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17 25 FOOD AND DRINK

CHILDREN, PETS & EDUCATION

Sensei Says

Spot on Spring

Brown butter and beer...

...braised kale with cranberries and pecans. Don’t be put off—this is an incredibly healthy dish that will pack you full of goodness as well as a great taste to boot!

HOUSE AND GARDENS 18

Planning Matters

Plant of the month

Check out this months round up of planning applications in and around Whiteley.

Is the study of martial arts out of date? With many traditional values being replaced so much in society is this affecting martial arts or is it moving with the times?

Things to do with the little people in March.

HEALTH, BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE 17

Remarkable Relationships

Jessica takes a closer look at what helps keep us in Luscious lavender…. just the colour is good enough flow and how to find inspiration when all seems to eat! lacking!

MOTORING

COMMUNITY

New Nissan Qashqai

Tim takes this Japanese model out for a spin and it looks like he was pretty sold on it. Read on to find out why...

Whiteley Church

Messy Mondays, 40 Acts and First @4 - are you involved in any of these? Get stuck in!

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… remember you mean the world to somebody and that somebody calls you MUM”

It’s true isn’t it (and also for all the Daddies out there too) that even when you’re having the worst of days, to have a little warm hand squeeze yours, or having your recycling given back to you at the end of a school day reshaped into a ‘train’, warms the cockles of your heart. The joy of being a parent can melt away any of life's daily stresses (although I’m sure we’d all argue that the little blighters normally just add to it a lot of the time!) and that a grin from your cheeky monster is as good as any glass of merlot. Well Ok, maybe not that good but you know what I mean ha, ha! So with mother’s day not far away let them pamper you by all means but have a think of something you can all do together. Why not go for a stomp down the Strawberry Track and nip into the woods for a game of hide and seek, or go a little further afield to Hundred Acre woods and make a den. It’s nice to escape now and then, and you never know, you may not have to clean their muddy boots when you get back. Well after all, that’s what Mother’s Day is for, right?! Much love until next month Coralie and Sean x

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Important Phone Numbers COMMUNITY Citizens’ Advice 01329 237121 Community Association 01489 881190 Fareham Borough Council 01329 236100 Meadowside Leisure Centre 01489 577464 Rotary Club of Whiteley 07599 937252 Town Council 01329 835019 Whiteley Church 07760 771667 Whiteley Community Centre 01489 880041 Whiteley Guide and Brownies 01489 885748 Whiteley Scout Group 07808 301176 Winchester City Council 01962 840222 Police 101 or emergency 999 RSPCA 01329 667541 Victim Support 0845 3899528

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HEALTH Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555 Dental Helpline 0845 0508345 Whiteley Dental Practice 01489 564203 Doctor’s Surgery 01489 881982 NHS Direct 111 NHS Smoking Helpline 0800 0224332 SCHOOLS Cornerstone CofE Primary School 01489 660750 Henry Cort Community College 01329 843127 Whiteley Primary School 01489 881601 Whiteley Pre-School 01489 565717 TRAVEL Coastguard 023 8032 9486 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

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These cold dark days of winter leave many dreaming of summer. Yet don’t let travel lust destroy your wallet. Most people book holidays in the early months of the year, so if you’re jet set on tripping abroad this year, here’s my top tips on how to use the web to pay less to get more. Slash flight costs using the RIGHT comparison. Unlike package holidays with scheduled flights, leaving it until the last minute means prices rocket. So make sure you’re booking in advance and use the right site for the job. - Cheapest price on normal flights: Here, just use a flight comparison site. I like www.kayak.co.uk (for gizmos), www.skyscanner.net (for ease), and www.travelsupermarket.com (for breadth). - Check cheap charter flights comparisons too: If you’re flying to a traditional package holiday destination, like Majorca, you should also check for spare capacity being sold on tour operators' own flights. The comparisons that include these ‘charter flights’ are www.travelsupermarket.com, www.avro.co.uk and www.flightsdirect.com.

