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At this time of writing, I have all my fingers crossed that we are eating inside as well as outside with family and friends and all the statistics are staying low. We may have even hugged a family member or two! Oh, what freedom. All those ‘normal’ activities of popping round to see someone, having a good old chat, shaking hands to say Hello and indeed Goodbye, a peck on the cheek or in fact a huge hug for the grandchildren. We can do that again! It is so exciting. Let’s keep vigilant and keep washing Advertise with us those hands to make this go right Take your business to new heights and keep our freedom. I never with our affordable advertising thought I would be writing this… packages!

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Royalty Revered Celebrating 150 years since the opening of the Royal Albert Hall.

It’s somewhat unfair that a landmark anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall’s long legacy won’t be celebrated on the exact date. In fact, when David Arnold – he of Bond, Independence Day and Sherlock soundtrack fame – takes to the stage in mid-July, it will be over three months late, given the South Kensington venue first opened its doors on March 29th 1871.

The spectacular dome, which measures 20,000ft, sits above an auditorium that boasts a capacity of 5,272 people and is, of course, named after Prince Albert, the husband of Victoria.

When the Covid-delayed celebrations begin, the Royal Albert Hall, in 2021, benefits from incredible acoustics, stateof-the-art sound systems, impeccable lighting and firstclass stage technology, yet so many other parts of the original venue still remain untouched, and that’s what gives it its unique charm.

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The venue was funded out of the profits from London’s Great Exhibition.

Now Grade I-listed, it cost £200,000 to construct and took four years to complete. The first performance was by Charles Gounod on May 8th 1972, as his orchestra played Handel’s Messiah. In respect of that landmark event, Messiah has been played every Good Friday afternoon at the venue since.

Electric lighting was introduced shortly after the hall opened, and over the years arts and science exhibitions have utilised the space, with more events actually held in the outer rooms – over 400 per year – than the main auditorium.

Tradition has always been at the heart of things – there were Sunday concerts for six decades up to the end of the World War II, and the Proms has a permanent place in the hearts of traditional music devotees.

The hall was partially bombed by the Germans in 1942, while moves to cure the ‘Albert Hall echo’ were put in place in the 1960s, with acoustic diffusing discs being hung from the ceiling.

A £40m refurbishment programme was undertaken in 1996 and these days the Royal Albert Hall continues to promote various education and outreach projects. It’s a charity in its own right, and even boasts a performance database that lists each of the artists who have appeared at an estimated 30,000 events since 1871.

Attendees are treated to unobstructed viewing, some incredible VIP boxes, private rooms, and awe-inspiring auditorium, and a gallery around the perimeter that houses bar and restaurant space. What’s more, one special person, each night, will find themselves with the unexpected privilege of sitting on seat 87, row 11, under the K stalls in the main auditorium.

It is an unassuming seat, but one that rests on the foundation stone that was laid by Victoria way back in 1867.

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Dazzling Damselflies!

Watching damselflies dance through the air is one of the quintessential experiences of summer, and something many of us look forward to every year. Garden ponds are important habitats for damselflies, and creating even a small body of water on your patch is a great way to attract them to your home. You can find lots of helpful guidance on making a wildlife pond at www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk Here are some damselflies to look out for as the weather gets warmer...

Beautiful Demoiselle Beautiful demoiselles are large damselflies, usually found on small, fast-flowing rivers.

Males have metallic blue bodies and striking, dark wings, and they show them off with a flitting, fluttering flight in a bid to attract mates. Females are slightly different with brown wings and green bodies.

Common Blue Common blue damselflies are easy to find as they are drawn to almost any water body – they are often the dominant damselfly species at large lakes and reservoirs. Males are pale blue with bands of black along the body, and females are either blue or a dull shade of green.

Azure Damselfly Azure damselflies are very common around

Banded Demoiselle

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most water bodies, and can also be found in grassland and woodland. They are also a familiar garden resident, particularly visible in the warmer months. These damselflies are pale blue with bands of black along the body, and the defining black segment on their back is U-shaped.

Banded Demoiselle Banded demoiselles are large damselflies that live along the edges of slow-flowing rivers and canals among lush, damp vegetation. They can also be found near still ponds and lakes, though typically those near to rivers. Their name derives from the distinctive ‘fingerprint’ mark on the males’ wings.

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1. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain?

13. Who provides the voice-over for Maggie in the Simpsons?

2. Which team won the 2003 Formula One car racing championship?

3. What is the national capital city of Canada?

4. How many ribs are in a human body?

5. Who is the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?

6. Which continents form the New World?

14. How many bytes are there in a kilobyte?

7. What do the letters BFG stand for in Roald Dahl's famous children's book?

15. Who played Elliott's little sister Gertie in the film E.T.?

8. Which group released a hit song in 2007 called 'Ruby'?

9. On a clothing label, what is symbolized by a circle with a cross running through it?

10. Do camels store water in their humps?

16. What is the largest island in the world?

17. What name is given to animals whose diets consist only of plants?

18. What type of food is Stollen?

19. Which famous corporation uses the motto 'Just Do It'?

11. What is the longest river in England, that runs through England only?

12. What is meant by the term 'on the rocks' on a drinks menu?

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20. Which male artist broke a record in March 2017 with the achievement of 16 songs in the UK Top 20?

