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September

Edition of your local Romsey & Wellow Gazette Community Magazine!

Dear Residents, Hello from all of us here at Modern Magazines!

Well, we ventured out to the theatre this month and had a fantastic evening. You can read all about it inside. We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but if we stop listening to all the bad news and concentrate on what we can do and move forward together, taking ourselves off if we feel under the weather at all, then I believe we will get through quicker.

For our local trades and services, they are here for you. Please use your local magazine to contact them and ask for help and advice and book them in to do all those all-important jobs in the house, the garden and to assist you wherever they can. I love to hear you are calling them and using their professional services. We link you, the resident, to good local businesses. In addition to that we help promote neighbourhood clubs and societies.

Many of these are meeting up again which is exciting. We hope you are able to get out and about, meet new friends and support these local groups. If you know of a club which needs ‘shouting about’ then please let me know!

The children are going back to school again and hopefully will have a less interrupted year. We wish them all a successful and enjoyable time with friends. May they learn not only from the teachers in the classroom, but from each other too.

If there is anything you would like to add to your local magazine, do let me know. I love to hear from you.

Best Wishes,

Debbie & Stephen with their son Hayden

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In this issue

8 Dovey & Broom expand 10 Pub Quiz 12 Interview: Daniel Craig 14 Councillor’s Column 20 Kevin McCloud Column 26 Romsey Loves...

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32 CPRE Autumn Programme 36 Adventures of Daichi 40 Alan Titchmarsh Column 46 Puzzle Answers 52 Recipe: Lamb Moussaka

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Every care is taken when compiling this magazine, however we cannot accept liability for misprints or mistakes. Dates and information quoted are believed correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change and no responsibility can be taken for loss, damage or omission of material due to error. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have permission to use any artwork which they supply to us or request for us to reproduce. Unless prior consent of the publisher is given, no part of this publication is to be reproduced.

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There is a lot to celebrate at Dovey and Broom!

Emma Dovey and Stacey Broom opened their dream salon in the heart of Romsey town four years ago.

The popular Aveda salon offers their customers a luxurious hair experience.

After only two years the girls employed a previous co-worker, Georgia Munns who has added a new dimension to the salon. Georgia enjoys colouring, cutting and putting long hair up for proms and weddings.

Very recently, Emma and Stacey wanted to add a more specialised treatment service, so they now have, Rachel Cardy, who specialises in all things hair loss. Rachel has worked very closely with the late Phillip Kingsley and also had a very close relationship with the Philip Kingsley team in London…

Very recently, Dovey & Broom welcomed our Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes in to experience one of Rachel’s scalp treatments. Caroline and Rachel talked about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to maintain a healthy hair growth cycle.

Caroline also said, how much she enjoyed the treatment and is looking forward to coming back to have another one.

Emma, Stacey, Georgia and Rachel offer complimentary consultations and Rachel also offers confidential consultations for hair loss.

The Dovey & Broom girls are going to celebrate the salons 4th birthday soon with some bubbles at, Cork & Bean.

Rachel has also been involved in, ‘Instagram Lives’ on social media offering hair loss advice for alopecia and Cancer.

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1. Which of the following creatures is the odd one out and why: a) Spider, b) Lizard, c) Snake, d) Crocodile?

11. Which dinosaur had three horns on its head?

2. What is the name of the famous puppet created by a woodcarver named Geppetto?

12. Which of the following words describes a deep gorge, often with a river running through it: a) Cliff, b) Canyon, c) Cave?

3. Bangkok is the capital city of which Asian country?

4. Which planet is closest to the Earth?

14. Which classical ballet tells the story of a girl who visits the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve?

5. How many pairs of segmented legs does a honey bee have?

15. What are the two main ingredients of a Spanish omelette?

6. Which three female artists released a song called 'Don't Call Me Angel' in 2019?

16. What type of gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

7. Which country has the largest population: a) Canada, b) Mexico, c) The United States?

8. What word, beginning with the letter C, describes a person who directs an orchestra?

9. What type of pet does Joey give to his roommate Chandler in the sitcom Friends?

10. Which country's flag features a crimson red disc on a white rectangular background?

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13. How many World Wars have there been?

17. In the famous story, what did Peter Pan leave behind in Wendy's bedroom?

18. What is a baby puffin called?

19. Who became the first male artist since Ed Sheeran to have two songs in the top 5 of the UK singles chart?

20. What is the fastest animal on two legs?

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The name’s Bond...but not for much longer As he bids farewell to every actor’s dream role, we look at the legacy Daniel Craig’s James Bond has left behind.

To equate his Bond experiment to the process of the average gymgoer, Daniel Craig is showered, moisturised, halfway towards being dressed and grateful for the occasional glimpse in the changing room mirror… one which flashes back reflections that his 007 persona might casually approve of with a muttered, “good job”.

