Itchen Valley 144 - October

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FEATURES The Forum Talks with James Martin Articles from Hampshire Mum, Claire Thurlow, Iris Crowfoot and more

REACHING 18,750 READERS * ITCHEN VALLEY, WINCHESTER & THE WORTHY'S ISSUE 144 • OCTOBER

NEWS & EVENTS Alresford Apple Day (page 30) Recipe of the month - Spiced Cucumbers Andy Fields new head coach for ARFC

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Welcome With the Autumn season now upon us thoughts are turning toward cosy nights in and dare I say it the festive season.

At the Forum we took a long look at the magazine and have made changes based upon feedback from our readers. We have a fresh new look which we hope will improve readability and have returned the Clubs &

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32 Recipe of the month Spiced Cucumbers

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35 Wellbeing Looking after your health and yourself!

12 Hampshire Mum Never wake a sleeping Tiger

14 Culture The diverse theatre, music, arts and crafts, of Hampshire 18

Property Buying, selling, letting? Find local estate agents and property management services

21 Garden Make your garden dream come true. Or visit local beautiful country gardens 26 Iris Crowfoot Brothers in Alms 28 Leisure & Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire. Don't miss this years Alresford Show 31 Food & Drink Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in Hampshire

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38 Retail/Market Square Our regular retail feature, Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

49 Education Find local schools and educational experts

52 Hampshire People The Forum talks with James Martin 54 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicles running smoothly 58 Claire Thurlow Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed 59 Home Trades, services, designers. All you need for your home 74 Animals & Pets From Canine to Equine all your animal needs

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General Auction at Badger Farm Community Centre Auction : 2pm. Drop off lots to sell 9-9.30am Viewing from 12.30pm. To include China, Coins, Ephemera, Collectables, Old Toys, Jewellery, small items of Furniture, NOT Household goods, Car Boot Items or modern Electricals. Sellers booking recommended Please call Claire 01962 734941 or Bob 01962 733475 for bookings or further information www.auctionsinaday.co.uk

Commemorating the end of WW1. To be given by Dom Andrew OSB and Mrs Lynne Rapson. Supper with wine in the Refectory after the Lecture. Tickets from "Tickets", Friends of Alton Abbey, Alton Abbey, Abbey Road, Alton GU34 4AP. Cheques to "FOAA".

Please include a sae for your tickets and a telephone number or email and advise as to any dietary requirements.

Merengue, Kizomba, Club Classics and much much more. Whether you have been dancing for years or are a novice - whether you come with your partner, your friends or on your own - this is the Party for you. It will lift your spirits. Licensed Bar open all night. Music with DJ Max. Salsa y Sol Dance & Yoga www.salsaysol.co.uk www.dancingwinchester.co.uk

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Saturday 13 to Sunday 14

Alresford Apple Day 2018 From 12noon to 5pm at St John's Church, New Alresford. The Church and Churchyard will be buzzing with every type of apple produce, an apple press to juice apples (bring your apples), competitions, family entertainment, food, drinks, stalls and games.

So get Apple Happy. More info from events@ stjohnsalresford.org.uk

Saturday 13

Quiz Evening From 7pm for 7.30pm start at St Gregory's Hall, Alresford. Tickets £10 to include Ploughman's Supper. Licensed Bar. All proceeds to Save the Children, Alresford.

Tickets from Claire 01962 734941 or email: clairewhale@sky.com

Saturday 13

Jumble Sale at Bishop's Sutton Village Hall

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Annual Michaelmas Street Fair in Broad Street, Alresford From 3pm to late. Come and enjoy all the fun of the fair for one evening only. See advert on Page 26

Friday 12th

'Flying Visit' playing classic hits from the 60’s and 70's From 7.15pm for 8pm at Medstead Village Hall. Hog the Limelight presents FLYING VISIT Dance the night away or sit back and enjoy the rock n roll music, playing classic hits from 60s and 70s. Licensed bar. Tickets £8 01420 562 378. www.medstead.org/shows

From 1.30pm. Admission 50p (proceeds towards Village Hall Funds). Jumble may be brought to the Hall from 10.00am on the day or please ring for more details 01962 733908 or 01962 736211

Saturday 13

Organ Recital at St.Nicholas Church, Bishop's Sutton From 6pm-7pm (doors open 5.30pm) Organ Recital - Kate Jones. An early evening recital to include "Autumn" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. In aid of blood cancer charity Bloodwise and the Church. Tickets £10, to incl post-concert glass of wine, from 07392 637848 or email: stnbconcerts@gmail.com. www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com

Friday 12th

Winchester and Eastleigh Diabetes Support Group Low Carbs and Low Sugar Diets. 6.45pm 9pm. Speakers Mark Hancock - Successfully reversed his diabetes. Sarah Woodman Dietitian. Southern Health NHS Foundation.

At Hampshire Downs Pastoral Centre, St.Peter's Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY

Friday 12th

16th Annual Abbey Lecture, Alton From 7pm at Alton Abbey, GU34 4AP

Art Exhibition in The Warren Centre, Micheldever Station From 10am to 7pm on 13th October and 10am to 4pm on 14th October. Admission £3, children under 14 free. Refreshments available. Proceeds in aid of Winchester Hospice. If you would like to exhibit works at the above venue, please contact Olly Bramley on 01962 774516 or email:artexhibition@ bramleys.org for more information

Saturday 13

St Nicholas Bloodwise Concerts Kate Jones organ recital, at St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Bishop’s Sutton SO24 0AD. From 6pm – 7pm (doors open 5.30pm) Kate Jones, organist, will give an early-evening recital which will include ‘Autumn’ from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Kate is well known to many of us in Alresford as the exceptionally talented composer and accompanist for the Community Choir but the range of her performances and musical commitments stretches much further afield. This will be the second concert in a series that has been organised to raise money for the blood cancer charity Bloodwise and the church. Tickets cost £10.00 each and include a post-concert glass of wine. Tickets available through stnbconcerts@gmail.com or 07392 637848 and further information can be found on stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com

Thursday 18

Annual Bridge Tea From 2pm – 5pm at Littleton Millennium Hall , Littleton SO22 6QL. Come and join us for a friendly competition and a gorgeous homemade tea. To book a table (£60 per table), or to make a donation, please contact: Marjorie Huntley, 11 Grange Road, Winchester SO23 9RT. Or email: mfh68@ gmail.com or telephone 01962 868370, 07807505558. Or download an application form from: www.winchestergold.org.uk

Friday 19 to Saturday 20

Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro

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Autumn Dance Party From 19.30pm at Winchester Discovery Centre SO23 8SB. Bring Joy and Laughter into this Autumn with a Dance Party filled with all the Dancing Fun you could wish for: Salsa, West Coast Swing, Party Group Dances, Jive, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Bachata,

The group of international singers who starred in Don Giovanni in Itchen Abbas Church two years ago return to sing Figaro in aid of the MS Society and the Itchen Valley Churche. They will also sing a lighter concert of favourite arias and songs from the shows on 21st. Visit: www.southwoodplayers.org,uk or ring Nick Owen on 01962 779162.

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NEIL SIMON’S AFFECTIONATE COMEDY ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES THE SUNSHINE BOYS COMES TO VALUATION DAY - CHERITON TITCHFIELD FESTIVAL THEATRE Some special antiques and Two aging Vaudeville actors Willie Clarke and Al Lewis were a popular performing act for more than 40 years, before parting ways following Al’s decision to retire.

The pair have not spoken for more than a decade; however a TV network is keen to reunite them both and Willie is reluctantly persuaded to meet again.

The scene is set in Willie’s hotel room for a rehearsal giving them the chance to rebuild their relationship…

Neil Simon’s brilliant and affectionate comedy The Sunshine Boys was a massive success on Broadway when it first opened and has subsequently been made into a film starring the legendary stars, Walter Matthau and George Burns. This October, Titchfield Festival Theatre audiences have the opportunity to enjoy it too. The play explores the challenges couples face as they get older, including the occasional stubbornness, childishness and other frustrations that can occur with age.

