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Welcome to the

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March edition of your local Andover Gazette magazine.

12-20 Community News

Stephen and I took over The Andover Gazette last September.

It is a pleasure to bring you good news and great traders to your door. In fact, The Gazette is now delivered by our own distribution team every month so you can read all about local news that you may not see anywhere else. It is a vehicle to give small, local clubs, charities and societies a voice that they would otherwise not have. Please let them know about us.

We would also love to hear from you, the reader. What would you like to hear about? Is there any information that you would like to read on a monthly basis that you do not find any where else? We have added a page called “Quirky facts on Hampshire”, just for your enjoyment and interest. Are there any trades or services that you would like added? Do you know of a local pub or restaurant that would benefit from some extra promotion, to show just how good it is to live, work and play in Andover? Any ideas are most welcome. I do have some good ideas for a local active pub… Please tell them about us.

The Commercial Centre at Picket Piece feature shows just how diverse the units are and what a wonderful place it is to browse around and get some help with all that you need in the home. Do go and see for yourself!

We would also like to add a prize wordsearch. For this we are looking for a good restaurant or pub that will give a meal for two in exchange for a half page advert. If you would like to have the opportunity to win a free meal for two and help a local concern, then let them know about us and maybe they could give us a call?

With Spring just around the corner, we will all be able to get out and about more easily and enjoy some of that fresh country air. We do hope you have a great month of March.

Happy Mother’s Day to all those Mums and carers out there!

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Debbie, Stephen and all the Team at the Gazettes

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Yes, we can help with this. A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract which can be used to end an employment relationship on agreed terms. Usually, you accept a sum of money in return for agreeing not to bring certain legal claims against your employer. The agreement must be in writing, include some form of payment and may include an agreed reference. Your employer cannot force you to sign it.

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I am having difficulties with my ex-partner who is refusing to let me see my two year old daughter. Is there anything I can do?

Although at some stage you may well have to see a solicitor, nowadays if direct discussion between you does not resolve the issue then you will be advised to approach a Mediation Agency. In fact, it is now compulsory that you at least approach a Mediation Agency before you can make an application to Court. Mediators are fully trained (some of them are qualified solicitors) and will try and assist parties to reach their own agreements in the best interests of the child. The Government and Court expect parents to make and reach their own decisions about their children.

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“I’m so bored!” Everyone is familiar with hearing this from children during the school holidays Kids on Track was the brainchild of Kiki Godson, a local mother to 4 boys. Whilst working at the Andover Education Centre and chatting to pupils, she was concerned and surprised by the apparent lack of activities for young teens in the local area. Half terms and holidays were clearly problematic for some families with limited resources.

Kids on Track provides free activity camps during the school holidays for children aged 10-12 from the Andover area. Based on successful schemes in London, our aim is to get children away from the X-Box and social media and get them outside having fun, trying new things and experiences and learning new life skills.

The camps are non residential and include activities such as sport, art & craft, cookery, music and drama, together with specialist activities such as street dance, circus skills, woodland den building and nerf gun wars! Trips to the pantomime, bowling, Tree Runners and Go-Karting have also played an important part of our enrichment programme.

Children are referred to us via several channels locally, including family support workers, the Crisis Centre and the women’s refuge. We have a constantly expanding team of superstar volunteers, and more than 50 children over the last 3 years have taken part in our camps. We are always thrilled to hear from new volunteers, so please do get in touch via our website if you would like to become part of the team.

As the children get older, we continue to keep in contact through monthly activity clubs.

For those in year 9 and above we are putting together bespoke support programmes to help the children reach their full potential. This might be through academic guidance, work experience, emotional support or simply a sympathetic ear.

Our aim is to help and support these children through regular contact and interaction, hopefully giving them the skills they will need for adult life.

We rely on the generosity of local people to ensure the charity has the funds to run successfully year after year. We also raise funds with a carol service at St Mary’s Church in Andover each December. If you would like to donate please go to www.cafonline.org For more information, please visit the website www.kidsontrack.org.uk and you can also follow us on Instagram @kidsontrack and Facebook Kids on Track Andover.

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Town centre art gallery given council boost A new gallery in Andover has been awarded a £1,000 boost after opening its doors in Waterloo Court.

Alex McGarry is a sole trader who has been running her business, Alex McGarry Art, for five years, selling her oil paintings and prints of wildlife through a series of exhibitions.

Her work has been on display nationally, including places such as York, Bristol and Worthing, with Alex now using her town centre premises as both a gallery and a studio. Visitors will be able to see her at work in the window of the shop painting her latest piece, as well as being able to purchase the artworks.

firstly receive £500 after three months of trading and a further £500 six months later. To be eligible for the grant, new or existing independent businesses must occupy a town centre ground floor unit which has been vacant for at least one month.