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h lt a e H & wellbeing Why getting your head down may be the best thing you can do for your health and wellbeing.

Sleep: the science We all know how valuable a good night’s sleep is… or rather, how bad we feel when we don’t get one!

The value of rest is recognisable in the fact we spend a third of our lives in bed. And sure enough, most of us can reel off a good number of the benefits of sleep – sharpness, mood enhancement, the fending off of low moods, a lowering of blood pressure, better immunisation, improved memory, stress reduction and even maintaining of body weight.

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emissions from these that can delay the release of sleep-inducing melatonin, as well as resetting the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm). Moving away from screens earlier – scientists recommend at least an hour before you plan on going to sleep – will limit the bouts of LCD exposure which excite brain stimulators, therefore helping you maximise sleep efficiency.

Remember as well the need to moderate room temperature, as well dimming lighting and removing excess noise around you. And while the act of sleeping is more important than anything you may consume in the lead-up to it, it goes without saying there are certain food and drink items that will hamper effective rest. While alcohol may enable you to drop off quicker, it’s disruptive to your sleep in the second half of the night, not least if you are in a state of dehydration.

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

As the summer months begin to unfurl, Hampshire continues to be one of the loveliest counties in Britain. Whether you are enjoying a staycation and exploring new areas of our county or enjoying old favourites, why not enjoy another delve into Hampshire’s quirky heritage. From arguably one of the most historic villages in the county to one of the largest tree collections in the world, here are five more interesting facts from around Hampshire.

Did you know that the Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley himself sealed the fate of many Andover residents when he presided as judge over a certain trial? In 1830, the Swing riots began to come to a head with countless agricultural workers protesting harsh conditions. On the 20th of November 1830, the Taskers Waterloo Ironworks at Upper Clatford was attacked. Several days of riots continued until eventually many were captured and the Duke of Wellington, as Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, was eager to show his strength, sentencing many to others and others to the harsh transportation punishments. He later commented that, “Upon the whole this commission has worked well and has already produced a good effect and I hope that its consequences will be long felt.”

With a regal history that dates as far back as 1086 as part of the Crown’s lands, Kings Somborne has always been an ancient favourite and was even once owned by John of Gaunt who reportedly had a palace built in the village. Although royal attention has dwindled somewhat today, Kings Somborne is a living snapshot into its fascinating history with roughly one hundred grade listed buildings and is an ideal location for walks taking in the village’s rich heritage.

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Did you know that there has been a light shining at Hurst Point Lighthouse since at least 1786? Located on the western edge of the Solent, the lighthouse has been an important beacon for several centuries.

Throughout its life, the lighthouse has constantly adapted with frequent additions and changes of the position of the light. With expansions from the nearby Hurst castle it became apparent that the position of the light made it difficult for ship’s captains navigating the treacherous waters that surround Hurst Point.

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Were you aware that the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Romsey is home to more than forty thousand trees and shrubs? The brainchild of visionary horticulturist Harold Hillier, the gardens were gifted to Hampshire County Council in 1977. Hillier was born into a family of gardeners and spent great portions of his time reconfiguring the botany that had suffered and declined following the first world war. The gardens he created surround Jermyn's House, the home he purchased which interestingly was used as a smallpox hospital in the 18th century. Today the gardens are recognised as one of the largest collections in the UK and further afield and is a world respected collection for rare breeds.

Did you know that Dylan Thomas was a Hampshire resident for some time? His parents in law lived in Blashford and it was here that, after he was introduced to Caitlyn, he lived with her after they married. Their relationship was of course tumultuous to say the least and it was no better with his mother-in-law. In fact, in a notebook that was discovered years after his death, the poet commented that “This flat English country levels the intelligence, planes down the imagination, narrows the a’s, my ears belch old wax and misremembered passages of misunderstood music, I sit and hate my mother-in-law, glowering at her from corners and grumbling about her”! Despite the harsh criticisms of Hampshire, the notebook contained many remarkable works. No doubt the county did much to inspire, whatever Dylan Thomas would say!

Were you aware that the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Romsey is home to more than forty thousand trees and shrubs? The brainchild of visionary horticulturist Harold Hillier, the gardens were gifted to Hampshire County Council in 1977. Hillier was born into a family of gardeners and spent great portions of his time reconfiguring the botany that had suffered and declined following the first world war. The gardens he created surround Jermyn's House, the home he purchased which interestingly was used as a smallpox hospital in the 18th century. Today the gardens are recognised as one of the largest collections in the UK and further afield and is a world respected collection for rare breeds.

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PHOTO: ANNIE SPRATT

Did you know that there has been a light shining at Hurst Point Lighthouse since at least 1786? Located on the western edge of the Solent, the lighthouse has been an important beacon for several centuries.

Throughout its life, the lighthouse has constantly adapted with frequent additions and changes of the position of the light. With expansions from the nearby Hurst castle it became apparent that the position of the light made it difficult for ship’s captains navigating the treacherous waters that surround Hurst Point.

