Romsey & Wellow Gazette - March 2020

ISSUE NO. 308 MARCH 2020

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Welcome to the

March edition of your local Romsey and Wellow Gazette community magazine.

Stephen and I took over The Romsey 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 Royal Mail 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 Romsey? Any ideas are most welcome. I do have some good ideas for a local active pub… Please tell them about us.

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!

Very Best Wishes,

Debbie, Stephen and all the Team at the Gazettes

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What do do if you find a baby bird

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What’s On at the Concorde Club

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Gardening Tips for March

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Romsey & District Railway Modellers Society (R&DRMS) The inaugural meeting under the working title of the Romsey Railway Circle was first held on 4th April 1977. At that meeting the title Romsey and District Railway Modellers Society was agreed as the name for the new club and two people from the original group are still members today, as are a few of those who attended shortly afterwards.

R&DRMS meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm at the Scout Hall, Braishfield Road, Romsey and welcome new members to join us!

R&DRMS kindly donate the net proceeds from running the exhibition to local charities and last year the members chose The Romsey Young Carers as the main charity to benefit along with two others.

Romsey & District Railway Modellers Society’s annual exhibition soon became a regular feature of the calendar with its present formula, being a high quality twoday event. Over the years, we have been honoured to show many of the top layouts of their time. The majority of which having been featured in the model railway press. The most western exhibition we have attended is probably Minehead. Please see the various pages describing current layouts by visiting our website www.rdrms.com. Each year,

The aim is for a cross section of the hobby and therefore the majority of the layouts are not invited unless they have seen it running under exhibition conditions. R&DRMS look for reliability and entertainment with realistic operation unless the layout is purely for fun and there will be 10+ layouts, several with scenic sections in scales/gauges 009, OO & O, N gauge and 3mm. Additionally there with be three trade stands and the club will be doing demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Romsey & District Railway Modellers Society will stage this year’s annual exhibition on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March at Crosfield Hall, Romsey. It may not be the largest exhibition in southern England, however R&DRMS pride themselves on the quality and, it may be said, is considered one of the best!

This exhibition is a fantastic family event that helps raise money for local charitable groups that help Romsey and the surrounding areas and is not to be missed! The admission prices are Adults £5, Children £2, including a Family Ticket £12 which is great value for money. Refreshments are available both days and parking can be found adjacent to the hall which is free on Sunday.

Railway modellers’ help the local community - Romsey Young Carers 2019. Lida from Romsey Young Carers receiving the cheque from Ray Caine, R&DRMS’s Treasurer.

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For more information please visit www. rdrms.com. Also if you’d like to come to a meeting do come along or if you’d like to contact us first, please email Vice Chairman John R Caines: johnsmail@ btinternet.com.

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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 soon-to-be popular product to their weekly shopping and no doubt everyone was asking for seconds!

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Have your say on the future of Romsey A new green shopping space on Broadwater Road, opening up access to the Fishlake stream and a new location for the Aldi supermarket are just some of the proposals being considered as part of the plans to redevelop the area south of Romsey’s town centre.

The first stage of the draft masterplan has now been published as the Romsey Future partnership, together with Test Valley Borough Council, today launch the second stage of the public consultation.

The masterplan has been pulled together following feedback from the first consultation held in late 2018.

Residents, businesses and other interested parties can have their say on the proposals through an online survey or pop along to a number of events to be held over the next six weeks.

The masterplanners, Nexus and Perkins & Will are holding events at Romsey Town Hall and The Royal British Legion as well as attending the country market through a pop-up stall until March 20.

The draft plans form a number of short, medium and long-term proposals covering the potential future of the area for the next ten years. The short-term goals include enhancing the passageways and access to green spaces, while the medium-term plans consist of a new green area along Broadwater Road that could would make more of the River Test and potentially house new shops.

It would also improve the road layout and allow for more flexible transport options by forming a new bus station.

