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Hello...

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living life local and support each other through this.

...and welcome to our August issue… This is definitely going to be a summer like no other! Most people I have spoken to are opting for a staycation or are staying in the UK but there are still people that will not be deterred to fly off wherever possible. Personally, we have a family celebration in Germany and we are ceasing the opportunity to add a few days for a change of scenery. Whatever you are up to this summer stay safe, considerate and kind as we live in these unprecedented times. It was so lovely to see local shops, cafes, pub and restaurants re-opening at the beginning of July. Let’s keep

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Hi, I’m Kim from Kim Byrne Photography and welcome to this series of Better Photography.

create mood or focus on the shape of the body or face, or look for patterns in their clothes.

Over the last few months we’ve looked at the basics of composition. We’ve thought about the frame, the light, the background, rule of thirds, simplicity and where we place the subject in the frame. As I write this, I’m coming up to 8 weeks of a very painful time due to a prolapsed disc in my neck. This has meant that I haven’t been able to get around much and so have spent a lot of time looking out of the window into the garden with its colourful flowers and different shades of green on the trees, plants and grass. Most of us can take this colour for granted, but for many years, all photography was what we now refer to as Black & White so I thought that this month I’d talk about B&W photo and how they can help convey a message to the viewer. While you can photography

Seeing in B&W might not be easy, but with practice you’ll develop an eye for what works and what doesn’t.

August anything in B&W, it is often at its best when you take advantage of its abstract nature to emphasize aspects of the scene. B&W strips out the distraction of colour and lets you focus on other things like shapes, patterns, texture, light and shadows. Many street and urban photographers use this to their advantage to try and convey emotion and meaning in their work. Portrait photographers often use it to try and capture something of the person’s character or soul as they strip the portrait down to its minimalist essence. The question of whether your image should be B&W or colour can only be answered by you because you know what you want to express, and which does that better. For example, if you want your subject to stand out you could do this by dressing them in brightly coloured clothes. In B&W, you might focus on the bright areas or shadows to

Photo Challenge We see in colour so when we see a B&W image it gives us a reason to look a little longer. But colour is fun and vibrant which is why it’s often used on billboards for advertising. Part 1 – Identify your subject think about whether it would be better in B&W or colour. Does colour add to it, are there strong shapes and patterns, is the emotion better shown in B&W, does the image have different colours hues from different light sources? Don’t forget to move around your subject or place them in a different area and think about the points mentioned. Part 2 – Get your camera and take your images. When you process them look and see which images you think work in B&W and which you prefer in colour. Then think why you prefer the colour or B&W. Don’t over think it and have fun.

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Fleet Life meets... Fiona Bailey, a 45-year-old whose whole world was turned upside down after a visit to her sister’s! Please tell us about ‘your story’… “My husband Jonathan and I went to visit my sister at the beginning of December 2019. While we were there she noticed my skin was a bit yellow - a sign of jaundice. I tried to enjoy the weekend as best I could, but as soon as we got home I booked a doctor’s appointment. It was for December 10th - a day that will never leave my mind. The nurse looked at my eyes and noticed some white dots. Straight away she knew something was wrong with my liver so she took some bloods and sent them off as an urgent case. The following morning I missed three calls from my doctor as I was driving to work - I knew then that something was seriously wrong. I called them back and was told my liver wasn’t functioning correctly. I burst into tears. Over the next three weeks the doctor sent me for an Ultra Sound, CT Scan and finally a PET scan. My skin became more and more yellow, my liver enzymes were sky high and I was admitted Royal Surrey County Hospital on Boxing Day to try and flush my jaundice levels through. When I saw my consultant Professor Nariman Karanjia he showed me the scans which revealed the cancerous tumour on my liver - I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There was talk of chemotherapy before removing the tumour. I felt sick with fear. He said that liver cancer in women is very rare and they were baffled as I did not fit their criteria due to my age (45) and being a non-smoker. Fortunately the PET scan revealed the cancer cells were in the tumour on my liver and nowhere else in the body. I was called in to have more bloods done as they wanted to remove

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the tumour the following day - 8th January 2020. I rushed home to pack my bags with no idea of how long I would be in hospital for. My husband and I left home at 6am the next day and drove to Guildford in a daze. My operation was scheduled for 11am. The next thing I remember is waking up in the ICU department and being sick from all the drugs. I remained in hospital for four weeks, having meltdowns every day. I needed help getting out of bed to go to the toilet and relied on staff 24/7. I had to have two lots of painful drains to remove the fluid on my lungs and liver. After 12 days they removed the staples from my scar. My infection markers were 376 - the normal rate for a healthy person is between 0-30. They were still high when I left hospital to go home on the 27th January but I felt surprisingly OK. However, two weeks later I was admitted to Frimley Park Hospital and put on strong intravenous antibiotics for a week. The staff were brilliant and liaised with the Royal Surrey every day to make sure they were doing the right thing. In the end the consultant removed the tumour itself, the cells around it and a margin of the liver as well. As of May this year my liver has regrown by a third - it can take a full year for it to be fully grown. I’d set myself the goal of returning to work on March 16th. I was so looking forward to this but was back for just two days when we were all told to work from home due to Covid-19. Two weeks later I was put on furlough. My employers, Card Connection in Farnham, have been amazing and their support has been tremendous. I

would also like to thank my consultant Professor Nariman Karanjia and nurse Helen Griffith - their quick actions saved me from what could have been a very different outcome. Thanks to them I am still here. I will always have to live with the worry the tumour may come back but for now, somehow I will try to enjoy life. I could not have gotten through the last six months without the support of my amazing husband Jonathan, my brother James and his wife Julie, and my sister Helen and her husband Simon. I’ll also be forever grateful to all my girlfriends who came to visit me in hospital and when I got home, helping me through my darkest days. Moving forward, I would love to be able to offer support to anyone else who’s had/has cancer. Talking about it is so important and I will happily help anyone that needs it - I would love it if something good can come out of my experience.” What would you do to improve or change Fleet? It would be nice to see more clothes shops for men and women. Your favourite place to eat / drink / go in Fleet? Gulshan. What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Take each day at a time. What is the most trouble you have ever been in? When I was at boarding school and got caught running into the boys’ dormitory! Interview by Emily Gregory of Baby Love Photography, www.baby-love-photography.com

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Welcome to August’s column helping you to revitalise your life! and it can feel a bit odd, uncomfortable, scary, unknown, but also exciting.