Speculation that the actor was saying his farewell to James Bond has been circling for some years, but now, unequivocally, he is done, as the rather clumsily named No Time To Die hits cinemas.

As it does, the 53-year-old emerges with a few things – a life-defining imprint on the CV, a multimillion-pound war

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chest, and the knowledge that he has influenced a generation of cinemagoers in refining the definition of the modern-day hero.

“I’ve always thought the image of a good actor is someone who leaves the big gestures and sweeping statements for when the cameras are rolling,” he begins.

“That should really be the beginning and the end of what we expect of our actors.

“I don’t want to be the type who puts himself on a pedestal away from that. What right do I have to comment at length on politics or society or the environment? And why should anyone take any notice of me anyway? I’m an actor!”

Back on screen, it has been interesting to see how far removed the modern version of Bond is compared to his immediate predecessors Brosnan and Dalton. And while Connery and Moore never strayed into dadbod mode, they represented an era where Bond smoked, drank and

copulated his way through problems.

At the heart of what defines Bond is, according to Daniel Craig, a good yarn, purely and simply. “Just stick to the old adage that a good story goes a long way…. and blow stuff up every few minutes,” he laughs heartily. “That’s how it’s done.”

Yet what makes the man himself is something rather more complex. “If you want it too little – a great body, a great film role, a beautiful girl – you won’t get it. The same thing will happen if you want something too much - you’ll go too far the other way, burn out, overdo it, get injured. The secret is ensuring you do enough without going overboard, and that takes a little while to work out.”

The husband of actress Rachel Weisz has certainly perfected the art of keeping it all in check.

“Bond has always managed to combine brute warfare with effervescent charm. I only wish I could be more like him in real life!”

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Councillor’s Column Last month, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a sobering report, warning of increasingly extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding unless the world acts. This landmark study will undoubtedly become the focal point of the COP26 negotiations hosted by the UK in Glasgow this autumn. And whilst it’s imperative that conference commits the world’s leading carbon emitters like China and the US to take greater action, it’s also essential that the United Kingdom fulfils its net zero pledge. But if that target is going to be met, we need to act locally as well as nationally. That’s why back in September 2019, I proposed a cross-party motion to develop a Climate Emergency Action Plan to eliminate our carbon footprint in Test Valley. As well as increasing our electric vehicle fleet and harnessing new technology, we also pledged to plant thousands of trees to help remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

I’m, therefore, pleased to announce that over this autumn and winter Test Valley will plant 10,000 trees right across the borough – including on land at Valley Park, Hunts Farm, Harewood, Anton Lakes, Swattons Field, Ox Drove and Picket Twenty urban park. They will consist of young trees or ‘whips’ and standard trees in a range of species, from hazel to hawthorn, blackthorn and field maple to beech, alder, oak and 14

lime. With our dedicated countryside team ensuring we create the right habitat in the right place. It’s our ambition, if we can identify appropriate land, to plant a similar number of trees in each of the next three years.

Boosting biodiversity and countering climate change.

This planting pledge comes hot on the heels of the work we have done throughout the summer to create more urban meadows in Test Valley, allowing grasses and plants to develop, providing valuable habitat for insects and birds. The grass in these pilot areas is due to be cut and collected this month – and we will shortly be making a decision on which areas we continue to manage as meadow and reseed with wildflowers. It’s our plan to continue to increase the amount of land that’s given over to nature – which is not only great for the environment but makes our parks, verges and the edges of our recreation spaces look even more attractive.

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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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zig-zag pattern along the back. Male adders ‘dance’ to fight over females, entwining with each other and trying to wrestle the other male to the ground. Instead of laying eggs, females incubate them internally and ‘give birth’ to up to 20 live young.

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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Looks to fall for Your guide to the hottest trends from the autumn/ winter 2021 shows.

Living colour - Perhaps counter-intuitive from the usual plummy or forest green palette of autumns past, this look is about saturated shades in the hottest pinks, the bluest blues and fever-dream-inducing neon yellows.

From Versace to Raf Simons, catwalks were awash with winter brights in the form of mid-length mohair cardigans, power suits and daring mini dresses with matching tights and heels. Pure colour therapy in motion.

news is printed tights are waiting in the wings to become your autumn outfit go-to.

Ideal for either adding a little ‘ooh la la’ to a demure office look or for fully embracing your more attention-seeking side; whether sheer, 100denier or even knitted, prints range from

from your very own wardrobe with this apres-ski inspired look. Fair-isle knits will be in abundance along with chunky scarves and wool-lined boots; and paired with big hair and oversized jewellery they create an added hit of glamour.

Wallflowers - For the meeker among us, there is the floral print trend which takes a nod from the kind of delicate bloomy designs we usually associate with springtime.

Why worry about making it to the slopes yourself this winter when you can eat raclette in perfect style at home?