Stuart Hibbard, director of The Sunshine Boys, explains why audiences will love the great banter and warm, witty lines written by the playwright Neil Simon, who sadly died last month.

collectables valuation events will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Wednesday 17th October, 11am to 3pm at Cheriton Village Hall, Alresford Road, Cheriton, Hampshire, SO24 0PZ (on-street parking). There will also be an event in Hayling Island on 19th October, see our website www.lockdales.com for details.

We will be valuing: Coins, jewellery, watches, stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, pens, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/ books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, vintage toys & comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets and de-activated antique firearms. No appointment necessary. Home visits are available for larger collections if you are unable to attend (subject to terms). Members of the public will have the option to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms). Cash purchase offers also available.Valuations provided free of charge, no obligation.

We recently broke the British record for a Rolex Submariner watch at auction. On 11th October 2017 we sold an example made c.1964 with orange numerals for nearly £280,000 including premium. This achievement was reported in the national media. The owner consigned the watch to auction at one of our valuation events in the east of England. Many other star items have turned up at our events and we look forward to meeting the public in your area.

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“The Sunshine Boys is a funny play that will make you laugh and contains plenty of physical comedy that makes it so appealing. The two actors are actually quite different in personality; Willie can be difficult and argumentative whilst Al is more relaxed. How the couple seek to address these differences and prepare for their first professional appearance in 12 years is pointed too; can these two backbiting comics find a way of working together again? Come along and see whether they can perform their most famous act one more time.”

The Sunshine Boys opens on Wednesday 10th October until Saturday 20th October at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG. A matinee performance will be on Sunday 14th October at 2.30pm.

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NEW ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL ACCOUNTS New Alresford Town Council is re-publicising its Notice of Electors’ Rights to inspect the Annual Accounts to 31 March 2018.

Electors may make an appointment to view the accounts at the Town Council Offices, Arlebury Recreation Centre, The Avenue, Alresford, SO24 9EP, by contacting the Locum Town Clerk by e-mail at townclerk@newalresford-tc.gov.uk during the period from Monday 24 September 2018 to Friday 2 November 2018.

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COUNCILLOR KIM A GOTTLIEB ALRESFORD & ITCHEN VALLEY The theme for this year’s Heritage Open Days Festival was ‘Extraordinary Women’. The idea was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote - at least some of them. The Festival was a great success and the theme was highlighted by many distinguished visitors to Winchester including Dame Jenni Murray and Michael Wood, and by many ‘home grown’ talents such as Professor Joanna Lewis.

Alresford did its bit by opening up the Eel House to over 200 visitors.

The theme would also have also resonated in and around Alresford which itself has a tremendous array of extraordinary women who have risen to the top of sciences and arts, politics and medicine and every other walk of life, irrespective of the hurdles they have had to overcome. The ones who perhaps have impressed me the most, when their stories emerge, are the decreasing number of survivors who had active and extraordinary roles in WW2. That generation, it seems, never needed to parade their achievements on

LOCAL AUTHOR SHARES COURAGEOUS MESSAGE

The Courage Foundation UK is a childbereavement charity based in Chandlers Ford, It raises money to send children bereaved of a sibling or parent on fun days out, to forget their troubles and to understand that they can still enjoy themselves. After meeting its founder, Ruth Palmer, in the school playground, author Caroline Meech, originally from Bishops Waltham, has recently self-published her first novel ‘Sifting Sand’ on

TV or on social media, and just quietly got on with whatever they had to deal with in the extraordinary circumstances of the time.

Over the weekend General Sir Antony Walker KCB reminded us of the extraordinary efforts of women during WW1 too.

One of my favourite events was put on by an arts group which wanted to address the lack of public statues featuring women.

Apparently, out of 925 public statues in England, only 158 are of women, and that if you exclude the royals and mythical figures there were only 25. They have created 25 more statues of extraordinary women, one of whom is Winchester’s very own ‘community sports campaigner’ Emma Back who, for several years, has battled for a sports centre worthy of the ‘Olympic legacy’ aspiration. It occurred to me how sport was a ‘feminist issue’. Women’s sports lag well behind in financial and other stakes, yet at the same time provide wonderful opportunities for putting women on a more level footing, whilst promoting physical and mental well-being for women of all ages.

It’s thus disappointing to note that whilst local councillors Margot Power and Jackie Porter share my view that the new sports centre at Bar End should aim to provide for all sports, Lisa Griffiths (chair of the centre committee) has taken a far narrower approach and is backing a sports hall design that will disappoint netball, gymnastics, indoor hockey and other female dominated sports. The ‘game’ is far from over.

Amazon and donates profits to the charity by way of support.

Caroline shares the reason why with us. “I met Ruth in 2016 whilst I was still penning my novel, it was a form of therapy for me as I suffered with Post Natal Depression. Meeting Ruth for the first time was like a breath of fresh air. Despite losing her son, Jethro Courage whom The Courage Foundation is named after, Ruth chooses to live life in a positive and uplifting way. She changed my whole outlook on life and my mental health which led to my recovery. Donating the profits from Sifting Sand is my way of paying her back. Ruth’s courage literally gave me the courage to fight for my future.”

Caroline’s second book, a children’s first chapter book ‘You can’t be friends with a troll, Dotty!’ is due to be released before the end of the year. As well as supporting the charity, Caroline is also working with Crestwood Community School to encourage young artists. She is running a competition to find an illustrator for the book and the winner will not only be published worldwide, they will also receive the first, signed copy to keep.

WINCHESTER OKTOBERFEST 2018

The Guildhall welcomes the third edition of Winchester Oktoberfest taking place in Winchester Guildhall’s Bapsy Hall on Saturday 15th September 2018 from 8pm After the success of previous years, The finest in Bavarian tradition returns to Winchester once again packed with Premium authentic German Food & Drink and one of the UK’s most popular Oktoberfest bands ‘Oompah Brass’.

Drinks for 2018 come from premium German Brand ‘Erdinger’ and food stalls are still to be confirmed. Tickets range depending whether you would like our branded steins, drinks tokens or food vouchers.

They are available by calling the Box Office on 01962 840500 Krista Dawkins, Head Teacher at Crestwood is enthusiastic about the prospect of working with a local author, “To have a Caroline involve our students in such a way is wonderful. Not only is she encouraging creative writing, she is also encouraging our young artists. We’re so excited to be involved!”

Books are priced at £10 including p&p and £4 from each book purchased directly from the author herself will be donated directly to The Courage Foundation. To order a signed copy you can email carolinemeechauthor@ outlook.com

For more information about The Courage Foundation visit them online at www.thecouragefoundation.uk

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COUNCILLOR LISA GRIFFITHS - WARD MEMBER FOR ALRESFORD & ITCHEN VALLEY If you have any comments or questions on the content of this report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

And of course, on any matter relating to WCC responsibilities where I will help.

PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOMES The new homes in Mitford Road, Alresford, are now completed. WCC will continue with plans to support residents on the issues of renting, to social housing, and those looking for affordable homes to get on the housing ladder. We are one of the leading councils building social housing in the country.

LOAN SHARKS In line with Government requirements, WCC

JACKIE’S COUNTY CORNER FOR OCTOBER SCHOOL LUNCHES Are changing.

Hampshire’s County Meals Service is adding Spanish and Greek options to the school menus. I’d be interested to hear what your children think of them!

APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS Available from HCC. Please go to the grants page of www.hants.gov.uk – for details.

HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING What to put in your bin…the new contracts are in progress but there is a move to regularise what everyone puts in recycling. There are printed lists for advice to Hampshire residents and the list is online too. If you’d like a copy, please let me know.

