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April edition of your local Andover Gazette magazine.

12-20 Community News

Spring is here! What a relief. We have had so much rain I do think we now deserve some sunshine. It makes such a difference to us all being able to get out and about, meet friends and generally be even more sociable. Do enjoy the outdoors where you can. Why not try the monthly walk inside? Maybe you could even send us a photo of you on the walk, that we can print in the Gazette? I would love to hear from you.

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The Test Valley Business Awards are now set up for 2020 which is exciting. Do you have a new business, or see yourself as an influential businesswoman in the area, or maybe you know of a community business that would benefit from some extra promotion and good public relations? Then do join in the fun and apply. You can apply online at www.tvbawards.org.uk. I am sure there are many businesses here that can apply and could very well win!

Good luck on that one. We will be printing information each month to keep you up to date with successful applicants and good news.

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As always, we are here to help the community, promote local clubs and societies and bring good local trades people to your door. Do call the advertisers inside to get the help you need in the house or indeed for yourself personally. The advertisers would love to hear from you. Please mention us when making those all-important calls as this makes our hard work worthwhile. We are here to connect you, the local resident, with the community and the trades people who can help you. If you have some news that we may not have heard about, or know of a good local service, please let us know about them. We would love to help them too. Here’s to a good month of April.

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ART EXHIBITION It's the 6th year running that quARTet are exhibiting in Stockbridge Town Hall – dates to remember: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April from 10.30am - 5pm This group, Liz Dell, Clarissa Russell, Renate West and guest artist Sarah Mander from Southampton will once again show their varied and exciting art work. There will be paper art, pyrograph, colourful expressionistic work, abstract interpretations as well as industrial themed carborundum prints. You will also find cards, note pads, coasters and tote bags on display.

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WOW… this is what you call a truly loyal customer!!!!

Louise Ring celebrated her 40th birthday in true style with buffet, bar, raffle and dance performances. So? You are asking! Well, she collected all payments from the bar, the raffle and her husband Damon went around with the Forces Re-Engineered donation bucket. Louise even asked guest who were unable to attend to donate. A week later she came to the workshop presenting Steph with a cheque of £420. Now that is truly impressive!!!

The Forces Team had surprise birthday gifts for Louise: a bottle tag (with bottle of her favourite tipple of course) and a candleholder. All designed, made and engraved by Phil, a very skilled and valuable member of the team.

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The table ordered at the Black-Tie Ball (in aid of the Charity “Bike Tours for the Wounded) has been finished and finally handed over to a very excited customer, who is finally able to present her late Xmas present to her boyfriend.

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Move It More In May Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing, so Wessex Cancer Trust wants you to put a spring in your step this May and get active, whilst raising money for local families living with cancer.

Cait Allen, Wessex Cancer Trust’s CEO, says Move It May is for everyone, whatever your age or level of fitness and wherever you want to do it: “Being physically active can help to protect against cancer, improve your longterm health and make you feel great. But it can be daunting if you haven’t exercised for a while or you’re not sure what to do. Simply walking more and sitting less can be hugely beneficial, so we’ve designed Move It May for everyone. It’s up to you how you decide to move more and raise money for local families living with cancer.

It could be anything from setting yourself a goal to complete a certain number of steps, to tackling an ultramarathon. We’d love to see the younger members of the family getting involved too, perhaps by doing a sponsored scoot or hula-hoop. Just £100 could pay for a month’s supply of the products needed for the complementary therapies we provide in our cancer Support Centres. Raising £400 could fund a ten session one-to-one support package to help manage the emotional impact of cancer.”

For inspiration on how to move it more in May, visit https://www. wessexcancer.org.uk/move-itmay-ideas. Sign up at https:// www.wessexcancer.org.uk/ Event/move-it-may-2020 Wessex Cancer Trust supports around 11,000 people every year through its four cancer Support Centres which provide a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. It also runs outreach services, popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments.

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(Top, far right) Wessex Cancer Trust’s Events and Fundraising Assistant, Lauren Flitcroft and (bottom, far right) Volunteer Befriender, Gretel Wooldridge, with the team from Places Leisure, Eastleigh

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Hampshire Quirky Facts

by Mica Bale

It would be hard to think of Hampshire in anything but glowing terms. A quintessentially quiet county, Hampshire has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most fascinating events and interesting moments. From the building blocks of one of London’s most iconic theatres to an interesting connection to the Battle of Trafalgar, Hampshire is certainly a place of both beauty and history.