Duvet days - Is the thought of heading outside making you tremble with anxiety? Well fear not, for the catwalk has you covered with this ingenious padded trend.

Far from the stuffed, nylon atrocities of the nineties, puffer jackets are now a thing of beauty and of course, unparalleled cosiness.

Gorgeously golden with an almost antique and chintzy feel, think dreamy dresses and blouses with puffed-out sleeves and voluminous hemlines.

It is also a luxurious look, emulating Liberty prints of yore in brocade fabrics – the epitome of old money with as brand new makeover.

Printed tights - While an end to lockdown hibernation may mean we have to ditch those beloved leggings that have been such faithful companions over the last year, the good

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the more classic geometric patterns at Prada to full-on tiedie at Maisie Wilen.

Snow play - Longing for an alpine adventure? Well this autumn you can create one

Mostly in more muted shades such as caramel, mustard and aubergine in silhouettes that are better described as ‘voluminous’ rather than ‘padded’, it is clear that the puffer coat is here to stay.

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architect looks ahead to some design trends that might rise to prominence over the next few years.

I get asked a lot about future design trends and initiatives, and the truth is I wouldn’t know what a trend was if it hit me in the face! Over the years I’ve come to regard trends as very lucid, irregular things – they come about quickly, are mixed and remixed, then disappear out of nowhere; and with interior design that can be problematic given the semipermanency of how we furnish our homes. It’s not like saying ‘this pair of trousers are out of fashion this year; I’ll wear a different pair tomorrow’. If you’ve added wood panelling to every wall in your home, it’s going to take a while to fix.

What I will say is what happens at the beginning of every century in design and

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architecture is that people stop and look back at the last century and say, ‘oh my God, we didn’t get any of that, quick, let’s have some’, and you get this rush of building and design and furniture which is kind of retro – we’ve seen it over the past decade or so with a complete craze for anything vintage from 1930-90s.

It’s fair to say we’re always looking forward as far as home design goes, both

architecturally and in the patterns and designs within.

If I had to put money on a style or theme over the next couple of decades, it would be eco-based. We’re seeing a real retune to very natural, sustainable materials - basic stuff.

Yet also, thanks to changes in technology and the way that

we design, often using iPhones, we can survey and model things really cheaply now.

So that means we are going to see all manner of goods – from home products right through to personal stuff like shoes – made not in some factory in Germany, China or Portugal, but in a shop round the corner from where you live using really sophisticated 3D printing techniques.

Certainly, a look into the future is a view back towards bespoking our homes in our own design. The era of the IKEA mass-market products has helped us a lot, but technology is now freeing us to style our homes in much more personal ways. It will mean we can turn back into being a nation who make things for ourselves, in a bespoke way, which I think is a very exciting future.

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But how many of you know its origins?

ROMSEY L VES By Alex Baxter

Between July and August England faced record breaking heatwaves with temperatures in some parts reaching as high as 35 degrees.

Romsey (depending on your point of view) was also lucky enough to be treated to what felt like a tropical summer. As such, a great deal of us took this opportunity to be outside for as much as possible - taking over with regularity the outdoor seating of pubs and restaurants, enjoying long and short strolls along idyllic routes in the countryside, and of course relaxing in the number of parks that dot the borough to either soak in the sun or retreat to the shade. Never has there been a more timely reminder of how important green spaces are to a community. And one reliable source at the centre of our outdoor leisure is, and always has been, the Memorial Park.

What started out as a neglected and waterlogged meadow, the grade II public park we know today was created in 1920 as a space to honour the fallen men of Romsey in the First and Second World Wars, as well as commemorate the town’s remarkable contribution of training over 5000 service horses. These dedications are visibly marked by the simple yet elegant cenotaph that stands by the entrance, along with the accompanying War Horse Statue that was installed in 2015.

entertainment such as the beloved Mayors Picnic and Duck Race. But what is most impressive in my mind is how charming and tranquil a setting the park can be thanks to its situation as an island surrounded on two sides by the River Test and neighbouring countryside views. The park is so scenic because of the beautifully maintained flower beds (which you’ll notice this year included Rhubarb!) and some 122 trees of 34 species. Even runners including myself have to stop and take in the sights while hoping a cool breeze passes over them.

- for nine consecutive years - which recognises well managed parks, green spaces, and recreational grounds across the country.

The best time to pop down to the park is on a pleasant evening with a clear sky. You’ll see just how busy yet peaceful the place can be. With the common sight of people jogging, couples going for walks, and the odd person sitting alone relaxing or having a natter with a friend.

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A popular attraction for residents and visitors, Romsey Memorial Park has evolved greatly over the decades to be a site of historic and social significance. Everyday we visit it.