- The credit card flight freebie trick. You can get a 'free' Flybe flight anywhere or a BA European flight (you pay taxes) just by signing up to a fee-free credit card, and doing normal spending on it. For a full list of freebies see www.mse.me/ccfreebies. Cut the price for your hotel room. Forget the star system. There's no world standard and it's often about facilities, not quality. To find the hotel you want to stay at read reviews on the ubiquitous www.tripadvisor.co.uk, but always ignore the best and worst 10%. Check comparison sites, both www.trivago.co.uk and www.travelsupermarket.com allow you to see who's selling your hotel room for less.

To do this first find the trip you want, then write down all details, then take it to the travel agents who advertise on places like www.teletext.co.uk to see if they will sell you the same holiday for less. Go to a few to find the best price, but to be fair if one has spent a lot of time helping you, always give them the last chance to match it.

Then also be aware there are commonly promo codes available for the big hotel booking sites which can cut your costs by a further 15% for a full list of current ones see www.mse.me/hotelsales.

How to get package holiday protection. Package holidays have long been protected under the ATOL scheme, so if something goes wrong you get your money back (or help coming home).

Tricks to uncover 5-star hotels at 3-star prices. If you've time to play and want the really big discounts, then there are two naughty (but legal) routes.

Yet book a flight plus separate hotel or car hire together (or within 24 hours) from the same travel (not airline) website, and since 2012 you've also got ATOL protection, just like with a package.

- Uncover secret hotels. www.lastminute.com sells secret - Find the perfect time to book: Use the Flight hotels at big discounts, where you know the Insight tab on comparison site star rating, description and rough location, www.momondo.co.uk, eg, on average 59 but aren't told the name till you've paid. Yet days ahead is the perfect time to book, but it by cutting and pasting key words into google varies by destination, so worth a check. then matching up the ‘ratings’ you can uncover them before you book – full step by Flight booking - the clever stuff to cut costs. step in www.mse.me/secrethotels. Once you've found the cheapest price via a comparison, if you want to push harder, you - HUGE discounts with the Priceline bidding need to get clever. loophole. www.priceline.com is a huge US booking site (it works for some European - Book the wrong date trick. Easyjet's cities too). The trick is fiddly, but Flexifares let you switch dates by a few devastatingly lucrative as forumite weeks without paying more. So bag cheap 5*dealhunter found: "Got the 5* term-time flights, then swap for your chosen Renaissance Barcelona Hotel for £59 a night school holiday dates. One of my users saved for 3 nights instead of £310 - a saving of £700 on her family's break, yet there are 81%." If you’ve got 30 minutes to try it see pros and cons. Full step-by-step in my instructions at www.mse.me/priceline. www.mse.me/easyjet. Package holidays can undercut DIY web bookings... especially for 7, 10 or 14 days in a - The codeshare trick. Sometimes two or traditional resort like Majorca, Mykonos or more airlines sell the same flights and Malia (and some that don't start with an booking via one partner is cheaper, eg, a M). In brief... United flight from Birmingham to New York can be cheaper via Lufthansa. When to book? Massive savings are possible in the late market, where deals are done - Ethnic travel agents trick. If you're going within eight weeks of travel, yet of course somewhere with a big UK ethnic or there's restricted choice and you may need immigrant community, check out niche to be flexible. So if you need special facilities travel agents catering to them. Eg, London's (eg, for families) you need to book now and Shepherd's Bush has some Caribbean try to cut prices down. specialists, or the Jewish Chronicle advertises cheap flights to Israel.

How to cut prices? Remember tour operators make holidays, travel agents sell them. So one operator's holiday may be on sale at many travel agents - the aim is to find who'll sell it cheapest. Either scan for discounts, or often more lucratively, but more time consuming, is to haggle.

So check if it's not much more expensive compared to booking the cheapest flight and hotel separately. Also bear in mind www.expedia.co.uk, www.travelocity.co.uk, www.ebookers.com and www.lastminute.com often give extra discounts for flights and hotels booked together.

Auto biographies New Nissan Qashqai available too. The Qashqai's exterior looks modern and there’s a better quality feel to the cabin - perfect for many years of hardcore family use. The range-topping Tekna model features an array of technologies that highlight the Japanese motor manufacturer’s lead in the crossover market.

sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than the first generation Qashqai’s 1.6-litre unit.