Qualifying businesses include shops, restaurants and cafes. These funds have become available to the community as a consequence of the council’s prudent investments, financial management and use of the New Homes Bonus.

Now, Test Valley Borough Council has awarded Alex a £1,000 Independent Retailer Grant.

Alex said: “This is a new venture for me and hopefully I’m offering something different to those who want to come in and see my work. The support I’ve had from the borough council has been really appreciated and I’m extremely grateful.”

Ward member, Iris Andersen, added: “Alex has had her works on display all over the UK, so to have her opening a shop here in Andover is a brilliant addition to our retail offering.

“I’m sure shoppers will enjoy popping in to see Alex hard at work, and I’m pleased that we’ve been able to help her in this way.”

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Alex McGarry in her studio in Waterloo Court, Andover, with the grant awarded by the council

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Andover BID has launched its new Andover indies sustainable shopping bag

Andover BID has worked closely with its local Indies (independent businesses) to design a sustainable bag which each independent business in the town centre are being supplied with for the use of its customers. The bags have the Indies logo on one side and the names of the many Indie businesses on the reverse, the idea to promote the diversity of town businesses.

Steve Godwin, BID Manager said, “We have recognised the strength of the many independent businesses in the town and have done something to promote them which they can be proud of. When visiting Andover and picking up one of the bags, members of the public may be surprised at just how many vibrant and individual local businesses we have. Independent businesses are passionate about their own business and the town that they are trading in. Andover BID has been delighted at the interest from businesses wanting to move into the town. We understand the changing face of the High Street and that national chains are struggling with the competition that out of town and internet trading is posing them. Local independents often offer something different, good customer service at a fair price.” #ShopLocal #BagItLocal

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Hampshire Quirky Facts by Mica Bale Renowned as the birthplace of great Victorian author Charles Dickens and the home of the glorious Tudor vessel the Mary Rose, Hampshire is a county enriched by its history as much as its beautiful surroundings. From Hampshire’s very own tortoise society to a special visit from the Beatles, here are a handful of quirky facts which celebrates Hampshire as the beloved county it is.

1) Did you know that Hampshire has its very own Tortoise Society? Joining together tortoise owners from across the county as well as the Isle of Wight and further afield, the Tortoise Society aims to help support fellow owners and to help with all elements of care for tortoises including helping to provide good homes for rescued tortoises among many other functions.

2) Were you aware that one of the very first gigs the Beatles performed before bursting onto the British Rock ‘n’ Roll scene and ensuing international success was in Aldershot at the Palais Ballroom?

In the December of 1961, the band performed to a Hampshire crowd numbering just eighteen in an attempt to expose them to fame. Despite the small crowd, no doubt the Beatles enjoyed their visit to Hampshire and it is even rumoured that the four sampled some local chips!

3) Interestingly Hampshire is home to a rare example of a ‘Pest House’ which was built around 1622 and is one of only a few examples that survive today. Pest houses were designed to be used as basic quarantine facilities in which those suffering from contagious diseases could reside until their recovery or more often than not, their death. Hampshire’s Pest House is located in Odiham and is not only a fascinating and rare example but also gives an insight into the social history of Hampshire’s bygone past and is even open for the public to see.

4) New Forest Ponies are world renowned for their Hampshire connection and interestingly even William the Conqueror saw their worth after his historical victory in 1066 when he had an impressive two thousand of the local breed transported back home. As with so many native breeds however, the New Forest Pony has seen many declines in its history. In the 18th century however, an important Throughbred stallion who had already produced one of the most famous and successful racehorses in history, was introduced into the herds.

New Forest Pony Foal, ©Greg Newman

5) It would be hard to think of a traditional teatime favourite without mentioning fish fingers and interestingly Hampshire was the first to sample such treats. Although fish fingers were developed in Great Yarmouth by Birdseye, it was shoppers in Southampton who were first able to add the soonto-be popular product to their weekly shopping and no doubt everyone was asking for seconds!

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Mad March Hares, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

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Despite the chill in the air, it’s clear that spring is tantalisingly close.

One of the most delightful signs of the season has to be the sight of mad March hares batting at one another with furious, furry fists.

hedgerows, as well as at the edges of woodlands. With many arable fields still bare, March is by far the best time of year to see these beautiful animals at their theatrical best.

While this strange ritual may look like a hostile feud, it is actually a precursor to courtship. The pugilists are usually the females, who fend off amorous male admirers by boxing with them. It is also thought that female hares use this technique to test the strength of their prospective partner before deciding whether to choose him as a mate.

