Big Voice Whiteley April 2016 by Big Voice Directories

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Community Students at The Henry Cort Community College are the pride of the college after winning the Rock Challenge heats at the Southampton Guildhall on Wednesday night. Performers, backstage crew and staff wept for joy when the result was announced that the team were overall winners. More than 315 schools and colleges in the United Kingdom are taking part in this year’s UK Rock Challenge competition which involves up to 30,000 young people. It is the fastest growing event of this type in the UK with teams required to perform and stage an 8 minute themed dance routine in front of a live audience and a team of judges. The heat, held at the Southampton O2 Guildhall on Wednesday 24 February 2016, featured The Henry Cort Community College competing against Brune Park Community School, Crookhorn College, John Masefield and Sixth Form Centre, Regents Park Community College, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, The Sholing Technology College, The Wellington Academy and The Westgate School. The Henry Cort Community College’s performance ‘Twist of Fate’ looked at the 1940's Poland, plagued by tyranny and war, the Jewish occupants of the ghettos are at the end of their resolve. That is until Oskar Schindler throws them a moment of hope. Disillusioned by the futility of war, Oskar decides to get his workers to safety. One list stands between life and certain death, but who will be the lucky ones? The performance was of such quality that the one of the judges even commented, “Tastefully done and not a dry eye in the house.” The team went on to be placed first and gained Awards of Excellence in the following categories: Choreography Concept Costuming Character Drama Entertainment Performance Skill Set Design Soundtrack Stage Use Visual Enhancement

A proud Uncle, who travelled down from London to watch his two niece's remarked, “What a night!! All the schools performing were good but Henry Cort really blew me away. I've not been to one of these events before so wasn't sure what to expect but although the performance was flawless, what the school must take credit for and be proud of is the hard work, dedication, commitment and attitude of your students and no doubt the staff supporting them. The story was told magnificently and the choreography was amazing and acted out perfectly Well done to all involved, you are clearly a fantastic college and the result last night is just reward for the hard work and support you all gave to the students.” The event was supported by Hampshire Constabulary, Police and

Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, HC3S, Hampshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team, Hampshire Healthy Schools, ACRO Criminal Records Office, Southampton City Council, Hampshire County Council, Visions Unlimited and Tega Events A parent commented, “I really was amazed how you managed to organise such a thoughtful and memorable dance with so many children. What a fantastic and well deserved result. ” Mrs Claudia Cubbage, Principal, said: “I am so proud of everyone, the production was a testament to all the hard work and dedication displayed by staff and students who produced an outstanding performance and truly deserved the awards.” Images © Nick Scott

THIS MONTH..

COMMUNITY 8

Success at Henry Cort

Easter Egg Hunt

MOTORING 24

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Winning the Rock Challenge Heats has brought Test driven in Barcelona, Tim Barnes-Clay shot many a smile and a tear, to the faces at Henry Cort. about in the new Mini Clubman S. Find out his verdict here. Get your wellies on and visit Holly Hill Park for their FOOD & DRINK annual egg hunt - this year with a pirate theme! 11 Leek and Potato Soup Yummy, scrummy in our tummies!

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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! Much love

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If you’re at home with a baby or preschool children then come and join us in the community centre on Monday News Easter is approaching but there are afternoons (1-2.45pm). still a few more days of Lent left. We have enjoyed and have been We always have a simple craft challenged by ‘Doing Lent Generously’ activity and usually some sensory with 40acts (www.40acts.org.uk). I had play as well as plenty of toys and a lovely Friday lunchtime last month puzzles. There’s tea, coffee, squash helping give out bunches of flowers to and biscuits available too. surprised shoppers and then sharing some chocolate with some of the shop Can you help? staff as part of Whiteley Shopping’s Monday Minis still needs more regular helpers who are willing to help Random Acts of Kindness week. plan as well as set up. If you are available on Monday afternoons and would like to help please contact Philppa.

