Big Voice Locks Heath April 2016 by Big Voice Directories

April 2016 | Issue 10 | ÂŁ1.50 where bought

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CAR REVIEW Mini Clubman

THIS MONTH..

COMMUNITY

MOTORING

Getting together for Easter.

Test driven in Barcelona, Tim Barnes-Clay shot about in the new Mini Clubman S. Find out his verdict here.

Locks Heath Church

Easter Egg Hunt

Pop up to Holly Hill Park on 19th March and find those eggs!

Useful Numbers

HOUSE & GARDENS 20

Planning Matters

Take a look at the latest planning applications in and around the Locks Heath area.

Auto Biographies

FOOD & DRINK 22

Leek and potato soup

Yummy, scrummy in our tummies!

COMPETITIONS

See pages 11 and 24 to enter. The winner of the hair do at Halo hair from our March issue was:

Muriel Law

Well done Muriel—you will be treated to a cut and blow dry at Halo Hair Studios!

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Smalltalk Smallt alk

hen you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It's all a matter of perspective, said American

businessman Harvey Mackay.

Now you can sit back and think ‘pah’, I can’t help what happens to me during the day. I live with a really grumpy person who just constantly moans”; or “my job is killing me – I’m just so unappreciated” etc. And that’s understandable – things like that can bring you down. But what if, every time you wake up in the morning, you make an active choice about how happy you are going to be for the whole day? It might sound nuts but if you jump out of the bed in the morning, envisage a number above the top of your head between one and ten and mentally hold it there, you’ll find it’s much harder for your day to be unpleasant. Think of it like an invisible ‘rubbish deflector’. You can ‘arm’ yourself with your Happy Number for the day and make a positive choice that your day is going to be incredibly good. Take a look at the things that might get you down and imagine bombarding those things with the happy number of your choice. Treat them like your invisible light saber – you can wield it at any point to deflect anything that might affect your happiness. Now before you think we’ve gone a bit potty I promise that we’re only sharing this with you after quite a while of testing this theory. Our lovely business coach, Ian Dickson, spreads his Happy Numbers love with all his clients and now, whenever you come into our offices, you’ll see our numbers displayed proudly on our desks. Just don’t go near anyone who is less than a six as you never know what you might find! PS - Clocks forward on Sunday 27th March which means the beginning of summer. We can all be a TEN that day!

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Auto biographies

Tim Barnes-Clay

But the Germans have seen the light and the previous rear-hinged ‘clubdoor’, has been kicked to the kerb in favour of two ‘normal’ back doors. They make it far easier for passengers to get in and out of the car. Then there’s the barn-door boot. You’ll remember that from FAST FACTS PROS ‘N’ CONS the last model. Well, that stays put, but now the  Max speed: 142 mph doors can be released  Pleasurable √ manually, or if you ticked  0-62 mph: 7.1 secs  Eye-catching √ the hands-free tailgate  Combined mpg: 48.7  Roomy √ option, a sassy little kick  Engine layout: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, 16 valve turbo petrol Real-world √ under the rear bumper will   Max. power (bhp): 189  Some body-roll X open them up.

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the roads surrounding San Sebastian in northern Spain, the most powerful petrol drove gokart-like on the straights - just as a Mini should. It’s a shame the slightly pulpy suspension can drizzle on your chips in the corners, with body roll kicking in if you enter the twisty bits too hard. But that can be forgiven, because the Cooper S generates more than enough pull to keep you cheery.

189bhp can be squeezed from the S’ 2.0 litre turbocharged fourcylinder lump, and with the eight speed auto box, a zero to 62mph  Max. torque (lb.ft): 221 sprint in 7.1 seconds is easily  CO2: 134 g/km achievable, finishing up with a top Inside, the comfortable  Price: £24,455 on the road speed of 142mph. Even though seats are kind to your these figures might make the car backside and feel The old Mini Clubman was no oil- supportive, especially during long sound insatiable for fuel – it’s not. painting, but this one could easily periods on the road. The car’s uncluttered dashboard is dwarfed With the superb automatic earn its place on the podium at gearbox you can officially get an by a massive screen that sits Legs 11. It’s a looker alright. where the speedometer on older average of 48.7mpg out of the Clubman - and the CO2 emissions Minis used to be. The controller The brand new Mini Clubman are 134g/km, meaning road tax is on the central console manages must have been breast fed at a trifling £130 per annum. birth, because it’s far bigger than most of the Clubman’s systems, its siblings. That doesn’t mean it’s so there are fewer buttons on the The state-of-the-art 2015 Mini is dash to confuse or divert you. fat – no way. This car is well a gargantuan step-up from its formed and its proportions are forerunner, and it puts right As the Clubman is the largest of just right. And because it’s not pretty much everything that was the current Mini litter, it has, exactly a shrinking violet, the awry. The Clubman now has more predictably, the most capacious Clubman is likely to win over cabin. To be frank, with a big load doors, better space, good looks, quirkier types who might and it really is exciting to drive. otherwise have gone for mid-size area too, the word ‘mini’ seems The Cooper S version is especially rather outmoded. The whole family car choices, such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. motor is 270mm longer than the guaranteed to bring a grin to the five-door Hatchback, allowing for face of anyone who slips behind its wheel. oodles of room in the front and The story hasn’t always been respectable space for two adults good for the Clubman, though. The first generation had a useless, in the rear. The boot is about the same as a VW Golf’s, so you’ll get single rear door that meant UK the family shopping in – and a passengers were forced to step toddler’s buggy. into the road. This didn’t help sales and the Clubman therefore The Cooper S Clubman Auto is wasn’t exactly the rock star that easily the most gratifying to drive. BMW, Mini’s owner, was Out at the Mini’s media launch on expecting.

MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN AUTO

P lanning matters A monthly round up of planning applications submitted since 1 February 2016 FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REF

LOCATION

PROPOSAL

STATUS

P/16/0235/ FP

155 Locks Road Locks Two outbuildings (retrospective application) Heath SO31 6LF

Undecided

P/16/0181/ FP

106 Church Road Locks Heath

Garden shed (part retrospective)

Undecided

P/16/0156/ TO

114A LOCKS HEATH PARK ROAD LOCKS HEATH

One pine protected by 682: remove lower branches on Approve north side of tree and tip reduce by 2 metres.

P/16/0149/ TO

REAR GARDENS OF 84 Ash and oak south of the boundary of 9 erica close: tip - 88 HEATH ROAD reduce lateral branches on northeast side of trees to

P/16/0145/ CU

34-37 Locks Heath Centre Centre Way

P/16/0126/ FP

6 HEATH ROAD Rear extension and alterations & extensions to roof to SOUTH LOCKS HEATH create first floor accommodation

Undecided

Change of use and amalgamation of 3no. Units from B1 Undecided (a), Sui Generis and D1/A1 use to use as a 24 hour Undecided

Food and Drink

An easy recipe that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It is a perfect meal for either lunch or dinner and can be served with bread or without. Enjoy as a starter or a main course and add pepper if you choose.

Ingredients for 4- 6 servings

Equipment: 2 large pans, hand blender or blender

225g of potatoes (cut into cubes) 2 medium leaks (sliced) 1 onion (sliced) 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1.2 litres of vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 150ml double cream or crĂ¨me fraiche

Stove: High enough to boil Method: Take a large pan and pour in the oil. Then add the onions, leeks and potatoes and cook until they have soften. Do this for 3-4 minutes. Proceed to add the vegetable stock and bring it all to the boil. Then add the seasoning and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Once you have done this whizz all of it together (you can do this either with a hand blender or a blender). Reheat all the mixture in a clean pan. You can then stir in some cream or crĂ¨me fraiche. Serve with bread and butter if you choose.

St John’s Church, Locks Heath About St John’s

Open Mon-Fri, 09:30 - 12:30, Friday evenings 7:00pm - 8:00pm 01489 578082, www.stjohnslocksheath.org.uk, 7 Church Road, Locks Heath, SO31 6LW

Getting together for Easter We are now in the season of Lent and looking forward to Easter along with the warm sunshine, Spring flowers and lighter evenings. Many will have given up something for Lent such as chocolate, coffee or maybe late nights as part of their preparation for Easter but one thing we are encouraged NOT to give up is meeting together.

and enjoy a beer, curry and rice along with a short presentation by an invited speaker. Guest speakers have covered topics from nuclear reactors, air traffic control, and Cuba. The ladies also have an opportunity to meet on the first Saturday morning each month at 8.30 for an hour to share breakfast, prayer and an occasional speaker.

In the week leading up to Easter Sunday there are many Bible study groups meet opportunities for coming throughout the year but will together. One of these is the often take up a new study Seder Meal on March 22nd. This especially for Lent but this special meal is a Jewish reminder encouragement to meet includes of the time that God rescued nd social activities, too. Every 2 them from slavery in Egypt and is Tuesday of the month at 7pm celebrated by Jewish families at there is a meeting, Mainly4Men, Passover each year, with tokens so that they can come together

to represent the events when God rescued them from slavery. The Seder meal at Passover was also the meal chosen by Jesus, the night before he was crucified, to celebrate a last meal with his disciples. Christians remember this as the Holy Communion and sharing a Seder meal helps us to understand this better. The various services throughout the week leading up to Easter, which is known as Holy Week, takes us through the events leading up to Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter celebrations then begin at 7am with readings, a communion service at 7.45 and All-Age Communion at 10am for all the family.