For the most part, hares hide in long grass to conceal themselves from predators, but when

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threatened, they are capable of impressive athleticism. Hares are Hares are slightly larger than can reach speeds of up to 40 miles rabbits, with longer, more per hour at full pelt, and when powerful legs, and larger ears with distinctive black tips. They are threatened, they will leap sideways most common in grassland habitats and backwards over hedges to like arable fields, grasses and escape their pursuer.

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COMMUNITY NEWS It would appear that being able to run at lightning speed is an excellent survival strategy. Hares are an ancient species, and fossil records show that their ancestors roamed the earth with the dinosaurs. It is thought that they were brought to the UK by the Romans, but have since become naturalised (which means that they are now established in the UK and are considered to be native).

Like other species, hares are thought to have been affected by changes in agricultural practices.

Some evidence suggests that myxomatosis, the virus introduced to the UK in the 1950s to reduce the rabbit population, may have spread to hares. While the research about this concerning development

is ongoing, we at the Wildlife Trust have been working to tackle the other issues faced by the species.

We work with farmers across our two counties to help make their land more wildlife friendly, including providing cover and grazing for brown hares.

If you’re hoping to get a ringside seat at a mad March boxing match, get up early to increase your chances and stay down wind so your scent doesn’t give you away.

The best places to look are open grassy or arable fields, particularly near to woodland fringes or decent hedgerows where hares can find shelter.

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Women give thumbs up to maternity services A survey has revealed that women giving birth at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust feel they are treated with kindness, understanding, respect and dignity.

The 2019 Maternity Survey, part of the patient survey programme co-ordinated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), asked mums who gave birth in February 2019 to answer questions about different aspects of their care and treatment.

The report from the CQC shows how Hampshire Hospitals, which runs maternity services at Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital, in Winchester, scored above the national average for each question in the survey compared with the range of results from 125 other NHS Trusts in England.

For each question, responses are converted into scores on a scale of zero to 10, with higher scores indicating more positive responses.

Hampshire Hospitals scored 9.4 out of 10 when women were asked if they were treated with respect and dignity during labour and birth and 8.9 when asked if they were treated with kindness and understanding by staff after they had given birth.

The trust scored 9.6 when women were asked if their partner or companion was involved as much as they wanted in their care during labour and birth, and 9.7 when asked if staff had discussed their mental health with them after they had given birth.

It also scored highly when mums were asked if their decisions about how to feed their baby were respected by midwives.

Fay Corder, head of midwifery and women’s health at Hampshire Hospitals, said: “I’m delighted to hear that the women we care for feel they are treated with understanding, respect, kindness and dignity by our fantastic maternity team. It’s fantastic to know that the dedication and compassion shown by them is making a real difference to women and their families.

“I was especially pleased to see that we scored 9.6 when women were asked if they were spoken to in a way they could understand during labour and birth.

Communication is incredibly important in making sure that women are informed and have the best possible experience.”

Nationally, Hampshire Hospitals’ results were better than most other trusts for three questions, and about the same as other trusts for 45 questions.

The full results are available on the CQC website and the trust is also taking part in this year’s survey, with a selection of women who give birth in February being contacted later in the year and asked for their views on their antenatal, birthing and postnatal experiences.

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Test Valley Borough Council’s apprentices have been out and about across the borough in support of National Apprenticeship Week 2020 This week has seen the authority’s seven apprentices promoting campaigns, attending conferences and hosting stalls to help myth-bust about what they do day to day.

Apprentices currently work in the countryside team to help protect and promote the borough’s green spaces and in the council’s estates team, looking after some of the most iconic buildings. The council also employ apprentices in the customer services team, environmental services and IT. Apprenticeships provide a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience while studying for a recognised qualification. The council provides apprentices with a supportive environment to develop key skills and experience ready for their future careers.

Daisy Kennard, TVBC’s Countryside Apprentice said: “Apprenticeships introduce you into working life in a positive way, helping develop skills and knowledge on your chosen area as well as your own personal skills. Every day is different, there is rarely a time that I’m doing the same thing every day!”

Apprenticeships provide a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience while studying for a recognised qualification. The council provides apprentices with a supportive environment to develop key skills and experience ready for their future careers.

Test Valley Borough Council seeks to employ a number of apprentices each year in a range of departments. This year, TVBC have five apprentice roles available within customer service, business support and environmental service teams.

Vacancies will start in September.

To find out more about our apprenticeship programme and any vacancies, please visit www. testvalley.gov.uk/apprentices

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Grilling experience as café collects second boost An all-American themed café in Andover has been presented with their second instalment of a grant courtesy of Test Valley Borough Council.

Grilled Cheese Café Ltd was previously set up in The Mall, on Bridge Street, in 2018 by founders Agnieszska Krol and Anna Knyzanowska. The pair have been friends since childhood and decided to set up the café after being convinced that an American theme would suit the town from Agnieszska’s US partner.

