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Dear Residents, Oh, are we all ever hopeful for a good summer and the ability to get out and about again with much more ease. Here at Modern Magazines with your local Gazettes we salute you for your perseverance and determination to get through this and keep smiling. Let’s be honest it has not been easy, but we are British, so don’t forget that stiff upper lip attitude and let’s create an Easter as well as a summer that we can look back on with a warm glow. Meeting friends and family, beach and garden parties, the cinema, the theatre… oh won’t we really enjoy and appreciate them now? I hope I am not being too optimistic, but I am going to keep my rose-tinted glasses on for now. Not only that but the shops are opening again! Shopping in the High Street, local corner shops, boutiques, independents… let’s go and show them we care, buy their goods and use their services, because quite honestly, they have missed us too!

Once you have done all that shopping, talking and walking, do have a well-deserved cuppa and sit and have a read. We have some great new articles for you inside these pages this month.

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In this issue

A Decade of Devotion Recycle Recap Pub Quiz Quirky Facts about Hampshire A Force of Nature Spot the Difference / Sudoku Five Fab Reads For April Monthly Walk: Valley Park Spring Wordsearch Garden Neat Cheats Fool Proof?

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TVBC pushing on with climate action Plans to help tackle climate change and protect the environment are pushing forward as Test Valley Borough Council cracks on with implementation of the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Back in September 2019, the council declared a climate emergency, and spent the next six months putting together a plan to ensure the authority is as green as possible.

Now, after initial feedback last autumn, the council has updated the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the progress that has been made over the recent winter months.

Three new waste collection vehicles with electric bin lifts, lower energyconsuming lighting for the Chantry Centre car park and a renewable energy guarantee for the council’s electricity supply are just some of the positive changes made.

Looking to the future, a recently completed study on renewable and low carbon energy potential will help contribute to the next Local Plan, as the council works towards settings out the future planning policies. Businesses have also benefitted, with the authority working together with external organisations to help local businesses secure more than £100,000 in grant funding to

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undertake energy audits and launch low carbon projects of their own.

Chair of OSCOM, councillor Zilliah Brooks, said: “The last 12 months has been anything but ordinary, however we have remained as committed as ever to finding ways to cut back on our carbon output as an authority. These latest developments are testament to the hard work of our officers over the past few months, but we’re also making sure to look ahead and not let up on our efforts.”

Environmental portfolio holder, councillor Alison Johnston, said: “This latest set of developments are brilliant, however the crucial part is that we are planning for the future in ensuring our carbon output remains low. One of the key parts in this is the Local Plan as we look to set out our planning policies for the environment for the next few years.”

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A decade of devotion William and Kate celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.

The decade William and Kate have spent together has been significant not just for the arrival of three children, but the dawning of a new and rather troubled era of royal life where the groom’s own brother has fled the nest of the Windsors.

The marriage ceremony for took place at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

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by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, in front of the families of the bride and groom, as well as members of foreign royalty, diplomats, and the couple’s chosen personal guests.

The costs of the wedding itself were borne by the royal family and the Middletons themselves, with a guest list totalling 1,900 people.

A third of those went on to a royal luncheon, with a privileged final 300 attending an evening dinner hosted by the Prince of Wales.

In terms of the stats behind the day, over two million people lined the streets to get a glimpse of the happy couple as they made their way to and from Westminster Abbey.

Their new titles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were

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announced by the Queen at 8am on the day of the wedding; while the flower budget alone was estimated at half a million pounds (that’s a third more than the wedding dress).

In the years that followed the couple have carried out their duties with exemplary calm and

compassion. While others have faltered, William and Kate have strode forward with humility and a connectedness to the British public.

Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond says the way the couple have gone about their duties has been impressive. “I think they’re doing well at having a

normal family life.

The family are continuing the tradition they’ve adopted from years ago which is to give the press some access at key moments and then hope that their privacy will be respected the rest of the time.”

As far as Kate’s immersion into royal life goes, clearly the births of princes George and Louis (2013 and 2018 respectively) and Princess Charlotte (2015), have endeared her to almost every onlooker, and that’s particularly impressive in a world of 24/7 media and Twitterati.

“I think there’s a lot less deference now,” says Bond. “We know a lot more about them and I think people are demanding that the royal family be much more accountable for their actions, socially and financially.

“William and Kate are absolutely the best exemplars of this and I’m sure they will go on to be in future too.”

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1. Which land snake has the most toxic venom in the world?

2. Who produced a series of oil paintings in 1943 known as the 'Four Freedoms'?

3. Which sport is the haka dance associated with?

4. What are the names of Popeye's four nephews?

5. Which European country's national flag features 3 vertical stripes in the order of blue, white and red from left to right?