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I remember fully waking up 4 years ago – no coincidence that’s when I left my corporate job behind me too – and feeling scared, confused but also with a strong inner knowing that this was the right path for me. What that path was I didn’t know at the time, as it took a while for me to understand what that inner knowing actually was!

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Slowly but surely, all the childhood memories I had of seeing my guardian angel and of telling my friends about future events to happen came back. Shortly after I launched my coaching business I met a spiritual healer at a networking event and we did some work together. Lucky me! This has grown and developed at a rapid pace and now I work intuitively with my coaching clients, do distance energy healing and teach small business owners how to bring

their strategies. It’s been a big deal for me to ‘come closet’. Remember, I have a traditional corporate background and was genuinely scared that I’d be laughed at and not taken seriously. But, I followed my intuition and my guides and actually had the most profitable May, June and July ever! That guidance has also led me to start a Facebook group that anyone is welcome to join. If you’ve recently woken up, it’s ideal for you and it’s free. It’s a spiritual development group for beginners called, Healing Hearts Club. I share weekly guidance in the group and support you with your questions and welcome people to share their experiences too. Take care,

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Physical activity Do you know how much physical activity you should be doing? You probably know that you should be moving your body in some way, shape or form, every day but it can be easier said than done! However, any activity counts, and any type of movement is better than none,

breathe hard and fast. If you’re working at this level, you will not be able to say more than a few words without pausing for breath. In general, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity can give similar health benefits to 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity. Most moderate activities can become vigorous if you increase your effort.

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Very vigorous activities are exercises performed in short bursts of maximum effort broken up with rest. You should not be able to talk during these bouts of exercise! You may have heard of this type of exercise as High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

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What counts as moderate activity? Moderate activity will raise your heart rate, and make you breathe faster and feel warmer. One way to tell if you’re working at a moderate intensity level is if you can still talk, but not sing.

What counts as vigorous activity? Vigorous intensity activity makes you

You only have to do a couple of very vigorous short sessions per week for your weekly activity.

What activity strengthens muscles? To get health benefits from strength exercises, you should do them to the point where you need a short rest before repeating the activity. Strength exercise is extremely important for our bone health, muscle mass and body mechanics – even more so as we age. There are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether you’re at home or in a gym. You can do strength-based exercise on the same or different days as your aerobic activity – whatever works best for you. But it’s important to note that musclestrengthening exercises are not always an aerobic activity, so you’ll need to do them in addition to your 150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity. At Hartwood Health we want these changes to be achievable, so set yourself realistic exercise goals!

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Welcome to our monthly competition and the answers can be found right here in Fleet! Each month our cuddly toy version of puppy Charlie can be seen in a Fleet business. The picture will give you clues like a company logo, interior colour scheme, art or photos on the wall or even a sample of the product the business sells. This month’s business is located in the High Street! All you have to do is tell us the name of the business!

This month you could win a £100 voucher* to spend at this local business *The prize is a voucher to spend on services or products at the business you guessed correctly and valid until 31.08.21 Terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative or exchanges given.

If you know where the above picture was taken, then enter our competition with the name of the business in the subject line by either emailing your answer directly to alex@biglittlemagazineco.uk via www.biglittlemagazineco.uk. Closing date is 12 August when the winner will be notified and announced on our facebook page. The winning business will be revealed in our Sept 2020 issue.

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Money Matters Target income needed – Realistic? Possible? My wife retired 3 years ago and during this time we have been managing fine on my income and her pension. I am planning to retire and calculate our combined net pension income will be £29,200. This will comfortably cover our outgoings including the running costs of a holiday property. We think we need an additional £12,000pa to cover extras such as holidays, weekend breaks and occasionally changing our car. We have savings of £320,000 which we intend to use to fund the additional £12,000. Is this realistic or possible, if so how? We are both aged 65. To generate a net income of £12,000pa from capital of £320,000 will require a net return of 3.75%pa. If you pay income tax at 20% on all of that it means you need a real return of 4.69%pa. Is this realistic? No. Is it possible? Yes. Prior to the financial crisis in 2008/09 you might have received a return in the region of 6%pa gross from a good deposit account. Now you would do well to get over 1%pa gross if you are prepared to tie the money up for 5 years or more.

A cashflow will show how long your money lasts and I have built in that holiday spending rises more quickly than general prices, at say 4%pa. Spending at £12,000 a year means your money would last until age 84 and you would have received £347,000 after tax at an interest rate of 1% a year. The cashflow shows that at age 75 you would be spending over £17,700 a year and would still have £196,000 in the account. Do you think your needs will change as you get older, maybe fewer long-haul holidays? For example; if you halved your spending from age 75 the cashflow reveals your money would support spending until you are 90. The cashflow can reveal whether you need to invest to achieve your objectives. If you are happy to reduce spending over the years then you may decide you do not need to take investment risks. Alternatively we can model investing some of the money. If we take the money you will spend after age 75, say £196,000, the cashflow reveals how much extra growth and the probability of success given the risks and costs. Investing involves management and administration costs, but income tax might be reduced through careful investment selections and products that are eligible for ISA. If you doubled the return offered on deposits ,i.e. to 2%pa for 10 years you would have £212,000 available to spend at age 75. This

is equivalent to an extra year of holidays. There is a very real risk at least one of you will out live your money. If additional money is then required to pay for care how would you deal with that? Before looking at how you use the money, you need to consider the above and decide what is more important; capital security or income; looking at my figures you may have to compromise on one or the other. There will be many other aspects to be considered in developing a coherent plan for your future and I would recommend the plan is regularly reviewed as your needs, tax legislation, investment markets and products all change. If you would like to receive Money Matters electronically, simply email info@kirkrice.co.uk stating Money Matters Article in the subject heading and we will add you to our distribution list. Michael Powell, Partner Please note: information is given for general guidance only and specific advice should be taken before acting on any suggestions made.