Now, the café has found a new home at 4 Bridge Street, and has collected their second £500 of an Independent Retailer Grant.

Agnieszska Krol and councillor Iris Andersen at the cheque presentation

Agnieszska said: “We’ve loved every minute so far, serving the people of Andover.

Everyone is incredibly friendly and are so welcoming. The advice that we received from the council has been fantastic and in our new home on Bridge Street, we’re really going from strength to strength.”

Ward member Iris Andersen, added: “Both Anna and Agnieszska have shown tremendous entrepreneurship in getting their café off the ground over the past year. The café is extremely welcoming and I know I’m not the only fan in the town! It’s something really different and I’m pleased that the council has been able to support a business like this.”

Recipients of the £1,000 grant first receive £500 after three months of trading and a further £500 six months later. To be eligible for the grant, new or existing independent businesses must occupy a town centre ground floor unit which has been vacant for at least one month.

Qualifying businesses include shops, restaurants and cafes. These funds have become available to the community as a consequence of the council’s prudent investments, financial management and use of the New Homes Bonus.

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Cafes, car servicing, home improvements, crafts and hobbies, health and beauty are just some of the different varieties of shops and businesses that you will find up at The Commercial Centre. So why not come and have a look for yourself? With unlimited free parking and enough shops to fill your day, buying the perfect gifts or just treating yourself, you’ll find everything you need here in one place.

It is easily accessible and only a couple of minutes’ drive from Andover town centre, based just the other side of Walworth Industrial Estate before the Wyke Down pub along Walworth Road.

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Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened, leading to a buildup of excess mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infection.

The most common symptoms of bronchiectasis include: • a persistent cough that usually brings up phlegm (sputum) • breathlessness The severity of symptoms can vary widely. Some people have only a few symptoms that don’t appear often, while others have wide-ranging daily symptoms.

The symptoms tend to get worse if you develop an infection in your lungs.

When to see your GP You should see your GP if you develop a persistent cough. While this may not be caused by bronchiectasis, it requires further investigation.

If your GP suspects you may have bronchiectasis, they’ll refer you to a specialist in treating lung conditions (a respiratory consultant) for further tests.

How the lungs are affected The lungs are full of tiny branching airways known as bronchi. Oxygen travels through these airways, ends up in tiny sacs called alveoli, and from there is absorbed into the bloodstream.

The inside walls of the bronchi are coated with sticky mucus, which protects against damage from particles moving down into the lungs.

In bronchiectasis, one or more of the bronchi are abnormally widened. This means more mucus than usual gathers there, which makes the bronchi more

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vulnerable to infection.

If an infection does develop, the bronchi may be damaged again, so even more mucus gathers in them and the risk of infection increases further.

Over time, this cycle can cause gradually worsening damage to the lungs.

Why it happens Bronchiectasis can develop if the tissue and muscles that surround the bronchi are damaged or destroyed.

There are many reasons why this may happen. The 3 most common causes in the UK are: • having had a lung infection in the past, such as pneumonia or whooping cough, that damages the bronchi • underlying problems with the immune system (the body’s defence against infection) that make the bronchi more vulnerable to damage from an infection • allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) – an allergy to a certain type of fungi that can cause the bronchi to become inflamed if spores from the fungi are inhaled But in many cases, no obvious cause for the condition can be found. This is known as idiopathic bronchiectasis.

Who is affected Bronchiectasis is thought to be uncommon. It’s estimated around 5 in every 1,000 adults in the UK have the condition.

It can affect anyone at any age, but symptoms don’t usually develop until middle age. @mlggazettesnews

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING How bronchiectasis is treated

Outlook

The damage caused to the lungs by bronchiectasis is permanent, but treatment can help relieve your symptoms and stop the damage getting worse.

The outlook for people with bronchiectasis is highly variable and often depends on the underlying cause.

The main treatments include: • exercises and special devices to help you clear mucus out of your lungs • medication to help improve airflow within the lungs

Living with bronchiectasis can be stressful and frustrating, but most people with the condition have a normal life expectancy.

For people with very severe symptoms, however, bronchiectasis can be fatal if the lungs stop working properly.

• antibiotics to treat any lung infections that develop

Around 1,500 deaths reported in UK each year are thought to be caused by bronchiectasis.

Surgery is usually only considered for bronchiectasis in rare cases where other treatments haven’t been effective, the damage to your bronchi is confined to a small area, and you’re in good general health.

For more information about Bronchiectasis please see the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ bronchiectasis/

Plant of the month Snowdrop

The first sight of a snowdrop is always such a treat. With their delicate drooping heads, rich green leaves and stems, they burst their way into the garden with a quiet vigour that brightens up even the gloomiest of corners.