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In the longer-term, the plans consider the possibility for a new site for the Aldi supermarket and the relocation of a new large community facility, similar to the current Crosfield Hall, closer to Romsey Rapids and a smaller venue within the town centre. This would help to meet the growing needs of the town as well as cater for the provision of car parking and enable residents to park just outside of the town and walk in, using improved pathways and access routes.

Along with the developments, a number of accessibility improvements have also been suggested. New access points to Broadwater Road from the bypass have been proposed, alongside better pedestrian access from the area towards Romsey Rapids.

The first draft of the masterplan for the area has also taken into account the recommendations of the citizens’ assembly which was held late last year. Around 50 residents, selected to represent the demographic makeup of the town, spent two weekends listening to experts and casting their votes on how best to maximise the area including the bus station and Crosfield Hall.

The main themes of the assembly included improving the night-time economy, creating more green spaces and better transport connections, both for vehicles and pedestrians.

Chair of Romsey Future and deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Nick Adams-King, said: “At the beginning of the first stage of this consultation, I

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Now, although we’ve had a considerable amount of input from residents and members of the citizens’ assembly, we are still very keen to hear what the community thinks of the plans so far.

“There were many suggestions in the first stage of the consultation but hopefully it will be clear why these participants’ proposals have been taken forward and for those that haven’t been included in the draft, hopefully they can see the current plans and see why.

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the area, I understand that parking and accessibility will be extremely important, and these plans provide plenty of flexibility for improving both of those aspects moving forward. I would encourage anyone who would like to have their say to take this opportunity to do just that. Residents can get involved by going along to one of the events or by completing an online survey through the Romsey Future website.”

The consultation runs from February 7 until March 20 and residents can have their say at www.romseyfuture.org.uk/ consultation.

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Over £2000 raised for FCRT At Abbey United Reformed Church the young people’s fundraising for 2019 for Fortune Centre for Riding Therapy is now completed. In January Paola King, from the charity, collected the cheques totalling £2,061.91. This is an amazing total which was only possible with the support of the congregations and the Church’s friends. Almost £600 of the total came from Kirsty's Victorian Christmas concert. It was a wonderful evening's entertainment as well as raising so much money. Other fundraisers included the Bingo evening, the Springfield Concert, various raffles, including lunch club, skittles and Easter Egg raffle. There were also donations for refreshments in church and the coins which people collect during the year.

Thanks to everyone for their support.

The aim of the fundraising for the year was to sponsor a horse, Jackson, to help provide sessions benefiting young people.

This amount should cover Jackson’s expenses for a whole year.

£2,061.91 - which is a phenomenal amount of money raised by the Abbey United Reformed Church Pioneers. The wonderful donation will look after Jackson for a whole year.

Any excess will be a great help towards the provision of the Weekly Riding Therapy service (WRT), which FCRT runs on a subsidised basis. This important service could not continue without donations and fundraising support.

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Collecting the cheque was Paola King, Fundraising Co-ordinator of Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy. She was pleasantly surprised by the amount raised and thanked the children and church for their support for the FCRT work. She said, “It was an honour for me to receive two cheques that totalled

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Mad March Hares, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 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.

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.

Hares are slightly larger than rabbits, with longer, more powerful legs, and larger ears with distinctive black tips. They are most common in grassland habitats like arable fields, grasses and 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.

For the most part, hares hide in long grass to conceal themselves from predators, but when threatened, they are capable of impressive athleticism. Hares are can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour at full pelt, and when threatened, they will leap sideways and backwards over hedges to escape their pursuer.

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.

Find out more about your local wildlife on our website: hiwwt.org.uk

Boxing Hares © Andy Rouse 2020VISION

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Romsey Chamber Music Festival 2020!

The third edition of Romsey Chamber Music Festival is fast approaching, see what we have in store for 2020!

New artists for 2020 include the Ametza String Quartet, cellist Findlay Spence and violinist David Lopez who will be joining familiar faces in Romsey to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary.