PHOTO: CRAIG COOPER

Did you know that Dylan Thomas was a Hampshire resident for some time? His parents in law lived in Blashford and it was here that, after he was introduced to Caitlyn, he lived with her after they married. Their relationship was of course tumultuous to say the least and it was no better with his mother-in-law. In fact, in a notebook that was discovered years after his death, the poet commented that “This flat English country levels the intelligence, planes down the imagination, narrows the a’s, my ears belch old wax and misremembered passages of misunderstood music, I sit and hate my mother-in-law, glowering at her from corners and grumbling about her”! Despite the harsh criticisms of Hampshire, the notebook contained many remarkable works. No doubt the county did much to inspire, whatever Dylan Thomas would say!

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16. Movie that continues the story of an eariier one 18. Is the movie dubbed or are there ___________ ?

19. Studio furniture and scenery 22. Everyone loves a happy ___________ 23. Brad Pitt’s my favourite __________ 25. Film award 28. ________ Pitt and Jolie were great in that movie 30. Make a film 31. Cowboy film 32. Usually shown before the movie starts FIND THE ANSWERS ON PAGE 30

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DOWN 1. They’re going to _______ the film in July 2. Play a role 3. What’s on ______ at the movies?

5. Disney animation 6. Film that is very popular and successful 7. Failure 9. Equipment used for showing films 10. ‘An inconvenient Truth’ or ‘Amy’ for example 11. Person who deals with the financial aspect of movie making 13. Movie 14. Animated film 17. Where films are made 20. James Bond is one 21. Female actor 24. Who played Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies?

26. Famoust actor or actress 27. Unsuccessful movie 29. Successful movie

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Ramsay’s Revival Top chef Gordon Ramsay outlines the food trends we should look out for in 2021.

It says a lot that in a Twitter post published on New Year’s Day, Gordon Ramsay decided to use the opportunity to tell the year 2020 to, well… let’s just say ‘not come back’.

While the global Covid pandemic has turned a lot of us into accomplished, skilled, proficient home cooks (in our own minds, at least, if not in reality), the effect it’s had on the chefs, staff and restaurateurs of the world’s best restaurants has been less positive. Most establishments have endured almost a year of closure – Ramsay’s portfolio of high-quality restaurants included. It’s a factor that has led to something of an accidental food revolution in our homes.

“With every disaster there is an upside and a downside,” he says. “While a lot of industries have been torn apart by Covid, it has been the making of others – think about the way we buy stuff over the internet, and home delivery of goods.

Think too about cleanliness and hygiene… things that have always been of interest to me as a chef – we’re now all obsessed with it.

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“In the same way, the fact we’re not going to restaurants hasn’t meant we’ve stopped eating – instead, people are discovering and developing new ways to enjoy food at home. As someone passionate about food, I can only support that; even if it’s cost me millions!” he says, referencing

have really stepped up in terms of efficiencies, and it’s those changes that will serve them well in future,” he says. “We’ve all had time to sit back and redo the maths on what works for our businesses and what doesn’t, and that’s going to be of real value going forward.”

As far as creativity goes, the 54-year-old remains as ebullient as ever.

“I also see people becoming braver with their flavours,” he continues. “We’ve all felt hemmed in, repressed, even imprisoned in their lives at the moment. You will always get a dramatic reaction to that, and I think we’ll see that across a number of areas, food included. I’m expecting a real explosion of creativity, across the board. the huge losses suffered during the repeated lockdowns the UK has suffered.

“It sounds ridiculous to say that, but producers, hosts, retailers and everyone else involved in getting food from field to plate

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STAR GAZING

***Remember to never look directly at the Sun, either with your naked eye or with optical aids, unless you have appropriate safety filters in place*** Mercury Mercury is too close to the Sun to be spotted this month.

WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

kateearlastro@gmail.com Welcome to the June Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include the Summer Solstice, a partial Solar Eclipse and a chance to spot noctilucent clouds.

International Space Station There are only two possible dates to spot the ISS in June; the first and last day of the month. Unfortunately, both of these are unfavourable passes where the ISS will be quite low. If you want to try and catch either of these sightings, please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your home town. July will be a much better time to spot the space station, with sightings possible most evenings.

Events The Summer Solstice (from the Latin for ‘the sun stands still’) occurs on June 21st this year, and marks the day when summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon. This means we experience the ‘longest’ day of the year (the day with the most hours of daylight, and least hours of darkness).

Partial Solar Eclipse If the sky is clear, residents in southern England will be treated to a partial eclipse of the Sun on the morning of June 10th. The maximum takes place around 11.10am depending on your location, at which point the Moon will cover roughly 20% of the Sun. The actual path of totality is visible from Canada, the North Pole and Eastern Siberia. The eclipse begins at roughly 10am and continues to around 12.30pm. Various websites, including www.timeanddate.com can provide up-to-date information for your specific location. There are several ways to view the eclipse safely, including the use of designated eclipse safety glasses, or making your own pinhole projector camera from a couple of pieces of cardboard. There are many websites available that show you how to construct one safely.

Stages of the Solar Eclipse

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12:00PM

Venus Venus is briefly visible low in the northwest after 10pm, but sets by 10.30pm.

Mars Mars is very dim compared to a few months ago, but can be seen to the left of Venus in the northwestern sky around 10pm. On the 13th June at 11pm the Moon lies very close, hovering just above the red planet.

