Winchester Gazette - April 20

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ISSUE NO. 54 APRIL 2020

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Monthly Walk

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Welcome to the April edition of your local Winchester Gazette community magazine Spring is here! What a relief. We have had so much rain I do think we now deserve some sunshine. It makes such a difference to us all being able to get out and about, meet friends and generally be even more sociable. Do enjoy the outdoors where you can. Why not try the monthly walk inside? Maybe you could even send us a photo of you on the walk, that we can print in the Gazette? I would love to hear from you.

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Spot the difference, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust; Two choirs sing to save lives at sea; Young patients find comfort with incubator covers; Winchester City Council gets behind the Great British Spring Clean; Trinity’s Firewalk raises £11,000 for the homeless!...and lots more!

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Community & Education News - Hampshire quirky facts;

Monthly Walk - Discovering

fresh walks around Stoneham Park

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MONTHLY WALK

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Discovering fresh walks around Stoneham Park As we go into these woods we pass a tempting looking path on the left (resist this turn), keeping straight on – walking downhill and then up the far side; through some pretty boggy sections. Climbing to drier land, the path joins a T junction (photo 2) where we turn left along a tempting trail that gradually tapers downhill. At this point we are little more than 100 metres from the outer holes of Stoneham Golf Club (through the trees), but you are unlikely to hear anything more than the occasional golf ball ‘thwack’.

This month’s walk takes fresh strides through a recent housing development that has maintained a surprising level of leisure areas for people to roam. The chosen start location is The Cricketers Arms, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO53 3HN (photo 1) or close by if the car park is overcrowded.

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The walk combines all manner of underfoot conditions, including a good deal of mud early on, while the distance of under 5 miles is not taxing itself.

Leaving the pub we turn right up the slope, beside the road along a wide footpath for approximately 500 metres, passing Highwood Avenue on the opposite side, then in 100 metres we must carefully cross the busy road to pass round a barrier and proceed down a wide gravel road that borders a number of allotments on the right before entering a woodland.

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Following the track down further we weave through a copse and come out on a gravel road, where we turn left. We now have the new housing development on our left and Park Farm behind the fence on our right.

This road passes through a single bar gate and becomes a concrete road for the last 300 metres down to Stoneham Lane.

On the right now is St Nicholas Church (photo 3), once more famous for the title ‘One handed clock church’, that traces its history back to Medieval Times.

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At Stoneham Lane we turn left for just 50 metres, before crossing the road and tracing the original route of the old Stoneham Lane, beside Stoneham House, bringing us out at Stoneham Link Road right alongside the iconic Concorde Club, made famous by its jazz acts that have supported the venue over the last 50 years.

Using the traffic lights we can make safe crossing here over Monks Brook and into Lakeside Country Park.

The favoured route here should take us into the left hand gate and work along the gravel path to the central Lakeside Car Park, immediately heading down to the left and continue away from the lakes (used by both fishermen and model boating enthusiasts). This path will take us across the model railway line, twice, which moves us up to and around the right hand of a man made amphitheatre. By walking round this, keeping the theatre on our left, we once again emerge beside the railway line and a long rustic path that runs parallel with it.

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leisure area.Please keep to the main path, keeping the fence and housing on the left, but before long we drop down to a gate leading into North Stoneham Park – pass through this and aim slightly right uphill to arrive beside the Stoneham War Shrine (photo 5), erected in memory of local residents who fell in the two World Wars.

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Once over the hill by the Shrine, we drop down to a gate, once again bordering a new housing phase, but this is nicely fenced to allow clear passage up to Chestnut Avenue and return to the welcome portals of The Cricketers Arms just across the road.

It’s always good to be prepared. Here’s some tips for your walk…

• Remember high visibility clothing, vest or sash are ideal. Be seen at all times.

• Robust footwear, walking boots, good sturdy trainers – normal house shoes not recommended.

Once at the end of this section, we wander round the railway turnround halt, where behind it is a gate (photo 4) and our exit from the Park. Take this gate, then turn left immediately onto a shingle path that leads across Monks Brook again and halts (as we do) at Stoneham Link Road.

Taking great care, we need to cross this busy road then turn left along the pavement for about 300 metres when we keep right as we reach the roundabout, opposite the Concorde Club. By keeping along this footpath we move seamlessly onto a neat shingle path, with others branching off to the right into a pleasant

• A torch (for gloomy days), mobile phone and a whistle (personal protection and safety).

• Make sure you take your rubbish home to keep our countryside clean and help the environment.

• Dog walkers – take a supply of poop scoop bags and for hot days water & portable bowl.