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In July 2018 the government announced that they would introduce legislation to mandate private landlords to carry out inspections on their properties’ electrics every five years. The regulations apply to all new tenancies from 1st July 2020. All existing tenancies will then be covered by the regulations from 1st April 2021. This will give all landlords time to make sure they comply with the regulations.

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As you know, all landlords are already required to make sure that the wiring and appliances in their properties are safe, but it is now a legal requirement for private landlords to have their electrical installations inspected every five years. So that tenants know their properties are safe, landlords will be legally obliged to provide them with a copy of the report from a competent electrical inspector and must also provide this report to their local authority on request. If serious problems are identified, these will have to be remedied quickly. Local authorities will have a duty to act if landlords do not comply with the requirements and will be able to issue fines if necessary. These new regulations are part of the Government’s wider work to improve safety in all buildings. Electrical safety in rented properties is hugely important to tenants’ health and safety. Most landlords are highly responsible and will already have safe electrical installations, so are advised to start early and book an inspection. Once landlords have an Electrical Installation Condition Report from a competent inspector showing their property has a clean bill of health, they won’t need to worry about it for another five years. If you have already had an inspection in the past 5 years there will be no requirement for to renew this until the 5-year period is over, though they will need to be able to provide the report when required. During the inspection the engineer will look at general wiring around the property. Poor DIY cabling and damaged switches and sockets will be highlighted. Older properties with the old fashioned wire fuses may need updating if they do not include an RCB breaker ( Residual Current Breaker ). Newer properties may also require updating as RCB’s were only initially used on sockets only and now need to be installed for all circuits including lighting. The engineer will remove 20% plus of socket face plates and light fittings to check the wiring. The engineer will also use equipment to test the earth connections and check that the sockets and lights have been wired correctly. If you intend to continue to rent your property you will need to carry out this process. If you currently have tenants and they are likely to remain until after 1st April 2021 then you will need to get this done. Due to the Covid 19 Virus there has been a significant delay in electricians being able to access properties for the last few months. This has created a backlog of work and so we would suggest that Landlords do not delay in getting this work booked and completed. Based in the heart of Fleet, Honey Lettings specialises in lettings and property management. For friendly, knowledgeable advice on property letting call Honey Lettings. No houses to sell just homes to let.

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Rosie’s Summer

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Season Of Second Chances by Aimee Alexander is contemporary Irish fiction. Grace has left her husband and has returned to her home town on the west coast with her children. Here she hopes that they will embrace this quiet life compared to their city one in Dublin. Will it be a ‘big ask’ as far as her teenagers are concerned? Especially as it involves moving them mid-way through the school year. Fifty Miles Wide by Julian Sayarer is a travelogue about cycling through Israel and Palestine and meeting local people, hearing their stories as well as discovering the complicated history of the area. He met a mix of people on his journey: artists, refugees, soldiers, shopkeepers and fellow cyclists. He gained insights into their daily lives, their struggles, their survival and their hopes for peace and a different future.

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Highland Cove by Dylan J Morgan is a highly atmospheric story that gathers momentum like skeletal fingers walking slowly up your back. It is about a party of five who set out on a foolish mission – to make a documentary in a haunted asylum on a lonely Scottish island. This book will delight lovers of dark, horrifying ghost stories that do not necessarily end well... The Vermeer Deception by Jennifer S Alderson is an art mystery set in Munich, Heidelberg, and Amsterdam. When Zelda Richardson investigates a new lead about a missing portrait, no one expects her to actually find the painting in a retired art dealer’s home. Not her parents visiting from America; her boss, private detective Vincent de Graaf; or the rightful owner of the Nazi-looted artwork.

Burntbridge Boys by John F Leonard is a horror novella set in 1979 and is about Sammy ‘the butcher’ Rafferty, a former footballer, football club manager and general bad boy, whose glory days are over; he is currently on the run from the police and from unfriendly criminal types. However, when Sammy finds himself in the decaying stadium of a defunct club, it seems that his dreams might not be over after all.

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Is it time for a holiday yet? Hello and welcome to my column about beauty, health and wellbeing Hopefully it is, whether you are brave enough to go on a flight somewhere, or preferring to explore our beautiful countryside and beaches, you still need to look out for the biting bugs and look after your Summer skin, naturally. I trained as an aromatherapist 27 years ago and have always been fascinated by the amazing effects of essential oils, the 100 % pure essence of a plant.

stings, spots, heat rash, shaving rash, blisters, piercings, the list is endless! I call it my ‘first-aid kit in a bottle’. (Always use diluted on children under 12)

The most fascinating and effective by far, is Tea Tree Oil: an indigenous plant of Australia found in Queensland and New South Wales. The amazing benefits of Tea Tree Oil were discovered by the aborigines over 200 years ago. There is a story that they used to bathe in ‘magic lakes’ where the water healed their skin. It was actually the oil in the leaves of the Tea Tree bush that had fallen into the water, that was healing their skin. There was no medication at that time, so the tribal people relied on the power of the plants and nature, as their medicine.

So, my Tea Tree Oil products are essential travelling companions on any of my holidays! And they are so good that I always find someone else in need and give them away!