Jupiter and Saturn The two gas giants can be seen in the southeast from 1.30am through until dawn. They are joined by the Moon on the 1st and 2nd June, and again between the 27th – 29th.

Moon This month’s Full Moon on June 24th is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon. Named by Native American tribes, it is associated with the time of year when strawberries ripen and are ready to pick. In Europe and other countries, June’s full moon is known by many names, including the Rose Moon, Mead Moon and Hot Moon.

Object of the Month The summer months are the best time to try and spot a rare and beautiful cloud-type: noctilucent clouds (from the Latin for ‘night shining’). If conditions are favourable, these blue-white illuminated clouds are visible thirty minutes after sunset for a couple of hours in our northern skies. Although the exact cause of their formation is unknown, we know they are composed of tiny water ice crystals and form about 80km up in the atmosphere.

Noctilucent clouds

***Remember to never look directly at the Sun, either with your naked eye or with optical aids, unless you have appropriate safety filters in place*** Mercury Mercury is too close to the Sun to be spotted this month.

Venus Venus is briefly visible low in the northwest after 10pm, but sets by 10.30pm.

Mars Mars is very dim compared to a few months ago, but can be seen to the left of Venus in the northwestern sky around 10pm. On the 13th June at 11pm the Moon lies very close, hovering just above the red planet.

Jupiter and Saturn The two gas giants can be seen in the southeast from 1.30am through until dawn. They are joined by the Moon on the 1st and 2nd June, and again between the 27th – 29th.

Moon This month’s Full Moon on June 24th is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon. Named by Native American tribes, it is associated with the time of year when strawberries ripen and are ready to pick. In Europe and other countries, June’s full moon is known by many names, including the Rose Moon, Mead Moon and Hot Moon.

Object of the Month The summer months are the best time to try and spot a rare and beautiful cloud-type: noctilucent clouds (from the Latin for ‘night shining’). If conditions are favourable, these blue-white illuminated clouds are visible thirty minutes after sunset for a couple of hours in our northern skies. Although the exact cause of their formation is unknown, we know they are composed of tiny water ice crystals and form about 80km up in the atmosphere.

Noctilucent clouds

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Your dedicated deep clean?

There’s no need to be a deep-cleaning diva in the 21st century when you have an army of genius gadgets at your disposal. Here, we focus on steam and robotic power which, between them, can do away with even the most stubborn of stains.

Steam cleaning Steam cleaners are extremely lightweight, shift even groundin dirt, are eco-friendly, and the steaming process is arguably the best for killing bacteria and beasties. Steam also offers a perfect way to freshen up upholsteries without leaving detergent stains or smells that will go stale, and this is a product that’s flexible enough to be used in living areas, bathrooms (for mould), kitchens and, of course, the bedroom, and the Bissell SpotClean ProHeat comes in at an appealing £129.99.

Sanitising wands If you want to take your kitchen hygiene a step further, consider the recent flux of sanitizing wands that have started to appear on the market – we tried out the UV-C Sanitising Wand, for around £40.

Its compact design means you can magic away gremlins that are lurking in your fridge and across countertops, on keyboards and phone surfaces, and even those lurking amongst your kids’ toys, with the germ-

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reducing UV-C light leaving no residue, but gets rid of 99% of germs, allergens (including dust mites) and odour-causing bacteria.

Vacuuming In surveys, vacuuming, mopping and window cleaning always rate as the most arduous household chores, but thankfully technology has granted us a way of conquering all three of these tiresome jobs without a lifting a finger. For hoovering duties then, take the Neato DC00 Botvac Connected Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, which retails at around £400. This is one of the most advanced robot hoovers ever, and thanks to its WIFI capability and corresponding app, can be controlled from wherever you are.

What’s more, its boundary markers mean the little fella can tidy up while you’re at work with no fear of him trashing the place.

Mopping Once the hoovering’s sorted you’ll need to mop, which is where another robotic helper comes in. Gadgets such as

iRobot’s Braava Jet 250 Mopping Robot (at £250, handily) cover up to 200 square feet at a time, and this particular model even comes equipped with a vibrating cleaning head to increase agitation, a water nozzle to spray the area it’s covering, and a premixed detergent in its disposable pads.

Window cleaning And finally, no spring clean would be complete without a good window polish, perhaps courtesy of the Mamibot iGLASSBOT W120-T. This is another robotic revolution, and is capable of wiggling and wiping its way around almost any glass pane, and all for around £150.

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You’re The Mechanic The top five car faults you can diagnose yourself.

Error light on dashboard Dashboard warning messages are very often triggered by faulty sensors rather than something actually going wrong under the bonnet, and getting a garage to ‘clear the fault’ may mean paying up to £100 without anything mechanical happening.

Buy your own scan tool or code reader and you can then do your own diagnostic sleuth-work; then consult the internet and fix the problem.

Oil warning light - When an oil light shows simply open the

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bonnet, pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it, remove it again and check the level.

If the oil level isn’t within the required marks or notches on the dipstick, a trip to your local petrol station – possibly on foot!

– will have the problem solved in no time.

Bad bulbs - A blown bulb, or one that blinks rapidly, will always need to be replaced. In most cars, you should be able to access the headlamp unit quite easily, with replacements purchased off the

internet for a fraction of the cost you’d pay at the garage.