• Be ‘Tick Aware’ when enjoying the countryside. For more information please read Public Health England booklet here - https:// assets.publishing. service.gov.uk/government/ uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/ file/694158/PHE_Tick_Leaflet.pdf

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue. Connective tissues provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones.

Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There are several types of EDS that may share some symptoms.

These include: yy an increased range of joint movement (joint hypermobility) yy stretchy skin yy fragile skin that breaks or bruises easily EDS can affect people in different ways. For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling.

The different types of EDS are caused by faults in certain genes that make connective tissue weaker.

Depending on the type of EDS, the faulty gene may have been inherited from 1 parent or both parents.

Sometimes the faulty gene is not inherited, but occurs in the person for the first time.

Some of the rare, severe types can be life threatening.

Main types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There are 13 types of EDS, most of which are very rare.

Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type. Other types of EDS include classical EDS, vascular EDS and kyphoscoliotic EDS - Please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlossyndromes/ to read more about these in more detail.

Also, the EDS Support UK website has more information about the different types of EDS. Hypermobile EDS People with hEDS may have: • joint hypermobility • loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily • joint pain and clicking joints • extreme tiredness (fatigue) • skin that bruises easily yy digestive problems, such as heartburn and constipation yy dizziness and an increased heart rate after standing up

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yy problems with internal organs, such as mitral valve prolapse or organ prolapse yy problems with bladder control (stress incontinence) Currently, there are no tests to confirm whether someone has hEDS.The diagnosis is made based on a person’s medical history and a physical examination.

Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There’s no specific treatment for EDS, but it’s possible to manage many of the symptoms with support and advice.

People with EDS may also benefit from support from a number of different healthcare professionals.

For example: yy a physiotherapist can teach you exercises to help strengthen your joints, avoid injuries and manage pain yy an occupational therapist can help you manage daily activities and give advice on equipment that may help you yy counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be useful if you’re struggling to cope with long-term pain yy for certain types of EDS, regular scans carried out in hospital can detect problems with internal organs yy genetic counselling can help you learn more about the cause of your condition, how it’s inherited, and what the risks are of passing it on to your children Your GP or consultant can refer you to these services.

Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) It’s important to be careful about activities that put a lot of strain on your joints or put you at risk of injury.

But it’s also important not to be overprotective and avoid living an otherwise normal life.

Advice will depend on which type of EDS you have and how it affects you: yy you may be advised to avoid some activities entirely, such as heavy lifting and contact sports yy for some activities, you may need to wear appropriate protection and be taught how to reduce the strain on your joints yy lower risk activities, such as swimming or pilates, may be recommended to help you stay fit and healthy yy if fatigue is a problem, you can be taught ways to conserve your energy and pace your activities

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING How Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are inherited EDS can be inherited, but in some cases it occurs by chance in someone without a family history of the condition.

The 2 main ways EDS is inherited are: autosomal dominant inheritance (hypermobile, classical and vascular EDS) – the faulty gene that causes EDS is passed on by 1 parent and there’s a 50% risk of each of their children developing the condition. autosomal recessive inheritance (kyphoscoliotic EDS) – the faulty gene is inherited from both parents and there’s a 25% risk of each of their children developing the condition.

A person with EDS can only pass on the same type of EDS to their children. For example, the children of someone with hypermobile EDS cannot inherit vascular EDS. The severity of the condition can vary within the same family.

More information The following websites provide more information, advice and support for people with EDS and their families: Ehlers-Danlos Support UK – you can also call their free helpline on 0800 907 8518, find local

support groups or visit their online forum.

Website www.ehlers-danlos.org/ Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA) – you can also call their helpline on 0333 011 6388, find local groups or visit their online forum.

Website www.hypermobility.org/ For more information, please visit NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlossyndromes/

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Young patients find comfort with incubator covers BABIES in the neonatal unit at Royal Hampshire County Hospital are able to have a more comfortable stay thanks to a kind donation from a volunteer organisation.

The unit received six colourful handmade incubator covers from Project Linus UK, an organisation that provides homemade quilts, blankets and incubator covers for young children who are sick, disabled, disadvantaged or distressed.

Incubator covers are designed to protect babies from bright lights and sounds, encourage sleep and to create a homely atmosphere during their stay in hospital.

Morag Gourlay, junior sister and lead for developmental care, Raewyn Twaddle, team leader, Norma Goodwin, Winchester volunteer coordinator for Project Linus UK, and Sarah West, advanced neonatal nurse practitioner, with the incubator cover donation.

Sharon Stone, clinical matron for the neonatal unit at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Royal Hampshire County Hospital, in Winchester, as well as Andover War Memorial Hospital and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, said: “The fun colours and adorable patterns have created a comforting and homely atmosphere on the neonatal unit.