Church Without Walls Garden When the ground has dried out a bit do take a wander up to the Church Without Walls garden and see whether any of our bulbs have survived the squirrels and the rain! Basics Bank Thank you to everyone who has donated items for the Basics Bank. Tins, toiletries, nappies, and other items are much needed. If you’d like to help you can check the Basics Bank ‘shopping list’ on their Facebook page (Fareham and Gosport Basics Bank). If you’d like to donate items then please bring them to the Community Centre and leave them in the box in the Yew Tree Room, We’ll make sure they get to the Basics Bank. Open Door Cafe Moved to Whiteley to be nearer the family? Retired and at a loose end? If you’re at home in the day and would like to meet new friends then why not try Open Door at the Community Centre? The group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30. Most who come along are retired but all ages are welcome.

Easter We look forward to seeing lots of families at Messy Church on Good Friday 25th March. We’ll be at Cornerstone CofE Primary School from 11-1pm for a morning of activities based around the events of Good Friday and Easter Day. We’ll round off the morning by having lunch together and of course Hot Cross Buns! On Easter Day we’ll have a big celebration with some of our children receiving Communion for the first time and a Baptism. Please do come and join us at 10.15am in the Community Centre for a very special service.

Messy Church The next Messy Church will be on Good Friday 25th March from 11am -1pm at Cornerstone C of E Primary. There is no Messy Church on Sunday 3rd April but it will be back on Sunday 1st May at the usual time 4-6pm. If you have primary or pre-school aged children come along as a family ready to have fun and get messy! We always finish by sitting down to a simple meal together. There’s no charge for Messy Church though we do welcome donations from those who are able to contribute to cover costs.

WHITELEY CHURCH CONTACT DETAILS Vicar: Reverend Philippa Mills Phone: 01489 881533 mob 07760771667 Email: minister@whiteleychurch.org.uk (Non-working days: Tuesday and Wednesday) Churchwardens: Jo Vartan Vikki Potts Phone: 01489 505367 Phone: 01489 588648 Mobile: 07767617797 Mobile: 07732567953 Email: Jo@whiteleychurch.org.uk Email: vikki@whiteleychurch.org.uk www.whiteleychurch.org.uk www.facebook.com/ WhiteleyChurch

AS CHEAP AS CHIPS Is your dog microchipped, and are your registered details correct?

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case of rehoming, it is the original approved means of identification keepers who are responsible for for passports etc. detail changes, however the new keepers may also be fined or have If the answer to either of these is a dog removed. Pets chipped ‘No’, then you have until the 5th of overseas but resident in the UK April to do so, or potentially face a still need their chips on a UK fine of £500. database. Please contact your vet for further information. From the 6th of April, all dogs over 8 weeks must be chipped and Chips are vitally important when registered to an approved UK an injured pet is brought in to the database. The registered details vets, to contact an owner to must kept up to date, or the chip is discuss treatment options and get not recognized. permission for any procedure to take place apart from emergency There are several approved first aid and pain relief (which we databases, the better ones are allowed, and obliged to do). operating a 365, 24/7 reunification Some of the modern chips also line, where authorized parties can multitask, doubling up to take get contact details in case of a temperatures, avoiding the need dog being found straying or for the ‘unmentionable’. They are injured. If you move house, also invaluable in reuniting change phone numbers or families when the furry member rehome your dog, you MUST now has gotten lost, strayed or been legally update your details. In the stolen, and are the only modern

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.