In the case of a dim headlamp, the fix can be as simple as corrosion building up on the ground connection.

The WD-40 trick - Finally, from key and key fob issues to slow-moving electric windows, from seats that won’t recline properly right through to cosmetic scratches and scrapes, a £5 investment in a can of WD-40 can save you thousands.

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Modern Magazines Camper Van Fish. Daichi loves to go fishing with Grandad… and Grandad loves to go fishing with the family. What better way to celebrate his 86th Birthday, than on the banks of an idyllic pond with all of us together in wonderful sunshine!

So, that is just what we did in May. Todber Manor is where we all met.

Beautiful lakes situated in East Dorset just ten minutes from the quaint town of Shaftesbury. Dad is in his element here. My sister moved into the cottage attached to a farm where her husband grew up, in Margaret Marsh, and this is even closer at just seven minutes away.

The scenery around here is stunning.

Miles of rolling countryside, wildlife and glorious green land with blue sky and feather-like white clouds. It was a real treat. To be honest, I have always enjoyed fishing with Dad. Many, many Sundays were spent on the banks of a local pond up North. I love the serenity, the birds singing, the picnic and the family togetherness that we have all missed so much recently. Here we were,

Grandad catches another one!

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Daichi... and friends out in fresh air and in great company.

The fish here are huge. Some fishermen stay in bivvies (tents) overnight to fish for the real big carp. Can you imagine sitting outside in all weathers holding your rod (now now…) waiting for that all-important bite and then using all your strength for possibly half an hour or so to land a 40 pound + carp? It is a complete buzz for these guys, a real excitement for those that ‘get the bug’. Better than being 24/7 on a computer I would say. Well, we were not quite up for that, though Daichi would have been very happy to put us up for the night! We must plan our next ‘staycation’ and get the awning out again.

We have really missed that, and so has Daichi.

The fishing at Todber Manor is excellent.

With ten ponds in total I believe, there are lots to choose from. In addition to that there are holiday lets which were currently closed due to the situation, but I am sure they will open soon, if not already. It is a really great location for anyone who likes fishing or even if you

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would like a break away. The well-stocked fishing tackle shop caters for all needs too.

Now, every time we go fishing with Grandad, we (well actually Stephen, Hayden and Dad) catch many fish. It looks easy, yet I am not sure why, but any time we have tried this without Grandad we don’t catch anything… just a cold.

Funny that, it must be the better weather on the days we go with Grandad… mmm not sure about that. Grandad has fished all his life and his expertise absolutely makes it look easy. He has a real knack for the game. This time I did some fishing myself and caught a rather nice Mirror Carp. I can fish, but leave it to the boys while my sister and Mum have a chat on the side-lines. Oh yes and take never ending photographs and videos! It is hard work when they are catching lots of fish I have to keep getting up from my comfy, relaxed seat with my all-important coffee in hand. Really! This trip we were lucky enough to spot an egret that gracefully flew in and sat patiently on a small island in the centre of the pond. Delightful to see… and another photo was needed…

Up again… We have to laugh don’t we.

I got one too!

The family... and the cake!

Now Birthdays have to have cake and food (any excuse) and today was no exception. There is the delicious “Lakeside Diner” right here at the ponds!

Perfect. It is an outside eatery with seating and the food is good! Us girls had steak, Hayden had pulled pork, Stephen had a burger and dad had fish and chips (of course!). Susan had also brought a cake and Dad’s highlight, which he said he will never forget, was us all singing Happy Birthday to him with the candles aglow, the sun setting, surrounded by his favourite ponds here in the South. Very special. I am not sure the other fishermen thought the same and the birds may well have wondered what all that screeching was about, but hey hum, we had a fabulous time.

So - many ‘caught fish’ later, well fed, hoarse from singing, and aching from all that getting up and down out of the chair, it was time to say goodbye. Daichi was delighted with the trip. He, and Grandad, grinned from headlight to headlight all the way home. Happy Birthday Dad. With more areas and activities opening up, and a sunny summer (we can but hope) to look forward to, I wonder where Daichi will take us next?

By Debbie Corney

would like a break away. The well-stocked fishing tackle shop caters for all needs too.

Now, every time we go fishing with Grandad, we (well actually Stephen, Hayden and Dad) catch many fish. It looks easy, yet I am not sure why, but any time we have tried this without Grandad we don’t catch anything… just a cold.

Funny that, it must be the better weather on the days we go with Grandad… mmm not sure about that. Grandad has fished all his life and his expertise absolutely makes it look easy. He has a real knack for the game. This time I did some fishing myself and caught a rather nice Mirror Carp. I can fish, but leave it to the boys while my sister and Mum have a chat on the side-lines. Oh yes and take never ending photographs and videos! It is hard work when they are catching lots of fish I have to keep getting up from my comfy, relaxed seat with my all-important coffee in hand. Really! This trip we were lucky enough to spot an egret that gracefully flew in and sat patiently on a small island in the centre of the pond. Delightful to see… and another photo was needed…

Up again… We have to laugh don’t we.

I got one too!

The family... and the cake!

Now Birthdays have to have cake and food (any excuse) and today was no exception. There is the delicious “Lakeside Diner” right here at the ponds!