Tea Tree Oil is now recognised as one of the most powerful, natural antiseptics known to man, which will kill all bacteria, fungal infections, parasites and will stop viruses in their tracks. It has amazing healing properties, so is safe to use on any breakage of the skin; any burns,(including sunburn), bites, bee or wasp

If you are shaving or waxing before you go on your hols, a good Tea Tree Oil Lotion will take down any skin irritation or rash, making sure you are bikini ready! The best aftersun is a Tea Tree Oil Lotion, because it will take the heat out, and the Tea Tree Oil will start to heal the burnt skin. It is also great as an insect repellent in the evening. This essential oil smells like Eucalyptus, which insects do not like, so wearing a tea tree lotion in the evening will

stop you getting bitten. Wearing neat Tea Tree oil on your pulse points – wrists, and around the ankles, will help to scare the mozzies away! Strong perfume actually attracts them, so be careful. If you do get bitten, a dab of tea tree oil on the bite will soon stop the itch. I have always used a professional brand called Australian Bodycare, and was their guest presenter on QVC shopping channel for 6 years, so I know lots about it. If you haven’t tried Tea Tree Oil products before, please do take some away with you on your travels. I am sure you will be impressed! I honestly couldn’t live without it! Happy Holidays!! Love

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Fleet Library & Learning Centre The Summer Reading Challenge goes digital in Hampshire

The challenge supports the literacy of Hampshire children aged 4-11, by awarding a medal for every child who reads six books over the summer holidays. Every participating child who signs up online at www.hants.gov. uk/library will receive a medal and a certificate in the autumn. There are more ways than ever to take part this year: • Sign-up online and read books you have at home, or borrow eBooks and eAudio books from our digital collection – we have lots of choice for kids – look for our ‘Summer Reading Challenge’ bookshelf www.hants.gov.uk/summer-readingchallenge

As well as the Summer Reading challenge, there are all kinds of activities on offer this summer through the @HantsLibraries Facebook page, including bedtime stories, Baby Rhyme Time, Virtual Construction Club and Code Club. To access the free digital resources from Hampshire Libraries, visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/always-openonline where you can also find links to the social media sites. Membership is available for free to anyone who lives, works, or studies in the county.

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The annual Summer Reading Challenge is coming back to Hampshire’s libraries – and this year there are more ways than ever to take part!

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Local Groups For a free listing call us on 01252 711810 As you are all aware, government guideline restrictions still apply, so if you are interested in trying a new hobby or joining a social group please contact them directly for event and meeting updates. 2nd Fleet Boys’ Brigade. We are part of a National & International uniformed organisation for boys from the age of 5 –18 years and meet at Fleet Methodist Church, Reading Road South, during term times. Tel: 01252 653038, Email: bb-2ndfleet@hotmail.co.uk www.boysbrigade.org.uk for more information. 2nd Fleet Girls’ Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian organisation. We meet at Fleet Methodist Church on a Monday evening, and have fun playing games, making craft, and trips out. From year R to 18 we currently have spaces in all age groups. For more information email siangamble@ hotmail.co.uk Accessible Boating is a charity offering opportunities for disabled people or those with access difficulties to go boating on the Basingstoke canal from Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham. Contact us on 07934 926683 or visit www.accessibleboating.org.uk Air Cadets for boys and girls from 12-18 years old with a spirit of adventure and an interest in aviation. Contact Flt Lt Lynda Bradley 01252 515143 also www.2407aircadets.org/ Albert Social Club welcomes new members Club has Pool & snooker tables. TV on 10ft screen. Bingo on Mondays at 8.pm and poker on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Private function room for hire. Details go to www.albertsocialclub.com or contact secretary on 07876 568617. Aldershot Branch, British Model Soldier Society meets on the third Thursday of each month, except Dec., at 7.45pm at Willis Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham. Call 01252 621056 or e-mail t.b.wright@btinternet.com Aldershot Militaria Society We meet on the last Thursday of every month. New members welcome. We have speakers/ members giving talks on various subjects. We meet at Aldershot Military Museum, Queens Avenue GU11 2LG. Contact the chairman Colin Day on 01784 491695. All Saints Ladies Group meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in St Philip & St James Church Hall at 8pm for a speaker, games or quizzes. For more information contact us on 01252 627848. AMICA is a friendly 50+ social group for the Hants/Berks/Surrey border communities. We extend a warm welcome to single and unattached people interested in wide-ranging weekday and weekend events. Visit www.amica.club or contact Pauline on 01483 502331.

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Ancells Dance Club Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. New members always welcome, Tea Dance Thursdays 2 - 4pm, dance outings and holidays arranged. Contact Rosemary on 07803 047009. Avondale Tennis Club. Situated behind Redfields Garden Centre, Church Crookham where we have 6 floodlit all weather courts and play social and league tennis all year round. Coaching available for all ages including Mini Tennis for children 3-10. Phone 01256 702340 for membership or see website www.avondaletennisclub.co.uk Basingstoke Canal Society act as guardians of the Basingstoke Canal and welcome new members to help with maintenance and improvements, crew the ‘John Pinkerton II’ trip boat and to participate in talks and other social events. Members receive a quarterly magazine and a bi-monthly bulletin. Contact Doreen Hornsey on 01252 623591 or visit www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk Bowenhurst Bridge Club. Friendly, social, duplicate Bridge Club meets Thusdays 9.45am – 12.45pm at Church of Our Lady, Kings Road. New members welcome. Contact Wendy Hylden, Secretary, 01252 711919. Bowling at Pyestock B.C. is fun, friendly and competitive. Located at Cody Sports & Social Club with a bar and function rooms. We welcome all ages and abilities to one of the friendliest clubs in the area. Contact Sec. Mick 01252 650916. Brendoncare Clubs run 4 weekly clubs, including weekend and lunch clubs, for older people in Fleet. The clubs provide fun, friendship, activities, games, speakers, trips out and more. Call 01962 857099, email clubs@brendoncare.org.uk, or visit www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs Church Crookham Garden Society We are a friendly club for gardeners of all abilities. Two shows are held annually in the Spring & Summer including novice classes. Activities are organised throughout the year, including an annual guided RHS tour. Visit www.ccgsoc.org.uk Church Crookham WI, warmly welcomes visitors. A varied programme of speakers is organised. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2.15pm in the Memorial Hall Sandy Lane. Call 01252 672358. Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society An award winning local musical theatre company, producing two productions each year at the Princes Hall in Aldershot. We rehearse at Velmead Junior School on Tuesdays & Thursdays and always welcome new members. www.cfaos.co.uk. Cody Sports and Social Club We are looking for new members and have a function/meeting room for hire. Well

