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Dear Residents, From where I stand today, it looks like the restrictions are being lifted. Many are delighted with this, and many are a little trepidatious. It is down to our personal integrity and doing not only what is right for ourselves, but others around us too. Despite the setbacks and worries, which have been huge, there is a sense of community and helping each other, that I believe is stronger today. Let’s move forward with purpose and a sense of hope, to make this go right and turn what we can to a positive future.

Supporting our local community, local trades and services is all part of us working together. The advertisers here in your magazine really look forward to your calls. They can answer questions, book you in for valuations and indeed book you in for their services. Businesses and trades that have been continuing to promote themselves throughout these interesting times have kept afloat and are in fact doing very well. This is absolutely down to the fact that you, the home-owner and resident, have supported our valuable local businesses and are using them to help you in the home and personally. Myself, and all the advertisers inside thank you sincerely for this. Please continue - and do say “Hello” from us when you speak to them!

Clubs and societies are getting back together which is fantastic. If you know of a club that needs some extra help or more members, please get them to give me a call. It can be free for them to advertise.

Let’s hope we get some more sunshine and are able to get to the beach and the countryside for some friends and family time this summer!

All the Very Best, Take Care and Stay Safe ,

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Almost 600 people sign up to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’s Dash in the Dark

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’s (HIOWAA) night-time 5K fun run, Dash in the Dark, has sold almost 600 tickets with the remaining places selling fast. On Saturday September 11 on Southampton Common, participants of all abilities and ages are being urged to don their neon paint and complete the night-time course to help keep its doctors and paramedics flying and saving lives.

raised over £30,000 through ticket sales and participant fundraising. The 2021 edition will be the Charity’s first mass-participation event for almost two years. Check in on the night will open at 6.30pm. The warm-up will start at 7:30pm, with the 5K dash beginning at 7:45pm, as darkness falls. The route is softly lit and paved throughout, and head torches are essential.

HIOWAA Director of Fundraising, Rachel Leaman, says, ‘We have already responded to more than 800 emergency call-outs this year.

Each of those missionscosts on average £2,882, and every donation we receive will help to keep us on the front line doing what we do best: saving lives. We are so excited to see our fabulous supporters in person after so long and to thank them for the dedication they have shown us over the years.’ In its inaugural year in 2019, Dash in the Dark

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1. Justin Timerlake's 2016 hit song 'Can't Stop the Feeling' was recorded for which movie soundtrack?

9. True or false: Within her reign, Queen Elizabeth II attended the funerals of both Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher?

2. The flag of the United Nations features the UN emblem, formed by a map of the world, surrounded by two what?

10. How many chess pieces does each player have at the start of a game?

3. The quote, 'The course of true love never did run smooth' is associated with which famous playwright?

4. What year did Maradona score the 'Hand of God goal'?

5. Which character is played by Travis Fimmel in the Viking TV series?

11. Which American gunfighter was known as William H. Bonney?

12. Can you place Henry VIII's wives in order of his marriage to them: Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Catherine Parr, Anne of Cleves, Cathryn Howard, Jane Seymour?

6. In which mainland European country is the time the same as it is in the United Kingdom?

7. Can you place the following measurements in order beginning with the smallest first: 40km, 30,000 meters, 4.5cm, 3.4 meters, 30 miles, 4000mm?

8. Who was the creator of The Muppets?

13. What 13 letter word, beginning with the letter J, means an instance of placing things close together for comparison or contrasting effect?

14. What is the longest river in the United Kingdom?

15. Which famous model was knocked into the River Thames in the 2016 movie Absolutely Fabulous?

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Default Davina Presenter Davina McCall on why she always comes back to two things – tip-top body toning, and terrestrial TV!

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Just thinking about Davina McCall’s curriculum vitae makes even the most energetic person feel tired.

The energetic presenter has spent three decades at the top of terrestrial entertainment, presented countless gameshows and BRIT Awards ceremonies, produced 14 fitness DVDs, appeared as a guest on shows including Would I Lie to You?, Celebrity Juice and even Question Time, was a judge on The Masked Singer, and even raised over £2.2m for Sport Relief.

former heroin use continues to rack up the column inches. She worked a number of unusual jobs in her youth, including a brief spell as a backing dancer.

Perhaps her energetic start in front of audiences is at the

From modest beginnings on MTV and Eurotrash, she truly leapt into the limelight with Big Brother, and there followed a decade in the surrounds of one of the UK’s most famous houses. In the process she became the face of a new genre of reality television, and a household name in the process.

“I feel I have evolved in terms of the person I am and the work that I do, but at the heart of it I’ve always been fascinated by British TV and entertainment,” she begins. “I think that’s why so much of my work comes back to that.”

heart of why her run of fitness programmes have been so successful.