Perfect. It is an outside eatery with seating and the food is good! Us girls had steak, Hayden had pulled pork, Stephen had a burger and dad had fish and chips (of course!). Susan had also brought a cake and Dad’s highlight, which he said he will never forget, was us all singing Happy Birthday to him with the candles aglow, the sun setting, surrounded by his favourite ponds here in the South. Very special. I am not sure the other fishermen thought the same and the birds may well have wondered what all that screeching was about, but hey hum, we had a fabulous time.

So - many ‘caught fish’ later, well fed, hoarse from singing, and aching from all that getting up and down out of the chair, it was time to say goodbye. Daichi was delighted with the trip. He, and Grandad, grinned from headlight to headlight all the way home. Happy Birthday Dad. With more areas and activities opening up, and a sunny summer (we can but hope) to look forward to, I wonder where Daichi will take us next?

By Debbie Corney

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A walker’s view of

Nursling WRITTEN BY MALCOLM PRICE This month’s walk flits around parts of the Test Way and offers portions of underfoot conditions; tarmac, gravel and grass (or mud after rain).

At around 6 miles this is an excellent outing that should take around 2 hours as there are no hills or hazards to slow the progress. The recommended start point is from The Four Horseshoes Pub, Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0AJ.

industry on the right. We now turn right and proceed for around 600 metres, going under the M27 along the way and finally turning left down Church Lane, where almost at the bottom on the right is St Boniface Church.

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This begins as a farm track that returns us under the M27, but very soon tapers into a twisting, narrow, footpath that wends on for another 800 metres. At the end of the path we now meet Mill Lane and turn right along a quiet, local road, that ultimately leads to Nursling Mill, which are now well appointed flats.

Aiming onwards, we pass through a gate and now have a river tributary as company; continuing over a footbridge then finally halting at a metal gate that opens out onto Testwood Lakes.

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There is a reasonable size car park there as well as plentiful road side space, since this is the end of a ‘No Through Road’. To start the walk we must turn right out of the car park, aiming past two concrete bollards and then under two tunnels that span the M27 Junction 3 (with the M271). This provides a pleasant, traffic free path along Dairy Lane, broken up only by a crossing for Tesco Regional Distribution Centre.

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This structure can trace it’s history back to the 13th century and both the church and the surrounding churchyard are well worth a visit,as at the rear is a centuries old cedar tree (now protected from damage) and a stunning view across the Test Valley Meadows. Once leaving the church we continue right down to the gate at the very end of the lane and passing through on the left side.

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Do take a close look at this gate because at the end of our traversing the lakes this will be our exit and passport to home. By turning right you will be heading towards a selection of bird hides that overlook the third lake with salt marshes that afford views of several wading birds.

Keep on going round this larger lake, taking a left turn at a hairpin bend; passing the home of Totton Football Club and then the base for Eling Sea Scouts.

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Just past those buildings there is an option to swing left and avoid the second lake, but to get good value from the walk it is advised to keep right and continue round until returning to the entrance gate as shown in photo 4. The homebound stretch differs a good deal from the outward journey, but not to start with, as we turn right out of Testwood, down the lane, then back along Mill Lane. This time we must continue on for another 800 metres when we pick up the green Test Way arrows on the left hand side as the road veers right as well as being opposite a set of farm buildings.

This section of the Test Way travels in a straight line for around 800 metres, aiming towards the M27, but turns right to run parallel with the motorway for a further 600 metres; all retained within hedges and fences. We emerge back on Station Road that formed part of our start out route; this time we turn right, travel about 300 metres, then turn left over the railway bridge into Dairy Lane.

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From here the section home is fairly simple, with just the Tesco Centre to cross and the dual tunnel under junction 3 of the M27 before emerging once again beside the Four Horseshoes and no doubt another well earned rest and refreshment.

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This begins as a farm track that returns us under the M27, but very soon tapers into a twisting, narrow, footpath that wends on for another 800 metres. At the end of the path we now meet Mill Lane and turn right along a quiet, local road, that ultimately leads to Nursling Mill, which are now well appointed flats.

Aiming onwards, we pass through a gate and now have a river tributary as company; continuing over a footbridge then finally halting at a metal gate that opens out onto Testwood Lakes.

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Do take a close look at this gate because at the end of our traversing the lakes this will be our exit and passport to home. By turning right you will be heading towards a selection of bird hides that overlook the third lake with salt marshes that afford views of several wading birds.

Keep on going round this larger lake, taking a left turn at a hairpin bend; passing the home of Totton Football Club and then the base for Eling Sea Scouts.

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Just past those buildings there is an option to swing left and avoid the second lake, but to get good value from the walk it is advised to keep right and continue round until returning to the entrance gate as shown in photo 4. The homebound stretch differs a good deal from the outward journey, but not to start with, as we turn right out of Testwood, down the lane, then back along Mill Lane. This time we must continue on for another 800 metres when we pick up the green Test Way arrows on the left hand side as the road veers right as well as being opposite a set of farm buildings.

This section of the Test Way travels in a straight line for around 800 metres, aiming towards the M27, but turns right to run parallel with the motorway for a further 600 metres; all retained within hedges and fences. We emerge back on Station Road that formed part of our start out route; this time we turn right, travel about 300 metres, then turn left over the railway bridge into Dairy Lane.