behaved dogs and children welcome. See www.codyssc.org.uk or contact Anna on 01252 543009. Cove Brass Friendly Brass Band in Cove, rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 at Cove Methodist Church. New players welcome. Free taster lessons for beginners of any age. Contact Chris on 07790 574790 or visit www. covebrass.co.uk Crondall Entertainers is a thriving dramatic group, with three productions per year (plays, revues & pantos). We rehearse in The Old Gym (behind Crondall Village Hall). See website www. crondall.com or tel 01252 616991. Crondall Petanque Club A friendly club who play all year on a terrain at Cody Sports & Social Club at Pyestock. New members are welcome – no experience necessary - come along for a practice session (boules provided). Call Brian Armes on 01252 650994 or visit www.crondallpetanque.org.uk Crookham Street Social Club welcomes new members. Friendly Atmosphere, Snooker Room and Pool Table, Main Hall and Function Rooms available for hire. For further information contact Maureen Beagly 01252 664371.

Crookham Village Duplicate Bridge Club is a small friendly club and would welcome new members. We meet every Monday and Friday evenings at the Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot Road, Church Crookham. Contact Chris Harnett on 01252 546342. Crookham Village WI. A small friendly group, meeting on 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.45pm in WI Hall. Speakers, outings, social events, fun and friendship. Call Secretary, 012152 625259. Dogmersfield Cricket Club are looking to recruit players for our senior Saturday/Sunday teams as well as all our Colts teams. A friendly club set in a picturesque village setting. Contact Jeremy 07850 279113 (Adults). Steve 07966310772 (Colts). Elvetham Community Choir We are a friendly, non-auditioned choir which meets on Tuesdays, 7.45pm, at the Key Centre on Elvetham Heath. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, musicals and light classics. Call Richard 01252 642259. www.elvethamcommunitychoir.co.uk Farnborough Bowling Club warmly welcomes new members. Coaching available. For details visit our website www.farnboroughbowls.co.uk, email coach@farnboroughbowls.co.uk or tel Michael Andrews 01252 811281. Farnborough District Motor Club organises and promotes local club-level sporting events for road-going and

and Societies specialist cars. Get involved by being a Marshal, Volunteer, Officiate, Spectator or Competitor. Family friendly & accessible to everyone, you do not need to have car. www.FDMC.org.uk Farnham Geological Society The Society holds meetings at The Maltings, Farnham every second Friday of the month at 8pm. Call to find out more contact our Membership Secretary Sally Pritchard on 02392 783465 or visit www.farnhamgeosoc.org.uk Farnham Humanists meet for monthly Sunday evening talks and discussions on topics of general interest, and first Wednesday of each month for a pub drink and conversation. People from North East Hampshire are welcome. Visit www. farnham.humanist.org.uk/or email info@ farnham.humanist.org.uk Farnham Mixed Social Touch Rugby Club. Ladies and Gents aged 18 - 60+. Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm at Farnham Rugby Club, Monkton Lane, Farnham, GU9 9ND. No experience necessary, a great way to have fun, make new friends and keep fit. Contact: David Jeffs 01252 684858 or facebook. Farnham U13 Ladies Rugby Club meets 6-7pm on Tuesdays at FRUFC, Monkton Lane, Farnham, GU9 9ND. For further details contact David Jeffs on 07786 226396 or david.jeffs1@ntlworld. com.uk. You could also visit www. Pitchero.com/clubs/Farnham, FRUFC U15 and seniors ladies rugby also available. Fleet Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Come along on the second Thursday of the month? We meet at 2.45pm in the Catholic Church Hall, 32 Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3ST and enjoy speakers, games, fun, friendship and regular outings. Email maureenvalentine@ freeola.com Fleet and District U3A is a voluntary organisation for retired people providing study groups, recreational and social activities varying from Art to Walking. For details, please access our website www.fleetu3a.org.uk or phone 0845 872 3623. Fleet & Crookham AC The friendly running and athletics club for all ages 8 - 80 years. Meet at the Club HQ, Peter Driver Sports field behind the Tweseldown Pub - 7pm Tuesday and Thursdays. Organisers of the Fleet 1/2m & 10km races. For more information visit www.fleetandcrookhamac.org.uk Fleet & Church Crookham Society We promote a community spirit in Fleet & Church Crookham and take an active interest in issues that affect residents. New members welcome. www.fccs.org.uk Fleet & Crookham Local History Group We provide a focus for those with an interest in the area in and around Fleet