Performances will include Beethoven‘s D major String Quartet (Op. 18 No. 3), the String Quintet in C major, the Piano Trio in E-flat major (Op. 70 No. 2) and finishing with a quintet version of the monumental ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata. The festival will also explore the influence of the great German Romantic author E.T.A. Hoffmann plus chamber music master pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Schumann.

Our popular Late Night concert will return, this time in a slightly bigger venue, however tickets are still selling very quickly and we expect to sell out in the coming weeks so do snap up the last ones soon to avoid disappointment! This year cellist Lydia Hillerudh will feature in Piazzolla‘s Grand Tango alongside music from Mexico.

Last year RCMF presented our first Family Concert and this year’s Animal Antics on Saturday 25th April will feature music by Saint-Saens and Haydn in a relaxed environment for the whole family. Tickets are FREE for children!

We’re delighted that pianist Ziteng Fan will be performing Chopin‘s First Piano Concerto in a concert including music by Purcell, Bacewicz, Vasks and Part.

There will be two concerts on Sunday 26th April, the first continues our journey of Bach‘s keyboard works transcribed for strings and the second features Beethoven and two Russian composers influenced by the Kreutzer Sonata: Taneyev and his dear friend Tchaikovsky.

There’s something for everybody at this year’s Festival and hope to see you in Romsey in April! Read more on our website here: https://www. romseychambermusic. com/2020-programme.

Tickets are available via our website either online or using our booking form.

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Judge Geoff Roberts had a very difficult time deciding on the top places in Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club’s annual Projected Digital Image (PDI) Panel Trophy competition. Members had submitted entries consisting of three images to be judged as individual images and also as a set. Eventually Terry Jamieson’s 'Storm Water' was given the trophy. Geoff said he really liked the use of the wave shapes to produce the panel. Terry also received a Seal of Merit for another image, 'Common Blue'.

VRCC PDI Panel Trophy 2020 presentation:

Margaret Cooper came second with Left to right: Terry Jamieson (winner), Geoff Roberts (judge) a set of three images of 'Tree Frogs of Costa Rica' and Brian Whittaker came third with 'Barking Mad'. Brian also received a Seal of Merit for 'Penguin Pairs'. Other Seals of Merit were presented to Peter Barnett, Stephen Cooper and Julie Darby for 'Dinner Time', 'Time' and 'Captive' respectively.

Storm Water – the winning entry

Viewfinders meets most Tuesdays at the Jubilee Hall, New Road, Timsbury and new members, regardless of photographic experience, are always welcome. For more information, visit the club’s website at www. viewfinderscameraclub. org.uk or e-mail secretary@ viewfinderscc.org.uk.

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Two of the most common frauds are ‘skimming’, in which credit card details are stolen and used to buy goods by use of a counterfeit card or by mail order, and identity theft, in which goods are obtained on credit after the ‘theft’ of your identity.

Skimming occurs at the point at which you use your credit card and is very difficult to stop. It is particularly common in some popular holiday destinations. Precautions you can take are: • Use a credit card, rather than a debit card where possible: at least then you won’t find that you cannot withdraw cash because your account has been overdrawn; • Don’t let your credit card out of your sight if you can avoid it; • Cover your hand when you put the PIN in using a cash point or pin terminal; • Do not attempt to use a cashpoint or pay by credit card unless you are sure the machine is legitimate; • Never give your PIN to anyone else; • Never give card details to any telephone enquirer; • Check your bank statements and credit card statements carefully; • Make a note of all your credit card etc. details and keep it in a safe place; and • Include the telephone numbers of the card companies, so that you can put a stop on a card as soon as something is amiss.

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What to do if you find a baby bird What to do when you find a baby bird on its own There’s always more than meets the eye when you encounter a lonely baby bird. Your natural instinct might be to take it under your wing, so to speak, to take it to the vets or interfere with its natural course of life. Sometimes this is necessary but more often than not, the kindest thing to do when you encounter a baby bird is to leave it well alone… they often aren’t as helpless as we think!