1. It does not take long to delve into Hampshire’s history and discover something fascinating.

Amazingly, the Spitfire, one of Britain’s most famous aircraft, was first test flown from Eastleigh Aerodrome in 1936.

Evidently, the test flight was not only a mechanical success but this new and exciting aircraft was soon to become one of the RAF’s most important additions and would be a vital figure of the historic Battle of Britain.

2. Did you know that one of the most famous and historical buildings in the capital was built using bricks produced in Hampshire? The Royal Albert Hall is

culturally an important building which welcomes visitors from all over the world and interestingly, but for the famous Fareham red bricks, the impressive structure might never have been built and certainly not with its distinctive redbrick appearance.

3. Were you aware that what is thought to be the earliest cricket match to be played in Hampshire was hosted in the village of Stubbington? It was on a

Tuesday in the May of 1733 between the two teams of Married and Single players and reportedly the Married team were the victors, perhaps due to the cheering on of their wives. Amazingly, a report of the match found itself in American publication American Weekly Mercury!

4. Interestingly, following the historic victory for Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, at least two hundred officers in the French Navy were held prisoner at Bishop’s Waltham. Among their number was the infamous Admiral Villeneuve under whose command the French and the Spanish fleets were historically defeated. Villeneuve spent a relatively civilised time in Hampshire along with his officers and stayed at various residences within the town as well as attending the funeral of Lord Nelson. It was not long after his release that the Admiral was found dead, reportedly by suicide, however there was strong belief that Napolean himself had ordered Villeneuve’s death.

5. Did you know that the Hampshire parish of East Meon suffered from a significant amount of attention from the Luftwaffe during the Second World War? With nearly forty bombs and other such explosives numbering into the thousands dropped onto the Hampshire settlement, surprisingly, only the life of a single livestock, reportedly a pig, was lost.

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ANDOVER CADETS NEED YOU! WE NEED ADULT LEADERS TO SUPERVISE OUR YOUNG CADETS No experience of policing needed No experience of volunteering with young adults needed WE NEED YOUR TIME AND WE KNOW YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE, JUST 4 HOURS A MONTH MINIMUM, PLEASE AT WINTON SCHOOL, ANDOVER, TERM TIME THURSDAYS, 6-8pm If you are interested and want to know more please contact: PS Christine Plascott on 101 ext 4712217 or email: volunteer.police.cadets@hampshire.pnn.policeuk

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Entries now open for the Test Valley Business Awards 2020 Entries are now being accepted for the 2020 Test Valley Business Awards…

Following a vibrant official launch at Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey, Test Valley Business Awards are now accepting entries until midnight on 15th May. Test Valley businesses are encouraged to visit www.tvbawards.org.uk and enter as many of this year’s awards categories as possible by filling in the short form. As the Mayor of Test Valley commented at the launch, “entry is easy, it’s free and the promotional benefits are significant.”

This year, there are no fewer than 6 awards categories to choose from, sponsored by some of the area's most accomplished and well-established businesses.

The Test Valley Business Awards 2020 Awards Categories & Gold Sponsors are: Innovation & Technology Award – The University of Southampton Science Park New Business of the Year Award – Test Valley Borough Council Business in the Community – Barratt Homes Employer of the Year Award – Simplyhealth Businesswoman of the Year Award – Aster Group Small Business of the Year Award – Parker Bullen LLP Jon Green, managing director for Barratt Homes said, “We don’t just build homes, we build communities, and it’s so important to us to support local businesses and groups in any way we can. We are delighted to sponsor the Business in the Community category at the Test Valley Business Awards 2020. I’m looking forward to reading the entries!”

To enter, businesses are asked to visit: www.tvbawards.org.uk/enter and fill in the simple online form with 200 – 250 words about their business against the relevant category judging criteria, which can also be found on the Awards’ website.

During the entry period, several entrants will be selected at random to receive an array of fabulous entry prizes; including wine, champagne, and other sought-after local goodies.

The Awards is free to enter taking just a few short minutes to fill in the online form which, if successfully chosen as a winner, could lead to a full 12 months of business promotion across Test Valley.