6. On which river did a pilot by the name of Sully make an emergency landing in 2009?

7. Which 2016 song was an international hit for Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and MØ?

8. Can you unscramble the following word to reveal an act of betrayal: RASENOT? 9. Which film series stars 'thunder buddies' Mark Wahlberg and the voice of Seth MacFarlane?

10. How many degrees do the interior angles of a triangle always equal?

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11. Who wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'?

12. What was the title of George Michael's first solo single?

13. Sarah eats 5 sweets in January, 8 in February, 11 in March, and 14 in April. If this pattern continues, how many sweets will Sarah eat in October and November, of the same year, combined?

14. Which multinational corporation developed the PlayStation?

15. What famous statue was originally named 'Liberty Enlightening the World'?

16. Chris Martin is lead singer of which famous British rock band?

17. How many countries of the world begin with the letter Z? 18. Maundy Thursday commemorates which final event that took place between Jesus and his disciples?

19. What do the letters DC stand for in the United State's capital Washington D.C.?

20. Which Shakespearean play is based on the short reign of a British king who was responsible for numerous deaths?

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A Force of Nature Sir David Attenborough and a career spent in nature’s microscope.

Sir David Attenborough needs little introduction. From very simple beginnings as a studio hand at the BBC back in the 1950s, the explorer, naturalist, philanthropist and environmental visionary only started narrating the broadcaster’s wildlife documentaries because of a lack of a presenter.

From a lone figure in the time before we had any idea of the damage we were doing to our environment, Attenborough has a unique ability to purpose and present a way of reporting – one that raises awareness, creates urgency though, at the same time, patterns the natural world

What has developed has been a love affair with the natural world and the placing of the 94-yearold as arguably the most trusted, respected and knowledgeable wildlife enthusiast on the planet.

exist, trying to thrive, trying to prosper. It should never be at the expense of each other. We are all nature’s family.”

Some have even labelled him the ‘godfather of the natural world’, although it’s not a tag he particularly appreciates! “It’s a bit lofty, that one,” he laughs. “I like to think we are just passing down the knowledge, the passion and the commitment to protect what’s around us. It basically terrifies me that there may be a generation in future that cares less than we do, just as there were many in the past.

“The truth is I’ve never wanted the plaudits or the commendation – I’ve just wanted to celebrate and assist in the preservation of this incredible world.”

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Attenborough’s is a story that is now almost seven decades in the telling. “I can safely say every day has been a pleasure,” he admits. And there is little sign of the naturalist wanting to wind down. “Covid has put a halt on our ability to travel, and actually that has given me a good opportunity to reconnect with home,” he says. “I live in a beautiful semi-rural pocket on the southwestern side of London - not quite in the city, not quite out of it, but with enough to keep me in touch. in all the events, stories and anecdotes that we find in human life.

“We should all think of ourselves in the same family – nature and the human race,” he says. “We are all here, trying to

“I also think the time we’ve been forced to spend at home has probably meant we’ve listened more to the messages out there – to climate change, over-population, deforestation… perhaps we’ve all learned a bit more about the planet and ourselves.”

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COUNCILLORS COLUMN The ongoing success of the vaccination programme means that our town centres are due to spring back into life this month. My continued thanks to the scientists, logistics operators and, of course, the doctors, nurses, surgery staff and volunteers for making it happen. Like most of you, I’m particularly looking forward to a haircut as well as continuing to support our fantastic independent businesses. We all know that town centres are changing, that they are becoming more of a place for leisure and living as well as retail, but retail is still an important part of the mix. Therefore, that adage of 'use it or lose it' has never been more important. Especially considering some of the high-profile High Street casualties that we’ve seen nationwide. Thankfully, we have a higher percentage of independents in Test Valley than in many other areas, which means the national move away from identikit town centres puts us in a comparatively decent position. We’ve also been investing money, time, and effort in creating and starting to implement masterplans for both Andover and Romsey.

There was also some encouraging news in the Budget last month to help our High Street retailers, which fits well with the council’s regeneration proposals.

Including restart grants which Test Valley are administering, as well as an extension to the business rates holiday.

Meaning all eligible businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will pay no rates until June before a cut in rates bills by two-thirds for the remaining nine months.

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government are going to create a fairer tax system for High Street businesses vs online retail, which is badly needed.

There has been a previous commitment to tackle this, and I hope it will come forward ASAP. Finally, I recently joined a summit meeting with other leaders to discuss waste infrastructure in Hampshire.

Taking the opportunity to, once again, lobby the County Council to get on with upgrading their Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFS), where the contents of your brown bin are taken for processing.

Although less than 6% of waste here in Test Valley goes to landfill, we can always do more. Particularly to improve our recycling rate.