Snowdrops come in a variety of shapes and sizes but whichever type has bloomed you’ll be sure to identify it as a Snowdrop.

Pick a few stems and pop the posy into an egg cup ‘vase’ - you’ll enjoy a beautiful sweet scent like honey in the room.

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Glasses for larger heads trying on glasses can be tricky if you have what is considered to be a ‘large head’. Conventional frames are made within certain size parameters to cater for the average spectacle wearer.

This has become more and more the case as the market is dominated by mass production and high style turnover. It is not cost efficient for frame suppliers to commission more than a couple of sizes in each style. The pressures on the market for lower and lower prices also reduces the variety and size of offering within each design run.

I see more and more customers who cannot find good fitting glasses for their larger than average head size. Many have deep grooves running from temple to ears from years of frame arms digging in to the flesh. They may also have had fitting problems caused by the tightness across the temples forcing the glasses to constantly ride down the nose. The adverse effects to vision are also clear as many of these customers report difficulty tolerating lenses such as Varifocals due to Frames Slide Down the Nose the eyes never being in the appropriate place to obtain Frames sliding down to sit low on the nose may indicate that the front has become optimum clarity at all distances. Another familiar problem stretched out. Over time, body heat causes the frames to become warm, causing the front is that the length of the arms is too short to allow frames to stretch out of shape. sufficient bend over the ear to achieve a good fit. This also leads to the glasses slipping forwards. The width of the bridge fitting over the nose is quite often broader than standard. An ill fitting frame on the bridge will cause the eyes to be positioned lower in the frame also affecting vision and the cosmetic appearance of the glasses.

There are a small number of manufacturers offering bespoke frames manufactured to your precise facial measurements and whilst these are the ideal solution, they are also quite justifiably extremely expensive.

This is why at Ringlands Optics, I stock several ranges of gents frames that are specifically designed for the larger head. One of these is the gents Big and Tall brand. It offers a wide range of styles and materials, tailored to many tastes, in larger sizes.

I also stock frames for ladies with larger head width and broader nose fittings.

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1. This offer is available at any branch of Boots Opticians or D&A store until the date mentioned, upon presentation of this voucher. 2. The £20 discount may only be applied when you spend £100 or more in a single transaction, on a complete pair of glasses and is not applicable on contact lens assessments or checks. 3. This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other discount on glasses. 4. This offer excludes Ready Made Reading Glasses, frame only purchases, reglazes, safety eyewear and non-prescription sunglasses. 5. Only one voucher can be used per customer, per order and must be surrendered at the time of purchase. 6. This voucher is not transferable, cannot be used retrospectively and photocopies will not be accepted. 7. No cash alternative is available and all services are subject to availability. 8. We reserve the right to cancel/vary this offer without notice. 9. Normal Boots Advantage Card terms and conditions apply, see application form for details, 1 point per £1 in Boots Opticians.

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MONTHLY WALK

by Malcolm Price

Walking beside Southampton Water Photo 2

This month’s walk is a first of it’s kind, in that it involves and entirely ‘out and back’ route, which if done fully would cover approximately 5.5 miles. The terrain is gentle, mostly through woodlands, with tree roots and loose gravel being the greatest hazards. By following the described route the regular walker should be back home in about 2 hours, provided distractions do not create too much delay.

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The suggested parking is beside The Anchor Inn, Eling Lane, Totton, SO40 9GD (photo 1), where you overlook Eling Wharf and you are only a smidgeon away from Eling Tide Mill (photo 2), which is very well worth a visit if time allows. This location also marks the Southern end of the Test Way, a 48 mile route up to the top of Hampshire. Meanwhile if a visit to the Mill is the plan, it would be best advised to check on opening times.

high tide times before starting. Also, as there are great views across the water (still the River Test), then binoculars would be a bonus. It is possible to catch up with bird life of several varieties, including gulls, little egrets, curlieu, oystercatchers, red and green shank along with the occasional heron out fishing.

Once leaving the car (at last), we head directly back to the Tide Mill and walk left over the Toll Bridge (free to walkers), with the Mill holding pond over to the right and an expansive view down towards Southampton Docks on the left. Clearing this bridge we immediately turn left again and follow the defined path around the shingle edge of the foreshore.

The first landmark here is the open grassy field, always popular with dog walkers and family groups; beyond that we drop down to follow the coast path on the left, with the estuary water lapping at our feet. Far away to our left we get a full view of the workings at Southampton Container Port, the 2nd largest in the Britain; with giant cranes and container forklifts shuttling along the quayside (photo 3).

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When the tide is especially high then parts of this walk might be damp, so check the

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In about 300 metres we meet a woodland as the fence line drops back to the right.

At this point we must climb the short bank and continue the journey in the dry, continuing to follow the coast side path all the time, tracing the outlets and inlets of this tidal estuary.