by researching, recording and preserving its history. Monthly presentations and visits are arranged, held, usually, at United Reformed Church Hall, Kings Road, Fleet. Contact: Pat Mackenzie, tel 01252617084, email patsystewart@ tiscali.co.uk, www.fclhg.hampshire.org.uk Fleet Art Society A society of 200 local artists, holding demonstrations and workshops for members’ advancement. An annual exhibition of their work supports Friends of Fleet Hospital, charity no.261384. www.fleetart.org.uk Secretary 01252 792542. Fleet Choral Society meets every Tuesday, 8pm at All Saints Junior School, Lea Wood Road, Fleet, GU51 5AJ during term times. New members welcome. Contact details and further information see www.fleetchoralsociety.org Fleet & District Dog Training Society train at Crookham War Memorial Hall on Tuesdays (for Ringcraft, show ring) and Wednesdays (for Obedience). Contact the secretary on 01252 614846. Fleet and Ewshot Hockey Club is a family friendly club. We have 5 men’s and 5 ladies’ teams. Youth and junior teams and Mini’s (under 8’s & 10’s). Please go to fleethockey.comto see our training days, times and all other info. Or contact secretary@fleethockey.com Fleet & Farnborough Family History Group is a group of like-minded people interested in Family History part of the Hampshire Genealogical Society. Meetings are every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the United Reform Church hall in Kings Road, Fleet. Contact David Broomfield on 01344 761375 or fleetandfarnborough@hgs-online.org.uk. Fleet Choral Society meets every Tuesday, 8pm, at All Saints Junior School, Lea Wood Road, FLEET, GU51 5AJ, during term times. New members welcome. Contact details and further info see www.fleetchoralsociety.org Fleet Community Orienteering From 28th April to 14th July, Mondays 6-7 pm, various venues around Fleet. First 2 sessions at Oakley Park. For more information email Sue & Dawn at fleetorienteering@hotmail.com Fleet Cricket Club Calthorpe Park are seeking new members. Seniors: contact peterwtalbot1979@gmail.com. Juniors age 7-16: contact Andy Martin 07747 118696 or fleetcc@hotmail.co.uk. Or visit fleet.play-cricket.com. Winter nets are run from January. Large licensed bar also for hire. Fleet Cycling is friendly non-competitive cycling group which organises social cycle rides every Sunday, Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays for a range of abilities from beginner to experienced cyclist. We campaign to improve cycling infrastructure

for all by working cooperatively with the town, district and county council. Contact Colin on 01252 677909 or see www.fleetcycling.org.uk

Fleet Falcons Junior Badminton Club is a Junior Badminton Coaching Club for young people between the ages of 9 & 16. We hold sessions on Saturday & Sunday mornings at Hart Leisure Centre in Hitches Lane. Contact us on 01252 615637 or visit www.fleetfalcons.com Fleet Film Society Join us to see the very best films from around the world and for a great social experience. Screenings on alternate Mondays throughout our season at The Harlington. www.fleetfilm.co.uk. Fleet Flower Club A friendly club meeting on 3rd Thursday of each month at the Crookham War Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane. We have a varied programme of events, please visit our website for more details www.fleetflowerclub.co.uk or contact 01252 852297. Fleet Folk Dance Club meets on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 8-10 pm at The Catholic Church Hall in King’s Road, Fleet. Contact: Secretary Fran Risius 01252 409175 or MC John Hale 01252 621692. Fleet International Folk Dance Group Term-time Tuesday evenings at URC Hall, Kings Rd. Learn some dances from Europe and beyond (no partner required), led by a friendly, experienced teacher. Contact Elizabeth on 01252 616950. Fleet Jazz Club puts on monthly jazz performances from some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians on the third Tuesday of every month, in a “jazz club” environment at the Harlington in Fleet. The club has a very enthusiastic and growing membership and we are always very happy to see new people. For more information visit our website www.fleetjazz.org.uk Fleet Knitting Club at Room L1, Library Block, Court Moor School, Spring Woods, Fleet GU52 7RY. As we now meet in the School we cannot always meet on 1st Tuesday of the month, so readers should check our Blogspot for latest dates. www.fleetknittingclub.blogspot.com Fleet Language Circle Chat in French, German or Spanish. Free membership for native speakers. Phone Nick on 01252 676385 or visit www.fleetlanguagecircle. org.uk Fleet Lions Ordinary women and men helping the community in Fleet, raising funds & having fun! If you are interested in helping us then contact membership@ fleetlions.org.uk or see www.fleetlions. org.uk Fleet Morning Townswomen’s Guild Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) at The Harlington, Fleet from

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10.30am to 1pm. Contact Pam Howard 01252 624745 / Anne Baker 01252 624271. Fleet Morris are looking for new dancers. We dance at festivals and pubs from April to July and practice in Yateley from October to April. Our dancers are female and we dance in the Cotswold style. Visit www.fleetmorris.org.uk or email fleetmorrisdancers@gmail.com or call 07856 153377. Fleet of Foot walking football club ladies’ section welcome more members. They play at Hart Leisure Centre on Thursday evening 7-8pm. Ladies of all ages are also welcome to the (mainly) mens’ sessions on Tuesday and Thursday 2-3pm. Please contact robglen37@yahoo. com for more details. Fleet Orchestra is a small friendly group meeting in Fleet on Wednesday evenings. We welcome new members, particularly strings players! Contact Anna Day on 01252 672190. Fleet Pond Society The active group for the protection and voluntary management of Fleet Pond Nature Reserve. Join our monthly tasks or just support our work for the Pond’s future through membership. Contact Jim Storey on chairman@ fleetpond.org.uk. www.fleetpond.org.uk Fleet Social Bowling Club We are a friendly, yet competitive club, for all ages. We welcome both beginners and experienced players, and can provide coaching to assist you, whatever your ability, to learn or improve your game. An added bonus is the membership of our fully licenced club, with many activities. Lawn Bowls season: April to September. www.fleetsocialbowlingclub.co.uk Contact 07917 798499 or fleetbowls@ virginmedia.com. Fleet Tennis League An easy way for men and women to play friendly, competitive singles. Players arrange their own matches at a mutually convenient time over 8 weeks and can use any court that suits them both. All standards welcome. Email info@localtennisleagues.com or call Sally or Nigel on 0750 328 1732 or visit www.localtennisleagues.com/fleet. Fleet Town Girls and Ladies FC is looking for new players. If you are aged 3 – 10 why not give it a try? Training continues through the summer and there are summer tournaments as well! Contact Gary Niblett on 01252 626291 gary.p.niblett@ntlworld. com for further details or visit www. fleettowngirlsandladiesfc.co.uk Fleet United Bowling Club Whether you are a beginner or an experienced bowler you will be welcomed at our friendly Bowls club where we can offer you bowls all year round, outdoor in the summer and shortmat inside our clubhouse during the winter, free coaching is available. fleetunitedbc@yahoo.co.uk or call 01252 621069. Frensham Pond Sailability For those with disabilities or long-term illnesses