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BY MICA BALE

What could be a better way to enjoy April than in our beautiful county of Hampshire? Surely nothing could compare to a spring in our much loved county although perhaps enjoying a delve into Hampshire’s amazing history would be the icing on the cake. Yes, from a tragic connection to the Titanic to an interesting world first, here are five more interesting facts from around the county.

There is something remarkable about standing beside an ancient tree or wizened plant which has clearly seen more history throughout its life than you, your parents or even your grandparents and yet there something even more remarkable is being able to delve into the flora that existed locally decades if not centuries ago. Thanks to a certain botanist, Lady Anne Brewis, this is indeed possible. Having spent her girlhood in Hampshire and spending her latter years in the county, Lady Anne would go on to co-author a definitive documentation of Hampshire’s botany.

Did you know that Hampshire was once home to the longest building in Britain and perhaps even the world? During the Crimean War, greater attention was given to the plight of injured soldiers and so, at the bequest of Queen Victoria herself, the Netley Hospital was built. Despite her earlier support though, Florence Nightingale was appalled with the regality as opposed to the practicality the hospital displayed and publicly published her disapproval. Although the hospital was largely demolished in 1966, it was a grand display of architecture, measuring a quarter of a mile in length and offering one thousand beds. Netley Hospital dwarfed every other structure in Britain and was complete with its own pier and railway.

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Historically a royal forest and also hailed for its wood, used by the Royal Navy, did you know that even in the 21st century, the Alice Holt Forest is continuing to be part of history? The modern day replica of the Globe Theatre in London was designed to recreate the theatre and similar not only it's design but also its construction, using some methods and materials that were used in building the original. Amazingly, oak timber from Alice Holt was used to reincarnate this cultural gem all thanks to this ancient Hampshire forest Did you know that Thomas the Tank Engine was born in Hampshire? The creator of the hugely popular children's stories was Rev Wilbert Awdry from Hampshire related, "There was no doubt in my mind that steam engines all had definite personalities. I would hear them snorting up the grade and little imagination was needed to hear in the puffings and pantings of the two engines the conversation they were having with one another."

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The tragic Titanic disaster claimed the lives of many, including several men from Fritham. Among those who died were three brothers who were part of the larger Hickman family who had just decided to resettle in Canada. The three brothers were able to secure passage on the Titanic, with other members of their family finding alternative methods of passage. They travelled with others from the Hampshire villages, namely Percy Deacon, Ambrose Hood, Charlie Davies and William Dibden and together, their ticket cost them a remarkable £72. None of these men from Fritham were to survive the shocking Titanic disaster and some bodies were never recovered.

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Historically a royal forest and also hailed for its wood, used by the Royal Navy, did you know that even in the 21st century, the Alice Holt Forest is continuing to be part of history? The modern day replica of the Globe Theatre in London was designed to recreate the theatre and similar not only it's design but also its construction, using some methods and materials that were used in building the original. Amazingly, oak timber from Alice Holt was used to reincarnate this cultural gem all thanks to this ancient Hampshire forest Did you know that Thomas the Tank Engine was born in Hampshire? The creator of the hugely popular children's stories was Rev Wilbert Awdry from Hampshire related, "There was no doubt in my mind that steam engines all had definite personalities. I would hear them snorting up the grade and little imagination was needed to hear in the puffings and pantings of the two engines the conversation they were having with one another."

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The tragic Titanic disaster claimed the lives of many, including several men from Fritham. Among those who died were three brothers who were part of the larger Hickman family who had just decided to resettle in Canada. The three brothers were able to secure passage on the Titanic, with other members of their family finding alternative methods of passage. They travelled with others from the Hampshire villages, namely Percy Deacon, Ambrose Hood, Charlie Davies and William Dibden and together, their ticket cost them a remarkable £72. None of these men from Fritham were to survive the shocking Titanic disaster and some bodies were never recovered.

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If you’re looking for fabulous things to do this summer, then look no further than Park Proms. Enjoy live music once again in the great outdoors with your loved ones!

This is the event that we’ve all been waiting for. Taking place at the beautiful Broadlands estate in Romsey, Hampshire, the event promises to be a wonderfully British spectacle featuring prolific artists and entertainment for you and your family.

The stage is set for the event of 2021.

Night one - Friday 27 August - features performances by the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and special guests: The Welsh baritone, former boy soprano, television and radio presenter, Aled Jones & English mezzo-soprano, Laura Wright.