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The return journey may seem uneventful, but with the vital right hand turn opposite the Sewage Works (see photo 4 again) and no waymark arrows, it is a challenge to maintain the correct trail. It is intriguing how everything looks different when viewed in reverse.

This path weaves, wiggles and twists under the trees for around 1.5 miles (2.5 km) as the scene across the water to the left continues to alter, it will be easy to halt and count the plethora of birdlife, especially at lower tides. Then eventually the path meets a T junction, when a metal fence surrounding Marchwood Sewage Works, comes into view. We must turn left here, but make a very good note of the location (photo 4) as this will be an important turning point on the return journey.

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We now embark on the final leg, towards the outer edge of residential Marchwood, passing a jetty (photo 5) then eventually reaching a concrete walkway in front of Maritime Avenue and leading to the Esplanade (photo 6). Conveniently enough there is a bench to rest a short while before turning for home again and a chance to catch up with a fresh flock of sea birds down stream.

Once out of the woods and dropping down onto the soft, even boggy, finale, we can see Eling Wharf in the distance as it comes back into view. With the very final stretch swinging right over the Toll Bridge and right again beside the Mill and along the Wharf to the waiting car.

Needless to say, a warm welcome awaits the weary traveller within the Anchor Inn, so feel free to gain refreshment before starting for home.

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.

• 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.

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Feeding Rabbits John Chitty, BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS, Anton Vets, Andover

Sadly many of the problems we see in pet rabbits stem from their diet – often these are the results of long-term issues and so are almost impossible to correct.

Fortunately, it does mean that these problems are preventable!

In particular, dental disease and gut stasis are commonly associated with dietary issues. Even fly strike risk is increased by poor diet resulting in failure to remove the edible faeces from round the back end.

A recent study performed by Edinburgh University confirmed these findings.

Different groups of rabbits were fed diets ranging from all fibre (especially hay) to all muesli concentrate diet.

Unsurprisingly, those in the all-fibre group had the healthiest teeth and the healthiest guts. They were also in best overall shape. Sadly some of those in the all-muesli group had to be removed from the trial as they began developing severe dental disease even in a few months: many of these rabbits also became clinically obese. Of the rabbits in the mixed diet group, there were signs of dental disease developing and they were fatter than those having just fibre.

Are we surprised? Not really – rabbits evolved to eat fibre (i.e. grass and hay) so it makes sense that they are happiest and healthiest when eating these. Concentrate and muesli rations were basically developed for feeding production rabbits (i.e. those destined for food and fur) and are not designed for longevity. They have become popular amongst pet rabbit owners as they are so easy to feed.

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However, it is becoming obvious that something must change. One major pet store now no longer stocks muesli-type diets, and as rabbit owners we need to be looking to give a much more natural diet.

If possible, this should be all-fibre – unlimited hay and grass should be the basis of all rabbit diets from as young an age as possible. Contrary to some advice, rabbits do not get diarrhoea if fed grass, unless they are suddenly given large amounts of fresh wet grass when they have never seen grass before. To avoid this? If your rabbit is unused to grass, then introduce it gradually over 5-7 days!

Greens should be added for interest – dandelions and garden herbs are excellent, but a range of dark green leaves and brassicas can be given. To avoid dietary overload, used mixed greens each day.

Carrots are not a staple of the rabbit diet (apart from Bugs Bunny, of course!) but can be given in small amounts along with apple or pear as treats.

There are some situations where concentrate food is desirable – e.g. growing rabbits; pregnancy/nursing; and in the coldest parts of winter. In these cases, use one of the high fibre nuggets or a top brand pellet and do not exceed a level of 25g/kg bodyweight per day. Muesli diets encourage selective feeding as well as causing the problems described earlier, so should be avoided completely.

It would be wonderful if we could prevent dental disease in rabbits. While genetics do play some part, improved nutrition would make the biggest difference. @mlggazettesnews

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Breakdown Advice – Part 1 Breaking down on the road can be a frustrating, unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous and scary experience. Every year, people are killed or seriously injured while stopped on the roadside, but many drivers don’t know how to keep safe in the event of a breakdown.

Motorway breakdowns In a breakdown situation, the most important thing for drivers to consider is the safety of themselves and other road users, particularly on high speed roads like motorways.

Hard shoulders are extremely dangerous places – one in 11 motorway deaths involve a vehicle on, entering or leaving the hard shoulder.

If your vehicle develops a problem on the motorway: • if your car develops a fault but you can continue driving, leave the motorway at the next available exit and stop at the service area; • if the problem requires you to stop immediately, pull onto the hard shoulder and stop as far away from the traffic as you can, with the wheels turned to the left, if possible next to an emergency phone; • never use a warning triangle on the hard shoulder of the motorway, as walking along the hard shoulder to place a warning triangle puts you at risk of being hit; • never sit in your vehicle on the hard shoulder, even if the weather is bad.

