases first colour photo of Pluto In 2006 Pluto was reclassified from the ninth planet in our solar system to a dwarf planet.

Alan Stern, principal investigator on the New Horizons mission, said: “It sounds like science fiction but it is not.

“Three months from today, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will make the first exploration of the Pluto system, the Kuiper Belt and the farthest shore of exploration ever reached by humankind.”

New Horizons was launched in 2006 and powered by plutonium, Mr Stern added: “Nothing like this has been done in a quarter of a century and nothing like NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has sent

only showing one of five moons orbiting

this is planned by any space agency ever

back an image showing a reddish planet,

the dwarf planet, New Horizons is an

again.”

accompanied by its biggest moon.

unmanned craft and will get even closer

Sending back to Earth the first coloured

in July when its expected to take the first

image of Pluto and moon Charon.

high-resolution photo during a close-up

Although the photograph is blurry and

pass-by.

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