Despite its modest size, the engine’s low weight and more fuel-efficient operation also mean it’s cleaner and more economical than the model it replaces. The 1.2 engine emits just But hang on, what is a crossover 129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km vehicle? Well, it’s a motor built less than the outgoing on a car platform, combining 1.6-litre petrol unit), and characters of a Sport Utility has an average fuel Vehicle (SUV) with elements consumption figure of FAST FACTS PROS ‘N’ CONS from an estate or a hatchback. 50.4mpg. Safety √ The crossover mixes SUV design  Max speed: 115mph Being a family car, you’d Economy √ cues such as tall interior  0-62 mph: 10.9 secs packaging, lofty seating, high expect safety to be a Driving Position √  Combined mpg: 50.4 centre of gravity and elevated priority for the Qashqai – and you’d  Engine: 1197cc 4 cylinder 16 valve Kit √ ground-clearance with car-like be right. The Nissan features a host petrol turbo handling and good fuel of innovative safety features which Space √  Max. power (bhp): 113 at 4500 rpm economy. helped it confidently pass all Euro Individuality X  Max. torque (Ib/ft): 140 at 2000 NCAP's tests to record the maximum rpm Anyway, back to the Tekna trim five-star rating.  CO2: 129g/km Qashqai under review. The  Price: £23,800 on the road Nissan benefits from darkness Engineered to offer the best possible piercing Bi-LED headlamps and it levels of protection for children, the The latest Nissan Qashqai, which excels when it comes to kit. The car fresh Qashqai particularly shone in went on sale in January 2014, is comes equipped with 19-inch alloy the Child Occupant tests. Based on available in four time-honoured wheels, roof rails, part-leather seats, readings from the dummies used in grades: Visia, Acenta, Acenta a large glass roof, heated seats, and tests, the Qashqai scored maximum Premium and Tekna. front and rear parking sensors. points for its protection of an 18There’s also a seven-inch month old infant. The model tested here comes in touchscreen display, DAB digital flagship Tekna trim. But we’ll come radio, and smartphone connectivity. On that basis alone, I’m sold on the to that in a bit. car – but then I do have an 18 month The Qashqai is available with a old and two other small children to Firstly, here’s some background. petrol or diesel engine; the review take to school. I can definitely see car came with turbocharged petrol the appeal – and so, it seems, do The second generation, family power. But it turns out that the other parents. oriented car is now longer, lower Nissan doesn’t need anything huge and wider, giving it a more imposing under the bonnet to deliver a firstYep, buy this car and your offspring stance while maintaining a raised rate drive. will be safe from harm – even if it driving position. The vehicle under means you lose all individuality review is front-wheel drive, the set- Motoring through a six-speed when you merge into the vast sea of up which Nissan says will account for manual transmission, the 1.2-litre other Nissan Qashqais parked most sales, but all-wheel drive is engine packs a punch, offering outside the school gates.

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Treat yourself to a delicious homemade cake (or two) at the Whiteley Wags WI Bake Sale on Saturday 14 March from 10.00am at Whiteley Shopping Centre. With Mother’s Day coming up, don’t forget to visit their ‘Make Something for Mum’ stall too. Whiteley WAGs WI meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We meet at Whiteley Primary School, in the small school hall 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Whiteley Primary School, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LA If you would like any further information before you attend please email us on whiteleywags@gmail.com 11

Lucy’s recipe corner

Nute utellllaa & Raspberr Raspberryy Sandwiches Sand wiches INGREDIENTS 8 slices of bread 1/2 cup of Nutella A punnet of fresh raspberries

This is a simple sandwich that incorporates a ‘mains’ and ‘pudding’ all in one go! Spread four of the slices of bread with the Nutella Arrange the raspberries onto the top of the sandwich and put the other slice of bread on top. You may wish to add a little more Nutella or butter to help the lid ‘stick’. Cut carefully into four dainty pieces and devour!