Raised by her grandparents, McCall spent her early twenties on the party scene, and her

“I used to dance in nightclubs nonstop, then stopped going out so much, put on a tonne

of weight and did bits in the gym,” she remembers. “I was a ‘read a magazine on the treadmill’ person.”

And yet, as a child, Davina might not have been too sporty - “I did a bit of ballet but I had to leave in the end because I couldn’t keep my tummy in and my bottom in at the same time! Beyond that I didn’t even think about getting fit till I was about 30.

While we can’t all morph into fitness fanatics, it’s hard to deny a spare seven minutes here and there during the day, even with the most hectic of schedules.

“Sometimes that’s all it takes to free up your limbs and keep circulation going,” she says. “I fear the fact lockdown held a lot of people back from pursuing normal exercise, and now we’re heading back towards normality, there is a real need for people to repair the physical and mental effects of the past year, and I pray that happens.”

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Councillor’s Column At the time of writing, the Prime Minister has just announced that the vast majority of Covid restrictions will come to an in July.

Whilst this is great news, I think it’s important to reiterate that Covid hasn’t gone away and that the Delta variant is still pushing up case rates. The difference between now and the turn of the year though is the strength of our vaccination programme. Eighty-eight percent of Test Valley residents have now received their first jab and twothirds are fully vaccinated. Public Health England data shows that vaccinations are 96% effective at stopping hospitalisations and they are also preventing deaths. In the three-month period from the 1st January to the 31st March 2021, there were 85 deaths from Covid in Test Valley within 28-days of a positive test. From the 1st April to the time of writing (in mid-July) there has only been 1.

Although for numerous reasons our lives are going to continue to be very different from what they were 18-months ago, I hope this will give people the confidence to get back to somewhere near normality. Personally, I can’t wait to get back to parkrun on a Saturday morning, socialise with wider friendship groups and visit the numerous public events that are usually the staple of a Test Valley 14

summer. I got an early taste of that at the Wallop Wheels & Wings event at the Museum of Army Flying recently. It was fabulous to see so many people enjoying themselves again, including many visitors to Test Valley. A great advert for our beautiful borough.

Finally, back in June, I spent some time on the Test Valley Borough Council stand at the Andover Vision Climate Day of Action. Put on to promote the small changes we can all make to help tackle climate change and look after our environment. Test Valley were talking all things recycling as well as promoting our hugely successful Community Litter Picking Scheme.

Whilst our main message is not to drop litter in the first place, if you love were you live and want to help our dedicated Environmental Services team tidy up Test Valley, you can sign up via our website.

We’ve got over 400 community litter pickers of all ages right across the borough. We provide all the equipment. Just leave your Test Valley branded bags next to any public bin and we’ll pick them up.

Cllr. Phil North Leader of the Test Valley Borough Council

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Hidden Away - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The summer brings with it a profusion of wildlife in many of the wilder areas of the countryside. From blooming wildflowers to the sounds of birdsong, there is so much going on. But many of our mammalian friends are out of sight out of mind, especially in the summer as they hide away in the dense vegetation. This week, we take a look at what some of our furry friends are up to at this time of year.

Feeding up Hazel dormice might be most familiar as an autumnal species, getting ready to bed down for winter. They wake in spring, and from then on, it’s a race to pile on the pounds for the colder months. During summer, they are at their most active, clambering around hedges and trees, looking for their favourite food. Already cute, one of the biggest components of their summer diet is flowers. Honeysuckle and bramble flowers make up a significant proportion of their diet before they turn to nuts in the autumn.

(meaning they come out at dusk, in twilight). The long summer evenings mean a much better chance of spotting this species compared to the winter. Badgers are no exception. Their cubs will be around four months old now and making the most of this time to play. By July, most will be weaned and starting to become independent. The cubs will roll around with each other, play fighting and chasing their siblings around the sett.

Small mammals, like mice and voles, are essential food sources for wildlife higher up the food chain. Healthy habitats contain plenty of food for species low down in the food chain.

Increases in their populations lead to increases in predators like large mammals and birds of prey. Creating interlinked corridors for mammals to breed and hunt in is vital and restoring and conserving these habitats is at the heart of the Trust’s work.

Up in the air Bats are giving birth at this time of year, usually to a single pup which the mothers nurse in a maternity roost. The young bats take about four weeks before they start to learn to fly, growing quickly in that time.

Some will still be suckling from mum until August. To help keep a steady supply of milk for their young, the adult bats must eat thousands of tiny insects every night!

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QUIRKY FACTS

by Mica Bale Isn’t August the perfect time of year to enjoy Hampshire in all its glory?