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Duck Racing on the River Anton The Great Anton River Duck Race is returning to the River Anton in Andover this year. The ducks are preening their feathers readying themselves for some wonderful racing down the river from their start point at the Town Mills public house.

On Monday, 25th of May, the ducks will take to the water and race one another to the bridge in Bridge Street. Each duck will carry a number and tickets will be available to support each one. Excellent prizes as last year are to be won. The ducks will be racing to provide a fun afternoon for the Andover community as well as giving schools an opportunity to boost their school funds through the sale of tickets.

Anton Rotary Club is looking for local sponsorship as last year to sponsor each of the races. Any local business that would like to sponsor a race from as little as £50 a race to £250 will have a race named after the company as last year. The Club will be providing food and drink as well as ice cream. There will also be music and song during the afternoon as last year. The Town Mills will be used as the hub for all ticket sales and other services required by the public.

The First Race will start at 12.30.

6 + Races are planned.

Music - Food - Drinks - Ice Cream available NO ENTRY FEE – A collection will be made to support local charities.

Love is what we do!

There’s no rest for the wicked as Andover Musical Theatre Company are already back in the rehearsal room for their latest production, The Wedding Singer. Running at The Lights Theatre, Andover from 20th-23rd May 2020, this show is sure to be a wild ride!

As soon as Evita closed in November, last year, it was straight back into auditions and then rehearsals for Andover Musical Theatre Company. They are set to bring the original Broadway musical, The Wedding Singer to Andover in May. The Musical, which is an adaptation of the 2000 film, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, follows the trials and tribulations of Robbie Hart (Glyn Juliff) in his pursuit of true love, heartbreak and rock n’ roll.

Robbie is left at the alter by his fiancé Linda (Ellie Bridgman) and is left heartbroken. The show follows his encounter with “girl next door” Julia Sullivan (Laura Budd) who is engaged to yuppie stock-broker Glen Gulgia (Jon Baron). Along with her cousin Holly (Anna Neary), Julia is on a road to discovery, questioning

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Robbie and Julia are both at a crossroads in their love lives, but then again, the course of true love never did run smooth! Will they ever find their “endless love”? There’s only one way to find out…

Experienced Choreographer and Director Claire Nias, is beyond excited for the production, “With a fabulous cast and crew, this show is an absolute blast to direct and will be a fantastic evening's entertainment!” She says. “I can't wait for that unique combination of excitement and nerves during show week - it's always an amazing buzz!”

L-R Anna Neary (Holly), Glyn Juliff

Musical Director Alun Grace is no stranger to (Robbie) and Laura Budd (Julia) conducting and is completely immersed in the beautiful score for this show, “Rehearsals have been hard work but the show and its music has given everybody much enjoyment,” grins Alun. “I believe this feeling of joy will be felt by the audience in the theatre and they will be transported back to the 80s with their toes tapping and a smile on their faces.”

Playing the lead in a rock musical is one challenge Glyn Juliff (Robbie Hart) said he was more than happy to take on, “I am absolutely loving rehearsals, working alongside such a talented bunch of actors and creatives,” says Glyn. “I'm really looking forward to the show as it is full of high energy dances and great comedy moments; the audiences are in for a real treat. Most importantly, I can't wait to rock those parachute pants that the 80's is famous for!”

“I can’t wait to bring Julia to life, on stage,” Laura Budd (Julia Sullivan) said, “she’s such a sweet person and all she wants is to fall in love. She’s a fantastic character to play and I couldn’t be more excited for this show! Her songs are just so beautiful.”

Andover Musical Theatre Company’s production of The Wedding Singer runs from 20th21st May 2020 at The Lights Theatre, Andover. Tickets are available from thelights.org.uk or from the box office on 01264 368368.

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Spot the difference, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

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Not all ladybirds are spotty – some have stripes instead, and they vary in colour from storybook, ladybirds come in a vibrant wide range colours and patterns. sunny yellowbut to deepest black.

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sunny yellow to deepest black. These vibrant shells are also tiny suits of armour: the

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them, but there are some confusing variations in certain species.

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue.

Also, the EDS Support UK website has more information about the different types of EDS.

Connective tissues provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones.

Hypermobile EDS

Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There are several types of EDS that may share some symptoms.