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Since then, the park has expanded to become something of a go-to locale for socialising, cultural events, and even sporting activities. On any given day you will see people of all ages; families playing games and having picnics on the grass; children visiting the playpark and parents having tea by the Park Cafe; dogs and their walkers; enthusiasts making regular use of the tennis court and gym station; members playing at Romsey Bowling club. The park has something for everyone.

Although only 5 acres big, the park is packed with a variety of interesting features. There is the Japanese field gun Lord Mountbatten donated. The Victorian cast bandstand - which serves as a venue for concerts and musical performances. And the open grass that allows for the town gathering of annual events and

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This is all thanks to the volunteers and council that tend to the park Friends of War Memorial Park and the Romsey and District Society being such groups that dedicate time to making the park the haven that it is. Providing an oasis for wildlife to thrive with insects, songbirds, bats, and the ducks and swans that grace the surrounding waterways. Consequently, these managing efforts have deservedly been awarded the Green Flag Award

Having experienced a hot summer when not all of us have our own gardens, it has been a perfect time to acknowledge and appreciate the importance of having an outdoor space to claim as your own - a pivotal component to one’s health and wellbeing. Luckily you will find that every corner of Romsey has its own patch of outdoor space to offer: Woodley Green, Abbotswood park and reserve, Whitenap open green, Tadburn Meadow, Squabb Wood, Ganger Farm. Plus the world recognised Hillier Gardens. But let's face it, no matter how far from home, it is the Memorial Park that holds that special spirit that makes you keep returning.

entertainment such as the beloved Mayors Picnic and Duck Race. But what is most impressive in my mind is how charming and tranquil a setting the park can be thanks to its situation as an island surrounded on two sides by the River Test and neighbouring countryside views. The park is so scenic because of the beautifully maintained flower beds (which you’ll notice this year included Rhubarb!) and some 122 trees of 34 species. Even runners including myself have to stop and take in the sights while hoping a cool breeze passes over them.

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The best time to pop down to the park is on a pleasant evening with a clear sky. You’ll see just how busy yet peaceful the place can be. With the common sight of people jogging, couples going for walks, and the odd person sitting alone relaxing or having a natter with a friend.

rial ial Park This is all thanks to the volunteers and council that tend to the park Friends of War Memorial Park and the Romsey and District Society being such groups that dedicate time to making the park the haven that it is. Providing an oasis for wildlife to thrive with insects, songbirds, bats, and the ducks and swans that grace the surrounding waterways. Consequently, these managing efforts have deservedly been awarded the Green Flag Award

Having experienced a hot summer when not all of us have our own gardens, it has been a perfect time to acknowledge and appreciate the importance of having an outdoor space to claim as your own - a pivotal component to one’s health and wellbeing. Luckily you will find that every corner of Romsey has its own patch of outdoor space to offer: Woodley Green, Abbotswood park and reserve, Whitenap open green, Tadburn Meadow, Squabb Wood, Ganger Farm. Plus the world recognised Hillier Gardens. But let's face it, no matter how far from home, it is the Memorial Park that holds that special spirit that makes you keep returning.

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Highly regarded Eurorepar Car Service Centre, Belbins Garage, is gearing up to mark its 20th anniversary this year, with the team keen to thank Romsey’s motorists for two decades of custom and support.

Established on Belbins Business Park, Romsey, in 2001 by owners Darren Stratton and Ian Morse, Belbin’s Garage has developed a strong reputation for exceptional service and mechanical prowess amongst its loyal customer-base. Priding itself on providing a personal touch, Belbin’s offers drivers a flexible service for small jobs, as well as a collection and delivery service and access to a fleet of courtesy cars. Ian Morse, co-owner of Belbins Garage, said: “We’re proud to have built Belbins Garage to be a trusted member of the local community, helping to keep the town’s drivers on the road. We couldn’t have enjoyed the success we have without our enthusiastic team who work hard to support the business and our customers.

“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.”

As a member of the Eurorepar Car Service network – a unique initiative operated by global automotive powerhouse, Stellantis Group – Belbins benefits from the support of a big-name brand while remaining completely independent and community focused.

Nick Taylor, Head of Network and Business Development at Eurorepar Car Service, said: “We’d like to congratulate Ian, Darren and the Belbin’s Garage team on hitting this major milestone. Our independent garages are valued by their communities, and it’s great to see that this feeling is shared by Belbins’ customers in and around Romsey. It’s a pleasure to work with Belbin’s and we look forward to continuing to support them as a valued part of the Eurorepar Car Service network."

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CPRE Hampshire Programme of Events Launched with Talk from World Renowned Rainforest Scientist

CPRE Hampshire are launching a new programme of talks and events for the Autumn, previously on hold due to Covid regulations.

The first event will be an insightful and fascinating talk on rainforests by Dr Glen Reynolds MBE, Director of the South East Asia Rainforest Research Partnership (SEARRP).