Going against your natural instincts The term ‘fledgling’ refers to a young bird that has ‘fledged’ its nest but is not yet able to fly. Odd as it may sound, this process is perfectly normal. Some young birds leave their nest when they are fully feathered and live on the ground until they’re able to take flight.

Feathered vs. un-feathered If you find a feathered chick in your garden, the best thing to do is to leave it well alone. It’s simply going through a natural phase of its life. What you can do to help the fledgling is keep your pets – particularly cats – well away from it. Consider keeping them inside for a day or two, a fledgling won’t spend long on the ground before they’re ready and able to fly.

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Once a bird has been removed from its natural habitat, it is likely to need human care and intervention for the rest of its life. With this in mind, make sure that the fledgling definitely needs you to intervene before you do so.

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Gardening tips for March

March signals the start of Spring and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. Preparation is key and now is your last chance to get ready for the warm weather ahead but be aware of those last rogue frosts.

Greenhouse - This is a great time to clean the greenhouse and keep it free of any lurking pests and diseases.

Clean all the windows to allow more light in for plants to propagate and thrive inside ahead of the next growing season. Remember to keep doors and windows open on sunny days to allow water to evaporate and keep the greenhouse disease free.

Compost the borders - This is a great opportunity to carefully rake out a good quality compost. I recommend a good organic homemade mix or well-rotted, grass, manure and/or mushroom compost. Remember to give your Roses a boost with wood ash from the fire or bagged potash from the garden centre.

Feeding your acid loving plants such as Azalea with ericaceous feed or compost will be necessary especially if they are planted away from trees and other shrubs that are less acidic.

Healthy branches - Cut out any branches showing signs of coral spot and clear away dead plant tissue where this disease can take hold. Dieback appearing on woody plants after the cold season should also be cut out, down to healthy growth.

Grass Cutting - All lawns need mowing; it is one of the most frequent and important tasks in maintaining a healthy lawn. At this time of year this is best done on dry days and make sure you get the cutting height right. Mowing frequency and using the correct mower can make a huge difference to the ongoing health of the lawn.

Left later fresh plant growth can make this task difficult and the end result often looks less attractive.

Paths - This is another task best tackled now. Before the edges of your herbaceous borders start to cover them. Simply hoeing, power washing hard surfaces, weedkilling (on dry, sunny days) and resurfacing gravel will provide an attractive less slippery and weed free surface as the garden comes to life.

when redesigning the layout. Firstly touch, plants that may have certain feel to them such as such as Lambs Ear or Ornamental Grasses.

Taste is a great addition. There are many edible plants and herbs that can be mixed amongst the borders such as Nepita, Salvia and Rosemary that provide a great scent as you brush past them.

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Cooking in March PAUL DAWKINS Chef d’Équipe Romsey Wine & Dine

Stir Fried Salt and Pepper Squid Stir fried salt and pepper squid has a fusion of East and West flavours. It is absolutely delicious as either a starter, a main course or as a supper dish.

The preparation of the squid sounds a little torturous but it is really very easy.

Preparation Time: 20 Mins Cooking Time: 10 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients For 4 servings…

For the salad

750 gms squid 1/2 tsb peppercorns - black 1/2 tsp peppercorns - Sichuan 1.2 tsp salt - sea 2 tbs olive oil 1 chilli - hot, red - thinly sliced 3 spring onions - sliced

1/4 cucumber - peeled and cut into strips 50 gms bean sprouts 25 gms watercress 2 tbs soy sauce - dark 2 tbs sesame oil 1/4 tsp sugar - caster 1 pinch salt

Method To prepare the squid…

Pull the head and white intestines away from body.

Remove the tentacles by cutting them off in front of eyes.

Discard head and separate tentacles.

Squeeze out the beak-like mouth from the centre of the tentacles and discard it.