Long days and hopefully nice weather throughout the month, what could be better than delving into the county’s most interesting facts in celebration of the last of the summer in our own county? From an interesting royal connection to Winchester’s watermill to an American showman, here’s another handful of quirky facts from around Hampshire!

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Did you know that the British Deer Society was founded in 1963 and is based in Fordingbridge? The society was formed after it became apparent following the Second World War that deer populations were considerably larger than had been estimated. Originally known as the Deer Group within the much larger Mammal Society, the aim was to maintain safe numbers and strong herds and even today, decades later, the society works hard to educate and ensure a safe future for Britain's deer herds.

Perhaps unsurprisingly it was in Hampshire that the first powered flight took place. Lasting only a few seconds, the man behind the machine was American showman and cowboy who claimed to be the long lost son of Buffalo Bill, Samuel Franklin Cody. Although the alleged connection was not true, it is certainly true that Samuel Cody beheld his namesake’s talent for showbusiness and it was with the flamboyance of a showman that he took to the skies above Farnborough Common in 1903. Cody went on to contribute greatly to aviation in Britain however tragically, just a few years later, Cody flew once again at the common, only to suffer a crash that made him one of the first people to die in an aviation disaster.

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Hampshire’s census records always provide a fascinating insight into the county’s history. However, did you know that some of the most common names by population in 1881 included the less than usual surnames of Tier, Urry and Tolfree which amazingly had origins meaning ‘someone who saddled horses for women?

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Did you know that Winchester City Mill can lay claim to being one of the very oldest in the UK, with an impressive 1000 year history? Interestingly the watermill is still in working order after restoration work and is one of the oldest watermills that is still in working order. Aside from providing fine quality flour for generations of Winchester locals, it’s iconic history has attracted many great historical figures from JMW Turner to Mary Tudor who gifted the mill to the city in return for having her wedding to Philip II of Spain at the city’s cathedral.

Remarkably the charming village of Fritham had an unusual claim to fame from the 1860s to the 1920s when it became the headquarters of the Schultze factory.

Interestingly the factory was renowned for its development for a smokeless powder used by many estates throughout the country for sporting purposes.

Amazingly the small Hampshire village would become the centre of the largest nitro-compound gunpowder factory and in later times a whopping three quarters of the world’s annual gunpowder consumption for sport all hailed from Fritham!

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Hampshire’s census records always provide a fascinating insight into the county’s history. However, did you know that some of the most common names by population in 1881 included the less than usual surnames of Tier, Urry and Tolfree which amazingly had origins meaning ‘someone who saddled horses for women?

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o Did you know that Winchester City Mill can lay claim to being one of the very oldest in the UK, with an impressive 1000 year history? Interestingly the watermill is still in working order after restoration work and is one of the oldest watermills that is still in working order. Aside from providing fine quality flour for generations of Winchester locals, it’s iconic history has attracted many great historical figures from JMW Turner to Mary Tudor who gifted the mill to the city in return for having her wedding to Philip II of Spain at the city’s cathedral.

Remarkably the charming village of Fritham had an unusual claim to fame from the 1860s to the 1920s when it became the headquarters of the Schultze factory.

Interestingly the factory was renowned for its development for a smokeless powder used by many estates throughout the country for sporting purposes.

Amazingly the small Hampshire village would become the centre of the largest nitro-compound gunpowder factory and in later times a whopping three quarters of the world’s annual gunpowder consumption for sport all hailed from Fritham!

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ROMSEY L VES For what was once long ago just a small market town in the southern countryside, Romsey today is blessed to be packed with so many landmarks and attractions. With Broadlands estate, King John’s House, Hillier Gardens, the Memorial park, and even Lord Palmerston’s statue. There is plenty to cement our place in English heritage.

and of course that magnificent eastern face that displays the clock and belfry - with raised flag to match.

Not to forget the 400 carved corbels and grotesques that are dotted along the high walls - a reminder that it is always worth looking at the details.

How could you not marvel at its grandiosity.

scale. It is quite an atmospheric experience to witness the sun shine directly through the windows while you walk down the aisles and look up to the pillars and vaults that impressively raise the structure three stories high, which by the way makes it the largest parish church in Hampshire. A monumental feat of engineering crafted in a style historians describe as "Romanesque".

historical destination that more than matches the affection with neighbouring Winchester Cathedral.

Afterall, I’d be remiss to forget the Abbey’s royal affiliations that date all the way back to King Edward the Elder - son of King Alfred the Great.

To this day the Abbey continues to play a crucial role as the single most iconic feature of the community; our very own Big Ben or Eiffel Tower if you will. Hosting weddings and christenings, funerals and baptisms.

The Abbey has an influence on the life of all Romsonians at some point or another. Bringing people together as both a social hub and place of spiritual congregation.