MENINGITIS The W strain of meningitis is deathly. The County Council holds the remit for Public Health too, and monitors vaccination rates in all age groups. Please make sure your teenage children are vaccinated, through your GP, especially if they are going to University. The vaccine takes two weeks to become effective.

has signed up to a Charter to support residents who are prey to such schemes. Fortunately, the majority in our Ward are unlikely to be affected, however there are areas of our community that may be affected. Further information on the WCC website but residents who need support, can contact me or WCC direct.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY EXERCISE On Thursdays, 2-3pm, running weekly at River Park Leisure Centre.

say 4pm, and it is the same across the country, sports halls often have surplus capacity. Our task is to ensure that we can provide activities to attract residents into the centre during those times; we cannot force people to take up activity – even though we all know we should perhaps! Population and participation levels, including anticipated growth based on our above average activity levels, have resulted in 8 court being more than sufficient capacity.

WINCHESTER SPORT & LEISURE PARK, BAR END The planning application is due to be heard in October 2018. Sport England removed their holding objection and South Downs National Park have raised no objections. The new football pitches at King George V playing fields have now opened – to great success and delight of the Winchester City Flyers!

The Amateur Boxing Club has moved to its new venue! We continue to seek a venue for a rebound centre (or gymnastics and trampolining).

We have an excess of hall space around the district and not all participants wish to have to travel to Winchester City. We also need to bear in mind that a larger building, which some are still calling for, would mean certain objection from SDNP due to increased bulk, lower the building further is inadvisable due to underground water courses and risks to flooding (frequently raised by local residents), and from Sport England and the Football Association as we would be certain to lose a further football pitch. The increased cost would mean a burden on all residents across the District, including those who will never use the centre.

Sports Clubs largely use a sports hall after 6pm, although junior level may commence earlier with after school activities. During the opening hours, this means that from 6am through to

Email : lgriffiths@winchester.gov.uk Telephone : 01962 469854 or 07545 375632

HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS The Harold Hillier Gardens have been open for 40 years this year. HCC has also re-opened Lepe and other sites they own with improved services. The income from County owned sites contributes to the income for the whole council, so investing in the ‘loo, brew and view’ makes a contribution to other services as well as offering a great day out.

BUS PASSES AND CHARGES FOR PENSIONERS Many commented that the questions in the recent consultation were leading ones, but talking to residents, there are so many different opinions about this. Many feel that 50p per journey could be just the start, as the price would inevitably rise. Others complain that if a visit to your hospital or doctor requires two buses, that would be a total cost of £2. Others say it is ridiculous that well off pensioners are getting free journeys by bus. What do you think?

ELECTRIC CARS - DO YOU OWN ONE? I’d like to hear how it works for you. If you‘d like to contribute to a Forum, please email me- I hope to hold a meeting for electric car drivers in November to hear of ways in which the Council could be encouraging us all to use electric vehicles.

Cllr Jackie Porter, Jackie.porter@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01962 791054, text 07973 696 085, website www.jackieporter. co.uk twitter: @JackieLibDem

ALRESFORD EEL HOUSE

This is the 10th Anniversary of the re-opening of the Restored Eel House to the public. A total of 7950 have visited the Eel House, and there are 2 Open Days left this year namely 27th August and 16th September. The restoration has been a very enjoyable but difficult project led by David Woods.

A structural survey by Jon Milliken is being carried out to produce drawings to repair the arches nearest to the footpath. The work being done is sensitive, as suitable diversions of the river will be needed, with white-clawed crayfish needing to be accommodated whilst this work is carried out.

The footpath itself will need to be re-instated and HCC are involved with this aspect.

The survey should be completed in the next few weeks, and it is hoped that the work will be carried out by December 2018.

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HAMPSHIRE MUM

NEVER WAKE A SLEEPING TIGER

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o the summer weeks were slowly drifting by hampered only by the heat haze they were carrying.We Pagans settled into the routine of eating al fresco and the pace of life slowed. Star II was in his element, released from the confines of school and enjoying his newfound freedom, courtesy of the Hampshire roamer ticket that allowed him to travel the delights of our county on the bus with his chums for very little money.

He would send a text from here and there assuring me of his whereabouts so all was fine. Or so I thought…

It’s the phone call every parent dreads.

‘Is that Mrs. Sandra Pagan?’

Oh not more washing machine insurance, fake internet problems or doom laden pension prophecies- “Yes it is.”

“ This is P.C Eversonice we have your son and his friend here in hospital. I’m sorry to tell you they have been assaulted.”

“Sorry what did you say? Assaulted? In our local Cathedral City?” “ Don’t worry they are quite alright but we need you to come in so we can take a statement” “I’ll be there in twenty minutes.”

“No Mrs. Pagan you will be here in thirty five minutes – drive sensibly”.

Of course every mechanical thing with a maximum speed of twenty- five as well as continuous red traffic lights hampered my drive.With panic and frustration rising I screeched to a halt in an inappropriate space near A and E. I cannot describe the fear of what I was to find, but oh so fortunately their injuries were minor as the assault was interrupted by a brave member of staff from our Cathedral Cities’ School of Art. Otherwise who knows how they would have

faired in an unprovoked assault by nine yobs who clearly had no compunction about attacking two boys considerably younger than themselves at half past one in the afternoon.

PC Eversonice took a statement and Star II was thoroughly checked over before being allowed to leave.

Now I’m normally pretty good in a crisis, quite calm and organized.Yet once home and with Star II fed, watered, counselled and rested I came over all rather peculiar, shaken for sure but also stirred. By nature I am rather passive, anything for a quiet life that’s me, but the more I thought about what had happened, and the worst case scenario of what might have been, the more the inner tigress stirred.

There can be no denying that here in our Market Town we do live in a bubble, and a very nice bubble it is too. A comparably safe haven for our kids to grow up in, a place where they shouldn’t have to worry about who’s coming up behind them.

How dare they hurt my boy! I felt powerless on his behalf, or was I? Thoughts of retribution flooded my mind; I wanted to be powerful to and go to the ‘Beastly’ place, from whence it had been suggested they came from, seek them out, after all a tiger does not shout it’s tigertude, it acts.

Yet what could I do? Be clad in black seek them out in the dead of night leave them blooded and bashed without a trace? That make’s me as bad as them surely?

No I had no option but to sharpen my claws and then retract them and think how sad it is that unless they are helped change their lives may well be already on the wrong road.

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Nadia’s aim is to bring as much art culture to the countryside as possible and make it easily accessible for people to enjoy under one roof.

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New Alresford St. John the Baptist Sunday 7 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion 18.00 No Powerhouse Service Sunday 14 08.30 Holy Communion 09.30 Second Sunday 18.00 Choral Evensong Sunday 21 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Parish Communion 18.00 Sundays at Six Sunday 28 08.00 Holy Communion 09.30 Informal Communion

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Old Alresford St.Mary the Virgin Sunday 7 17.00 Evening Prayer 18.00 Old Alresford

Cottage Service Sunday 14 09.30 Patronal Festival Communion Sunday 21 11.00 Morning Praise Sunday 28 11.00 Village Family Service Every Thursday 09.00 Holy Communion Old Alresford Place Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk

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New Alresford Methodist Church Sunday Worship 1st Sunday 10.30 Morning Worship.

Holy Communion monthly Midweek Activities Tuesdays 10.00 Come in for coffee

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Bighton All Saints Sunday 7 11.15 Harvest Festival Sunday 14 11.00 Morning Prayer Sunday 21 11.00 Parish Communion Sunday 28 11.00 Morning Prayer Parish Office: 01962 733545 stjohnsalresford.org.uk

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Grants of between £10,000 and £30,000 are now available for affordable dwellings constructed on rural exceptions sites (sites that would not be granted planning permission for open market housing) or for affordable housing delivered through community-led initiatives such as Community Land Trusts.