Pull the clear, plastic-like quill from the body.

Pull off the two fins from either side of the body pouch and pull away the brown skin from the body.

Wash the body. Slit open the body on one side, open it flat and clean away any remaining membrane.

Lightly score the inner side with the tip of a sharp knife into a diamond pattern. Then cut the squid into 5cm pieces.

To prepare the salad…

Toss the cucumber with the bean sprouts and watercress and set aside in a fridge until needed.

Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and salt to make a dressing.

To cook the squid…

Heat a small heavy-based frying pan over a high heat. Add the black and Sichuan peppercorns and dry-roast for a few seconds, shaking the pan now and then, until they darken slightly. Tip into a mortar and crush coarsely with the pestle, then stir in the salt.

Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add the oil and squid and stir-fry it for two minutes, until lightly coloured. Add the pepper and salt mixture. Toss together for 10 seconds, then add the chilli and spring onions and toss together very briefly.

To serve…

Divide the squid between plates. Toss the salad with the dressing and pile alongside the squid. Serve immediately.

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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.

Photo 1

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).

Photo 3

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.

Photo 6

Photo 4

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.

Photo 5

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.

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Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up 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 wideranging daily symptoms.

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

When to see your GP

There are many reasons why this may happen.

The 3 most common causes in the UK are:

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

• having had a lung infection in the past, such as pneumonia or whooping cough, that damages the bronchi

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.

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• 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Swim Safe Wessex Swim School is a high-quality school that now operates in Winchester, Salisbury, Southampton and Bishops Waltham! Their over 15 years of experience and class sizes of only THREE children per class guarantee a quality lesson that will get your child water confident and swimming safely.

As a parent, putting your child’s swimming into other hands can be a scary experience but with Wessex you will be able to monitor your child’s progress both online and by being poolside for their lessons.

At all five of the sites, they use the Swim England Framework with a few additional steps to improve a child’s stamina, a key part of real world water safety. This focus on not rushing a child through lessons will serve them well as they learn to swim for life!

The Godolphin School (Salisbury) and Kings School (Winchester) locations also offer Holiday Swim Courses. These 5-day courses give a child the perfect boost or kick start with the ability to make improvements each day in the small class lessons. The next of Holiday Swim Course taking place will be over the Easter break!

Before your next holiday, make sure your children are safe when swimming in the pool or paddling in the sea by getting them regular tuition at Wessex Swim School!

To book either visit the website (www.wessexswimschool.co.uk) or call the friendly office team on 02381 049 980!

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Introducing the Excessive Sweating Clinic To Romsey Medical Aesthetics Last month, Hampshire Life Magazine had the pleasure of introducing our readers to Dr Christopher and Nurse Emily Rennie of Romsey Medical Aesthetics (RMA).

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ow, as we approach the spring season, expectantly packing away our winter wardrobes in the hope of warmer climes and the ability to ditch heavy jumpers and overcoats to replace them with lighter, more colourful fabrics, RMA are launching their latest cuttingedge exclusive treatment for problematic or excessive underarm sweating, embarrassing sweat marks or for those of you who wish to avoid repeated use of topical antiperspirants and aerosols.

RMA are proud to specialise in the miraDry treatment system to permanently reduce underarm perspiration and the debilitating symptoms and psychological impact that are sometimes associated with this.

Dr Rennie is a dedicated miraDry expert and somebody who can speak very personally about the treatment system, having been affected by hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) for most of his life. He knows only too well how excessive sweating can hinder social and work life and elicit feelings of embarrassment and poor self-confidence. That is, until he experienced miraDry.

(i.e. not at an increased level) in other areas of your body.

WHAT IS THE MIRADRY® TREATMENT? miraDry is a revolutionary FDAcleared and CE-marked non-surgical treatment that permanently reduces underarm sweat – in as little as just one hour. Over 100,000 miraDry treatments have been performed around the world to date.