This is dangerous as you are at risk of being struck from behind at high speed;

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• put on your hazard lights and get out on the left hand side, and wait on the verge, well away from traffic; • anybody who is unable to leave the vehicle, for example someone with mobility issues, should wait inside the vehicle with their seatbelt securely fastened.

• never be tempted to try and fix your vehicle on the hard shoulder yourself – this is dangerous. Call for help instead, using an emergency phone if one is accessible without walking along the hard shoulder.

These connect directly to the police control centre, and are numbered so that you can easily be located. Blue and white marker posts show the direction to the nearest phone.

Using the hard shoulder is legally permitted in only three instances: in a breakdown, an emergency, or if being pulled over by the police. Making a phone call, taking a toilet break or reading a map are not acceptable reasons to stop on the hard shoulder.

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I’m a female linesman and I work within this borough.

I never miss a trick; I’m very diligent and thorough.

I’ve passed all my exams; I’ve even been to “linesman school”, But older men insist that I don’t know the offside rule.

They always want to pat me on my pretty little head.

They say that I should go and do the washing up instead.

In the world of football, they think women don’t belong, They don’t realise that we’re experts, on the things that men do wrong.

We notice when you spit, and when your shorts are a disgrace.

We notice all those dirty boots, and won’t forget a face.

We’re observing every mishap, as you kick that muddy ball.

It’s etched there in our memories, with an absolute recall.

We’ll go over it incessantly, the detail never ends.

We’ll probably tell our mothers, and we’ll always tell our friends.

As linesmen, we will notice every single thing you do, And believe me one year later, we’ll recite it back to you.

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ON THE MOVE… the exact move date, removers are used to this and they will work with you on the booking.

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 Home Moving Tips Moving home is said to be one of the most stressful times in your life. Having found a new home and dealt with all the negotiations and legal administration, finally there is the actual move itself. Here are some handy hints and tips to make the whole process a lot smoother and hopefully less stressful!

Plan the move Perhaps the biggest tip for a successful house move is to plan the move as much and as early as possible. Start a moving folder to store all that paperwork that you will be

receiving and for your moving plan. Make a list of everything you need to do and then start putting timelines against them working backwards from your move date.

Decide how you are going to move There are essentially only two options here. Use a reputable removal firm or do it yourself.

If you are opting to use a removal firm, get them in to look around and quote as soon as you possibly can. Whatever you do don’t leave this till the last minute, as the last thing you want is to hit moving day and have no-one to move you.

Don’t worry if you don’t know

De-Clutter Moving home is the perfect opportunity to de-clutter your home. Take a good look at all your possessions, especially those that have been stored in the loft or the garage for years and dispose of everything that you don’t need. You can sell, donate to charity or dispose of anything you are unlikely to use or is broken.

Start packing Packing is a very timeconsuming process and the sooner you start the more chance you will have of completing it all before you need to move. You really want to start packing around 4-6 weeks before you move. One tip here is to buy robust boxes and good packing tape. Flimsy boxes will split, and poor packing tape will simply peel off. When starting to pack, start in a room that you don’t really need to use such as a dining room or spare bedroom.

You can then pack items from other rooms and put the boxes in this room to keep the disruption to a minimum.

Packing Hacks Here are some handy tips to help with your packing process: • Take photos of your electrical

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ON THE MOVE… equipment before you disconnect all those leads, this will make reconnecting a lot simpler • Pack books and heavy items into roller suitcases, this will make them a lot easier to move • Group clothes hangers with the clothes left on into groups of up to 10, secure the hangers together with an elastic band. This saves you having to remove the hangers and they will be ready to hang the moment you move in • Use towels, blankets, duvet covers and other such linens to protect fragile items, like mirrors. This will save you having to buy lots of bubble wrap • Don’t worry about removing items from drawers, simply take them out of the unit and transport them full. If you are worried about items jumping around – wrap the drawer in shrink wrap • When dismantling furniture, tape all the parts together as best as you can and put all the fixings into one bag and tape this to the furniture, so you know which item it is for.

• Put glasses and mugs into socks before loading into

boxes to keep them safe and sound • Use paper plates as separators between each of your dinner plates, much easier and quicker than wrapping each one in news paper • Make sure that you carefully label each box, so you know where to take it when you move in. The last thing you want to do it put a box in one room only to have to move it to another.

Start informing people and organisations As part of your list for things to do, you’ll need to list out all the people and organisations that you need to notify of the move. Some of these will need

notifying weeks in advance to ensure services are switched to your new address in plenty of time. Also, think about setting up a mail re-direct, so you don’t miss anything important.