“The covers are incredibly valuable as they help to support development care, protecting babies in incubators from light and noise during their stay with us, and the parents love the colours and fun materials.

“We can’t thank Norma and Project Linus UK enough for all of the hard work and effort they put in to create the covers.”

Norma Goodman, Winchester volunteer coordinator for Project Linus UK, visited the neonatal unit to make the donation on behalf of Project Linus UK. She said: “It was a great joy to be able to create the new incubator covers for the unit.

Each cover takes over 11 hours to make, but seeing the reaction when the donation was brought in made it all worthwhile.

“The quilts are made from high quality threads and 100 per cent cotton fabric generously donated by local patchwork and quilters. This is a great opportunity to get volunteers involved and help those younger patients who need a little extra care as they grow.”

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Spot the difference, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

As the weather gets warmer, ladybirds are becoming increasingly active. On sunny days you may see them exploring bushes and flowers in search of aphids, which are a pest for gardeners but a favourite snack for ladybirds. In fact, they like them so much that a single ladybird can eat 5,000 aphids in a year!

There are 46 different species of ladybird in the UK, but the most common is the bright red seven-spot. This cheerful beetle is the one that springs to mind when we think of the classic ladybird in a children’s storybook, but ladybirds come in a wide range of colours and patterns.

Ladybird © Alan Price

Not all ladybirds are spotty – some have stripes instead, and they vary in colour from sunny yellow to deepest black. These vibrant shells are also tiny suits of armour: the bright colours and bold patterns remind predators that they taste nasty, so after eating one, peckish birds and mammals don’t come back for more.

People used to think that the number of spots on a ladybird could tell you how old it was, but we now know that they are an indicator of species rather than age. Some ladybirds have useful names like the twenty-two spot, which can help you identify them, but there are some confusing variations in certain species.

For instance, the two-spot ladybird is typically red with two black spots, but it can also be black with four to six red spots. This is thought to be because it is more palatable than other species, so it mimics more toxic relatives to defend itself.

Another defence is to release a tiny drop of liquid when disturbed. This may sound harmless enough, but the fluid they excrete smells horrible and contains a poison. It won’t hurt a human but can be harmful to smaller animals, except for a few that are immune (such as swifts and swallows).

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Hampshire Quirky Facts

by Mica Bale

It would be hard to think of Hampshire in anything but glowing terms. A quintessentially quiet county, Hampshire has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most fascinating events and interesting moments. From the building blocks of one of London’s most iconic theatres to an interesting connection to the Battle of Trafalgar, Hampshire is certainly a place of both beauty and history.

1. It does not take long to delve into Hampshire’s history and discover something fascinating.

Amazingly, the Spitfire, one of Britain’s most famous aircraft, was first test flown from Eastleigh Aerodrome in 1936.

Evidently, the test flight was not only a mechanical success but this new and exciting aircraft was soon to become one of the RAF’s most important additions and would be a vital figure of the historic Battle of Britain.

2. Did you know that one of the most famous and historical buildings in the capital was built using bricks produced in Hampshire?

The Royal Albert Hall is culturally an important building which welcomes visitors from all over the world and interestingly, but for the famous Fareham red bricks, the impressive structure might never have been built and certainly not with its distinctive red-brick appearance.

3. Were you aware that what is thought to be the earliest cricket match to be played in Hampshire was hosted in the village of Stubbington? It was on a Tuesday in the

May of 1733 between the two teams of Married and Single players and reportedly the Married team were the victors, perhaps due to the cheering on of their wives. Amazingly, a report of the match found itself in American publication American Weekly Mercury!

4. Interestingly, following the historic victory for Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, at least two hundred officers in the French Navy were held prisoner at Bishop’s Waltham. Among their number was the infamous Admiral Villeneuve under whose command the French and the Spanish fleets were historically defeated.

Villeneuve spent a relatively civilised time in Hampshire along with his officers and stayed at various residences within the town as well as attending the funeral of Lord Nelson. It was not long after his release that the Admiral was found dead, reportedly by suicide, however there was strong belief that Napolean himself had ordered Villeneuve’s death.

5. Did you know that the Hampshire parish of East Meon suffered from a significant amount of attention from the Luftwaffe during the Second World War? With nearly forty bombs and other such explosives numbering into the thousands dropped onto the Hampshire settlement, surprisingly, only the life of a single livestock, reportedly a pig, was lost.