The miraDry system, uses thermal energy to target and eliminate sweat and odour glands in the underarm area. Once these glands are eradicated, they do not grow back. The miraDry system does not result in any compensatory sweating elsewhere due to the focused application of the microwave technology. miraDry is not just a treatment for problematic or excessive sweating but for anyone who wants to stop using toxic deodorant/ antiperspirants and reduce their plastic consumption and carbon footprint.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? An appointment will generally last at least one hour, but this is dependent on your sex, body habitus, hair distribution and many other factors that will be discussed with Dr Rennie at the recommended consultation prior to treatment.

DON’T I NEED SWEAT GLANDS? While your body does need to sweat to maintain homeostasis and to cool itself, the average human has 2-4 million sweat glands within the body. The number and distribution of these sweat glands is based on your own unique genetic predisposition, but on average only about 2% are found in your underarms. Eliminating this 2% of sweat glands does not affect your body’s ability to cool itself. With miraDry, you will experience the many benefits of reducing sweat in the underarm area, but you will continue to sweat at the same level

WHO WILL PERFORM THE MIRADRY TREATMENT? As with all treatments performed at RMA, miraDry is performed by one of our qualified practitioners and supervised by Dr Rennie.

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WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT? You can expect immediate and permanent lasting results. Once the miraDry treatment eliminates the sweat glands, they’re gone for good. Clinical studies show an average of 82-84% sweat reduction from a single treatment. As with any aesthetic treatment individual patient results and experience can vary.

You can also expect the favourable side effects of reduction in odour and underarm hair growth, though these results are not as predictable.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED? Permanent results occur within as little as one treatment.

However, as with any aesthetic treatment performed at RMA, Dr Chris and Nurse Emily will determine the best protocol for your desired results and for this specific treatment, this is dependent on your underlying degree of sweat production.

IS THERE ANY PAIN OR DOWNTIME? Local anesthesia is administered to the underarms prior to the treatment for patient comfort. Most patients experience little to no downtime and return to regular activity (like returning to work) immediately. Exercise is typically resumed within several days.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? Following a miraDry treatment some localised mild soreness or swelling can occur. Typically, these effects will completely clear within 1-3 weeks. Some patients have short-term mildly altered sensation in the skin of their underarms or upper arms, which gradually disappears over the same timeframe. Dr Rennie discusses all aspects of the miraDry treatment, side effects and aftercare during a comprehensive consultation appointment prior to treatment.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE? For further details, or to arrange a consultation with our dedicated miraDryexpert, Dr Rennie, please contact Romsey Medical Aesthetics or visit www.miradry.com @romsey_medical_aesthetics

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DR YAN CLINIC Test Valley Chinese Medicine Centre

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I suffered an injury to my foot and ankle as a teenager, and over the last 20 years it became more and more painful to walk. Arthritis was diagnosed, the only conventional relief being strong painkillers.

In desparation I visited Dr Yan and have undergone a course of Acupuncture and massage treatment, the result is nothing short of miraculous! The pain has gone, I can walk again, it’s like a new lease of life!

I will always now go to Dr Yan for help in the future. I highly recommend her clinic to anyone with a health problem.

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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; • 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

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• 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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7th & 8th March THE NEW FOREST PAINTERS EXHIBITION 2020 - Visitors will be treated to a broad range of representational painting by six artists, who all work in individualistic styles & mediums. However the theme of the New Forest with its extensive range of varied landscapes, changing seasons & wild fauna will be the main focus of the exhibition. Save the date for this much anticipated annual event!

Venue: Brockenhurst Village Hall, SO42 7RY. Time 10am - 5pm.

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7th & 8th March THE ROMSEY & DISTRICT RAILWAY MODELLERS SOCIETY STAGE THEIR ANNUAL EXHIBITION - Whilst this may not be the largest exhibition in southern England, however, they try to ensure that in quality it is one of

the best.Additionally there with be three trade stands and the club will be doing demonstrations throughout the weekend.