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Com omee meet meet Jenny and and the team for great great food food andd entertain an entertainmen mentt in be beauti autiful ful surroun surroundings! dings! MARCH Friday 13th - Early St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with The Shamrock Keys Sunday 15th - Mothering Sunday 1pm - The Doc Martin Trio Friday 20th - Sunflower Blues Band 9pm - Classic Pop Friday 27th - Riverside Blues Band 9pm - Blues APRIL Friday 3rd - The Geckos 9pm - Rock covers Sunday 5th - Blues@Curbridge Creek 8:30pm - Jam session Friday 10th - Dr Blue 9pm - Blues

Naturally good.. Brown butter and beer braised kale with cranberries and pecans

Ingredients for 4 2 bunches of kale 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 120ml beer of your choice 60ml chicken stock 1tbsp. reduced sugar dried cranberries (this is optional) 3 tbsp. roasted chopped pecans Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

I absolutely love kale. It’s packed with flavour and nutrients and it’s incredibly quick and easy to cook. Braising kale in beer and brown butter gives the finished dish a really nice nutty flavor and the quick method of cooking ensures that the kale retains its vibrant green colour.

1. First prepare the kale by washing it and then cutting out the stem. It is important to cut out the center stem because it can be tough and chewy. Once you have removed the stems, quickly shred the kale by rolling up the leaves into a cylinder and roughly slicing them. Set to one side. 2. In a large frying pan or sauté pan place two tablespoons of butter and cook on a medium heat until starting to turn a light brown colour. At this stage quickly add the beer and chicken stock and turn up the heat to high. Bring to the boil and then add the kale. 3. Cook the kale for approximately 3 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated and the kale is nicely glazed. Add the chopped pecans and seasoning to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the dried cranberries.

Chef’s tip: Make sure that the liquid is boiling and the heat is on high before adding the kale, you don’t want to slow cook it because it can lose its vibrant green color if it is stewed for too long. Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

Remarkable Relationships

Finding Inspiration There are some days when we simply effervesce inspiration, ideas flow into our minds so fast we cannot even capture them quickly enough. We write them down and hope that when we get around to taking action to bring the idea to life that we will be able to capture everything that was flowing around inside of us at that moment when the ideas hit.

doing verb whereas right now you want a being verb. Trying will not bring back your inspiration because it is not you that inspires in the first place. So walk away, stop trying to make it work.

Go be something else. Go be a person who makes a cup of tea and has a chat with someone. Go be the person who takes themselves However there are some days when we are simply out of for a walk in the middle of a day. Go be the person who ideas altogether. We sit and look at a proverbial page stops to meditate and reconnect with the larger part of blank page and nothing comes. We think that we are who they truly are, even if only for 5 minutes. Go be the empty and that we will never find a solution to a problem person who helps someone. Change who you are being. or know what our next step is. This can be true in our Once you change who you are being you can begin to work and in our personal lives. We all have days when feel more like yourself. we run dry. Remember other times of inspiration Why is that? Once you have walked away and been someone different for a while check in and see how you feel. Lighter? The clue is in the words. We run dry. If you keep on Easier? More like your true Self? If you can answer yes to taking from a bank account without refilling it the bank all these things then the next step is remind yourself how account will one day be empty. We are the same. We you feel when you are truly inspired. We all have a need to refill, replenish our energetic bank account. We cellular memory of our life experiences. So close your need to feel connected to life and not on a treadmill. eyes and take yourself back in your mind to the time when the ideas were simply flowing out of you. How did Inspiration comes not from within us but from the it feel? Hone in on the feeling and let it spread greater part of us that is beyond the mind. We inspire throughout your whole body. Revel in that feeling for a ideas, that is we energetically breathe them in. We can while. only do that when we are a fertile place for the ideas to land. When we are a verdant space for ideas to grow in. Go do something fun When we remember that we are not the source of ideas Then go do something else something fun, something not but the recipient. at all related to what you have been thinking about and out of the blue when you are not looking for it the So if you are having a day when you feel uninspired just inspiration will hit and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to capture it know that this too shall pass. And there are things you quick enough! can do to help it pass quicker. Walk Away When you are sitting facing the proverbial blank page stop looking at it. Get up and walk away. You are not going to change the status quo by trying. Trying is a

Jessica offers Life Guidance, connecting back to your spirit, the true heart of you. If you want to know more you can visit her website http://www.jessicamcgregorjohnson.com