The National Park has some of the highest house prices in the country. Properties are in high demand with towns and villages regularly appearing in property sections under headlines such as ‘most desirable’, ‘prettiest’, ‘happiest’ etc. High-income urban households looking to move into the countryside and a shortage of land add to the problem.

Margaret Paren, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, said:

“Our new grants will contribute to the delivery of desperately needed affordable homes in the National park.Whilst all affordable dwellings on these special sites will be eligible, our funding will be aimed at social homes to be rented at the lowest rates possible, with the aim to keep the housing affordable in perpetuity.We want them to become permanent additions to the stock of affordable homes in the South Downs National Park.”

The consequences of a lack of affordable housing are severe with low income families facing a difficult future – having to move, leaving support and employment networks behind.This can destabilise villages, forcing out low income households and starving local services of employees and customers.With many jobs in the National Park being relatively low paid, people often can’t afford to live near their work and will often have to drive, an added expense which also increases traffic congestion and pollution.

The recently submitted South Downs Local Plan recognises the scale of this issue and seeks provision for affordable housing on both large and small developments. If endorsed by the Planning Inspectorate, new policies will require that 50 per cent of dwellings in developments of 11 or more homes should be affordable. For developments smaller than this there would be a sliding scale with, for example. a development with eight houses having to deliver three affordable homes or a development with four or five houses having to deliver one affordable home. Even developers building just three new homes would be required to make a financial contribution towards affordable housing.

People involved in community led housing initiatives who would like to know more about the grant scheme should contact mark.alden@southdowns.gov.uk

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ANDY FIELDS NEW HEAD COACH FOR ALRESFORD RUGBY CLUB

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hen you meet Andy Fields you cannot help but be struck by his calm yet steely disposition and the utter determination in his eyes. Born and bred in Winchester he spent many years living abroad.

He now teaches A level Sport at Queen Mary College in Basingstoke and had been the coach at Winchester Rugby Club for seven years.

“I wanted a break from rugby coaching so left Winchester but two of the ARFC players eventually persuaded me to take on the position of Head Coach at Alresford.

Andy knows the sport of rugby from both sides having been a player himself. “ There is no finer moment than when you put on an England shirt as I did when playing for the England Under 21 Team. I had the privilege to be on the pitch with Martin Johnson- he was head and shoulders above anyone else. I also played at international level while living in Hong Kong” Like so many rugby players injury took its’ toll.

“I’ve had a couple of knee ops and problems with the discs in my neck”.

Andy is adamant that rugby is so much more than a mere game.The lessons learnt on the pitch respect, resilience, teamwork, conviction, passion, endeavor and comradeship – are also invaluable tools for life at any age. “ The Teams of ARFC are predominantly made up of local lads, most of them know each other socially or through work as well as on the pitch.”

Andy is emphatic “I have ambition for them. It’s very easy for them to think of themselves as a ‘little local team’ so they need to change their mind set; understand and believe that they are a great team, with possibly

some of the best pitches available anywhere. They need know when they play the bigger teams they have an absolute right to be there.

That’s how they will win.The League has recently been restructured which means that the bigger teams like Portsmouth for example can play their second team against our first team in the Hampshire League.”

How does Andy pick his team? “ I may not necessarily pick the very best player each week but rather the one who always turns up for training despite the weather, someone with commitment deserves a chance.We have some tough games coming up Bognor away and Sandown and Shanklin, but my aim is to have won twelve games by seasons end in April and to rise up the league.”

Is that possible?

“Absolutely, no question. It’s not just me, I have amazing support around me here. Billy Lovegrove the new Captain, our new Physiotherapist Charlotte,Vice Chairman Scott Cleve and my assistant Andy James, who has done wonders with the young and talented back line, without them I couldn’t do my job. Of course it takes commitment from the teams too, we train once a week regardless.”

Does Andy want to develop the ARFC further? “ Times have changed men will often feel they are not built for rugby, some prefer sports such as golf and many have busy jobs and family obligations so it can be hard to recruit new members. Of course we welcome new members to the club, but I’m really lucky to have the squad and to have the opportunity to help them succeed further.”

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STREET PARTY RAISES FUNDS FOR THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ‘THANK YOU’ MOVEMENT On Saturday 8th September, Hambrooks held a ‘Street Party’ for Southampton Veterans and Royal British Legion (RBL) members at their Garden Design Centre in Titchfield. The event raised over £200 funds for the RBL ‘Thank You’ movement, which involves activities in the last 100 days from the 8th August to the 11th November to mark the final year of the World War One (WW1) centenary.

The RBL Hampshire County Chairman, Tim Russell and his partner Averil attended along with Gerry Nunn RBL representative of the Membership Council. Other attendees included members of the Southampton Veteran’s Club, Admiral Nurses from the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, and members of the Dynamo Club Southampton. Women who worked for the war effort formed this club just after the end of WW1.

Hambrooks has turned one of their show gardens into ‘The Garden of Gratitude’ decorated out with a plaque of dedication, a RBL silhouette, poppies and a wreath made and donated by Lockswood WI. The Cowplain Ukulele Players played popular war songs in the garden followed by readings of WW1 war poems by Hambrooks’ staff.

Guess were treated to a buffet lunch and a raffle with prizes donated by Hambrooks.

Assistant manager Frankie Banking said, “We are very proud to be able to play a part in the Royal British Legion’s ‘Thank you’ campaign, helping not just to raise awareness but also to raise vital funds. Here at Hambrooks we have a legacy of 48 years in business with a long history of employing local ex servicemen. This together with Hampshire’s association with the Royal Navy and other military makes the Royal British Legion an ideal partnership.”

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ALRESFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS October sees the AlresCofC looking forward to setting up the free Ghost Hunt for half term fun, in conjuction with Sun Hill School and being updated on the latest from HMRC “Making Tax Digital” from Butlers & Co. Next it will be time to dust down the strings of lights ready for “Lighting up Alresford” with the PIGS Support our local individual town businesses to keep Alresford thriving.

Market Town Events • October 22nd - 28th Ghost hunt - free event for the town • December 12th - Late night shopping with Test Valley Brass band • December – Lighting up Alresford - Any companies wishing to participate, sponsor or advertise on these events please do contact us.

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BROTHERS IN ALMS B rother George lives in ‘The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty’, the oldest continuing medieval alms-house in Great Britain. His comfortable apartment is tucked away beyond a stone gatehouse, out of earshot of the traffic which rumbles in and out of Winchester along the St Cross Road. Up to 25 brothers make their homes in the alms houses and Brother George describes their tranquil lives here, when he takes visitors on tours of the Hospital.

Each doorway in the fifteenth century alms-house leads to four apartments. Behind the ancient façade, the apartments are modern but still contain the original huge ceiling timbers.Their windows overlook a manicured lawn towards the Church of St Cross and the Brethren’s Hall in which three Gaudy lunches are held each year, hosted by The Master (an ordained Priest).This all makes The Hospital sound like an Oxford college, but instead of an education, it has been providing hospitality and care for the poor here for almost 900 years.

George Watkinson first came to St Cross as an audio engineer, to upgrade the sound system of the church. He fell in love with the place, never imagining that he would be able to live here when he retired. Becoming ‘Brother George’ was more straightforward than he expected. He met the criteria of being single, retired and able to live independently (this is not a nursing home) and applied to live here.

George attended an interview with the Master, which he discovered is not as daunting as it sounds. ‘Just a cup of tea and ten minutes’ general conversation to see whether I would fit in,’ he says.Then he was invited to stay in the guest flat for 48 hours, to see whether he would like it. ‘I loved it so much, I didn’t want to go home!’