• joint hypermobility • loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily • joint pain and clicking joints

These include:

• extreme tiredness (fatigue)

• an increased range of joint movement (joint hypermobility)

• skin that bruises easily

• stretchy skin • fragile skin that breaks or bruises easily EDS can affect people in different ways.

For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling.

The different types of EDS are caused by faults in certain genes that make connective tissue weaker.

Depending on the type of EDS, the faulty gene may have been inherited from 1 parent or both parents.

Sometimes the faulty gene is not inherited, but occurs in the person for the first time.

Some of the rare, severe types can be life threatening.

Main types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There are 13 types of EDS, most of which are very rare.

Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type.

Other types of EDS include classical EDS, vascular EDS and kyphoscoliotic EDS Please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlersdanlos-syndromes/ to read more about these in more detail.

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Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There's no specific treatment for EDS, but it's possible to manage many of the symptoms with support and advice.

People with EDS may also benefit from support from a number of different healthcare professionals.

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING • counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be useful if you're struggling to cope with long-term pain • for certain types of EDS, regular scans carried out in hospital can detect problems with internal organs • genetic counselling can help you learn more about the cause of your condition, how it's inherited, and what the risks are of passing it on to your children Your GP or consultant can refer you to these services.

Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) It's important to be careful about activities that put a lot of strain on your joints or put you at risk of injury.

But it's also important not to be overprotective and avoid living an otherwise normal life.

Advice will depend on which type of EDS you have and how it affects you: • you may be advised to avoid some activities entirely, such as heavy lifting and contact sports • for some activities, you may need to wear appropriate protection and be taught how to reduce the strain on your joints • lower risk activities, such as swimming or pilates, may be recommended to help you stay fit and healthy • if fatigue is a problem, you can be taught ways to conserve your energy and pace your activities How Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are inherited EDS can be inherited, but in some cases it occurs by chance in someone without a family history of the condition.

is passed on by 1 parent and there's a 50% risk of each of their children developing the condition • autosomal recessive inheritance (kyphoscoliotic EDS) – the faulty gene is inherited from both parents and there's a 25% risk of each of their children developing the condition A person with EDS can only pass on the same type of EDS to their children.

For example, the children of someone with hypermobile EDS cannot inherit vascular EDS. The severity of the condition can vary within the same family.

More information The following websites provide more information, advice and support for people with EDS and their families: Ehlers-Danlos Support UK – you can also call their free helpline on 0800 907 8518, find local support groups or visit their online forum. Website www.ehlers-danlos. org/ Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA) – you can also call their helpline on 0333 011 6388, find local groups or visit their online forum. Website www. hypermobility.org/ For more information, please visit NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk/conditions/ ehlers-danlos-syndromes/

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Toppings 75g Sultanas 2 tsp Mixed Spice 100g Plain white flour 50g Mixed peel 50g Apricot Jam 2 medium egg yolks

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MIX: Boil the milk in a pan, remove from heat then add the butter. Leave to cool until warm. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the milk and beaten egg, stirring with a wooden spoon. KNEAD: On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture for approx. 10 minutes. RISE: Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough in the bowl then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size – this could be up to two hours dependent on how warm the room is. SHAPE: Sift the mixed spice over the dough, then knead in the sultanas and mixed peel. Slice into 12 even sized pieces, roll into balls and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking tray.

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MONTHLY WALK

by Malcolm Price

Discovering fresh walks around Stoneham Park As we go into these woods we pass a tempting looking path on the left (resist this turn), keeping straight on – walking downhill and then up the far side; through some pretty boggy sections. Climbing to drier land, the path joins a T junction (photo 2) where we turn left along a tempting trail that gradually tapers downhill. At this point we are little more than 100 metres from the outer holes of Stoneham Golf Club (through the trees), but you are unlikely to hear anything more than the occasional golf ball ‘thwack’.

This month’s walk takes fresh strides through a recent housing development that has maintained a surprising level of leisure areas for people to roam. The chosen start location is The Cricketers Arms, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO53 3HN (photo 1) or close by if the car park is overcrowded.

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The walk combines all manner of underfoot conditions, including a good deal of mud early on, while the distance of under 5 miles is not taxing itself.

Leaving the pub we turn right up the slope, beside the road along a wide footpath for approximately 500 metres, passing Highwood Avenue on the opposite side, then in 100 metres we must carefully cross the busy road to pass round a barrier and proceed down a wide gravel road that borders a number of allotments on the right before entering a woodland.