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It’s all child's play If you live in or have ever visited the UK/ Northern Hemisphere during March then you may literally have experienced all four seasons in one go. From biting cold to sunshine, chilling wind to balmy temperatures and possibly a smattering of snow and sleet in between, it is no coincidence that according to a 17th century saying March ‘comes in like a lion and out like a lamb’. With Winter feeling like it’s dragging its feet and Spring never going to get here, March can be a frustrating time for us adults. For children though there really is no such thing as bad weather so what better time to don coats and wellies and enjoy our abundant weather? If you need some inspiration here’s some ideas for fun things to do, whatever the weather! If it’s Windy...

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If safe to do so, sit huddled up outdoors listening to the sound of the wind and rustling leaves.

 Listen to or make up a story with the wind as the main character. 

Create wind chimes from old CD’s and shells etc to hang in the trees and listen and watch them move.

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Create simple windmills for exploring wind direction.

If it’s Rainy...

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Find some puddles to splash and jump in.

Marvellous March Weather

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Sit in a tent or snuggled under an umbrella outdoors and simply listen to the sound of the rain on the canvas.

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Trace the lines of rain drops with fingers on the window panes.

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Play rain drop races as you see whose rain drop trail will reach the bottom of the pane first.

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Create rivers and dams with left over guttering and have mini boat races. If it’s Cloudy

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Lie on the floor looking at the clouds to play a spot the shape or animal game.

 Have a hunt outdoors to spot the first shoots and talk about which plants they think they will grow into. If it’s Sunny...

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Go on a shadow hunt.

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Make a simple sundial to explore time.

Make shadow animals.

Lay some sugar paper in the sun with some objects arranged on top. After an hour or more check what patterns have been left and use to play a matching game with the objects.

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Have fun writing or painting on the floor with water and watching the writing and pictures disappear as the sun dries the water. Whatever the weather, this is a great time for captivating, exciting and enlightening children about the world around us. If we adults can take the time to look at our world through the eyes of a child then maybe we too can appreciate the joys of March. Sue Gascoyne Sue is a published author and educational consultant and therapeutic play practitioner. She is the founder and Creative Director of Play to Z Ltd, specialist providers of award winning Sensory Play resources. To find out more about Sue’s latest research and resources go to; sue@playtoz.co.uk |www.playtoz.co.uk 01206 796722

Sensei Says

Sensei Rob Wood is a Fourth Dan in Goju-Ryu Karate and has taught children and adults for over 20 years in his dojo in the UK South Coast.

Is the study of Martial Arts out of date? Interesting question and one that can be addressed in so many ways. Firstly, Martial Arts comes in many different forms and most of the traditional ones are several hundred years old.

was significantly underdeveloped in travel & communications. To place a finer point, think of it this way, in the 1800’s to go to another country would take months or longer, to learn a martial art in that foreign land and return to your students So let’s address the “traditional” could take several years and much of ones. These are styles of martial art it only to be lost in the ether of time. that have been in place for a long These days we can travel or search time but researched through the the web OR pop along to your local decades are as close as you’re going Boxing, Thai, MMA club and do it in a to get to the original type of teaching trial to make that assessment if it’s as when they were initially something worth pursuing. developed. The world is not as vast as it was, Some see these teachings as being travel speed, accessibility and the elite, since they are untainted by participation levels of Martial Arts alteration and nothing has been lost has grown exponentially in the last in translation over time whereas century, we are all a little wiser in others like to think that way back almost all aspects of life. Let’s face it, then, the originators had blinkered these days we can all compare vision regarding what the body can Japanese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian etc do to defend itself against physical styles in seconds by using the aggression. Internet. 50+ years ago the only way we’d have had visibility to these In my opinion, another 50 years will would be to travel there to cease to see truly “traditional” styles experience them for ourselves. How in the marketplace and this has time consuming?! already become apparent simply in the availability of what’s out there As I said before, most countries have right now. a fighting arts that have a uniqueness about them. Generally I find that That said, Sensei’s should always 70% of a system cross-breeds with keep a focus on the discipline they other forms of martial arts in some grew up with BUT make it exciting way or other. I’m by no means a guru yet still physically challenging and at in every fighting art out there and I’m the same time keeping the root of not encouraging readers to try and what they teach, linked as closely as become a master of as many possible to their particular style. different styles as possible but I do Personally speaking, Instructors have a fair amount of exposure to a should experience other martial few (Karate, Thai Boxing, MMA, arts / fighting styles and be willing to Boxing…). adopt things that work more effectively than those aspects taught Take a Mawashi Geri (roundhouse for traditions sake. kick), this is performed in exactly the Keep in mind that founders of all same way in any style that adopts traditional root styles inhabited a this particular kicking technique world during a time where the planet whether it be Karate, Thai boxing or