George moved into the alms-house and was gowned as a Black Brother of ‘The Order of the Hospital of St Cross’. He wears a black gown and hat for formal occasions and each morning when attending matins in the Chapel.There are also Red Brothers, who belong to ‘The Almshouse of Noble Poverty’ and wear claret gowns and hats.Whether you become a Black or Red Brother depends on the vacancies available. Neither is a religious order and outside

the daily service, the Brothers lead secular lives. Some volunteer to become tour guides and, like George, love meeting visitors from all round the world.

George has met several celebrities whilst living in the Hospital of St Cross, as it is a popular location for film crews. He was delighted to be introduced to Mark Rylance during a break in filming Wolf Hall and said it was fascinating to see the cast wandering around in the gardens in their Tudor costumes.The actors really brought the ancient buildings alive.

Beside accommodating the Brothers, one of the Hospital’s founding social services was to feed one hundred poor men at the gates every day. Even now, visitors can request the ‘wayfarer’s dole’ (a piece of bread and a drink of beer) at the porter’s lodge.The dough for the bread was made in the bread room, which contains a marble-topped table so heavy it could not be lifted by 10 men. The table top was a present from our founder Henry de Blois, to his brother Steven who became King of England around about 1338.The medieval kitchen, where the bread was baked, was in use until 1952.The huge fire made the kitchen so hot that people could only work in there for 40 minutes before they had to go outside to cool down. In contrast, the meat store room next door was cooled to 8OC below the outdoor temperature by a stream diverted beneath the floor - medieval environmental engineering in action.

Wayfarers and other visitors are welcome to visit the Hospital every day except Sunday, when it is open for church services. Groups of 10 and more can book a tour with one of the Brothers. Summertime Opening is 1st April-end of October 9.30am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 1pm-5pm on Sundays Winter Opening is 1st November-31st March 10.30am-3.30pm Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sundays. We currently also have vacancies for single retired gentlemen with a need to live here.

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If you are short on ideas for creating a memorable festive season, then take a look at the Holiday Inn Winchester’s website for some great ideas. The hotel is ideally located as a meeting point for friends and family, with lots of free car parking, award winning food, comfortable contemporary rooms and space to gather friends and family. How about meeting

For those who dread the thought of cooking for family or larger groups on Christmas Day or any other day during the festive break, then why not take the day off and come along to the hotel and let someone else do the hard work.

With an AA Rosette Award the hotel can offer a vast range of imaginative, skilfully cooked, beautifully presented food and exceptional service in the elegant surroundings of the hotel’s Morn Hill Brasserie.

Christmas is also a time for visitors to arrive from further afield and it can sometimes be difficult to accommodate everyone and the hotel could be an ideal option for your additional guests. Christmas Residential Breaks are also available from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day. Visit the hotel’s website www.hiwinchester. co.uk for more information and to book.

Christmas Day Lunch At the Holiday Inn Winchester Leave all the preparation and washing up at home and join us here at the Holiday Inn Winchester for a sumptuous 5 course Christmas Lunch. Our award winning Chef has created a mouth-watering menu using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Price includes a glass of bubbles served on arrival, 5 course Christmas lunch with a gift for all children under 12 years old – presented by Santa’s little helpers!

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JANE BROWN

SPICED CUCUMBERS RECIPE Large cucumbers 4 large onions 4 level teaspn. Coarse salt 1pt distilled vinegar 6oz granulated or preserving sugar 1 heaped teaspoon celery seeds 1 heaped teaspoon mustard seeds

METHOD 1. Wash, dry and thinly slice the cucumber. Peel and slice the onion place in a large bowl with the cucumber and mix well with the coarse salt.

2. Leave for 2 hours. rinse and drain.

3. Bring the vinegar sugar and spices to the boil and simmer for 3 – 5 minutes.

4. Pack the drained cucumbers and onion into clean warm jars and pour over the spiced cucumbers.

5. Seal the jars immediately.

Best left to mature for a month or so. Delicious with cold meats cheeses etc.

From Jane’s Kitchen. An eclectic collection of seasonal recipes. Chilbolton Village Stores, Chilbolton - Price £6.99

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PUTTING ON A SHOW, GETTING YOU MOBILE AND DISCO FEVER! September 1st saw another hugely successful Alresford Show with up to 10,000 people enjoying the day. As always your Pigs were out in force marshalling the car parks and ticket booths as well as acting as safety stewards. It’s a marvel of organisation with the Pigs and 320 well-drilled volunteers giving up their time to help keep this wonderful event such a valuable addition on our calendar.

ITCHEN VALLEY CHOIR Are you looking to join a choir? If so we would love to welcome you! We are a friendly group of singers who aspire to reach high standards.

We meet to rehearse at 7.45pm on Wednesday evenings in Itchen Abbas Village Hall. We perform twice a year. At Christmas we put on a Concert of our own whilst in May we join other local choirs to sing at the Winchester and

HOME INSTEAD CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE

County Music Festival in either Winchester Cathedral or Romsey Abbey.

We are always looking to welcome new members and would love to see you. Why not come along and try us out if you are not sure?

There is no formal audition required.

For more information please contact us by email at ivcshub@gmail.com or call our Chairman Gary Carter, Tel: 01962 732350.

well and develop a relationship based on trust and understanding of the clients’ needs.

Jan Gapper, Director of Care, says ‘We aim to deliver the level of care which I would be happy for a member of my own family to receive. We do this by training and investing in our dedicated team of CAREGivers on a continual basis to ensure we deliver the highest standard and quality of care so that our service is the best it can be.’

JON, JAN AND STEVE GAPPER

The Central Hampshire branch of Home Instead was set up in 2011 by Jan and Steve Gapper from Winchester, who were joined last year by their son, Jon. They specialise in providing non-medical care for older people in their own homes, covering Alresford, Winchester, Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford.

Finding care for elderly loved ones to allow them to stay in their own homes for as long as possible can be daunting. Home Instead Senior Care Central Hampshire can help.

Whether it is personal care, companionship or home help, their care services are personalised and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. They set out to provide care of an exceptional quality. Their CAREGivers are matched to the client, and spend a minimum of one hour with them on every visit, so they get to know each other

The team at Home Instead specialise in dementia care and often run free workshops and drop-in sessions for the local community.

These sessions are informal, with no obligation, but have come about from a desire to help local families facing the uncertainty which comes for caring for a loved one with dementia. Home Instead is the only care provider certified to deliver accredited City & Guilds Dementia training to its CAREGivers, meaning families seeking home care services for a loved one with dementia can rest assured their family member will be in good hands.

If you are interested in learning more about home care services, or would like to apply to join their friendly team as a CAREGiver, please feel free to pop in to their offices, call 01962 736681 or email hants@homeinstead. co.uk

Did you know that amazingly, Hampshire County Council have decided that no crutches or Zimmer frames left at the waste tip can be bought or recycled into the community, because of the potential insurance claim that might result if one failed? Similarly the NHS does not recycle such equipment so they do not have to clean, inspect or check them. It all goes to scrap! Well fortunately your Pigs CAN be bothered to do all that so our Mobility Team also provides these as well as Mobility Scooters and Walkers to those in the town who need them.

Finally we’re dying to see you at our Autumn Fundraiser, a Halloween Disco at Perins School on October 13th. Music from DJs Andy Fawcett and Frederik Ekander, Dress – ‘To Die For’. Tickets are £12.50 available from www. alresfordpigs.org The Alresford Pigs Association is a small charity comprised of people who either live or work in Alresford and come together to raise money to given financial help to those in need in Alresford and the surrounding villages.

We have given money for: • Organisations such as the scouts, guides, sports & youth groups • Local schools for specific projects • School children unable to pay for school trips • Single families needing white goods • Families who need support that cannot be provided by other services • Mobility scooters • Park benches • Senior residents events and activities

Do you know someone who needs our help?