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Photo 2

Following the track down further we weave through a copse and come out on a gravel road, where we turn left. We now have the new housing development on our left and Park Farm behind the fence on our right.

This road passes through a single bar gate and becomes a concrete road for the last 300 metres down to Stoneham Lane.

On the right now is St Nicholas Church (photo 3), once more famous for the title ‘One handed clock church’, that traces its history back to Medieval Times.

Photo 3

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At Stoneham Lane we turn left for just 50 metres, before crossing the road and tracing the original route of the old Stoneham Lane, beside Stoneham House, bringing us out at Stoneham Link Road right alongside the iconic Concorde Club, made famous by its jazz acts that have supported the venue over the last 50 years.

Using the traffic lights we can make safe crossing here over Monks Brook and into Lakeside Country Park.

The favoured route here should take us into the left hand gate and work along the gravel path to the central Lakeside Car Park, immediately heading down to the left and continue away from the lakes (used by both fishermen and model boating enthusiasts). This path will take us across the model railway line, twice, which moves us up to and around the right hand of a man made amphitheatre. By walking round this, keeping the theatre on our left, we once again emerge beside the railway line and a long rustic path that runs parallel with it.

Photo 4

leisure area.Please keep to the main path, keeping the fence and housing on the left, but before long we drop down to a gate leading into North Stoneham Park – pass through this and aim slightly right uphill to arrive beside the Stoneham War Shrine (photo 5), erected in memory of local residents who fell in the two World Wars.

Photo 5

Once over the hill by the Shrine, we drop down to a gate, once again bordering a new housing phase, but this is nicely fenced to allow clear passage up to Chestnut Avenue and return to the welcome portals of The Cricketers Arms just across the road.

It’s always good to be prepared. Here’s some tips for your walk…

• Remember high visibility clothing, vest or sash are ideal. Be seen at all times.

• Robust footwear, walking boots, good sturdy trainers – normal house shoes not recommended.

Once at the end of this section, we wander round the railway turnround halt, where behind it is a gate (photo 4) and our exit from the Park. Take this gate, then turn left immediately onto a shingle path that leads across Monks Brook again and halts (as we do) at Stoneham Link Road.

Taking great care, we need to cross this busy road then turn left along the pavement for about 300 metres when we keep right as we reach the roundabout, opposite the Concorde Club. By keeping along this footpath we move seamlessly onto a neat shingle path, with others branching off to the right into a pleasant

• A torch (for gloomy days), mobile phone and a whistle (personal protection and safety).

• Make sure you take your rubbish home to keep our countryside clean and help the environment.

• Dog walkers – take a supply of poop scoop bags and for hot days water & portable bowl.

• Be ‘Tick Aware’ when enjoying the countryside. For more information please read Public Health England booklet here - https:// assets.publishing. service.gov.uk/government/ uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/ file/694158/PHE_Tick_Leaflet.pdf

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Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs John Chitty, BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS, Anton Vets, Andover With Easter coming up we will all have a few chocolate eggs within easy dog reach, and sometimes our pets take advantage of this and eat things that they shouldn’t!

For dogs, chocolate can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. In this article we will talk about why chocolate is so bad for dogs, and what you should do if your dog manages to get hold of it. But please remember the best thing to do is keep it well out of your dog’s reach!

Why is chocolate toxic to dogs and what happens?

Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical which dogs can’t metabolize as well as humans can. If dogs eat chocolate then theobromine can build up and cause problems. Dogs with chocolate poisoning often show signs of: • vomiting and diarrhoea • increased thirst and excessive urination • panting or restlessness and hyperactivity • a fast heart rate.

In severe cases chocolate can cause muscle tremors, seizures and even heart failure and death.

How much chocolate is toxic?

The amount of toxic theobromine depends on the type of chocolate. Dark or baking chocolate contains a lot more than normal milk chocolate, and white chocolate contains very little (but still doesn’t make a good treat for dogs with all that fat and sugar!). Items such as chocolate cake which contain a lot of cocoa powder can also be toxic. The size of the dog affects how much chocolate they can eat without serious risks to their health.

What should I do if my dog eats chocolate?