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Venue Crosfield Hall, Romsey Time 10.30am to 5pm on Saturday & 10 am to 4.30pm Sunday Prices Adults £5 Children £2 A great value Family Ticket £12 Contact Vice Chairman John R Caines johnsmail@btinternet.com Website www.rdrms.com For more information please visit page ?

13th March THE FAREWELL (PG) Comedy/drama in which a Chinese family discovers that their grandmother has only a short while left to live [In Mandarin with English subtitles] Golden Globe & BAFTA nominated in 2020 Venue Stockbridge Town Hall SO20 6HE Time 7.30pm Price £5 Tickets available from Garden Inn and John Robinson in Stockbridge or online via www.stockbridgecinema.org.uk

17th - 21st March SILLY COW BY BEN ELTON - A a slick, razor-tongued modern satire on the viciousness of tabloid journalism with an ingeniously dramatic dénouement.

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18th March YESTERDAY (12) - Romantic comedy in which a struggling singer-songwriter wakes up after a mysterious blackout and discovers he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles.

Venue Stockbridge Town

Hall SO20 6HE Time 4.30pm & 7.30pm Price £5 Tickets available from Garden Inn and John Robinson in Stockbridge or online via www.stockbridgecinema.org.uk

21st March HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY STRING ORCHESTRA – Beethoven: Prelude and Fugue in C – Beethoven Fugue in D op 137 – Beethoven: Eroica Symphony Venue Romsey Abbey Time 7.30pm Price £15* Concessions £10* - * plus booking fee Tickets available from Romsey Tourist Information Centre 01794 512987 or online at: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ musicinromsey

23rd March

ROMSEY COMMUNITY CINEMA - THE GOLDFINCH (15) Venue Romsey Town Hall, SO51 8YZ Time 7pm Please contact for prices.

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24th - 28th March

TOTTON FESTIVAL OF DRAMA 2020 - Now in its 42nd year, it has long been promoting the wealth of talent of local theatre.

Venue Hanger Farm Arts Centre, SO40 8FT. Time 7pm Price £8.50 - 3 or more nights and you get £1 off each ticket!

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26th March

A SHARED BREATH BY LINDA MORSE - A revelatory new play about adoption and is the story of Meg and her two mothers.

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28th March JS BACH’S MAGNIFICAT AND HANDEL’S CORONATION ANTHEMS - The waterside-based WOODSIDE SINGERS will be performing two well-known choral works and will be joined by returning eminent organist Adrian J Taylor, and welcome new guest vocal soloists local to our region Venue The beautiful Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst (top of the high street), Time 7:30pm.

Price £10 (under 18s free) Tickets available from Benefice Office on 023 8028 3175 or on the door.

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https://www.facebook.com/romseyramblers/ For a list of the March Walks please visit our website https://www.mlggazettes.co.uk/events/romsey-ramblers-group-walks-in-march-2020/ Romsey Country Market & Cafe - Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.

Venue Romsey Town Hall, Market Place, SO51 8YZ. Time 10am-11.30am.

Ampfield Village Market - 1st Saturday of the month.

Venue Ampfield Village Hall, Morleys Lane, SO51 9BJ. Time 10am till 12 Noon.

Ampfield Bridge Club - Every Tuesday evening. New members will be made to feel very welcome.

Venue Ampfield Village Hall. Time 6.45pm for play to commence at 7.00pm.

Please contact Janet by email janetwallace1@hotmail.co.uk The Romsey Abbey Baby and Toddler Group - These sessions are free but donations gratefully received.

Venue Abbey Church Rooms on Wednesdays. Time 9.30am-11am during term time.

Community Coffee Morning - Thursdays.

Free homemade cakes & coffee whilst enjoying a chat with residents, old friends & neighbours.

Venue Abbotswood Court, Minchin Road, Romsey, SO51 0BL Forget Me Not Café - Last Thursday every month.