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From here the section home is fairly simple, with just the Tesco Centre to cross and the dual tunnel under junction 3 of the M27 before emerging once again beside the Four Horseshoes and no doubt another well earned rest and refreshment.

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Must-Read Books For June Whet your appetite with snapshots of summer holidays spent by the seaside, or perhaps immerse yourself in a gripping thriller – here are this month’s sumptuous book releases.

A Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired

by Seaside Life

by Veronica Henry (June 10th) A family enjoy their last holiday at a much-loved beach hut. The tide brings in an old face – and a new temptation – while a writer’s retreat is shaken up by a surprise arrival. The simple pleasures of the seaside compete with the Instagram dream, a couple’s future is turned upside down, and a celebratory evening takes a stormy turn. And as the sun sets, an unexpected romance is simmering...

Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beachhut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry the perfect summer treat!

The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker (June 24th) Not for the faint-hearted, this chilling debut wastes no time in pulling the reader deep into its murky undertow.

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Documenting a difficult childhood during which she grew up ‘black, weird, and overwhelmingly uncool in a mostly white neighbourhood in upstate New York’, Henderson uses wit and candour to delve into some important topics.

A taut and impeccably crafted pageturner about what propels one eight-year-old girl to commit an unspeakable act, and the tensely moving effect it has on the rest of her life, The First Day of Spring is not just about how neglect and loneliness can shape a child, but also how they can have a lasting impact even when that child becomes a mother herself.

The Ugly Cry: A Memoir by Danielle Henderson (June 8th) Having firmly made a name for herself as a television writer (Maniac, Divorce and Dare Me), Danielle Henderson now turns her formidable talent to the memoir.

Mostly though, it is a book about family and the fierce bond between a vulnerable child and her devoted grandmother.

Hungry by Grace Dent (June 10th) The highly anticipated memoir from one of Britain’s bestloved food writers, Hungry is a joyous journey through Dent’s fascinating life.

From growing up eating beige food to becoming a celebrated London gourmand, it is a personal story, but also everyone’s story – from cheese and pineapple hedgehogs and treats with your nan, to the exquisite joy of a chip butty covered in vinegar and too much salt in the school canteen on a grey day; this a poignant reminder of why food is such an integral part of our lives and our various cultures.

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Calling a spade a spade Your ultimate guide to the tools your garden will thank you for digging out this summer.

SPADE (AND SHOVEL) Tough, unrelenting, sharp at the base, angular and with ledges for your feet so you can push down deep into the soil, the spade is the ultimate garden tool.

The shovel is, in many ways, the refined cousin.

More rounded, it comes in different materials and caters for a wider range of jobs (such as moving snow), given that digging deep into the earth is not the primary goal.

FORK (AND TROWEL) These two work perfectly together in removing soil and plant matter from smaller areas, such as flower beds and pots.

HOE A simple metal plate at the end of a stick, the hoe is used to remove surface debris in small areas. It nudges just under the surface in scraping away leaves, small weeds and bits of dead plant matter, leaving your soil turned over and looking fresh.

LAWN EDGER Perhaps the most satisfying garden tool of them all, the lawn edger drives down into

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lawn edges that are suspended above then beds, leaving an impeccable line between the two.

without anything left behind.

The extended handle limits bending down, too.

COBRAHEAD WEEDER The cobrahead weeder looks like a torture implement dating back to the medieval ages, yet its popularity is now only coming to the fore. It uses a cultivating blade at the end of a long, hooked handle, meaning it can plough furrows, remove weeds from underneath and even hack its way through thatch.

CLAW WEEDER This weeder offers a pincertype movement at the end, meaning it grabs right at the base of the weed, yanking it out of the ground by the roots

RAKE From debris to leaves, removing fruit from beneath trees to perhaps just picking up weed seedlings so as to allow water to permeate back into the soil, the humble rake actually comes in many different forms and will serve you well all year round.

PRUNER Modern pruners have become real technical works of art, with adjustable settings that will shape to the size of your hand. Look for a pair that have cushioned grips around the handle, to save on late-afternoon hand ache!

PRUNING SAW The pruning saw does the same job as a pruner, albeit with a bit more strength and power. Capable of tackling branches without the need for a full-on saw, it’s a compact yet extremely powerful piece of kit.

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Creamy Courgette Sausage Penne Introduction

Simple and flavoursome with a generous serving of veg, this is one of those weeknight meals ideal for when you want to feel satisfied but also a little virtuous.

Ingredients (serves four) • 6 Cumberland sausages • 400g penne pasta • 3 cloves of garlic (crushed or diced) • 1 red onion (peeled and sliced) • 1 large courgette (grated) • 250ml crème fraiche • 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes • 60g grated parmesan or other hard Italian cheese • Handful of chopped fresh parsley

Method 1. While waiting for a large pot of water to boil, prepare the sausages by squeezing the meat gently from their casings - discard the skin. Heat a widebased pan with a tablespoon of oil and at a medium to hot heat add the sausage meat and cook until browned (6-7 minutes) breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as you go. Remove and set aside the cooked sausage meat.

2. Put the pasta in the boiling water. Next, lower the heat to medium on your nowempty frying pan before gently sautéing the garlic and chilli flakes - add more oil if necessary. After one minute, add the red onion and grated courgette, frying till softened.