Local Charities AGM Report 20th February 2016

Bruce was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1944 where he was raised and educated, graduating in 1970 with a DVM in veterinary medicine. He moved to London on a travel fellowship and started working at Our AGM was held on Saturday 20th Regents Park Zoo, a year later he February at The Botley Centre and joined a veterinary practice in was attended by 71 members, from Knightsbridge and in1973 set up his our and other branches. own practice the London Veterinary Special guest: - Dr Bruce Fogle MBE, Clinic, in which he remains the Director and a working vet. DVM, MRCVS The same year he married actress The meeting began with a brief outline Julie Foster (appearing in the 2016 film release of “Dad’s Army”) and went of the achievements of 2015 by the Branch Organiser, Richard Herrington, on to have three children, Emily an Art Director now living in Dubai, Ben followed by a financial report from (famous TV personality) and Tamara a Treasurer/Event Coordinator, Kim Harbut. The total raised by the branch fashion designer. Following a synopsis in America in in 2015 was £43,196.64, an amazing 1979 on animal behaviour, he went on amount and a credit to all the to co-found Hearing Dogs for Deaf volunteers who give up their time People with Lady Beatrice Wright, freely, to attend fundraising events CEO of the RNID. throughout South Hampshire. The Charity was launched in 1982 with 6 dogs being trained in their first year Mark Pegg, our co-opted Media and the Charity continues to go from Officer, then gave a report on the strength to strength, with Bruce as setting up of our new website and a Trustee and Vice-Chair. report on how we are being followed He received an MBE in 2004 for his on Twitter and Facebook. services to deaf people. A vote was then taken on whether the Bruce is the Bestselling author of over 100 books (which paid for his existing committee would serve for children’s private education!!) and he another year and there was a showed slides of his books “Travels unanimous show of hands, so the with Macy”, a record of his travels committee of Richard Herrington through Europe in a campervan with (Branch Organiser) and Kim Harbut Golden Retriever “Macy” and “Barefoot (Treasurer/Events Coordinator) were at the Lake” a new release due out in duly elected to serve for 2016, our 2016, which records growing up as a fourth year in office. Mark Pegg 10 year old in Ontario and his (Media), Jeanette Collett and Sally Pantridge were also co-opted on to the introduction to and lifelong love of nature by his grandfather. committee. Each year the Branch Committee chooses volunteers, who they feel have made outstanding contributions to the Charity and awards certificates in recognition of this. Award winners 2016:- Julie Yemm (newcomer), Sheena Lewry & Sara Yaxley (most attendances at events), Diana & Bernard Rogers (speakers), Diana Rogers (volunteer of the year 2016). These certificates were awarded by Debbie Blyth, Fundraising Support Manager from Headquarters “The Grange”. This ended the formal proceedings of the AGM and our guest speaker, Dr Bruce Fogle MBE was invited up to give a talk.

Everyone found his talk extremely interesting and entertaining and his inspirational life and list of achievements is mind boggling. Gifts of flowers and wine were handed out and thanks given to all helpers. Bruce concluded our AGM by signing books and having “selfies” with our members, whilst enjoying tea and cakes. For further information please visit www.hearing-dogs-southhants.org.uk

APRIL EVENTS Sunday 10th April Great British Dog Walk at West Wittering from 11.30am

Haskins garden Centre store collection on Saturday and Sunday 23rd and 24th April from 10am to 4pm.

WHITELEY ROLLER DISCO MAIN HALL AT MEADOWSIDE LEISURE CENTRE SATURDAYS 2:15 - 4:45PM All ages welcome. Children, adults and families. £4 per person

JACCA SKATE SCHOOL

SPONSORED BY KIDDI CARU

Parrywood Pre-School, Burridge is based in Burridge Village Hall, we are a small and friendly setting where the children learn through play in a lovely rural location. The Pre-School - formerly Curdridge Caterpillars is registered with Ofsted and approved to provide Early Years Funding and 2 year old funding as well as accepting a wide range of Childcare Voucher schemes. Give your child the best start and come and have a look around.

Please call 01489 881081 or email burridge@parrywoodchildcare.co.uk to arrange a visit.

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Auto biographies

Tim Barnes-Clay

wasn’t exactly the rock star that BMW, Mini’s owner, was expecting. 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 FAST FACTS PROS ‘N’ CONS there’s the barn-door boot. You’ll remember that from   Max speed: 142 mph the last model. Well, that   Pleasurable √   0-62 mph: 7.1 secs stays put, but now the   Eye-catching √ doors can be released   Combined mpg: 48.7   Engine layout: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, 16   Roomy √ manually, or if you ticked valve turbo petrol   Real-world √ the hands-free tailgate   Max. power (bhp): 189 option, a sassy little kick   Some body-roll X under the rear bumper will   Max. torque (lb.ft): 221   CO2: 134 g/km open them up.

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

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