If your dog is displaying any of the symptoms listed above then call your vet straight away. Make sure you know how to contact your vet outside normal opening

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times. All vets provide 24/7 cover but it may not be at your usual practice. It is better to check early rather than in an emergency situation!

If you know or suspect that your dog has eaten chocolate but they aren’t showing any signs then call the Animal Poisons Line on 01202 509000. This is a 24 hour service provided by specialists, who will ask you questions about how big your dog is and what kind of chocolate they have eaten, and be able to work out if they have eaten a dangerous amount and need to go to the vets or if you can save yourself a trip! There is a cost and this will vary depending on time called.

If you go to see your vet shortly after your dog eats chocolate, they will most likely give your dog an injection to make them vomit and may give them some activated charcoal to prevent any toxins from being absorbed. Be warned, this can all be a messy process!

If your dog is showing signs of toxicity, has eaten a very large amount or it is too late to make them vomit then your vet may wish to hospitalise your pet for further treatment and monitoring. They can try to help control symptoms such as seizures and a fast and/or abnormal heart rate with medication, and give your pet fluids to reduce the risk of permanent kidney damage. At the point where your dog is showing these types of symptoms they are seriously ill and will need intensive treatment to help them to recover.

Severe chocolate poisoning can be fatal, particularly in dogs with other health conditions.

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Breakdowns on any other type of road If you breakdown somewhere other than the motorway, follow these guidelines to keep as safe as possible: • if it is possible, avoid stopping in a dangerous place, such as on a roundabout, on a corner or near a brow. If you can safely keep driving for a short distance, drop your speed, use your hazard lights and try to pull off the road completely or in a location where you’re clearly visible; • if you have to stop on a road, switch your hazard lights on. Only display an emergency triangle at least 45 metres behind your vehicle if it is safe for you to do so. Do not put yourself in a risky situation in putting out the triangle, and never use one on the hard shoulder of a motorway; • do not attempt to fix your vehicle yourself at the roadside. Call a breakdown service; • switch your engine off and stand as far away from the road as possible so you are not close to passing traffic; • if you are involved in a crash that is serious, obstructs the road, or involves injuries, call the emergency services as soon as possible. If you have first aid training, provide appropriate, immediate help to

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Make sure you are prepared in case you breakdown by: • carrying a mobile phone in the glovebox so that you can call for assistance, but on the motorway use a roadside phone if possible; • carrying a map so you can easily explain where you are when calling for assistance. You can use a map app on your phone, but you may not have signal if you breakdown somewhere remote; • keeping an emergency kit in your car, which should have a torch, a warning triangle, warm clothes and a reflective jacket or vest.

• Read Brake’s advice on winter and bad weather driving, for more guidance on being prepared.

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• Pledge to choose the safest vehicle available and make sure it’s maintained.

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ON THE MOVE… would ideally “Want” can also give you the option to further refine your choice.

PROPERTY CLINIC Andrew Bailey, Sales Director at Belvoir Andover covers this month’s property topic If you have a particular question or topic for our monthly Belvoir Property Clinic, please send to info@belvoirandover.co.uk Tips for Choosing the Right Property Whether you’re looking to rent or hoping to buy a home, there’s no doubt that finding the right home is likely to be time-consuming and often frustrating. A little thought and planning with a bit of judicious box-ticking, however, can make all the difference. There are a lot of things to think about when buying a home, clarity and calmness can certainly get you through the initial stages of house hunting.

Here we take a closer look at how creating a list of Wants and Needs will help guide

your selection process so that you find the house hunting challenge will run a lot more smoothly.

What You Need When you are deciding what are essential features in the properties you choose to view, you should consider not only the house itself but the location and surrounding amenities. This part of your list is about the bare minimum you are looking for, things you can’t do without.

Here are some questions to ask yourself: • Are you looking for a flat or house? This decision can also determine which areas you decide to focus on with your search.

• How many bedrooms do you require? This is the bare minimum of rooms for you and your family. You also need to look towards the future if you are planning to start or grow your family.

Why Create a Property Search List By building a list of Wants and Needs, it makes you really • Do you need parking? Most think about what you are houses come with street looking for in your new home, parking as a bare minimum. helping to provide focus. It can Some flats have parking be used to narrow down your allocated but you may have search online or with an estate to pay extra for this. If you agent and ensure that you are a family with more than don’t waste your time viewing one car, spaces can start to unsuitable properties. become an issue.