Venue Abbotswood Court. Time 2.30pm-4pm. Contact 01794 528700.

Dementia Friends Information Session – Last Thursday every month.

Venue Abbotswood Court. Time 4pm-5pm. Contact 01794 528700.

Knit and Natter Club - Friday afternoons.

Anyone can come along. It is £2.00 per meeting to include cake, biscuits, tea or coffee.

Venue West Wellow Village Hall. Time 2pm-4pm.

Coffee mornings - 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Venue Wellow Methodist Church. Time 11am-1pm.

Romsey Companions – Alternate Mondays.

Venue Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GL. Time 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Romsey Tuesday Luncheon Club – Every Tuesday Venue Age Concern Centre, 24 Linden Road, Romsey, SO51 8DB. Time 11am-1pm.

Romsey Weekend Club - Every Saturday Venue Age Concern Hall, 24 Linden Road, Romsey, SO51 8DB. Time 10.30am-12.30pm.

Friday Coffee Stop - Every Friday Venue Romsey Methodist Church, The Hundred, Romsey. Time 10.00am–12.00 noon.

Romsey Quaker - Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:45am & 4th Sunday of every month at 5pm.

Venue Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey. All welcome. More information: alisonperks@phonecoop.coop Wellow Ladies Badminton Club – Every Tuesday evening. More players needed so do come and join us!

Venue Wellow Village Hall, 8.15pm-10.15pm. Contact Ena on 01794 323264.

Cameo at Romsey - 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Venue Crosfield Hall, Romsey. Time 10.30am. For more information contact Muriel Catchlove on 01794 523966.

Women’s Group - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Join our Romsey Abbey & St. Swithuns Women’s Group for talks, socialising & crafts.

Venue Abbey Church Rooms, Romsey. 7:30pm. Please contact Carole Allen-Morley on 01794-514155 for more info.

The Catch Up Café takes place in the Ampfield Village Hall, Faber Garden Room (SO51 9BJ), every Thursday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am, serving fresh seasonal cakes, cheese scones, coffee and tea.

The Café is run entirely by volunteers and all the proceeds go to Village Hall funds.

The IT Support Service runs along side the Café in the Committee Room on Thursday mornings, offering friendly and informal help or advice for your Phone, Tablet, Laptop or PC. This service is free but a donation to Village Hall Funds would be most welcome.

Fitness Classes for Men – 45 to 90 Tuesday 2.30pm Comrades Club & Wednesday 7.00pm Abbey URC Church Hall .

If you want to know more call David Willox on 07846 874489 or visit www.thinkfit.today ‘Arts & Crafts’ for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives – First Friday of the month.

Venue Green Room at the Plaza Theatre, Romsey. Time 10.30am – 12.30pm. Price £3 per person, which includes all instruction, materials and light refreshments. First session is free.

Just turn up, or further information is available from: Pamela@shadow26.plus.com or 01794 501605.

‘Sensory Experiences’ for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives – Third Friday of the month - with a different ‘theme’ each month. Venue Green Room at the Plaza Theatre, Romsey. Time 10.30am – 12.30pm Price £3.00 per person, which includes all activities and light refreshments.

Just turn up, or further information is available from Pamela@shadow26.plus.com or 01794 501605.

Canada Corner Community Cafe – 2nd Wednesday of every month Venue Elim Church, Wellow Christian Centre. Time 10.30am - 12.30 pm 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

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Residents love it here at Abbotswood Court on the outskirts of Romsey.

There is something special in this warm, supportive community who live well and enjoy luxury facilities, large landscaped gardens and superb home-cooked cuisine.

Every bedroom is spacious, bright and airy with a view and en-suite facilities. It is a lovely place for families to visit and enjoy regular events and quality time knowing their loved one will receive excellent standards of care, 24 hours a day.

Dementia Care | Residential Care | Short Breaks If you are considering care for yourself or a loved one, call 01794 528 700 to arrange a visit.

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