Pack a bag/box of essentials You will need a bag or box of essentials for that period when everything is packed.

Make sure you have things like spare clothes, toothbrushes and toothpaste and any other personal hygiene items. Don’t forget the kettle for a cuppa, some food and maybe a couple of plates with knives and forks?

Moving can be stressful at the best of times but with careful planning and following these handy tips, the whole process will hopefully run smoothly.

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EDUCATION NEWS

Andover College today, Top Universities tomorrow!

Andover College welcomed Oxford University for a day of interactive and informative sessions on Wednesday 29 January. Three sessions took place throughout the day for Andover College’s students, Year 10 students from Harrow Way Community School and finishing up with some extra training and insight for Andover College staff.

To start the day off, Luke from St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, gave students a talk to get them thinking about why they want to go to university and the points to consider when choosing a university. A big emphasis was placed on what makes Oxford and Cambridge University distinct from other universities and what they look for in an applicant. The talk finished up with top tips for applicants and how Oxbridge decide on applications.

Year 10 students from Harrow Way Community School spent the afternoon discussing their future goals and aspirations. They found out more about how choices made now affect future decisions and how they can stand out from the rest with subject-related extra-curricular activities.

The final session of the day was for Andover College staff. This talk was full of useful information and advice to help the lecturers provide the best learning and support to their students through the application process and how it varies between courses. The main emphasis was on encouraging students to apply to top universities.

Luke, the Student Recruitment Manager at St Edmund Hall, said: “It was great to visit Andover College and speak to such a mature, engaged group of students who were clearly so enthusiastic about going to a top university. The students from Harrow Way were a pleasure to work with and seemed really positive about the prospects of university, I hope they aim high in the future!”

Carol Allen, Head of Careers at Andover College, said: "We were so pleased to welcome Luke back to the college. All his presentations were informative and engaging. The loudest message was that Oxford is working hard to be inclusive. They do not base their admission decision solely on grades – they will look at the student as a whole person, and will take into consideration challenges that a student may have faced, whether that be a disruption to their education or personal circumstances. He certainly inspired our students."

Lawrie Carter, Year 10 Leader at Harrow Way Community School, said: “I thought it was a fantastic talk which was very informative and interactive for our students. Our pupils left feeling a real buzz of excitement about the opportunities that are out there for them in the future. This was a worthwhile experience which raised aspirations and I look forward to attending any events at Andover College in the future.

Feedback from the students who took part in the day was that the session was informative and helped the students realise what was possible in their future!

Andover College believes that programmes like this help students prepare for a bright future and let them know that anything is possible.

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a e r a r u o y in n What’s o March 2020 ROOKWOOD SCHOOL PRESENTS: RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET - A fantastic sing along Jukebox musical by playwright Bob Carlton based on Shakespeare's The Tempest and the 1956 science fiction film Forbidden Planet. It has been billed as "Shakespeare's forgotten rock and roll masterpiece Venue The Lights Time 7pm Price £13 Concessions £10 Children £10 Contact 01264 368368 or email stop@ thelights.org.uk Website www.thelights.org.uk

6th March CLARE TEAL DUO 2020 - Concerts are renowned for their fabulous musicality coupled with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something uniquely personal and always very special.

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STOCKBRIDGE ANTIQUES FAIR - Usually held on the first Saturday of the month. We offer a wide range of Decorative, interesting and unusual items including good quality Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, Militaria, Motor memorabilia, Textiles and Books. We will also buy.

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9th March

SHAKE IT UP 2 FROM LONG OVERDUE THEATRE SCHOOL - A mixture of dance, drama and singing, a variety shows with a difference.

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PETE WHITTAKER: SOLO AND FREE - Driven by the challenge and the suffering, Pete looks to find that mythical point between the possible and impossible, by climbing not just one, but multiple big walls alone in under 24 hours.

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13th March SLEEPING BEAUTY - Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with their beautifully revived version of the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.

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WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY PRESENTS PAUL CARMAN IN CONCERT An evening of melodic, easy listening music performed on electronic keyboard.

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

Price £5 Tickets available one month in advance from Just Teasin, 40 Bridge Street, Andover or £6 at the door.

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27th March MUSED: UK'S NUMBER 1 MUSE TRIBUTE BAND A professional tribute act who excel at providing an authentic Muse concert experience.

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28th March

DON GIOVANNI Polarising audiences for centuries, startlingly modern yet a dinosaur, can Don Giovanni still make us love him

Venue The Lights Time 7.30pm Price £16 - £17 Contact 01264 368368 or email stop@ thelights.org.uk Website www.thelights.org.uk

BACK TO BACHARACH - Concert brings you The Sensational Soundtrack of the 60’s and beyond!

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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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