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• What are the surrounding amenities? Consider the transport infrastructure, nearby shopping, sports facilities and schools What You Want What you would like in your new home is also an important consideration. These are things that you can be flexible on and are willing to compromise are willing to compromise with when you decide which on. Perhaps you want an properties you are going to area that you can extend view, but they can also be into at a later date? used as a deciding factor if you are interested in more • Are you looking for a than one property. Here are a conservatory? Additional few things to consider adding structures like a to your Want list: conservatory or a garden room can give you more • Would you like an extra scope but are not generally bedroom? Perhaps you a necessity. want to turn it into a home office, or you are likely to • Additional bathrooms can have regular guests staying also be a desirable feature and want to make them for many house hunters. We comfortable. That extra would all love to have an enroom, however, will add to suite or even two, but if you the price of the property. live alone do you really need • What about the garden? Size and access will vary from property to property. This might be on your need list or it might be something you

multiple bathrooms? On the other hand, any family with teenagers would say that additional bathrooms are a necessity!

How to Use Your Property Search List Setting your criteria into these two lists gives you a strong focus when searching for your ideal home. Working through this list will help you to define your search. When house hunting, discard all properties that don’t complete all items on your “Need” list and filter those properties further by how many items you can tick off on your “Want” list.

If you need any help or advice, at Belvoir Andover, we have local property specialists who are here to help you find and secure your ideal home. Pop in and see us in Bridge Street or call us on 01264 366611.

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NYC 2020 For the 13th consecutive year, Winton Community Academy took a group of students to New York for a week of culture, sightseeing and experiencing life in one of the world's greatest cities. This year’s group consisted of 13 students and 2 staff who eagerly set off on Friday 14th February 2020 for their week of adventure.

The pupils got a shock as the “reel feel” temperature with wind chill hit a mind numbing -17 degrees on the Friday night in Times Square. But this didn’t deter the pupils from experiencing all that the Big Apple had to throw at them. From a New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey game in Jersey, to America’s tallest building, they did it all. Some of the pupils' highlights were; ice-skating in Central Park, the whispering corners in Grand Central Station, the subway (as they had seen it in many films and TV programmes), a Broadway show (including seeing a celebrity), even the building used in “Friends” was visited.

The weather was perfect, with clear blue skies for most of the trip and the one day where rain was forecast we had alternative plans. But thankfully we didn’t need them as the weather held off.

As ever, the students did us proud with exceptional behaviour. We now look forward to planning the 2021 trip with a significantly larger group.

“An amazing week away, it really was a holiday of a lifetime,” Katy Smith – Yr 10 student.

For more information about Winton Community Academy (WCA) please visit https://sites.google.com/aetinet. org/winton-community-academy or alternatively email contactus@wintoncommunityacademy.org You can also follow WCA on Facebook here www.facebook.com/wintoncommunityacademy/

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50 young United Nations Climate Justice Ambassadors trained in Andover academy 50 young people from 6 Andover schools convened at the Andover Golf Club on Tuesday 10th March to take part in a Plant-for-the-Planet academy.

A United Nations Environment Programme initiative with an ambitious goal - to fight the climate crisis by planting trees around the world - at Plant-for-the-Planet academies, children learn about the causes and consequences of the climate crisis, develop their own climate action plans, practice public speaking and plant their own trees.

The day was organised by Wendy Davis of Andover Trees United, and everything within the day including the presentations, climate activities and tree planting were led by 14 of our town’s alreadytrained ambassadors.

Andover Golf Club kindly donated their venue, made lunch for the children, and provided a location in which to plant the trees. Abel & Cole donated fruit for lunches and Andover Trees United brought along their team of volunteers and equipment.

Wendy Davis said, “We had a fantastic day, a great group of young people and wonderful team of volunteers. We were delighted to be joined for most of the day by our Member of Youth Parliament, Dmitrijs Meiksans, as well as members of the Andover Vision team, allowing us to showcase some of the climate action that is already being done in the town ahead of Andover’s day of climate action on 24th April. We are extremely grateful for Andover Golf Club’s continued support, this being the 5th year we’ve held the academy there, and of course to Abel & Cole for their continued support of Andover Trees’ work”.

Climate Justice Ambassadors are aged 8-14 and train at academies worldwide, the total number of Andover ambassadors now totals 300.