The Abbey But there couldn’t be a more important attribute to the town's identity than the Abbey. When approached from any angle it never fails to take your attention. The building’s picturesque positioning allows it to stand mighty proud over the town centre, dominating the local skyline with its towering height visible even on a clear day from Fishlake Meadows. Its strong bold appearance commands eyes up close and afar thanks to the instantly recognisable stone architecture and distinctive decorations. Passing by you’ll often see people gazing at the tall arches and rounded stained glass windows,

Though to fully appreciate its significance and relationship to Romsey, you have to first understand its deep history. At over 900 years old, the Norman Abbey has survived The Black Death, Reformation, Henry VIII and the Dissolution of Monasteries, as well as Cromwell and the English Civil war (you can still see the scars from when Parliamentary troops fired musket balls during their attempt to desecrate the people’s place of worship). Quite a remarkable track record of avoiding destruction during the turbulent periods of England’s history. A true testament to the original craftsmen and centuries of preservation.

However striking you find the exterior, it is only until you enter through the large wooden doors that you get a much greater sense of

It is thanks to this strength that the church is able to house a number of artefacts such as the Saxon Roods and most notably the mystery plait of hair which was found in a lead coffin in 1839. But it also provides shelter for art and four chapels including that of St Lawrence, which can be found by the altar with the 16th century reredos (a section of painted panels that depict the resurrection of Christ). It is of little wonder why the building attracts so much curiosity and admiration.

Inside and out. Even the Queen’s fondness is well known, her last official visit being in 2007 for the 400th anniversary of Romsey’s charter which King James 1st granted in 1607. Once governed by Benedictine nuns, the Abbey gained a national reputation as an institution of education for children of nobility. Now the Abbey is a

Often the central venue for all manner of seasonal events on the town’s calendar. From Christmas carol services to musical concerts and artistic exhibitions. Playing a part in celebrations and festivities as recent as last month's Romsey Festival. It carries a cultural duty not often thought about. It’s not surprising that the townspeople back in 1544 were so keen to save the building (for a sum of £100). And thank goodness they did. On a map you can clearly see how the town has evolved outwards from the Abbey.

Therefore it is plausible to say that if it wasn’t for the Abbey’s persevering existence through time - there would be no town to speak of.

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scale. It is quite an atmospheric experience to witness the sun shine directly through the windows while you walk down the aisles and look up to the pillars and vaults that impressively raise the structure three stories high, which by the way makes it the largest parish church in Hampshire. A monumental feat of engineering crafted in a style historians describe as "Romanesque".

historical destination that more than matches the affection with neighbouring Winchester Cathedral.

Afterall, I’d be remiss to forget the Abbey’s royal affiliations that date all the way back to King Edward the Elder - son of King Alfred the Great.

To this day the Abbey continues to play a crucial role as the single most iconic feature of the community; our very own Big Ben or Eiffel Tower if you will. Hosting weddings and christenings, funerals and baptisms.

The Abbey has an influence on the life of all Romsonians at some point or another. Bringing people together as both a social hub and place of spiritual congregation.

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It is thanks to this strength that the church is able to house a number of artefacts such as the Saxon Roods and most notably the mystery plait of hair which was found in a lead coffin in 1839. But it also provides shelter for art and four chapels including that of St Lawrence, which can be found by the altar with the 16th century reredos (a section of painted panels that depict the resurrection of Christ). It is of little wonder why the building attracts so much curiosity and admiration.

Inside and out. Even the Queen’s fondness is well known, her last official visit being in 2007 for the 400th anniversary of Romsey’s charter which King James 1st granted in 1607. Once governed by Benedictine nuns, the Abbey gained a national reputation as an institution of education for children of nobility. Now the Abbey is a

Often the central venue for all manner of seasonal events on the town’s calendar. From Christmas carol services to musical concerts and artistic exhibitions. Playing a part in celebrations and festivities as recent as last month's Romsey Festival. It carries a cultural duty not often thought about. It’s not surprising that the townspeople back in 1544 were so keen to save the building (for a sum of £100). And thank goodness they did. On a map you can clearly see how the town has evolved outwards from the Abbey.

Therefore it is plausible to say that if it wasn’t for the Abbey’s persevering existence through time - there would be no town to speak of.

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“While we’re delighted to mark our 20th anniversary, we’re always looking ahead to the future to grow and adapt to the market’s needs. On behalf of everyone at Belbins, we want to thank our customers for their support and look forward to maintaining their cars for years to come.”

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aesthetics she spent significant time working in specialities such as Dermatology and Surgery before working as a GP. Her work has been featured in numerous magazine articles and online publications, and she also is involved in training other budding aesthetics practitioners.