MMA etc. A punch is still a punch no matter what form of activity you do. However, what you get from a nontraditional style is a broader teaching syllabus and one that allows the instructor to seek out sometimes more effective methods of selfdefence techniques that may be more effective than those adhered to by traditionalists. Which only adds to making the style more exciting and enjoyable for students and Sensei alike. These days there is so much on the self-defence / sport scene it’s really quite incredible. Obviously Martial Arts is a great way for developing fitness and confidence but with so much available it’s really down to what the Sensei is teaching and how broad their understanding is and that can only be achieved by taking off the blinkers. So, are traditional styles out dated? No, if you are a purist and want the teachings of a “Master” who developed a fighting art without knowledge of other systems then these are for you, but be quick, they won’t be here for long! If however you are after a Martial Art that has taken off the lenses of tradition then there is a LOT out there in our communities. Go find it!

Lavender

Belonging to the mint family, lavender is a popular choice in many gardens as it provides a beautiful scent and splash of colour to many borders and rockeries alike. Many gardeners canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist the romance of lavender - blowing gently in the breeze or cut stems in vases make for a pretty picture.

Lavenders will tolerate many growing conditions and thrives well in warm, welldrained soil and if you can encourage a chalky soil youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enhance the scent of the plant. Make sure you give them a good handful of compost when first planted and lots of water.

WHITELEY CHURCH CONTACT DETAILS Reverend Philippa Mills Phone: 07760771667 Email: minister@whiteleychurch.org.uk (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Churchwardens: Jo Vartan Phone: 01489 505367 Mobile: 07767617797 Email:

Vikki Potts Phone: 01489 588648 Mobile: 07732567953

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Lent is well under way and we’re very much enjoying the generosity challenges provided by www.40acts.org.uk Each day there’s a choice of ways to respond from a quick 5 minute action to something that will take rather more thought and time. So far we’ve surprised friends with a note or a gift, picked up litter, sent thank you notes, made Fair Trade choices and a whole lot of other things! The schools have been joining in too and I’ve loved hearing about how the children have been ‘kindness ninjas’, secretly leaving encouraging notes for their classmates; tidying their classrooms without being asked(!); picking up litter; making a special effort to say thank you.

Monday Minis continues to be a popular group with parents and carers. We’ve been pleased to welcome a number of new babies and toddlers in the last month. We serve Fair Trade tea and coffee to the parents and we’re very grateful to Fareham Borough Council for a grant to buy re-suable lidded cups. If you’re at home with a baby or pre-school children why not come and join us on Monday afternoons in the Community Centre (12.45pm). There are lots of toys for babies and children to play with, there’s always a fun craft activity and it’s a good opportunity to meet other parents or carers.

This month we shall be celebrating We’ve enjoyed 2 busy First @ 4 Mothering Sunday/Mother’s Day ‘Messy Church’ so far this year. We’re on Sunday 15th March. We shall be saying thank your for those now looking forward to our next who are mothers to us but also gathering on Good Friday. We’ll be meeting not just on a different day remembering those who find the day difficult or painful. Please do but in a different place for this special come and join us at 10.15am in Messy Church. We’re delighted to have been invited to use Cornerstone C of E Primary School as a venue and we hope lots Whiteley Community Centre. of families will come and join us at the start of the Easter And of course next month brings Easter. Our service on Easter weekend. Day will be suitable for all ages – please do come and join us to celebrate! In a break from our normal pattern, although it’s a Our next 2 dates are first Sunday of the month we’ll be meeting at 10.15am in the Good Friday 3rd April 11-1pm at Cornerstone Primary School Community Centre rather than holding Messy Church that day. Sunday 3rd May 4-6pm at Whiteley Community Centre Messy Church will be on Good Friday instead (see below).