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Two choirs sing to save lives at sea The Romsey Male Voice Choir and The Orpheus Singers join forces to present a concert with music to suit all tastes at the Chandlers Ford Methodist Church on Saturday 16th May at 7.30pm. The concert called ‘Mayday!- Pushing the boat out’ will be hosted by BBC South’s Jo Kent and the profits from this local event will go to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Lifeboats have saved more than 142,700 lives since the RNLI was founded in 1824.

There are 238 lifeboat stations around the coast of the British Isles, whilst inland there is a flood rescue team. Current demands on the RNLI are greater than ever, launching in all weathers, with on average 26 call-outs every day somewhere in the UK. The RNLI also promotes water safety and youth education to prevent drowning. The RNLI provides teams of trained lifeguards at many beaches, and it is increasingly for people visiting the sea for pleasure that the RNLI’s services are needed.

The Romsey Male Voice Choir (RMVC) was founded in 1995, currently they have around 60 members and an enthusiastic following. RMVC regularly perform in support of local good causes and have participated in two previous concerts for the RNLI with great success.

The Orpheus Singers recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and is a popular ladies choir with 50 singers. The choir is currently on tour from Hadleigh in Essex and therefore this concert provides a rare opportunity for us to hear them.

The RNLI is a charity, by its own choice, and receives no public funding. This concert is an important local fundraising event for the RNLI. Tickets are £12, available online at https:// romseychoir2020.eventbrite.co.uk or from Romsey Tourist Information Centre. Please book early if possible, though some tickets may be available on the night.

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Winchester City Council gets behind the Great British Spring Clean People and businesses are being encouraged to spruce up the Winchester district by taking part in this year’s Great British Spring Clean.

Winchester City Council is getting behind this year’s Keep Britain Tidy campaign to clear up litter by providing community clean ups with high-vis jackets, litter picker equipment, and black sacks, as well as offering to collect the rubbish bags when they are full.

Anyone can get involved in the national initiative between March 20 to April 13. In addition to organised community litter picks, people can also pledge to do a clean up when walking the dog; or parents can get kids involved when on the school run.

Last year more than 500,000 people across the country got involved, including 50 volunteers in Bishop’s Waltham who joined forces to pick up 70 sacks of rubbish.

Leader of Winchester City Council, Cllr Lucille Thompson, said: “The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic way to make a real difference to your local environment. We will help people to get involved by providing litter picking equipment and bags – and we will pick up the sacks of rubbish too. For just an hour or two of time individually, we can collectively spruce up our beautiful district. It’s a great way for communities to come together and kids love getting involved too.”

The council has partnered with its ground maintenance contractor idverde to support the Great British Spring Clean Up. Groups can email: corinne.harris@idverde.co.uk to ask for litter pickers, hi-vis jackets and black bags (up to a maximum of 200 bags) and the location of where the bags of rubbish will need to be collected.

To make a pledge visit https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/support-ourcampaigns/great-british-spring-clean/pledge-to-pick For more information on how to get involved and to register local events visit https:// www.keepbritaintidy.org/search-our-map?vg=2 Events already organised in the district include: Twyford Litter Pick on April 4. https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/node/29982 Badger Farm Spring Clean on April 5 https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/node/30324

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Trinity’s Firewalk raises £11,000 for the homeless!

Over 50 people took part in Trinity’s first Firewalk on Friday 28th February 2020. Local companies including Lane Clark & Peacock, Capsticks, HCC, Fyffes, Elementel, HJS and Hyphen Architect helped raise £11,000 to support the homeless and most vulnerable in Winchester.

Fearless fundraisers were offered the ultimate challenge to walk, 15ft, across hot coals at a temperature over 1000 degrees to support local homeless people. Sue McKenna, CEO at Trinity Winchester, said: “ We are astounded by the amount raised from our first Firewalking event, it was an exciting, new and a highly visual way to raise funds to support our vital work which will make a huge difference.”

Trinity is a charity providing support to homeless and vulnerable people in Winchester and the surrounding area. The charity operates from a day centre in central Winchester, offering practical and emotional support to help people out of homelessness and ready to move on to independent living and into employment.

The event was hosted by UK Firewalk, one of the UK’s leading firewalking companies. The walkers were trained by Scott Bell (Twice Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance walked on fire) to walk safely walk across hot coals. Trinity has planned several fundraising activities for the year ahead, including the biggest upcoming fundraiser for homelessness in Winchester, the Big Sleep Out which will be held in the grounds of the Winchester Cathedral on Friday 15th May 2020.

We are hoping to beat last year total raised of £42,000 to support local homeless people. Other events include a cycling event, skydives, abseils, along with our well attended annual Black-Tie Dinner being held on Friday 9th October at the Holiday Inn Winchester.

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