“Being involved in a patient’s skincare journey is a real privilege”, says Dr Tara. “It can feel very daunting to decide to deal with issues that have affected someone’s self esteem for years. We know that a huge amount of confidence is tied up in our skin and how we look, and whilst we encourage all our patients to embrace their imperfections, and the uniqueness of who we all are, it’s wonderful to be able to help patients who have issues which may have affected their self belief for years.”

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Dr Tara offers a free no-obligation consultation to every patient, to discuss their skincare concerns, and tailor a bespoke package of possible treatments.

“We aim to target the signs of skin ageing and skin disease, from the inside out” says Dr Tara, “And we believe passionately that the best way to get glowing, radiant skin is to have healthy skin. We offer a holistic approach combining nutritional and lifestyle advice, with prescription skincare, injectable face and body treatments and other therapies such as Collagen micro needling and enzyme peels”.

Dr Tara personally performs all treatments, unlike some clinics where non medical professionals are offering treatments, and so patients know they are in safe hands of a highly qualified medical professional with an intimate knowledge of facial and body anatomy. With an ever-growing list of new therapies being developed, Dr Tara continually research new treatment options and attends masterclasses and training to ensure she is up to date with the very latest developments and can offer patients the best options.

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Forever Fashion How and why you ought to resist the lure of fashion.

We are now living in a material world thanks to the rise of fast fashion. The UK alone sees on average 300,000 tonnes of textiles sent to landfill every year, and with more than 60% of fabric fibres being synthetic you can bet those clothes are going to be hanging around for a very long time. These artificial microfibres also end up in our water systems eventually making their way deep into our oceans where they are eaten by fish and other marine life.

Yet ‘fast fashion’ is hard to resist.

Compared to previous generations it has never been easier nor cheaper to live out our wildest sartorial dreams: designer brands are more affordable, there is a wealth of styles and colours out there in every size imaginable.

Yet with clothes being usurped only by food and water in terms of necessity, it can be difficult to source garments that are genuinely low impact. Even cotton, which is a natural fibre, has other drawbacks such as the 10,000 litres of water it takes to produce just one kilogram of raw material.

The solution then, is to focus on sustainability, and resisting fast fashion. Here’s how:

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1 - Only buy what you love Tempting as it may be to buy new clothes every payday, you may find more fulfilment in the long-term by saving up and investing in pieces that will last and that you will treasure for years to come. Remember, true style is timeless.

2 - Invest in vintage The beauty of good quality fabric is that it lasts. From super-soft cashmere jumpers to impeccably cut denim jeans and piles of retro tees that get

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3 - Seek ‘circularminded’ brands As there is clearly a market for synthetic fabric in fashion, it makes perfect sense that plastic marked for landfill – such as cola bottles, shopping bags and food packaging – is diverted

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4 - Consider provenance If your new t-shirt cost less than a cup of coffee, you can bet that there are compromises being made during the manufacturing process. Fortunately, several leading fashion brands are becoming more transparent about how and where their clothes are made. Just do a little more homework.

5 - Find ecofabrics Tencel (made from sustainably sourced natural raw material wood), Econyl (regenerated nylon) and Piñatex (a leather alternative made from the leaf waste of pineapples) are just three examples of sustainable fabrics that are set to shape the future of fashion.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Isn’t it great to go for a walk in our luscious green, English countryside! Daichi highly recommends walking to clear away the mental cobwebs and stresses of the week. He loves to bounce his way to the destination, always with a picnic, coffee at the ready and a big stealy white smile. We love him.

This time he took us to Pamphill near Wimborne in East Dorset. There are bluebell woods here which can look amazing at the right time of the year. In 2018 the National Trust planted 2500 trees at the Abbott Street Plantation, which you can see on the map.

This included oak, hazel, scots pine, sweet chestnut and wild cherry trees. The intention is to extend the ancient woodland for future generations, so they continue to enjoy our wonderful wildlife and views. How cool is that. Some of the trees in the woodland have been standing there for 300 years (and I feel old…) and are struggling with disease and stress, so there was a fence to keep us heavy humans out and allow the trees some space, peace and quiet to recover. Maybe there is a lesson to learn there… certainly

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Ancient woodland at Abbott Street Copse taking a walk can help us too, recover from a taxing week. In addition to that some of the dead trees, known as “standing deadwood” have been deliberately left where they have stood for hundreds of years. These old, decayed trees, which still have a wonderful presence about them, are great for wildlife and create a haven for woodpeckers, insects, tree creepers and a large variety of fungi. They make it a heathy habitat for other species to thrive. I love nature and there is definitely something very magical about this woodland. I take my hat off (or Daichi’s bonnet) to the National Trust who are preserving this delightful area. We really enjoyed our meanderings.

Once out of the sheltered wood, we walked to more open ground, across fields and climbed over stiles to follow the walk we had found on our phone. Modern technology working with ancient woodlands and a beautiful leisurely stroll. The walk is about an hour long, though we were walking pretty slowly really, so for those who like more of a hike you could probably do this in half an

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hour! We like to amble, take our time and breathe in the fresh air.

We saw buzzards, deer, horses and walkers with dogs. The view further on the trail is amazing. Rolling hills and farmhouses. One thatched cottage in the distance had had a fire and was burnt to a cinder, all black and eerie looking. I do not know the story there, but I certainly hope everyone was safe.

Back at the Pamphill Green car park we decided to visit St Stephen’s Church, which is the Bankes Family Church. The Bankes family owned Kingston Lacy Country House and this Church was built in memory of Walter Ralph Bankes who was a Lord High Admiral of Purbeck. I immediately noticed there were no gravestones. Call me odd, but as a teenager and later at university I used to walk around Churches and Graveyards to read the tombstones. I found it fascinating to see who was alive in the area then, how long they had lived and see family members all together. Pure enchantment. To others I was seen as a little ‘mad’ I think! Well, it is a good job we are all different I say. So, immediately seeing there were no gravestones to read, I looked it up on good old Google and found that land has to be consecrated in order to have a burial ground. Holy water, which has been blessed by a priest is used to make the land sacred and only then can

St Stephen’s Church at Pamphill

Daichi waited in the woods the land be used for burials. This land was obviously not consecrated and thus no tombstones to read. Churches do have a certain atmosphere about them, especially chocolate-box looking ones like this one.

Idyllic. This Church was built in 1907 after seven years of construction. The previous Church had been left to go to ruins and unlike the dead trees in the woods, a broken-down, dilapidated Church does not aid others in their survival, so a new one had to be built. Well, they did a very good job I have to say.

All this countryside walking and fresh air meant that refreshments were in order.

The Vine Inn Pub is a very short drive down the road and as it was a lovely evening, we decided to sit in the garden there and have a drink. A great end to a very simple, relaxed afternoon. After all the chasing around of the week it was delightful to sit and listen to birds singing, taste the fresh night air and chill out. Daichi watched us with an equally lazy smile. Wherever you live there is countryside not that far away. If you are able to get out and about, all you need is walking shoes and a jacket just in case. Take your time, take a stroll and let nature calm the spirits. Truly recommended. Where will Daichi take us next I wonder?

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hour! We like to amble, take our time and breathe in the fresh air.

We saw buzzards, deer, horses and walkers with dogs. The view further on the trail is amazing. Rolling hills and farmhouses. One thatched cottage in the distance had had a fire and was burnt to a cinder, all black and eerie looking. I do not know the story there, but I certainly hope everyone was safe.

Back at the Pamphill Green car park we decided to visit St Stephen’s Church, which is the Bankes Family Church. The Bankes family owned Kingston Lacy Country House and this Church was built in memory of Walter Ralph Bankes who was a Lord High Admiral of Purbeck. I immediately noticed there were no gravestones. Call me odd, but as a teenager and later at university I used to walk around Churches and Graveyards to read the tombstones. I found it fascinating to see who was alive in the area then, how long they had lived and see family members all together. Pure enchantment. To others I was seen as a little ‘mad’ I think! Well, it is a good job we are all different I say. So, immediately seeing there were no gravestones to read, I looked it up on good old Google and found that land has to be consecrated in order to have a burial ground. Holy water, which has been blessed by a priest is used to make the land sacred and only then can

St Stephen’s Church at Pamphill

Daichi waited in the woods the land be used for burials. This land was obviously not consecrated and thus no tombstones to read. Churches do have a certain atmosphere about them, especially chocolate-box looking ones like this one.

Idyllic. This Church was built in 1907 after seven years of construction. The previous Church had been left to go to ruins and unlike the dead trees in the woods, a broken-down, dilapidated Church does not aid others in their survival, so a new one had to be built. Well, they did a very good job I have to say.

All this countryside walking and fresh air meant that refreshments were in order.

The Vine Inn Pub is a very short drive down the road and as it was a lovely evening, we decided to sit in the garden there and have a drink. A great end to a very simple, relaxed afternoon. After all the chasing around of the week it was delightful to sit and listen to birds singing, taste the fresh night air and chill out. Daichi watched us with an equally lazy smile. Wherever you live there is countryside not that far away. If you are able to get out and about, all you need is walking shoes and a jacket just in case. Take your time, take a stroll and let nature calm the spirits. Truly recommended. Where will Daichi take us next I wonder?

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However, this smart, effective, affordable, hardworking formula is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, and designed to be used on both body and face. £21 for 148ml.

Best for oily skin Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50+ The last thing you need to apply on your face when you are perspiring in the heat is a greasy sun cream. Kiehl’s have created this gorgeous geltextured sunscreen which glides on like a dream and even helps shield your skin from pollution. £40 for 60ml.

Best under makeup Dr Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 Beauty addicts already familiar with skincare queen Dr Barbara Sturm will know that

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her products always deliver, and these divine drops can be used neat or blended with your favourite moisturiser.

Offering serious sun protection, it also has betaglucan, cassia extract and vitamin E to further protect and rejuvenate. £110 for 30ml.

Best for Kids Nivea Sun kids protect and play coloured roll-on SPF50+ The struggle to get kids sufficiently sunscreen protected is a very real one… but not with this ingenious roll-on from Nivea which paints your little monsters green during the process, providing endless body art fun. £5.49 for 50ml.

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Boasting a stimulating bend of lavender, spearmint and lemon, it is a perfume in itself; and the addition of vitamin E, avocado and sweet almond oils ensures it softens and protects your skin while you have fun in the sun. £30 for 150ml.

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Songbirds Bring music to your life by attracting your own dawn chorus.

Nature’s early-morning concert is one of the summer’s greatest pleasures, and with a little encouragement, we can bring this dawn chorus to our front and back doors.

The birds: Robin – The robin produces a twinkling, crystal-like sound that flutters through the air.

You’ll hear this little fellow all year round.

other that offer a range of tones and a stylish array of chords.

Song thrush – Heard throughout the year, the song thrush makes a sound closest to those slightly shrill mobile phone ringtones… but nicer!

on offer; while tits, finches and siskins love the fatty proteins of peanuts.

Great tit – A repetitive twotoned whistle that cuts through the air and is most prominent in early spring.

Wren – For many, the best improvised whistle of them all, with a raft of twists and twirls ending up in a rattling cacophony of noise towards the end.

Willow warbler – Best characterised for a chain of notes that lowers as it progresses, the warbler’s song has clear gaps in between notes and a powerful chirp.

Chaffinch – Heard throughout spring and summer, the chaffinch offers a punchy, powerful array of notes that slows towards the end Blackbird – So typical of the bird itself, the blackbird’s song features notes drawn into each

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Water – Whether bathing, playing in it or drinking the stuff, a supply of fresh water, usually on a shallow plate, is one of the best ways to get birds engaged in your garden.

Goldfinch – With elegant inflections and the occasional sound of a penny whistle thrown in for good measure, a chaffinch has an eclectic song and is heard from early spring.

How to attract them: Bird feeders – Unknown to many, the type of food you leave in bird feeders will directly influence the species you attract. For instance, suet balls are favourites with robins, blue tits and long-tailed tits; niger seeds are loved by greenfinches and goldfinches; starlings, robins and blackbirds will come if mealworms are

Plants – Edible plants, berries, shrubs and wildflowers will keep your birds hanging around for long periods.

Protection – Birds are always on the lookout for cats and other predators ready to disrupt their everyday pleasures of gliding from one branch to another, so the more space you can offer your feathered friends, the more they will relax and hang about.

Birdboxes – Ensure you’re hanging these high enough away from cats and squirrels, and in a semi-sheltered where birds can nest in peace.

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Sizzling Summer Reads Lose yourself this summer within the pages of these thrilling fictional offerings.

No Such Thing As Perfect

by Emma Hughes Finding herself in a bit of a rut, Laura Morrison seizes the chance to trial Cupid, a high-tech new dating service which will draw on everything she’s ever done online to find her perfect match.

Along comes the handsome and charming Adam, but as things start to fall apart Laura may have to accept that the path to true love never runs smoothly.

Published by Century on August 5 Triflers Need Not Apply

by Camilla Bruce Based on the true story of Belle Gunness, whose murderous rampage began in Chicago in 1900, Triflers Need Not Apply is a novelistic tour de force exploring one woman’s determination to pay men back for all they have taken.

Deliciously dark and enthralling, Norwegian novelist Camilla Bruce perfectly captures not only the atmosphere and mystique of early 20th century Chicago, but also the ruthlessness and fury of her female protagonist.

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A Slow Fire Burning

by Paula Hawkins Paula Hawkins is back with her third thriller after The Girl on the Train and Into the Water. A Slow Fire Burning is about three women: Laura, who is seen as a troubled loner; Miriam, who knows that just because Laura is seen leaving the scene of a horrific murder it doesn’t mean she’s a killer; and Carla, who is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew.

Potent from the first page, this bristles with all the twisty thrills and dark surprises we have come to expect from Hawkins.

Published by Penguin on August 31 Billy Summers

by Stephen King A killer for hire, Billy is a criminal with a conscience who will only take a contract if he deems his target a truly bad person - and with one more hit before he can retire, Billy’s morals are about to be pushed to the limit.

This spectacular is part war story, part love letter to small town America and the people who live there, with a complex hero looking for one last shot at redemption. King at his finest.

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Romsey Walk Start here

I started at the Palmerston Statue in Romsey, It’s so lovely to meet a friend and walk first and then choose somewhere for lunch, or coffee after your walk. From the Palmerston walk down Bell Street, continue until you reach the Cromwell Arms, this bit is very busy so please be careful. Cross over and continue until you reach the footpath sign … this is part of the Test Way Walk. Just at this bit it can be muddy if it’s been raining. Go through the gate and look at the wonderful views … you can leave all the noise behind you.

Part way up the grass track, if you look left you will see the back of Broadlands House, quite spectacular! A little further on is a gravel path, go straight up. Either side of the walk you will see gates with cows in the fields.

A little further up is a fork in the path, you need to turn right and go through the turn style. If you have a dog, you will need to put it on a lead, there are a few signs along the way to remind you. Also it’s a bit bumpy under foot. I have done this walk in trainers and walking boots. I thoroughly recommend walking boots. Also there are intermittent signs on posts to guide you. A little further up, when you come to the footpath sign, turn right. We are so lucky to have the beautiful Test Way to walk …

Last year when I walked this route, it was very flat and very dry but this year is a bit slippery as we’ve had so much rain.

Eventually, you will reach the corn fields.

As the season goes on I thoroughly recommend long trousers and long sleeves as you will get stung by nettles and bitten by bugs… It is so pretty though, definitely worth it! At the end of the field, go through the gate and onto the road, this is called Moorcourt Farm. Bear left

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down the road for a short while then turn left… There are signs to say you are being watched. Go through the gate and carry on walking, it’s as if you are walking through someone’s private garden. Carry straight on past the amazing barns … they are so pretty! At the edge of the barns turn right at the metal gate. Well, this bit of the walk is so peaceful and pretty, absolutely stunning!

Carry on until you reach the River Test and just watch the water… it’s totally mesmerising.

Carry on and follow the road round. Please don’t be tempted to go off road as this is Broadlands Private Estate and you will be asked to go back on the road. Carry on until you reach the little fishing hut, this is definitely my favourite part of the walk, the view is absolutely stunning. I always stop for a while and just enjoy the tranquillity.

Both sides of the bridge are so pretty … follow the road round until you reach the gate and the large house. Another part of this walk I absolutely love is the amazing barns you come to, WOW they are spectacular! Carry on up to the top of this road and if you turn right this takes you to the Broadlands Lakes and if you turn left, this takes you onto the private Broadlands Estate, so at this point I turn round and go back.

Although you go back the same way, it’s such a lovely walk, I don’t mind. This walk takes about 2½-3 hours and is about 6½ miles, but if you take a drink and a sandwich, there are a lot of places to stop and while away your time…

I definitely would not do this walk by myself as I have never seen anyone else.

I do this walk at least once a month and love it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Summer Fruits Pie Introduction

Make the most of summers berries with this delectable pie… perfect with a dollop of fresh cream!

Ingredients

(serves four)

For the pastry: 225g cold unsalted butter chopped into small pieces 350g plain flour 50g icing sugar Pinch of salt 1 large egg yolk For the filling: 800g of berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries or blueberries 100g sugar 2tbsp of cornflour ½ tsp cinnamon 1 egg white (for glazing) 1tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

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Method

1. Put the flour, butter, icing sugar and salt in a food processor and blitz into crumbs. Combine the yolk with 1tbsp cold water, then add to the processor and pulse until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two, wrap in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or, better still, overnight.

2. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5. Roll out one half of the pastry, then butter an 8” pie dish and press in the pastry topped with a sheet of baking paper and baking beans. Bake blind for 30 mins.

Remove the paper and beans.

Mix the berries, sugar and pour

Tip

If using tough greens such as raw kale, massage the leaves first with olive oil to soften.

the mixture into your baked pie base.

3. Roll out the second batch of pastry and top the pie with it, trimming to fit, and using a fork to seal the edge. Use a sharp knife to create a few slits for steam to escape before brushing with the whisked egg white before topping with sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden. Leave to cool as filling will be extremely hot!

• If you’re time-starved, feel free to use pre-made shortcrust pastry which is generally as good as homemade, and certainly easier!

• If you don’t have baking beans use cooking weights, dried lentils or rice.

• If you don’t have access to a food processor simply rub the butter and flour together until it is the texture of breadcrumbs.

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