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Locals in Lockdown Welcome to our inspiring pages of Locals in Lockdown! These are just a few people who have been busy and creative whilst we have not been able to get out and about so much. If you want to tell us what you have been doing, send me an email to localdata@modernmagazines.co.uk I hope you enjoy reading…

I had an idea to write a series of children’s books educating about climate change and waste, and giving life to some scenarios. I wrote my first book but had no money to pay for an illustrator. After a few months, I sent a plea around the local community... and p 2 illustrators replied! Caitlin, who does my characters, and Carla, who puts m them in the situations and creates the th incredible background scenes. in We went full steam ahead – queue weekly peppermint tea meetings either via zoom, or once restrictions eased, outside under a large umbrella when it rained! I decided to figure out how to self-publish. We became the 3Cs and spent hours crafting the first in the series of adventures about the Eco Protection Squad! The book focuses on littering in the park and recycling, after seeing all the littering that occurred in parks during the Covid-19 pandemic it became the first story..

I printed the books and am working on an eBook version along with an audiobook.

Adventure 2 is in the pipeline too!

I started a project in late November to build a Shepherd's Hut for our grandchildren’s Christmas present to play with in our garden.

It is a copy of an original style hut, but half size complete with seat/ folding bed and a kitchen and led� lighting. This started with just the four cast iron wheels followed by building the chassis in metal and wooden framework and corrugated cladding. It has kept me occupied for approximately 10 weeks.

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I had an idea to write a series of children’s books educating about climate change and waste, and giving life to some scenarios. I wrote my first book but had no money to pay for an illustrator. After a few months, I sent a plea around the local community... and p 2 illustrators replied! Caitlin, who does my characters, and Carla, who puts m them in the situations and creates the th incredible background scenes. in We went full steam ahead – queue weekly peppermint tea meetings either via zoom, or once restrictions eased, outside under a large umbrella when it rained! I decided to figure out how to self-publish. We became the 3Cs and spent hours crafting the first in the series of adventures about the Eco Protection Squad! The book focuses on littering in the park and recycling, after seeing all the littering that occurred in parks during the Covid-19 pandemic it became the first story..

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Start here I decided to walk in Mottisfont … It’s still very muddy so I am sticking to road walks.

This is about 5 miles. You will definitely need walking boots and a friend. This little gem surprised me. I parked the car at, The Bear & Ragged Staff and thought that I had better ask someone if that was OK and luckily a lady came out, it was the landlady, her name is, Sorrel … she looked so glamorous, very unusual in lockdown to wear a sparkly top, but it was her birthday!

Under normal circumstances, I would have booked a table for lunch, but that will have to wait …

You are absolutely going to love this walk.

It’s beautiful! I didn’t know this before I stumbled upon it. Turn right out of the pub and then very quickly there is a left turn that takes you to the picturesque, River Test. I thoroughly recommend that you take a moment … Carry on until you reach the footpath sign on your right. This is one of the, Testway Walks and eventually leads to Mottisfont. Follow the path until you come to the bridge, then veer left.

Luckily, this path wasn’t muddy, but it could be after a lot of rain. It gets a bit steep so you’ll be glad you’ve got your walking boots on! The Council have planted a lot of trees, which will add to the scenery when they have grown. Follow the path until you see the river, go over the little bridge and across the field. This bit was very wet underfoot. There is a gate to open, which is a bit stiff. I always take my hand gel to use afterwards.

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This path isn’t very long, but you get the views over Mottisfont. Just a bit further up is a graveyard … very well kept and unusual, as it’s not attached to the Church.

Eventually you come to the Mottisfont Church and to the road. Turn left and go past the social club and bear right. This takes you past the Mottisfont National Trust House. Carry on down Oakley Road until the next footpath sign. This next bit is the absolute best! Carry on down the little path until you reach the gate, go right. If ever you wanted to live in a pretty cottage by the river, I’m sure it would be this one.

Stay and be amazed at how beautiful this is, it could be a picture on a box of chocolates. Carry on a bit further and there are a few more houses, with the most unusual gardens, not attached to their houses, very well kept and pretty!

When you reach the next footpath sign, jump up and go across. I actually thought this was going to be very muddy, but it wasn’t. The other side of the field is another absolutely breath-taking view. Well worth taking a moment or three to destress. We are definitely very privileged to live in such a wonderful County.

Turn right and carry on. It’s a good walk and lovely views on the right. Eventually, you reach the road. I’d advise you cross over to the pavement. It’s about one mile from this point to, The Bear & Ragged Staff. It’s so sad that we can’t stop for a chilled glass of something and a meal, but hopefully soon!

I really hope that you enjoy this piece of Hampshire as much as I did. Let me know how you get on.

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Featuring a much-feted flavour profile – salty and sweet - these decadent cookies are a great way to use up any leftover bits and bobs in your pantry, and taste far more sophisticated than their name suggests.

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