who would enjoy sailing. We meet every Thursday and Saturday morning between April and October at Frensham Pond. Anyone interested please contact us at sailability@sailfrensham.org.uk. www.sailfrensham.org.uk Friends of Ancells Farm We aim to work towards maintaining and improving the play parks on Ancells Farm for the benefit of the local community in partnership with the local Council. www.ancellsfarm.org.uk Friends of Basingbourne Park. Group of local residents working with Fleet Town Council to make the park and surrounding woodlands a better place for people to visit. New members always welcome. Contact info@ basingbournepark.org.uk or visit www.basingbournepark.org.uk Friends of Calthorpe Park A voluntary group made up of local residents and users of the park committed to the preservation and development of Calthorpe Park, in partnership with Fleet Town Council, for the benefit of the wider local community. www.calthorpepark.org.uk Friends of Oakley Park A notfor-profit community group run by a committee of volunteers and funded by members’ subscriptions, plus donations and grants. www.oakleypark.org.uk Fugelmere Ladies Probus Group A friendly group of semi-retired and retired ladies, who meet for lunch, followed by a Speaker, at Peppone’s Restaurant on the A287, on the third Monday of each month. Contact us on 01252 620471 Fugelmere Probus Club of Fleet is a friendly club for retired gentlemen. We meet for lunch, followed by a speaker, at The Lismoyne Hotel, Church Road, Fleet on the second Monday of each month. Contact our Secretary Simon Hackett on 01252 684346 or visit our website www. fugelmere.org.uk. Hants North East NCT Branch is the local support network for parents and parents to be in the Fleet area. Our events and activities are open to members and non-members. Visit our facebook page ‘Hants North East NCT Branch’ for details of all our events. www.nct.org.uk/ branches/hants-north-east Hart Bridge Club welcomes new members on Tuesdays, 7 - 10.30pm, Fleet Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road South, Fleet. Contact Andrew Lewis at 01252 629123. Hart Creative Stitches Our friendly group of embroiderers meets at 2pm on 2nd Friday of each month (excl. August) at Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney. Beginners and experts welcome. Contact Miriam Ward 01635 867927 or Pat Roome 01252 877965. Hart Decorative and Fine Arts Society Members meet monthly at The Harlington to enjoy illustrated lectures by guest speakers on subjects related to the arts as well as having the opportunity

to take part in guided visits to places of interest. Further information is available on our website: www.hartdfas.org.uk Hart Health Walks run six Hart health walks each week. These are aimed at people who would like to walk at a gentle pace in a safe and social setting and are open to all. For further details Contact Hart Voluntary Action on 01252 815652 or visit www.hartvolaction.org.uk Hart Herons (Disabled ) Swimming Club Meets every Sunday between 5 and 6.10pm at Hart Leisure Centre, Emerald Avenue, Fleet GU51 5EE. Friendly swimming club with exclusive use of the pool to provide a space for both individuals and families. Children have to be accompanied by an adult and those requiring additional assistance need to bring a carer, friend, or family member with them. All ages and disabilities welcome. Further information please email hartherons@gmail.com Hartley Wintney Good Friends Club Come and join us for a variety of activities, guest speakers, games and other entertainment. The Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8NY. Run by Brendoncare. 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month 2pm-4pm. Call 01962 857099 for further information. Hart Lions Club an all-ladies group who serve the community. If you are interested in joining us please contact us on 0845 833 7353 or through our website: www.hartlions.org.uk Hartley Wintney Dance Club Join us at a friendly social tea dance every Wednesday afternoon 2 - 4 pm at the Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney. Ballroom and Sequence dancing. Singles welcome. Contact Jill 01256 353424 or Maureen 01256 711810. Hart Road Runners - your local friendly running club, cater for runners of all abilities. Meet at Hart Leisure Centre, Hitches Lane, Fleet at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and 7.00pm on Thursdays. For more details go to: www.hartroadrunners.co.uk Hart Squash Club Now located at The Garrison Centre, Aldershot GU11 2LQ, and welcomes new members of all abilities. Contact Adrian 01252 615309. Hart Swimming Club Has your child reached ASA Level 5/6+ and interested in competitive swimming or are you a swimmer looking for some Masters’ coaching? Come join our team! Free Trials sessions available. Get in contact membership@hartsc.org Hart Voices Mixed-voice choir directed by Roy Rashbrook. Rehearsals every Wednesday: 8pm – 10pm at All Saints Church Hall, Church Road, Fleet. New members ALWAYS welcome. Find out more at www.hartvoices.org.uk Heath Hoops Netball Club Friendly and successful netball club; 3 squads playing competitively locally. Experienced players as well as returners to netball

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welcome. Please contact heath.hoops@ hotmail.co.uk for more information. Heathuns WI a friendly, fun group of women who meet in The Key Centre, Elvetham Heath 3rd Weds of each month at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of speakers & activities. www.heathunswi. weebly.com , email heathunswi@gmail. com or call 01252 504292. Hook Eagle Morris Men We dance at major festivals, events and pubs from April to January and practice in Hook from October to April. No experience required. We guarantee a warm welcome and lots of fun. Visit www.hookeagle.org.uk or call John on 07900 886855. Hook Kurling Club A friendly club that can get quite competitive over a game indoor kurling! We always have a laugh so come and join us. Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN. Run by Brendoncare. Every Tuesday, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Call 01962 857099 for further information. Jill’s Fundraising Journey (JFJ) Charity raising cancer awareness and fundraising to provide free holiday home respite. www.fb.com/jillsfundraisingjourney, www.jillfindraisingjourney.co.uk. Kindred Spirits Choir for anyone who has had treatment for Breast Cancer. Meets every Thursday, 7.30pm at Cove Methodist Church, GU14 0EL. New members welcome. Contact Lani 07530 849921 or email kindredspiritschoir@ gmail.com Log Cabin Quilters We are a friendly group of ladies who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in Hartley Wintney to make quilts, to natter and enjoy tea and cake. Contact Pepita on 01252 844337 or Brenda on 01252 660653.