3. Return your sausage meat to the pan with your onion and courgette, along with the crème fraiche and two thirds of the grated cheese. Next add your drained pasta along with a splash of the pasta water and simmer for two minutes until everything is combined and your sauce becomes silky and rich.

Serve your pasta in bowls and garnish with your remaining cheese and the chopped parsley.

Top Tips • For perfect pasta always use a generous-sized pot, salt your water (it should almost be as salty as seawater) and avoid overcooking – al dente is the authentic Italian way!

• Pasta is endlessly versatile, so feel free to riff on the ingredients to suit your taste… swap cream cheese for crème fraiche, red onion for white onion and courgette for any vegetable you fancy, from

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chopped kale to tenderstem broccoli, or even Borlotti beans.

• For the ultimate weeknight ease, stock up your pantry and freezer with a few handy cheats: garlic puree is the perfect way to get flavour over fuss; frozen peas are delicious when added to this kind of pasta and an abundant spice rack is invaluable when it comes to last-minute flavouring.

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Green Play Five ideas for engaging your kids in environmental activities.

Recycle Start at home with the basics: labelling your bins and sorting through your refuse can actually become a fun game for children, as well as creating awareness around how much waste we use in the home.

Then, once your youngsters have grasped the basic concept you can start tackling recycling on a bigger scale. Picking up litter on a dog walk for example, or even partaking on a community clean-up – an excellent way to meet other budding environmentalists.

Reuse Naturally greenminded kids know better than anyone how useful discarded packaging can be: boxes become rocket ships, empty toilet rolls become pirate-seeking telescopes, and jars are transformed into dazzling tealight holders.

Yet beyond play, we can also teach our children how to minimise waste by choosing the eco-friendly option. Some ecocleaning brands, for example, now offer a reusable option whereby you can refill your bottles in-store.

Grow What better way to learn about planet Earth than when exploring the great outdoors?

For a child, there is very little in life more satisfying than digging

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through dirt with a beloved parent by their side, a venture made even more rewarding when they eventually get to see the fruits of their labour.

So if you have access to a garden, get planning, then get planting! From easy-to-plant flower bulbs to vegetables

such as tomatoes and runner beans, there are many plants which offer a quick seed-tofruit yield – ideal for impatient children.

Many local councils are now investing in community gardens too, where children can plant, play and learn about all the wormy, muddy joys of composting.

Repurpose A fantastic way to combine environmental fun with

unbridled creativity is to upcycle with your child. Perhaps you’ve an old chest of drawers that needs a new lick of paint or a suitcase that’s begging to be transformed into a unique toybox. Perhaps you want to start smaller by turning a plastic bottle into a birdfeeder, or even a windchime made from used cans.

And for those feeling really creative, why not venture into the world of upcycled clothing? Stained children’s dresses and t-shirts can be tie-dyed using vegetable dye, denim shirts that are too small can become bags or headscarves!

Learn The best part about environmentalism is it’s a journey you and your child can take together. So organise a trip to your local city farm, buy some honey made from local bees, and take a bike ride to school rather than using the car. These are all small steps that will pave the way for the future of your child AND the planet.

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Pet Sounds Dogs and cats? It’s all so 1990s. We’re in a new era of cool home companions, so grab that cockroach and come along for the ride.

Sugar glider According to some, hamsters are so passé these days.

Instead, people have switched their attentions to sugar gliders, for their incredible affection, curiosity and ability to win over everyone in the family, from adults and children to other pets.

and the resulting nip is only akin to a bee sting. It’s not recommended that they’re handled, though they are so docile that many owners do.

Pygmy goat Got a spare bit of land and in need of a lawnmower? A pygmy goat is what you’re

This marsupial even has a cool name, a reference to their preference for sweet tastes (such as sap and nectar) and their ability to glide through the air.

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Hedgehog Having an outdoor pet such as a hedgehog is a great idea.

You are keeping it in its natural habitat, and this marvellous, charming creature is friendly, inquisitive and often in need of protection, as his prickly exterior will tell you!

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Known as the ‘King of Chill’, he’s happy enough being handled and will often lounge about the place with all the pomp and performance of a character from a Quentin Tarantino movie.

Scorpion For the more adventurous, a pet scorpion can be fascinating to have around. These talented yet highly protective creatures have intrigued leftfield pet owners for years, and it is the danger that maintains their popularity.

after. Self-exercising and impossibly cute, they are, however, extremely timeconsuming, needy, and can be very expensive to maintain.

They also must live in the company of other goats, so if you’re hoping to get just one to smother in your love, think again!

That said, the Emperor Scorpion will only pinch or sting when it feels wholly under attack,

Bearded dragon This friendly reptile (real name Pogona) is a lizard whose

Capybara The capybara is a much bigger, slightly uglier guinea pig, who is friendly, highly sociable, harmless and full of life. These animals do require a lot of space to move around in… oh, and a swimming pool (they can hold their breath for over five minutes underwater).

Chinchilla Cute, clean, timid, small and completely odourless, the chinchilla takes a fair bit of maintenance, but is surely the most adorable of the rodent family… just don’t mention that fact to the capybara you have in the bathtub!

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