SEARRP was established by the UK’s Royal Society in 1985 and is based at the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It is one of the leading rainforest research programmes in the world. Science supported by SEARRP has resulted in a step-change in our understanding of the ecology of tropical rainforests, their conservation, restoration, the impacts of land-use change and the sustainable management of agricultural plantations.

The title for Dr Reynolds’ talk is “Conserving Borneo’s rainforests and biodiversity in an era of land-use, climate and environmental change: reasons for hope?”

Over recent decades the once pristine rainforests that covered the length and breadth of Borneo - a tropical island in SE Asia over three-times the size of the UK - has, in large part, been cleared and degraded as a consequence of industrial logging, the development of agricultural, mostly palm oil, plantations and climate change. Many of Borneo's iconic species - orangutans, clouded leopards, helmeted hornbills, the Bornean pygmy elephant and sun bears - are now severely threatened and often exist in small forest patches embedded within oil palm plantations. In 2019 the last Sumatran Rhino in Sabah died, representing the extinction of the species on Borneo.

tropical forests, even in the face of logging and fragmentation, and allied projects continue to demonstrate that it is possible for plantations to support species of high conservation value, with even orangutans able to 'co-exist' in agriculturally dominated landscapes. Research has shown that forests can be sustainably managed, restored and reconnected and that by doing so, Borneo’s rainforests can play an important role in mitigating climate change.

However, the window of opportunity to act is narrow - and we all have a part to play in rolling back decades of forest loss.

Boyd McCleary, Vice Chair of CPRE Hampshire said: “Rainforests contain more than half of the planet’s animal and plant species and supports the livelihoods of over one billion people. They play a critical role in stabilising the earth’s climate and atmosphere and maintaining the water cycle. These are major global issues that impact all of us. Climate change is starting to become more and more relevant to our everyday lives. The talk by Dr Reynolds will be interesting and insightful and we’re delighted to be hosting him at this event.”

This event will be taking place at Sparsholt College at 6.30pm on Thursday 16th September 2021. Tickets are £20 for non CPRE members, £15 for members and £5 for students and are available to be booked from Eventbrite. For all other events, please visit the events page on the CPRE Hampshire website www.cprehampshire.org.uk.

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Lost Wills: What to do if the original will cannot be found Personal representatives tasked with dealing with a deceased person’s affairs are often faced with a number of challenges, both legal and practical.

Sometimes these challenges can be complex and involve dealing with contested wills.

Often, however, the challenge arises simply because the deceased’s original will cannot be found but, rather, only a copy.

In those circumstances, given the duties of executors, the position must always be considered very carefully.

The starting point is that it will never be sufficient simply to submit a copy will with an application for probate. On its own, this will not be accepted by the probate registry.

However, locating a deceased’s original will is not always straightforward, particularly if the will was made a long time prior to death or if the deceased was particularly private with their personal affairs.

It is important, therefore, that the personal representatives conduct a thorough search to try and locate the original will, including searching at local solicitors (particularly any that dealt with the deceased during lifetime) and potentially at national will registration companies (although note that these are not compulsory and that this cannot therefore be treated as exhaustive).

If the original will cannot be found, then steps should be taken to identify who was responsible for storing it and where the will can last be traced to. Was it stored with the firm of solicitors who

prepared it? Was it kept by the deceased themselves? Did the deceased give it to their personal representative, a friend or family member to retain?

However, sometimes, despite best endeavours, the original will cannot be found. So, what should personal representatives do if faced with a lost will?

In some circumstances, an application to admit a copy will or, even, the terms of a will recounted in the form of witness or affidavit evidence, can be made to the probate registry.

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Material World Your guide to sustainable fabrics.

The fabrics you should focus your attention on – for clothing, interiors, or anything else – if you want to remain stylish, whilst keeping planet Earth in mind.

Recycled Cotton - The big problem with cotton is the amount of water it uses in the production process – around 20,000 litres for a single t-shirt or pair of jeans. Organic cotton still requires this, but at least doesn’t use pesticides, although only 1 in every 100 t-shirts is currently made this way.

clothing choice for those warmer months of the year.

Hemp - A fast-growing plant that’s a world away from the old-fashioned idea of the coffee sack-thickness of material many of us associate it with.

Instead, hemp fabrics can be used in any type of clothing, with greater strength, durability and insulation than cotton. In addition, it won’t lose its shape.

Recycled cotton solves the problem, with materials broken down then spun back into a yarn, from which new garments are made.

Recycled Nylon - From fishing nets to tights, nylon’s appeal is in its incredible durability, and that makes it a great candidate for recycling.

Variations such as Econyl are making great strides… literally.

However, question marks still remain over the extent to which recycled nylon will shed contaminating fibres.

Linen - A luxury fabric that is made from the fibres of the flax plant. Durable, strong, and unlike cotton, doesn’t require huge quantities of water in its production. It’s absorbency and coolness also makes it a great

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Bamboo - The world’s fastestgrowing, self-regenerating plant, bamboo is a natural fibre made in China that requires no chemicals or pesticides in its production.

It’s also antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and won’t fray or wrinkle. Indeed, League Two side Forest Green Rovers have just produced a shirt made out of bamboo and coffee waste.

Eco-spun - A high-quality, dense and durable fibre made from plastic bottles.

One of many polyesters that take in post-industrial and post-consumer waste, this can be used across clothes and furnishings and creates a modern, all-encompassing solution to plastic landfill, and its 700-year decomposition process.

Soya - Use of soya in tofu manufacturing may only be recognised in foodstuffs, but fibres are incredibly soft and can mimic the feel of cashmere, making this an interesting choice. The fibres will typically be mixed with organic cotton.

Organic Silk - For many, the texture of silk is irresistible, and the organic version of one of the most expensive textiles out there can wrestle matters back into an acceptable eco space.

What makes silk organic is that the silkworm isn’t killed. Instead, the tiny silkworms are taken outdoors to a food tree where they spin their cocoons. Silk is extracted by unwinding or spinning the filaments, and the silk moth emerges unharmed.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Daichi, our Japanese Campervan, is always looking for new, British experiences, so taking us to see Dad’s Army at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne was an extra special treat last month. Were you an avid fan of this Iconic, now internationally renowned British show, in the late 60’s and 70’s? Back in the day this BBC sitcom reached 80 million viewers an episode and with nine series and 80 episodes in total there was a lot to laugh about.

I had booked these tickets more than 18 months ago, well before any Lockdown, or hint of international adversity, so you can imagine the crowd, the audience, all seated and eagerly anticipating the

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Daichi at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne cast’s appearance. When the tannoy announcement welcomed us all back to a “live show”, there was the best cheer I have heard for a long time. The audience was ready. Oh what excitement, oh what a buzz. We were there. We were with the characters. We were on that stage.

Fortunately, metaphorically speaking, as the actors themselves were well rehearsed, and I am sure, as eagerly anticipating their performances as we were to watch them.

We were all back together.

I have been in plays (a few years ago now…) at school, and I take my hat off to these ambitious individuals, not professionals, but ‘ordinary local people’ with working lives and families to support, who work tremendously hard to put on a fully professional show.

We salute you! “Don’t Panic!” You did a FANTASTIC job. You were all so in character and fully entertained us.

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programme based a lot of what he wrote on his own experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers. Did you know that his mother did not like him being out late at night and worried that he would catch a cold, and as such the character of Private Pike is actually based on himself? How funny is that.

The play started with “The Deadly Attachment” and the capturing of a German U Boat Captain and his crew. The unfearing, cantankerous Captain Mainwaring, a bank manager by trade, orders soggy fish and chips for them, much to the German captors’ displeasure. It is good-old British humour at its best. They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Followed by a scene from “Mum’s Army” in which Captain Mainwaring has a wandering eye and takes a fancy to Mrs Gray. It is such a shame that many of our great British lines and innuendos are disallowed and frowned on these days. In my opinion we have one of the best senses of humour on the planet and are able to laugh at ourselves in a healthy way. It is very therapeutic.

After the much-loved ice-cream interval break, came “The Godiva Affair” where poor Mr Mainwaring watches his wife cavorting ‘naked’ through the streets (actually in a full cream body suit, but fortunately it was only left to the imagination…), as she poses as Lady Godiva in a fund-raising carnival parade. As my Dad would say, “You couldn’t

The cast “on parade”...

Great hilarity in “the office” write it, could you, Deb!” Well, Jimmy Perry and David Croft did - and oh did we all laugh!

“The Floral Dance” was the final scene and as the actors gave us their departing lines, and the curtains slowly started dropping we were all smiles and clapped and cheered to our hearts delight. Eleven of us from Modern Magazines had gone to watch this fantastic ‘blast from the past’, literally from ages 17 to 80, and all of us had a fabulous evening. “Project Play” who produces these incredible shows does a great job managing and creating them. Matthew Rock, the Director and Producer, is ever grateful to all the local people who act and spend hours of their time rehearsing, the stagehands who create each scene throughout the show, the dress makers, makeup artists and the whole team which it takes to put on such a production. There are now Project Play opportunities in Burnham on Sea, Yeovil, Frome, Chippenham and Wimborne. You can contact them on 07970 216459 or via their Facebook page, @projplay.

Daichi loved our British performance and will certainly be looking out for more of these to take us to! Where will he take us next – I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

programme based a lot of what he wrote on his own experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers. Did you know that his mother did not like him being out late at night and worried that he would catch a cold, and as such the character of Private Pike is actually based on himself? How funny is that.

The play started with “The Deadly Attachment” and the capturing of a German U Boat Captain and his crew. The unfearing, cantankerous Captain Mainwaring, a bank manager by trade, orders soggy fish and chips for them, much to the German captors’ displeasure. It is good-old British humour at its best. They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Followed by a scene from “Mum’s Army” in which Captain Mainwaring has a wandering eye and takes a fancy to Mrs Gray. It is such a shame that many of our great British lines and innuendos are disallowed and frowned on these days. In my opinion we have one of the best senses of humour on the planet and are able to laugh at ourselves in a healthy way. It is very therapeutic.

After the much-loved ice-cream interval break, came “The Godiva Affair” where poor Mr Mainwaring watches his wife cavorting ‘naked’ through the streets (actually in a full cream body suit, but fortunately it was only left to the imagination…), as she poses as Lady Godiva in a fund-raising carnival parade. As my Dad would say, “You couldn’t

The cast “on parade”...

Great hilarity in “the office” write it, could you, Deb!” Well, Jimmy Perry and David Croft did - and oh did we all laugh!

“The Floral Dance” was the final scene and as the actors gave us their departing lines, and the curtains slowly started dropping we were all smiles and clapped and cheered to our hearts delight. Eleven of us from Modern Magazines had gone to watch this fantastic ‘blast from the past’, literally from ages 17 to 80, and all of us had a fabulous evening. “Project Play” who produces these incredible shows does a great job managing and creating them. Matthew Rock, the Director and Producer, is ever grateful to all the local people who act and spend hours of their time rehearsing, the stagehands who create each scene throughout the show, the dress makers, makeup artists and the whole team which it takes to put on such a production. There are now Project Play opportunities in Burnham on Sea, Yeovil, Frome, Chippenham and Wimborne. You can contact them on 07970 216459 or via their Facebook page, @projplay.

Daichi loved our British performance and will certainly be looking out for more of these to take us to! Where will he take us next – I wonder?

By Debbie Corney

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Each moment is precious

POETRY PAGE It can take but a moment To change your life's path.

And once it ticks by, There is no going back.

Live in the moment, Just take it all in.

Pay attention to everything, Right there and right then.

In just 60 seconds, You may make a new friend.

Find your true love, Or see a life start or end.

Don't let your mind wander To what's coming next.

Cherish this moment And give it your best.

You become who you are In those moments you live.

And the growth's not in taking But in how much you give.

Don't let tomorrow Make you rush through today, Or too many great moments Will just go to waste.

Life is just moments, So precious and few.

Whether valued or squandered, It's all up to you!

And the person you're with, In that moment you share, Give them all of your focus; Be totally there.

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Laugh till it hurts, Let the tears drop.

Fill up each moment With all that you've got.

Don't miss the details; The lesson is there.

Don't get complacent; Stay sharp and aware.

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Greenfingers… The Alan Titchmarsh Column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration; and this month, as autumn works its way into our outdoor spaces, Alan Titchmarsh explains why variety is the spice of life, even in the garden!

With the approach of autumn, at the moment we’re going through that phase where the colours and the shapes are changing.

There’s sometimes a sadness when you realise summer is coming to an end, and the leaves certainly seem to be falling earlier this year. My advice though is to embrace the new season and really go after all the potential and possibilities that it holds. After all, we’re actually very lucky in Britain – where plants are concerned we can afford ourselves a different favourite every month; snowdrops in January, daffodils in February, tulips in March and so on.

People tend to associate autumn with brown and orange tones, and a rustling underfoot; but it’s about much more than

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that. One of the most exciting times is when you wake up on a certain day and you can just smell the fact the season has arrived. It’s something in the air - a kind of sourness, a tang that lingers. You can smell things just beginning to decay, but it’s in a way that is replenishing, stimulating and invigorating because it means things are turning and new possibilities are around the corner.

look at the lovely ferns it’s now growing.

Next, perhaps start autumn with a tidy-up of borders, or a clean out of the greenhouse, or perhaps even renew a few tools. Also consider getting your compost boosted with all those leaves suddenly in abundance.

And finally, invest in some evergreens to offer texture and volume in areas of the garden that might start looking a little sparser.

Mostly though, look forward to the coming change and admire nature’s versatility. There is tremendous colour still around us, and where the leaves have descended, look at the skeletal, artistic majesty of trees.

So as autumn arrives I would offer the following bits of advice. Firstly, hold on to the last bits of colour and savour them. Next, enjoy what’s there - perhaps you have some raspberries or any number of the late-flowering varieties such as Cyclamens, Begonias, and of course, Crocuses.

Also see how your garden is evolving – sure, that asparagus bed is no longer cropping, but

Remember, anticipation is an underrated commodity. People expect everything instantly now because they are able to go into a supermarket and have what they want when they want it.

Yet there is more to it than that where our gardens are concerned - I like looking forward in life and I thrive on anticipation because, of course, when it does happen, it’s that much more enjoyable.

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Published by Michael Joseph on September 14 The Magician

by Colm Tóibín From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love, exile, war and family.

The Magician tells the story of Thomas Mann, whose life was filled with great acclaim and contradiction. Found on the wrong side of history in the First World War, he would have six children and keep his homosexuality hidden; a man forever connected to his family and yet bore witness to the ravages of suicide, eventually winning the Nobel Prize.

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Now presenting her debut collection of poetry under the same name, Gorman further proves her extraordinary talent and potential as one of literature’s brightest rising stars.

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Romsey, Squabb Wood September Walk.

Start here I started my September walk in the heart of Romsey town. Friday morning is the most wonderful experience in the town. It almost feels pre-covid; hustle and bustle, with the cutest market! The plants are definitely the best value and the big card stall… After a walk around, I met my friend and decided to walk to Squabb Wood, in Romsey.

I wasn’t sure after all the rain we have had, that it may be too wet, but we gave it a go anyway. From the town go down past the TSB Bank on your right and turn immediately right into the Abbey (little lane, not the main Abbey Church) and go under the little bridge and walk straight down on the Meads, stay on the Meads staying just to the right of the lovely Memorial Park. (Worth a visit when you have time). Another � mile you will come to ‘Salmon Leap’. It is so pretty here, I always have to stop and listen to the water, it’s quite lovely. At the side of Sadler’s Mill, turn right, there is a footpath sign… when you reach the last house turn right, walk past the new holiday lets, go through the turnstile and absorb the spectacular views. If you look to your right you will see Romsey Abbey. The grass has recently been cut, so is a bit uneven.

If you have a dog this would be doggy heaven… There are sometime cows in the fields here. Continue along until you reach the prettiest of bridges. You have to navigate over the bridge and turnstile.

This is a small field, carry on until you reach another bridge. Don’t forget your hand gel. Cross the field until you reach the beginning of the woods… Although I see plenty of dog walkers on their own, I definitely wouldn’t do this walk by myself.

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The day we did it, it had been raining a lot, so it was not for the faint hearted, a lot of slippery mud. I did hesitate but did decide to carry on.

There is a well-trodden path to follow, quite windy but very, very pretty. I have to say that on a very hot day this walk is so cool. A little way up you have to go over the gate and there is a stream, which is so crystal clear. Continue up, following the footpath.

Even last summer, this was a bit muddy.

This bit is Zig Zaggy, but there is a well walked path to follow. You will reach a bit that you have to jump over, it’s not big but you can pat yourself on the back when you’ve done it! On your left you will reach the prettiest of old fallen tree stumps… great for a photo shoot.

You could have your flask of tea and sandwich here. You are so deep into the woods now, no noise, just the birds and trees to distract you. The trees are simply beautiful and the rhododendrons are amazing. Carry on… the next bit of the walk is so lovely, a bit up hill and windy, but very beautiful!

I usually walk until I reach the hilly path. I have gone further but at this point it’s usually taken about one hour, so I start my walk back. Two hours is generally enough, going back is downhill which is great.

After we got back we decided to have a well-deserved lunch. I definitely wouldn’t do this walk if it had been raining a lot as it is very uneven and slippery. You will need walking boots… and a friend!

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Luscious Lamb Moussaka Introduction

Colder evenings call for warming comfort food such as this satisfying moussaka. Serve with a fresh green salad or even just a crusty baguette to mop up the rich sauce.

Ingredients 500g lamb mince 2 aubergines (sliced crossways) 4 large white potatoes (peeled and sliced) 1 onion (diced) 1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée

and then rinse them thoroughly before patting dry with kitchen towel. Oven bake as instructed.

• Dish can be made ahead by covering your layered moussaka with cling film and storing it in the fridge. When ready to bake, simply cook for five minutes longer in the oven.

2 garlic cloves (minced) ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground oregano 150ml beef stock For the béchamel sauce 40g butter 40g flour 500ml milk 80g grated cheddar or parmesan Pinch of salt and pepper

Top Tips • If you are concerned about the aubergine being bitter – the fresher the aubergine the less chance of this there is – simply place your raw slices in a colander with a pinch or two of salt, leave for 10 minutes

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Method Step One Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Lay your potato slices on one baking tray and your aubergine discs on another with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, put the lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon in a large frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Once browned, add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a high heat for 4-5 minutes until the ragù

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Cook for a few seconds, then gradually stir in the milk. Add half the grated cheese and simmer the sauce gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Season with salt and pepper.

Step Three Add the potato slices to an oven-proof dish in a single layer. Spoon over a layer of lamb ragú and top this with a layer of aubergine slices.

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