Community

It's Saturday- “Yes! That means no school, and gymnastics all day!”. I still feel like that 20 years on when I wake up and get ready to head in to the gym to coach a session. Whether I'm coaching a recreational, disability or sports acrobatic session I just can't wait to jump in and get started. Gymnastics is an excellent sport for all ages and abilities, it enables participants to develop both physically and mentally. Encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle, gymnasts build on their flexibility, stamina, strength and co-ordination along with building a excellent grounding for other sports. Whether it's the confidence to perform in front of a large audience, or the trust in yourself to walk along a beam, gymnastics can help to build strong and well rounded children. It has always been my dream to run my own club so that I could pass on my passion and knowledge of such a fantastic sport. Having coached with Lil Robinson for many years it was clear we were as equally passionate about Gymnastics, and that we were ready to make this dream a reality. In 2014 we formed Eclipse Gymnastics with our main goal being to provide more opportunities for local

children to take part in an engaging sport. Our sessions are designed to allow each gymnast to train as an individual, and with a variety of equipment and activities we help develop their gymnastic skills. We have built a strong team of coaches who share our passion of providing a safe, fun, friendly and encouraging environment for all our boys and girls who attend a session. Eclipse is a Sports Acrobatics Club offering recreational, disability and competitive gymnastics from beginner to national level. Sports Acrobatics is a team discipline showcasing dynamic choreography, creative flair, and the ultimate display of trust and team work. Whether you are working as a pair or trio, you put your full trust in your partnership as you perform a routine. Acrobats learn to climb on top of their partners to perform balances with a twist or somersault dismount. Our objective is to be an inclusive club for all. With this in mind, we will be running dedicated disability and impairment sessions. These sessions will be fun and rewarding and as with all of our classes help to develop key life skills such as team work,

self confidence and determination to achieve individuals goals. If gymnastics sounds like something you'd like to try we offer a free trial for everyone. For more information please contact us at eclipsegym@outlook.com or call 07707 081886. Laura Hotton Head Coach Eclipse Gymnastics

Our objective is to be an inclusive club… we will be running dedicated disability and impairment sessions.

Useful Numbers LIBRARIES Lockswood Centre Locks Heath District Centre SO31 6DX 0845 6035631 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Closed 9:30 - 5:00pm 9:30 - 5:00pm 9:30 - 7:00pm 9:30 - 5:00pm 9:30 - 1:00pm Closed

RECYCLING CENTRES Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, PO15 5TS 01489 589396 9am - 6pm from 1 April to 30 September 9am - 4pm from 1 October to 28 February 9am - 5pm from 1 March to 31 March Closed 25 & 26 December, 1 January

DOCTORS Brook Lane Surgery Lockswood

01489 575191 01489 576708

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Abshot Community Association Contact: Mr. Shaun Merrington, Kelsey Close, Titchfield Common. PO14 4RD 01489 480023

Locks Heath Community Association Phone: 01489 571385

SCHOOLS Baycroft School 01329 664151 Brookfield Community School 01489 576335 Cams Hill School 01329 231641 Cornerstone CofE Primary School 01489 660750 Harrison Primary School 01329 234016 Heathfield School 01329 845150 Henry Cort Community College 01329 843127 Hook with Warsash CofE Academy 01489 572393 Locks Heath Infant School 01489 584180 Locks Heath Junior School 01489 572226 Neville Lovett Community School 01329 318003 Orchard Lea Infant School 01329 232563 Orchard Lea Junior School 01329 234471 Park Gate Primary School 01489 575444 Ranvilles Infant School 01329 841653 Ranvilles Junior School 01329 841679 Redlands Primary School 01329 234012 Sarisbury CofE Junior School 01489 573000 Sarisbury Infant School 01489 573800 St Anthony’s Catholic Primary 01489 579100 St Columba CofE Primary 01329 843226 St Francis Special School 01329 845730 St John the Baptist CofE 01489 573276 St Jude’s Catholic Primary 01329 235131 Titchfield Primary School 01329 843322 Uplands Primary School 01329 232878 Wallisdean Infant School 01329 280827 Wallisdean Junior School 01329 232571 Whiteley Primary School 01489 881601 Wicor Primary School 01489 237412

SCHOOL TERM DATES SPRING TERM Mon 4 Jan - Thurs 24 March SPRING HALF TERM HOLIDAY Sat 13 Feb - Sun 21 Feb EASTER HOLIDAY Friday 25 Mar - Sun 10 Apr SUMMER TERM Mon 11 April - Wed 20 July SUMMER HALF TERM HOLIDAY Sat 28 May - Sun 5 Jun SUMMER HOLIDAY Thurs 21 July - Sun 4 Sept More information available at: www.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolholidays