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Welcome to the

September edition of your local Romsey & Wellow Gazette community magazine.

We do hope that you are all keeping fit and well. Here at My Local Gazettes Stephen, myself and the whole family in fact, managed to get away for a week. Daichi, the Dashing Dude our beloved campervan, took us to the serene Docklow Pools in Herefordshire, to give Grandad a well-earned rest. For anyone who loves fishing I highly recommend it. If you like peace and tranquillity it could be for you too!

Many of us have also had more time for the house and garden recently. Here in The Romsey Gazette our trades and services would love to help. Why not give them a ring to see how they can help you? Please don’t forget to mention us. Many years on and I still love to hear that you are backing up our local trades and services. It is very appreciated. Our community thrives on helping each other, especially in these times. If there are any trades you need and cannot find here please let me know. I may be able to help you. The index at the back gives you all the details of who is inside. If you have any local community data or photos you would like us to publish, we are very happy to receive them. Please email us at info@mlggazettes.co.uk Michael has been busy getting local information together for you, so we do hope you enjoy reading.

Stephen, myself and Michael wish you a wonderful month of September.

Debbie, Stephen and all the Team at the Gazettes

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Quirky Fact on Hampshire

10 Puzzle Corner 12 Romsey: Now and into the Future 14 Romsey Foodbank News 22 A Ride on the Watercress Line 24 Jane Scarth House Helping the Local Community 26 Monthly Walk 30 The Adventures of Daichi 34 Romsey Ramblers Restarts 36 The Great British Snake Off To advertise your business call our sales team on 01264 316499.

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We have a wide range of products that includes Dog Food in Pouches, Tins, Dried and Frozen as well as Cat food, Small Animal and Bird Foods. We also have an extensive choice of Hardware, Gardening, Bicycle, Car and Household.

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BY MICA BALE Although this year has been full of changes, many of us are enjoying our beautiful county of Hampshire in new ways or rediscovering the old delights the county has to offer. From a very special visit from comedy legends Laurel and Hardy themselves to an interesting brush with unusual royalty, here are another five facts from Hampshire’s heritage to delve into. Although this year has been full of changes, many of us are enjoying our beautiful county of Hampshire in new ways or rediscovering the old delights the county has to offer. From a very special visit from comedy legends Laurel and Hardy themselves to an interesting brush with unusual royalty, here are another five facts from Hampshire’s heritage to delve into.

Of all the comedy legends that have toured the world and won hearts over the silver screen, mention the name Laurel and Hardy and fans young and old will fondly remember their characteristically slapstick routines and often repeated phrases. Did you know however, that in 1947 Laurel and Hardy themselves were warmly welcomed to Southsea? For several nights the comedic duo performed to delighted Southsea locals and stayed at the Queen’s Hotel. Perhaps Laurel and Hardy even treated themselves to a stroll along the beautiful pier and enjoyed their very own taste of Hampshire’s coastline - and fish and chips of course!

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Aside from setting sail from Hampshire on her ill-fated maiden voyage, did you know that it was in Emery Down that the Titanic's captain, Edward Smith, reportedly spent his last evening on land before beginning, what was at the time, one of the most disastrous events in history? He stayed at the New Forest Inn, previously named the New Inn, in the picturesque village of Emery Down no doubt the captain enjoyed a drink or two before retiring for the night. Sadly, little did he know then what tragedies lay ahead.

It would be hard to deny that King Henry VIII had a fondness for Hampshire. The great Tudor monarch loved to exude power and his navy was his pride and joy. In fact, the very heart of his navy had deep roots in the county and the king built strongholds all around to protect it at all costs. one such stronghold was Hurst Castle. An impressive structure in itself, another interesting fact is that the castle was involved in many of the country's most historic events, including the imprisonment of King Charles I, and continued to be in use as late as both world wars.

Hampshire has been home to further 'royalty' than the recognised British monarchy? Although not born in the county, Eliza James became known as the Queen of Watercress in the early 1900s when she began her watercress growing business. Although the ancient art of watercress growing was not new to the county, this queen’s business thrived and soon she supplied to all outlets from shops and markets to hotels and restaurants until she had become so popular that everyone in London sought her watercress. Amazingly, despite a tragic life in which she survived murder attempts at the hands of her husband, Eliza James’ watercress business became the largest in Europe and she became forever remembered as the Watercress Queen!

Did you know that Hampshire is home to be what is considered by tree experts as one of the most important trees in the entire country? Although Hampshire boasts many impressive natural gems, Farringdon Yew Tree dates back at least three thousand years and as well as being a beautiful insight into Hampshire's natural history, it has fired and inspired many of the literary minds that flock to the county!"

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Romsey: Now and into the Future I’m delighted to have been asked to write a monthly column for the Romsey edition of MLG Gazettes.

Since I became Leader of Test Valley in 2017, I have made the regeneration of our town centres my number one priority.

We’re bringing the Romsey masterplan to improve the area around the south of the Town Centre to Full Council early next month for final approval. It’s the end of two years of consultation, to which thousands of people responded, from children at Romsey Abbey and Romsey and Mountbatten schools to older people’s groups - and, of course, the Citizens Assembly. In fact, the level of consultation that we’ve undertaken has meant that this project has been shortlisted in the Award for Stakeholder Engagement at the Planning Awards 2020. Once adopted, the masterplan will enable us to start delivering on your priorities for the area. Transforming the area around Crosfield Hall, the bus station and Broadwater Road car park, making it a more useable space and better connecting it to the town centre.

One of the opportunities from Covid is to try and better promote that continental style café culture which will complement the Romsey masterplan. Businesses require more space for social distancing and many customers feel safer sitting

outside. The Business and Planning Act, which Parliament passed into law recently, shortens the time period for new tables and chairs licences to be agreed and reduces the fee Councillor to a maximum of Phil North £100. Instead of just making the changes required by the new legislation though, I was determined that Test Valley Borough Council should go further. So, we’re enabling businesses to apply for outside seating licenses for free.

Over the summer, Full Council unanimously endorsed our climate change action plan. This is a result of the cross-party motion proposed by myself and seconded by the leader of the Liberal Democrats to declare a climate emergency in Test Valley and to make a commitment to eliminate our carbon footprint. It won’t surprise you that the action plan focuses heavily on harnessing new technology, looking at opportunities to replace our current waste collection vehicles with electric or alternative fuel options and embracing new, low carbon ways of working like video conferencing.

The latter of which has been accelerated by coronavirus. This is a living document.

It needs to be. And I’m determined to seize this chance to make a positive change in Test Valley and a truly lasting difference to our environment.

Cllr Phil North, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council

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We are so grateful to those who have continued throughout this period and have adjusted to some very different ways of working and we are looking forward to welcoming others back soon.

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A Ride on the Watercress Line It was one of the hottest days of the year when we embarked on a trip on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line. The sun was shining and the train looked wonderful as it sat in Alresford Station.

The Watercress Line runs from Alresford through Ropley and Medstead & Four Marks before arriving at Alton. The Mid Hants Railway began its life in 1865 and it was intended to connect the existing lines between Alton and Winchester to provide an alternative route between London and Southampton.

The 17 mile long line was used to transport locally produced watercress and this is how it got its name. It was also important during both World Wars for transporting military traffic between Aldershot and Southampton. The line closed in 1973 and was reopened as a heritage line run by volunteers in May 1977 running from Alresford to Ropley.

The restoration of the line continued with the opening of the line to Medstead & Four Marks in 1983 and the final section to Alton opening in 1985. Medstead & Four Marks is currently the highest operational standard gauge railway station in Southern England at 644ft above sea level.

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As you hear the whistle from the steam engine and feel the gentle rocking of the coach you really are transported back to much simpler times and you can escape the hectic world we live in for a couple of hours.

At Ropley station there is the bridge that was used in the Harry Potter film ‘The Philosophers Stone’ when Hagrid first gives Harry a ticket on the Hogwarts Express. It was moved to Ropley from Kings Cross Station in London in 2008.

You can also view the steam engines being repaired and renovated, or you can just sit and have a picnic underneath the trees and admire the train.

The buffet building at Alresford Station came from Lyme Regis Station and is aptly named The West Country Buffet.

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Jane Scarth House - Helping the Local Community Romsey Cancer Support Centre, Jane Scarth House is a local charity based in Romsey that provides emotional and practical support to anyone whose life is affected by cancer, in Romsey and the wider area. Jane Scarth House provides a range of expert professional and confidential services, including counselling, befriending and therapies. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we ensured we could continue to provide support to those in need, at a particularly difficult time for people affected by cancer and their families.

We adapted to the changes as a result of the recent pandemic and used this difficult time as a learning opportunity. The use of telephone and video calls during lockdown, as a substitute for face to face counselling, proved to be particularly successful and well-received by our clients.

We were delighted to re-open the Jane Scarth House Centre at 37a The Hundred on Wednesday 5 August initially for Befriending and Counselling. We are also continuing to provide these services by telephone or video call in addition; as with other services, Meditation and Art for Wellbeing. Our plans and activities will be reviewed regularly in the light of current government guidelines.

Our services and therapies are provided free of charge to our clients. We receive no government funding and therefore rely on the generosity of our local community and our extremely dedicated volunteers. Our charity shop, Jane’s, located on Latimer street raises much-needed funds for the Jane Scarth House Centre.

Fundraising is also critical. Here at Jane Scarth House, we participate in a variety of exciting events within the local area, encouraging people to get involved and support a local cause in their community.

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Walk the Test Way, a regular annual event adjusted to Covid-19; encouraging people to ‘Walk the Test Another Way’. Participants could choose where and when they started to walk between 1-25 miles. Local resident Nikki Jones went one step further to support Jane Scarth House and completed a triathlon for her challenge, including a 7km run, 43km bike ride and 1.5km swim!

This year marks the 25th Anniversary year for Jane Scarth House. A Gala dinner originally planned for October 2020 has been rescheduled for October 2021. However, we are still planning to celebrate this huge milestone in other ways.

Anyone who is interested in the services provided by Jane Scarth House or if you would like to get involved in any way then please call or email to receive further details. We shall be pleased to help.

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Chilworth & Knightwood

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This month’s walk targets the Southern end of the Test Valley, starting is it does from The Chilworth Arms, Chilworth Road, SO16 7JS, where you can park at the front or rear of the building.

This 4.5 mile walk captures most of the elements of an interesting outing, so apart from the final mile (which can be challenging in the rainy season), the entire journey provides good underfoot conditions and should take the regular walker between 90 and 100 minutes. Setting off from the car park (front or rear), we need to cross the busy road (A27), taking great care as we start down Woodside. This road drops down fairly steadily, then tapers down to a gravel track until we meet a footpath junction.

At this point we aim straight ahead, making due note that on our return we will pick up the path once again at that crossing. The views across the surrounding farmland are wonderful and the path beside it offers a fairly easy time as we head steadily downhill for around 800 metres before reaching Castle Lane. This is another fast flowing road, which we must cross as we turn right for a mere 100 metres where we now turn left, following the footpath arrow sign. Once upon a time this mostly tarmac path probably served as a byeway between farms, but now there is a full kilometre of calm – woodland to the left and houses behind a copse over to the right. At one point the path takes a decided turn then starts to convert to more gravel, before meeting our next turn to the right, following the sign to Zionshill Copse. This is a well signposted path and the only formal turn off the trail, which takes us for another 600 metres up to the Knightwood Area, pass through a gate and swing right across the road for 200 metres as far as the Leisure Centre

We turn into Knightwood Leisure Centre and walk on down as far as the car park, where we turn right along the edge of the Centre itself. We emerge actually on Knightwood Road, cross that (carefully of course) and aim directly down the path opposite. This wiggles it’s way past a school and then The Cleveland Bay pub on the left, which is where that stays as we turn left along the pavement as far as the pub car park entrance only. Bang opposite that point is a marked footpath with a blue arrow sending us away through back paths of Chandlers Ford.

The next section is effectively a straight path (beware of a narrow right hand option at the beginning) – heading on past a large woodland on the left. A circular trip round there, always pleasant, will add on at least 800 metres if you have the time and energy, but once returning to the original path however, we meet and cross another busy road (leading through to Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate), then proceed up the slope, veer right and cross a local estate road. From here it is a case of ‘follow your nose’ taking the path direct up through houses and leisure areas, before finally walking beside Templars Business Park and making an appearance on Bournemouth Road

almost opposite Asda Store. At this point we take the right hand path with a climb uphill, across another busy road by the junction (leading into the Asda Roundabout), followed by a slightly tedious stretch that mirrors the compound surrounding Asda (over to the left) for around 300 metres before turning in right at the sign for Velmore Farm.

The footpath sign here fell into the undergrowth some time ago, but never fear this is the next phase of the journey home! There follows a gentle downhill section followed by a stroll past the farm and outbuildings, before commencing a climb where the path tapers and in really wet weather can become challenging as it is a trifle rutted. With our journey almost complete however once on top of this path we are back at the T junction that marked the early part of this walk some time ago. All that remains now is to turn left up the hill again (Woodside) and past several beautiful houses and gardens before arriving in site of The Chilworth Arms just across Chilworth Road and the completion of another walk well done; with time for refreshment and rest.

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Adventures of Daichi

The Adventures of Daichi We really love a good success story and last month Daichi the Dashing Dude, dashed us to a very special place in Herefordshire. Nestled in an idyllic rural setting are the fishing lakes of Docklow Pools. My Dad has been a keen freshwater fisherman all his life. Many good weekends were spent by ponds and rivers up in East Yorkshire. I loved them. Today, Dad is my Mum’s carer. Mum suffers badly with dementia and Dad managed the whole of lockdown on his own. This was his treat. Daichi was delighted to whisk us all away to one of Dad’s favourite fishing retreats, Docklow.

Herefordshire is a county enveloped in rolling English countryside, so the setting of these ponds is simply stunning. The owners Mike and Josie, wonderful people, bought the 100 acres of luscious greenery, and at the time derelict farm, in 1972. We were lucky enough to speak with them and Josie smiled about having to milk cows at the age of 24 while Mike, age 27, who was a tool maker in those days, continued his work in Birmingham at the car factory. No previous experience of farming of course! It was a struggle to say the least. Hard work and determination, but they had a vision… at least Mike did! Now the grounds contain twelve different lakes, a wooded walk, a 9-hole golf course, The Fisherman’s Arms pub with café open to anyone, self-catering accommodation as well as Bed and Breakfast,

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Daichi meets Mike & Josie a well-stocked tackle shop and even a Roman Garden! Picturesque. Josie realised early on that she had to earn some money, so they opened up the house to B & B and charged £1 per night. This meant they could now have a yearly holiday… which they spent in Bournemouth with their two sons Jonathan and Simon! Mike may regret not being there more for the family when they were young, due to the necessity to pay off that mortgage, but between himself and his young bride, they have created a true haven for their sons and now their grandchildren.

My sister, Sue and her husband Gary, had driven all the way to Hull to help Dad get the car packed. They arrived soon after we did. It was a full family affair and Daichi was beaming. He was stationed proudly next to our two-bedroom lodge, overlooking the Match Pool. Beautiful. I had called the receptionist at the very first hint of the Pools reopening after Lockdown and was lucky enough to get three lodges together.

Perfectly located. Sue, myself and Mum could read a magazine by the accommodation whilst watching the men fishing. Hayden, our son, has been taught by his Grandad from the very early age of two and has a ‘knack’ for catching fish.

From the start he was hooking good size carp, Ide and Bream. Grandad was in his element. He has fished this pond in real matches, against some very tough opponents, but today was a leisurely affair. Though Hayden was giving him

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Family meals outside overlooking the gorgeous fields, next to the Roman Garden were delightful. Keeping to the same places helps Mum and this was no sacrifice to do here! The food was delicious. Well cooked with great choices. It was sometimes difficult to decide what to have! The staff were extremely friendly.

The weather was good despite all the threats of rain. We were very lucky.

Dad had always wanted to fish the Tench Pool, so that was a must. Off we went. All the fishing gear and chairs in hand. This pool is covered in groups of floating, delightful lilies. Wonderfully peaceful. It did rain that day, but for only an hour and we had fun sitting under the umbrellas taking in the sweet smell of fresh grass and water. Hayden and Dad caught many tench!

Mike, the owner, had always wanted a tench pool he told me, so this was a more recent addition. He was delighted to see them winning.

At one point all went quiet. Hayden, used to catching almost immediately, was looking a little restless. Now not quite the excitement of a computer game and fast action, Grandad came to the rescue to show him how to calmly entice the fish back. Patience is a virtue and is a good lesson for a youngster. Hayden was as pleased as punch when he started catching again. They were all smiles. Especially Grandad.

In all the men must have caught well over 60 fish.

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Catch of the Day! Tench! I remember at the sweet old age of 7 when we were in Ireland fishing (of course). One day on a river, I took Dad’s rather long, heavy reel rod (the pole rods these days are much easier) for just a little while. I struck… and would I let Dad help me land that fish? Of course not!

It was mine. Such a delight to bring that tench in and boy was I proud! I can relive that pleasure moment again and again. I know Dad does too.

It wasn’t all fishing this trip. We visited Leominster and did some antique shopping. We walked around the historic market town of Ludlow, in Shropshire not far away, with its ancient Medieval Castle. I bought some garden items (it just has to be done) at the Bringsty Vintage Café and Antiques, which Dad loves. What a glorious part of England, bordering the Welsh Marshes.

You don’t have to be a fisherman to visit Docklow. The walks, the golf, the pub and the views are for everyone. Jonathan who I booked with, would be delighted to hear from you. He and my Dad, over a beer or two, have spent many a time talking about the ‘one that got away’. The whole family must be very proud of their creation. We are very glad they persisted and we intend to visit again next year! You can see their website at www.docklowpools.com Daichi was utterly over the moon with the trip.

Even the massive lightning storm we witnessed in the distance one night! Where will he take us next month I wonder…?

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Romsey Ramblers Restarts Romsey Ramblers has been inactive for the last 4 months because of Covid 19 although many of the members have been walking locally on their own and have discovered footpaths they did not know existed. From July 30 Ramblers have been given the go-ahead to restart a walking programme with suitable Covid 19 safeguards.

Romsey Ramblers restarted in midAugust with Saturday walks of about 5 miles and longer Thursday walks, details of which will be published on their web site www.romseynet.org.uk/ ramblers and on the group Facebook page during August. Then in September the group hope to publish a written programme for members with details of all the walks on the group web site.

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Members of the public can join up to 3 walks without becoming a member but because of Covid the numbers are limited it will be necessary to contact the walk leader before the walk to secure a place. Again details will be available on the web.

Romsey Ramblers volunteers carry out various tasks on the footpath network in our area (26 parishes). This ranges from path surveys to way marking and vegetation clearance to replacement of stiles with Kissing gates.

Anyone interested in joining this sort of activity can find contact details on the Romsey Ramblers Web site.

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The Great British Snake Off When you think of snakes, you might picture a fat boa constrictor basking beside a Brazilian river, or a king cobra rearing up from the dust of an Indian plain. Snakes seem too exotic for the often cold, wet and windy weather of the UK. But snakes are adaptable creatures, found on every continent but Antarctica.

Here are the UK’s three species of snake.

The biggest: grass snakes The grass snake is our longest snake, growing to well over a metre. They’re usually a greygreen colour and most easily recognised by the black and yellow collar behind the head. They have dark eyes with round pupils, whereas adders have elliptical pupils in their bright red eyes.

Grass snakes can be found in areas with long grass often near water, including garden ponds.

They’re excellent swimmers and regularly feed on fish, frogs, toads and newts. Grass snakes are our only egg-laying native snake.

Grass snakes are not venomous. They’re very shy creatures and will quickly slither away if they are disturbed. If they don’t have an escape route, they may play dead and roll onto their back with their tongue hanging out. As a last resort, if they’re handled, they can also release a foul-smelling liquid from their vent.

The most misunderstood: adder Our only venomous native snake, the adder has picked up a bad reputation and often inspires fear. Bites can occasionally be serious (and should always be immediately checked at a hospital), but they aren’t aggressive and rarely bite people. Most bites happen when a snake is handled or stood on.

Adders prefer wilder habitats than grass snakes, like heaths, woodland rides, and coastal dunes. They are rarely found in gardens.

They’re shorter but stockier than a grass snake, and are usually grey-brown with a distinctive

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The rarest: smooth snake Snakes are secretive and hard to see at the best of times, but smooth snakes are so rare that very few people in the UK are likely to have seen one. They’re found across mainland Europe, but in Great Britain are only found on a few sandy heaths in southern England: in Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Devon.

Smooth snakes grow up to about 70cm long, are slender and usually grey or dark brown, with dark markings along the back. The dark markings aren’t as distinct as an adder’s zigzags, and they have round pupils (compared to the adder’s elliptical pupils).

Smooth snakes aren’t venomous. They catch their prey with their teeth and coil their body around it like a constrictor, most often feeding on lizards and small mammals.

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