Regular Church activities:

(Sundays at Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice) 1st Sunday First @ 4 Messy Church 4-6pm aimed at families with children age 2+ to 11 2nd Sunday 10.15 am Communion + children’s groups 3rd Sunday 10.15am Morning Worship + children’s groups 4th Sunday 10.15am Communion or Baptism + children’s groups Open Door Cafe Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am Whiteley Community Centre Monday Minis Mondays (term-time) 1-2.45pm Whiteley Community Centre Small Groups Weekly for discussion, fellowship and Bible Study (contact Vicar or Wardens) Men’s Breakfast monthly on Saturday morning (website or contact Wardens for dates)

01329 559474

P lanning Matters

A monthly round up of planning applications submitted since 1 February 2015 FAREHAM COUNCIL REF

LOCATION

PROPOSAL

P/15/0144/TO 15 Buchan Avenue Whiteley Fareham PO15 7EU

Fell 1 oak protected by tpo 183 - implicated as a material cause of subsidence

P/15/0140/FP

21 Jacaranda Close Fareham Hampshire PO15 5LG

Single storey rear extension, replacement porch and loft conversion including dormers to front & rear

P/15/0098/FP

179 Segensworth Road Fareham Hampshire PO15 5EH

Alterations to front elevation to form gable and pitch roof over existing dormer with new porch and alterations to fenestration

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL REF

LOCATION

15/00140/FUL 17 Johnson View Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7JR

PROPOSAL

Single Storey Rear Extension

Grass Roots

GARDEN TV MAKEOVERS—DO THEY TELL THE FULL STORY?

This month, I’m going to have a little ‘rant’. The TV programmes on gardens and garden design are entertaining, informative and inspiring, aren’t they? Yes they are, but in my opinion, they do not tell the full story. You might think that, as the MD of Yorkshire Garden Designer, this is a case of ‘sour grapes’ between one garden design opinion and another but let me give you an illustration. The presenter of a particular type of show gets the owners of the garden to leave on some flimsy excuse and gets to work on it in their absence, with his/her crack team of landscapers. They strip the garden of all the old, sad plants, the old, sad furniture and any other debris that they can find . They then bring in lots of lovely new plants, perhaps lay a new lawn, install a beautiful new water feature, lay a patio, meander a few paths around and generally tidy the place up, the like of which it has never seen before. The garden owner comes home again and is amazed, delighted and charmed by the changes that have sprung up. The whole thing has taken 2 days from start to finish and the overall impression imparted is that giving the garden a ‘makeover’ is easy, simple and anyone can do it. If they can, so can you! This is where my point of the TV programmes only giving half the story comes in. Yes, it is easy to learn what to do, if you take the time to do so (as with everything) but what the programme has not shown you was how long it took to survey the garden accurately, draw it up, test out ideas, find

the right plants that are suitable to the conditions in that particular garden, check the drainage, find the hard landscaping materials etc etc. The principles of design have evolved through hard-won experience and for a garden to become a wonderful place, they must be followed. There are other essential steps that must be implemented into the planning stages as well, such as establishing the brief and talking about the after care. What is the point of giving someone a garden makeover if you don’t know what they want or if they are able to look after the garden once the TV crews have left? So when you see someone on TV, transforming a dull space into a delightful one, remember that they are the ‘tip of the iceberg’ and spare a thought for the rest of the team who are out of sight - the designer who created and developed the idea, the contractor who built it, the electrician who put in the lighting or the pump for the water feature and the nurseryman who’s skill raised the plants that were put into the garden. OK rant over. Written by Sally Tierney MSGD BSc (Hons),. She specializes in making the most of the space in small to medium sized gardens through the use of good design and the right plants. She passionately believes that no garden should become a burden on its owners and so she goes to great lengths to design a garden that fits in with the client’s life style, not the other way round. You can see pictures of successful gardens on her website here www.yorkshiregardendesigner.co.uk