• Call us on 01962-658961 • Email us at info@alresfordpigs.org • Message us on Facebook @AlresfordPigs The Alresford Pigs Association is a registered charity (charity no. 1163001)

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We areislooking for caring, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to experience necessary as we provide full trainprovide care, companionship and home help to our growing list of We offer flexible and good rates of pay. elderly clients.Wehours, offer a range of hours and contracts to suit your commitments. u will need to be a car driver and have your own nsport. To apply

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Cosmetic Acupuncture¡ Traditional Chinese Medicine Alresford¡ Southampton Winchester Pain management Joint and or muscles, headaches, menstrual cycle, digestive disorders, anxiety, skin problems, eye disease, persistent cough and much more Contact me for more information

Medium/Psychic Readings Communicate with loved ones or hear what fate has in store for you Call: 07927 124940 www.psychic-angel-services.co.uk

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ALRESFORD SURGERY NEWS

Candover Valley/Itchen Valley/Medstead/Bighton/Ropley Afternoon of Monday 15th October

FLU CLINICS 2018 As we announced last month, this year’s walk-in clinics are going to be for patients aged 65 and over only (DOB on or before 31st March 1954).

Please phone the surgery as soon as possible to let us know if you need a home visit. Bookable appointments are now available for patients under 65 and at risk and over 65’s who are unable to attend the above clinics.

CLOSED FOR TRAINING The Dispensary is closed for staff training every Wednesday 12-1pm.

Weds 3rd October 1:00-2:30pm Wed 10th October 1:00-2:30pm For residents of Makins Court and Ellingham Close, the Practice Nurse will visit on Tuesday 2nd October at 9:30 and 11:00 respectively, and there will be a clinic at Preston Candover Village Hall on Monday 15th October 9:30-10:30. Patients who are under 65 and at risk (including pregnant women) can also be vaccinated at these clinics. If you are already being seen by the District Nurse or the Proactive Care Nurse (Zoe Denyer) he/she will be able to give you your flu jab.

For other truly housebound patients who are unable to get to the surgery, the Practice Nurse can visit you at home. In order to streamline her visits we are splitting her home visits into two sessions.

MISSED APPOINTMENTS During July 2018 83 booked GP and nurse appointments were not attended. This is equivalent to almost 14 hours wasted, time in which, other patients could have been seen and at a cost to the NHS. Please remember to cancel your appointment if you no longer need it. Help us to help you. The surgery runs a text reminder service; patients are sent reminders of appointments. If the appointment is no longer required it can be cancelled easily with a text reply. To take advantage of this service you just need to make sure that the Practice has an up to date mobile number.

Alresford/Cheriton/Beauworth/Bramdean Afternoon of Tuesday 2nd October

The Alresford Surgery - Station Road, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JL Tel: 01962 732345

NHS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SERVING BRITISH

FUND-RAISING PARTY NIGHTS

This year’s British Food Fortnight shines a light on the NHS and the hospitals who continue to buy and serve British, local and seasonal food.

According to the Hospital Caterers Association in excess of £200m is spent annually on food for patients with British food accounting for roughly 75% of the budget.

“We have an incredible NHS and this year British Food Fortnight wants to pay tribute to all those hard-working hospital caterers who continue to serve the very best British ingredients in healthy meals, day in day out,” says Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food and British Food Fortnight.

Former Past Chair of the HCA and current PS100 Chair Andy Jones says, “We want to encourage more hospitals to back British and not switch to cheaper imports. While the average budget for food only per patient per day is just £3.45 by using good quality British seasonal ingredients it’s possible to provide healthy and hearty meals for patients within this budget and I can quote many great examples. Chris Neale Head of Catering at Nottingham University Hospital is saving £500k a year by procuring approximately 65% of their food locally, and taking patients meal order 3 hours before the next meal service and distributing to its 90 wards where it is reheated using Burlodge ovens . it is important that patients of NUH know the provenance of the ingredients used in their meals and we promote this at every opportunity.

I know I can find local halls to hire for a couple of hours on Friday nights – so all I need now is for you to contact me and we can get a dialogue going on how to best go about making this happen!

Everything these days seems to be driven by red tape; and however wellintentioned you are, it seems almost impossible to get out there and just ‘do stuff ’ – this is my attempt to do that.

My contact details are sue@plays-r-ussell.com, Tel: 07947 410394 – if you want to check out my Zumba credentials, I’m a fully registered member of Zumba.com (have been for 8 years) and you can also visit my website www.zumba-around-winchester.com which has many pics of previous fund-raising ‘soirees’.

Sue Russell

Your Local Your Local Your Local Chiropodist Chiropodist Your Local Chiropodist

Your Local Dan Street Chiropodist Dan Street BSc(Hons) Pod MChS

Emma Brookes , NHS Improvement said: “When patients are recovering from poor health, it’s really important that hospitals secure the best catering and supply contracts to ensure their nutritional and hydration requirements can be met. This can include offering seasonal produce and cooking food fresh on the premises. Not only will patients and staff benefit from this but it can also save hospitals money, which can then be reinvested back into frontline services.” www.england.nhs.uk/nhs70/

In addition to the Zumba classes that I currently run 5 days a week I would like to reach out to the wider community offering my skills as a Zumba Instructor, to raise money for good causes, using my Friday nights to provide fun and dancing – all proceeds going to charity. For the last few years I have done fund-raising for Children in Need and, whilst happy to do that again this year, I would like to reach out to other charities, however big or small (i.e. not just charitable organisations - I am happy to help individuals and small groups e.g. small-scale projects for schools) on a more regular basis – maybe a couple of times a month.

Your Local BSc(Hons) Pod MChS Your Chiropodist Local Dan Street Telephone: Chiropodist BSc(Hons) Pod MChS Dan Street Chiropodist Telephone: Dan Street BSc(Hons) Pod MChS

BSc(Hons) 01189 67 58 53Pod MChS Dan Street Telephone: Dan 01189 Street 67 58 53

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Vulnerable relative or friend?

Alone for long periods of time?

Available to all residents living in the Winchester district with a landline telephone connection

stockists of:

26 The Dean Alresford Hampshire S024 9AZ Tel: 01962 738683 www.studio49alresford.com

Osteopathic practice is a safe and effective hands-on approach to healthcare aimed at preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of health problems.

Conditions We Treat

Back pain · Neck pain · Muscle spasms · Sciatica · Joint pain · Headaches · Migraine prevention · Frozen shoulder · Shoulder & Elbow pain · Sports injuries

Turn their telephone into a lifeline allowing them to call for assistance with the press of a button • No more struggling to get to the phone • Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year • Friendly operators with access to named contacts and emergency services • Neck Pendants available • One button to activate

• Less than 50p a day

T: 01962 735086 M: 07928 701379

3 East Street, Alresford, SO24 9EE info@osteopathy-alresford.co.uk www.osteopathy-alresford.co.uk

For more details contact Winchester Lifeline  01962 855335  Lifeline@winchester.gov.uk

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HOUSE OF GALLET

As fashion hunters & style experts we have put together a collection of ladies designer wear (new & preloved). Every item is handpicked because we love it.

CHANGING THE WAY YOU SHOP

We specialise in personal Wardrobe Sorts and Styling sessions. We love designer wear because of the quality both in the cut and fabric. Our mantra is to provide designer wear at below high street prices. We stock over 600 designer labels in store such as Dolce & Gabbana,Versace, Moschino... Most items are new with labels or hardly worn, one off pieces.

We are not a dress agency however if you wish to stock exchange something from your wardrobe that we may find desirable for our store please give us a call 01962 735362 or pop in.

The idea being if there is something in your wardrobe that you don’t love why not exchange if for something that you will love. We take select item/s and you receive store credit which you can use for up to 3 months.

We are currently on the look out for high end designer evening wear.