This really is something for Andover to be proud of!

When learning to be ambassadors for climate justice, the take-home message to the children is that they don’t need to wait until others do something to begin to take action but, with the support of their parents, teachers and community groups like Andover Trees United, they can courageously take action right now and actively shape their future. Whether that be by giving presentations in their community, arranging fundraising events, arranging tree plantings or writing to the government.

For more information about Andover Trees United, visit www.andovertrees.org.uk.

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Price £5 or £6 at the door.

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THE MAYOR'S VARIETY SHOW - An evening of fabulous variety is promised, centred around the theme of Victory in Europe. All proceeds going to the Mayor of Test Valley's chosen charities.

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6th April THE CURIOUS GARDEN - Join The MakeShift Ensemble as they bring to life New York Times Award winning Children’s book The Curious Garden, all about one boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.

Venue The Lights Time 11am Price £7 Spotlight Member £6 Contact 01264 368368 or stop@thelights. org.uk Website www.thelights.org.uk

16th April WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY PRESENTS ELIZABETH HARRISON IN CONCERT - An evening of melodic, easy listening music performed on electronic keyboard.

Venue Fairground Hall, Weyhill SP11 0QN. Time 7.30 p.m. (doors open 7.00 p.m.).

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THE SWING COMMANDERS - Come along for a night of joyful music, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing Venue The Lights Time 8pm Price £13 Spotlight Member £11 Contact 01264 368368 or stop@thelights. org.uk Website www.thelights.org.uk

18th April

ANDOVER RECORD AND CD FAIR - USR Fairs will once again fill The Lights Arena space with dozens of stalls selling records, cd’s and dvd’s from dealers from all over the South of England.

Venue The Lights Time 10am - 4pm Free Entry

18th April THE WESTENDERS - An outstanding concert style production showcasing the vocal talents of six professional performers who between them have appeared in the most prestigious West End musical shows of the last decade.

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HAPPY CIRCUS - A fun packed comedy show for all the family. Proceeds to King Somborne School Association (KSSA) Venue King Somborne Recreation Ground Time 7.30pm Price £10 Website www.kingssomborne.hants.sch.uk/ events

18th & 19th April quARTet ART EXHIBITION - Paper art, pyrograph, impressionistic work, abstract interpretations and industrial themed prints Venue Stockbridge Town Hall, SO20 6HE. Time 10.30am - 5pm Free Entry Street parking available & wheelchair accessible.

23rd April

THE ANDOVER MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS: ZACK STEPHENS, violin Bach, Dvorak and Elgar, this concert includes the 73 Season AGM Venue The Lights Andover Time 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) Tickets available by contacting membershipsec@andovermusicclub or via The Lights Box Office 01264 368368

24th April NICK BUTTER: A MARATHON IN EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD - Tales of muggings, war zones, dog attacks, extreme exhaustion, and the sheer scale and diversity of our planet. His talk is accompanied with stunning photography and videography from around the world.

Venue The Lights Time 7.30pm Price £20 - £21 Contact 01264 368368 or stop@thelights. org.uk Website www.thelights.org.uk

TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED IN THE DIARY DATES SECTION PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS BY E-MAIL: enquiries@mlggazettes.co.uk Andover Twenty1 – Do you have a friend or family member who has Down Syndrome. Join this friendly group meeting monthly on 1st Thursday of every month. 10am–11.30am. The Spring Meadow Centre SP11 6JP. Contact Libby Matthews 07879 897101 Romsey Farmer’s Market – First Sunday of every month. 10am–2pm. Alma Road Car Park, off Alma Road, Romsey SO51 8ED Andover Farmer’s Market – Third Sunday of every month. 10am–2pm. Andover High Street Andover & Romsey Health Walks 2020 - Join to see the beautiful countryside, landscapes, towns and villages in Test Valley whilst taking in fresh air and exercise at the same time!

Walking is a great way to keep active and healthy and is fast becoming a social event that can help you to meet people. Dates & Times can be found on our website here https://www. mlggazettes.co.uk/events/andover-romsey-health-walks-2020/. For further information, please contact 01264 368000 or email Community&Leisure@testvalley.gov.uk To advertise, please call 01264 316499 or email enquiries@mlggazettes.co.uk

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My first Disco I was off to my first disco at the local village hall.

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