for people who enjoy playing and/or listening to pipe organ music, or maybe have a desire to learn to play. Contact the Secretary Gillian Lloyd on is 01483 570586. North Warnborough & District Garden Club warmly welcomes new visitors. During the year a varied programme of speakers is organised and we meet every 4th Thursday of the month. For further details please telephone 01252 626524. Parkinson’s UK Have Parkinson’s? Need help and support? Try the local branch monthly meeting at Shawfield Centre, Ash. Also Seated Pilates classes at Ancells Farm, Fleet on Tuesday afternoons and Exercise classes at Badshot Lea on Friday mornings. Contact Lyn White on 01252 657027. Phoenix Probus Club is a friendly group open to retired couples and singletons who meet at North Hants Golf Club on the last Friday of the month at 12.00pm for 12.30pm for lunch followed by a speaker. Contact 07710 571310 or 01252 621164. Pinewood Badminton Club is a non-league, social badminton club for experienced players (not suitable for beginners). We play every Monday evening at Hart Leisure Centre from 7.30pm. Contact Matthew on 07974 000980. Railway Enthusiasts We welcome those who are actively modelling railways, wishing to know more about the subject or who have an interest in railways in general. We meet at 109 Horley Lane, Farnborough every Tuesday night from 7.30pm onward. www.rec-farnborough.org.uk

Morris Minor Owners Club The Surrey Hants Border Branch of the MMOC now meet @ Crookham Street Social Club, The Street, Crookham Village, GU51 5SJ. 8pm 1st Monday of the Month (NOT Bank Holidays). More info Tony 01252 629575 or shbbmmoc@btinternet.com

Reiki Healing Group All welcome to come along to enjoy a relaxing Meditation, Healing and a chat over a cup of tea. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 2.15pm-4.15pm at Willis Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, GU52 8LD. For further details please contact Lynn Raeside on 07748 498024 or e-mail waterfall_therapies@yahoo.co.uk

Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group meet weekly during school term time from 9.45am - 11.15am every Friday at The Church on the Heath, suitable for under 4’s.

Rotary Club of Fleet Please visit www. fleetrotary.org.uk or email info@fleetrotary. org.uk to find out more about your local Rotary Club, where we meet, what we do and how we can help.

North East Hants Miniatures Group Need inspiration or just purchased your first dolls house? Then join our small group in Church Crookham, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Anne Munday on 07974 422819 or anne.munday1@ ntlworld.com

Royal Voluntary Service organisation enriches the lives of older people. We deliver a package of services and support to help them live independently through the power of volunteers. Tel: 01264 317080 www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

North East Hants RSPB Local group warmly welcomes new members. Come along to our monthly indoor meetings to enjoy our experts’ nature talks and friendly company. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/northeasthants for all details.

Rushmoor Synchronised Swimming Club (British Champions 2013) welcomes girls aged between 7 and 12 to join our fabulous club. To find out more visit www.rssc.org.uk or email membership@ rssc.org.uk

North Hampshire Organists’ Association A friendly association

Sea Cadets Farnham, Fleet & Aldershot For ages 10 – 18, we meet

Mondays and Fridays at Sea Cadets, TS Swiftsure, Lower Weybourne Lane, Farnham, GU9 9LG. For more info see www.farnhamseacadets.org or email info@farnhamseacadets.org. SeeAbility’s now offers day activities. Sessions available Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Baking, drama,pottery, woodworking, music therapy, crafts. Further details please telephone 01252 815256. Starburst Theatre is a local theatre company that welcomes members of all ages and performers from the age of 8 upwards. If you are interested in becoming a member of Starburst please go to our website for further details. www.starburst-foundation.org.uk. The Flower Pot Club (part of Hart Voluntary Action) can help anyone with a learning disability to actively engage in a broad range of gardening and growing related activities both indoors and out. It is fully supervised and supported by experienced and friendly staff on a weekly basis. Contact Amanda Conlon 01252 815652. The Pelly Concert Orchestra rehearses most Tuesday evenings from 8.00 to 10.00pm in the Community Hall at Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College), Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8SS. We would love to hear from any violin or viola players, grade 6 or above, French horn and tuba players of Grade 8 and above who may be interested in joining this local, friendly orchestra. Please email secretary@ pellyorchestra.co.uk or telephone 0345 269 4614 if you are interested. The Royal Voluntary Service for Retired People How about coming to our friendly Lunch Club on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 12-1.30 behind The Harlington. Call our office on 01252 628634 for details. Totally Hooplass - Hula Hoop Club Meets Weds Eves at Ancells Farm, 8.30pm. All welcome. Contact tel: 07818 412360. URC Toddler Group Kings Road, Fleet. Drop in session for under 5s. Fridays 10 11.15am. Join us at www.facebook.com/ urctoddlergroupfleet to find out more. Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship meets at 2.15pm every week during termtime at Fleet Methodist Church. We enjoy a wide variety of guest speakers, games and quizzes, members’ own contributions and occasional celebrations usually involving food. Interested? Just drop in for a taster. All are welcome. Yateley Archers are looking for new members. We are located at Frogmore Leisure Centre, phone 07534 173153 www.yateleyarchers.org.uk

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