Please celebrate with us our one year Anniversary on Thursday 1st November 4:30pm – 8pm Champagne & Canapes At Shop 5 Broad Street Arcade 19 Broad Street Alresford, SO24 9AR Tel: 01962735362 Open Tues – Sat 9:30am – 4:30pm (Special Christmas shop hours can be found via our website) Store Tel: 01962 735362 www.houseofgallet.co.uk

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Sourced Directly from Sri Lanka

Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz NewGold In Rose

Just in from one ofSmall Antwerp’s owned manufacturers, Stoneoldest Sizesfamily from £195 A collection of threeLarge stone Stone rings with brightly coloured sapphires and Sizes from £350 rubies and finely cut white diamonds in good quality 18ct gold mounts.

Prices from £845 to £1395

40a West Street, Alresford, Pre-Owned Cluster Ring Hants in 18ct Gold 40a Street, Hants 40aWest West Street, Alresford, Hants Tel: 01962Alresford, 732200 by Emerald Cut Diamond Surrounded Calibre Cut Sapphires Tel: Tel:01962 01962732200 732200 www.dbarkerandson.co.uk Centre Diamond 0.75ct www.dbarkerandson.co.uk www.dbarkerandson.co.uk £5,175

Oakleaf Stationery Ltd

OPENING TIMES Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm

A comprehensive range of all types of stationery – business and social Supplier of printer cartridges, art and craft materials, party and sewing items and a good selection of childrens stickers, colouring and painting books.

SERVICES WE OFFER...

Photocopying Laminating Document Binding Scan to Email Personalised Printing Agent Transfer to DVD Agent

We are also a UPS Access Point Visit us at : 56 West Street, Alresford, Hants SO24 9AU 01962 736116 info@oakleafstationery.co.uk

40a West Street, Alresford, Hants Tel: 01962 732200 www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

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ANNIVERSARY House of Gallet

House of Gallet

Delilah Boutique

Winter stock has arrived! (new/pre-loved) Open Tues Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm. Broad Street Arcade, Alresford Tel: 01962 735362 | www.houseofgallet.co.uk

Please celebrate our 1yr Anniversary with us on Thur 1st Nov 4.30pm - 8pm. With Champagne & Canapes Tel: 01962 735362 | www.houseofgallet.co.uk

Scarf and tunic top by Masai clothing 34 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 738470 | Delilah Boutique

The Alresford Gift Shop

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Lavenders

Quintessential Cambridge - Bees and Honey Scarf £19.95,Tote £39.50, Make-up Bag £11.95 Tel: 01962 732192 | 10 West Street, Alresford

Fine Art, Asian Art, Antiques, Interiors & Collectables 30th & 31st Oct. Monthly General Sale 6th October Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

We’re a bit potty in Lavenders this month! Our French antiques have landed, some beautiful 19th Century pieces ideal for Christmas!

Tel: 01962 733894 | www.lavenders-alresford.com

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

Alresford Interiors

Ragamuffin

Standard & Bespoke Garden Buildings. Log Store £195+VAT High Ridge Farm, Shirrell Heath Tel: 01329 835100 | www.equestrianfencing.com

Restoring your natural wood flooring to its original and beautiful condition. Prospect Road, Alresford, SO24 9QF Tel: 01962 733016 | www.alresfordinteriors.co.uk

Colour changing Dinosaur rain coat from Hatley £28.95 2 Bakehouse Yard, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 734488 | www.ragamuffin-uk.com

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The Alresford Gift Shop

Moda Rosa

Fall collection UK brand stylish ladies casual wear available now (from £32) 36 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732507 | www.design-realities.co.uk

Unique design cushions in three colours - £32.50 10 West Street, Alresford SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 732192 | 10 West Street, Alresford

Cloud midi dress by Temperley London 35 West Street, Alresford SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 733277 | www.modarosa.co.uk

Alresford Beauty

D.Barker & Son

Interior Style

Warm or cold gel beads for eyes and muscles - £4.99

Silver Bumble Bee Pendants & Earrings from £23

24A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 735553 | www.alresfordbeauty.co.uk

40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732200 | www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

Recycled newspaper Elephant - Large £35 Small £18 29 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AB

Alresford Interiors

Alresford Beauty

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

New wood flooring in time for Christmas.

Eco Bath London - Epsom Salts in 7 flavours - £7.99 24A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 735553 | www.alresfordbeauty.co.uk

Crate of clean, efficient logs from £150 + VAT High Ridge Farm, Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath Tel: 01329 835100 | www.equestrianfencing.com

Prospect Road, Alresford, SO24 9QF Tel: 01962 733016 | www.alresfordinteriors.co.uk

Tel: 01962 736311 | www.interiorstyle.biz

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Design Realtiies

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RARE FINDS IN WINCHESTER!

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fter the success of last year, The Rare Brand Market returns to Winchester’s Guildhall on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th November, and for the eighth year to Goodwood Racecourse on Thursday 22nd – Saturday 24th November.

Admission price is £10 or, with a friend, present this advertisement on the door and take advantage of the 2 for 1 offer. The Rare Brand Market likes to give back so is thrilled to announce that it is working with two regional charities which will share a proportion of ticket revenue.

So, what is rare? Wikipedia describes it as “not widely known and valued for their uncommonness”. The Rare Brand Market curates a wide range of rare brands across clothing, food, drink, jewellery, beauty, toys and gadgets, lifestyle and homeware. A brand may have great awareness in London but be considered rare elsewhere; other times, it’s a young, local brand giving you the opportunity to find unique gifts. The Rare Brand Market focuses on emerging brands, likely to have been created in the last 1 to 3 years. Come and meet the founders and hear firsthand the passion for their work!

Marian Parfitt, Breast Cancer Haven Macmillan manager said, “We look forward to working in partnership with The Rare Brand Market to not only raise vital funds but also awareness with their retailers and customers as many may know someone who has been affected by the disease. From its UK centres, this charity offers free emotional support; help with symptom control and practical advice to anyone affected by breast cancer”.

This pop-up Christmas market, now the largest on the South coast, will be open on Wednesday for extended hours. The fun is back in shopping. Come out of the cold and shop comfortably inside the magnificent Guildhall, in the heart of Winchester. Why not fix a date with friends and after shopping at The Rare Brand Market enjoy dining at one of the many restaurants in the beautiful city of Winchester. Refreshments are also available on site at the Guildhall’s Café Eighteen71.

Actors, parents and founders of The Murray Parish Trust, Sarah Parish and James Murray said "Giving back is a really important part of The Rare Brand Market's ethos, and our partnership will bring us closer still to achieving our own goal of funding a state of the art new Children’s Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton, serving much of the South of England". www.therarebrandmarket.co.uk

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Let us surprise and delight you with our Rare Finds from over 100 innovative Rare Brands all offering truly original and fabulous gift ideas for Christmas. Imagine getting your Christmas list done all under one roof! Make a day of it with friends and make your Christmas shopping pleasurable.

We have a wonderful café on site serving barista coffee, teas and scrumptious food all day.

Make christmas 2018 RARE.

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WHAT'S PROPERTY ON? £4 per person (including adults), cash nonalcoholic bar with suitably spooky drinks!

Proceeds to Ropley Pre-School. Tickets available in Loaf Bakery (Four Marks) or contact ropleypreschoolcommittee@outlook. com.

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Family Halloween Disco

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Alresford Day Centre coffee morning and raffle Alresford Town Hall from 10am to 12pm – a fund raising event to help cover the cost of trips out/entertainment etc. All welcome – the more the merrier!

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Solo's Sunday Tea

In the John Pearson Hall from 2.30-4pm Do come and join us for Tea, Home Made Cakes, Conversation, and Friendship.

Information St Johns Parish Office: 01962 733545. Save The Children (Petersfield Branch)

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Save the Children Gift Fair 2018

Churchers College will again be providing the venue for this popular annual event. Come along and get a first look at the wonderful selection of jewellery, homeware and decorative items, luxury fashion and many other fabulous goods at the Preview Evening Thursday, 25th October 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. £5 entrance to include a glass of wine. Tickets will be available from One Tree Books in Petersfield from the 17th September or join us on Friday, 26th October from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. £4 entrance on the door to include coffee or tea. Cafe available for lunches, tea, coffee and cake. There will be free car-parking. Do come along and support this charity and get ahead with your Christmas shopping or buy something for yourself!!

Friday 26

Inaugural meeting of the `Friends of St John's

At St John's Church New Alresford from 6pm Please come along to the where we will be discussing exciting fundraising ideas for the upkeep of our much loved Church. Ideas include showing films, holding auctions, talks and jazz evenings - all using the Church buildings.Your involvement and enthusiasm will be greatly welcomed. Drinks and canapes provided!

Saturday 27

Family Halloween Disco From 3-5pm at Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DT. Monster Music, Fiendish Food, Great Games & Costume Competition. All ages welcome,

From 3-5pm at Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DT £4 per ticket available at ropleypreschool committee@outlook.com or 01962 772386 Includes Fiendish Food and Monster Music!

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Alresford Art Society

Demonstration by Toni Goffe. 'Daily Paintings in Acrylic'. From 7.30pm in the John Pearson Hall (St. John's Church, New Alresford). Nonmembers welcome (admission £3). For more information contact: 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org or email RichardCox105@msn.com

NOVEMBER Friday 2

Broad Street & Arlebury Park Torchlight Procession & Fireworks

From 7pm. Come and join the fun - procession from the top of Broad Street at 7.00pm followed by bonfire and fireworks at Arlebury Park at 7.45. Tickets from Six West in advance: Children £3; Adults £6 On the night: Children £5; Adults £8

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WMC Choir and Orchestra with Winchester College choirs are performing a concert of Bach, Britten and Handel in Winchester Cathedral From 7.30pm. Bach's Magnificat, Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia and Handel's Coronation Anthems conducted by David Thomas.

Tickets (£10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35) from Winchester Cathedral box office (tickets online, or 01962 857275).

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Classical Concert - Polyphony & Eccentricity From 7.30pm Pre-Concert Talk, 8.15pm Concert. Brockwood Park School, Brockwood Park, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 OLQ Classical Concert - Polyphony & Eccentricity The Award-winning BLOCK4 Recorder Quartet juxtaposes the intricacy of timeless Renaissance polyphony alongside experimental and evocatively colourful recorder repertoire of the 21st century.

Programme to include works from the 16th Century by Des Prez and Cabezon, through to new works from around the world. The event is not ticketed, however, there is a suggested donation of £15. This donation will go to Brockwood Park School’s Music Scholarship Fund, which is used to support music lessons for students with financial limitations.

For more information contact: admin@ brockwood.org.uk or 01962 771744 www.brockwoodconcertseries.com

Coffee Morning with a sales Table and Raffle

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Wednesday 14

From 7.45pm at the Sports pavilion,Vicarage Lane, Ropley. Idyllic Italian Gardens" with Rosemary Legrand, experienced public speaker & photographer. Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

In aid of the Michael Project. In the John Pearson Hall. From 10am to 12 noon Do hope you can join us.

Sun Hill Infant and Junior School Open Morning

From 9.30am to 11am. Do you have a child who will be 5 or 8 years old between 1 Sept 2019 and 31 August 2020? Would you like to know more about Sun Hill Infant and Junior Schools? Come and see what our schools can offer you and your child. Meet both the Head teachers and their learning ambassadors. Tour both the infant and junior schools. See staff and children at work. Talk to school governors.

Meet representatives of both schools PTA. Find out about school meals and our breakfast and after school clubs.

Saturday 17 Fun Bingo

At the John Pearson Hall, Alresford from 7:30pm. £10 to include supper. Licensed Bar Admission by ticket. All proceeds to Save the Children. Tickets from Gill 01962 732374 & Claire 01962 734941. Rob Attenborough Itchen Mead, New Farm Road, Alresford SO24 9QH. Tel: 01962 733605 robert.attenborough@gmail.com

Ropley Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Wednesday 28 to Friday 30

Alton Fringe Theatre presents Luther, by John Osborne At The Wessex Arts Centre, Alton College, Old Odiham Road, Alton, Hampshire. GU34 2LX From 7.30pm. A new production featuring a strong cast and original music, Alton Fringe brings Osborne's portrayal of the 16th century reformer into the 21st century. The play charts Luther's life, from his induction into the Augustine order, his conflict with his father and then the Pope, his campaign against ‘indulgences’ and his eventual split from the Catholic church. Expect intensity, power and humour! Tickets available from Sept 18th at either: Wildly Upbeat Printers, 63A High St, Alton. GU34 1AB. Or online at www.altonfringe.com. Price £10.00. Student concessions £8.00. Further details see www.altonfringe.com

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“FOR MAN, AUTU M N IS A TI M E OF HARVEST, OF GATH ERI NG TOG ETH ER. FOR NATU RE, IT IS A TI M E OF SOWI NG, OF SCAT TERI NG ABROAD.” Edwin Way Teale APPLES AT LONG BARN

AUTUMN is a short but sweet season here at Long Barn - join us in welcoming the most mellow months of the year. Traditionally a celebration of abundance, harvest is the time to share in the spoils of the summer with loved ones. Jars of preserves, scented hand poured candles, freshly picked fruits and a soft throw are all perfect GIFTS. As cooler evenings draw closer, it’s lovely to be at HOME enjoying pottering about - you will find us tidying the garden, restocking our larders, planting bulbs for the coming spring and

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trying our hand at making floral arrangements using rosehips, crab apples and autumn leaves.

In WOMENSWEAR the first wave of our all-new autumn collection has arrived at the Barn - explore our take on design classics in muted tones combined with bold, jewel like colours and heritage inspired prints. We also have gorgeous pyjamas and slippers too for when you want to get cosy. Nothing beats getting warm by a fire, especially after a brisk, possibly muddy, walk and we have everything you need to keep your BOOT ROOM in good

order. Find boot scrapers, galoshes an assortment of dog leads and hooks. In the SCULLERY we have assembled a range of everyday classics that make light work of house work - pick up quality brushes, scrubbers, dusters, as well as baskets, boxes and tins. Stop by our relaxing CAFE for a good catch up with friends over coffee and homemade cake or stay longer and enjoy a hearty lunch with family - it’s always a joy to be able to come together and relax in the heart of our Barn. We look forward to welcoming you - enjoy Autumn at Long Barn. www.longbarn.co.uk | @longbarnuk

Can you make really good coffee? Our cafe is going great guns, and we now need to recruit another brilliant Barista. Full training offered. To apply please contact our cafe manager amanda@longbarn.co.uk with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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THE OLD SHEEP FAIR BISHOPS SUTTON ROAD ALRESFORD, SO24 9EJ T: 01962 738 684 WWW.LONGBARN.CO.UK

AUTU M N AT TH E BARN N E W SE ASO N Give cooling weather the warmest welcome with bright colours and prints.

New season womenswear is here!

APPLE A DAY We grow a wide variety of apples here at the Barn.

Help yourselves to a handpicked apple, you’ll find them by the counter most days throughout the season.

OU R L ARD E R It’s time to stock your cupboards.Discover fine artisanal products from all over the UK in our Larder - it’s bursting with new discoveries to delight friends and family.

A TH RE AD TO TH E PAST Alresford has been famous for its Sheep Fairs since the Middle Ages, the animals being herded from all around Hampshire and Wiltshire through drove lanes.

Until the late 1800’s the sheep were penned in what is now known as Broad Street. Long Barn stands upon the site where subsequent Sheep Fairs were conducted, hence our address,‘The Old Sheep Fair’. Our lavender now grows where once as many as 16,000 sheep were huddled.We have partnered with master weavers McNutts of Donegal to create a range of woolen throws that celebrate our thread to the past, now available in store and online www.longbarn.co.uk

EDUCATION RETAIL

EDUCATION Their event promises to showcase an exquisite range of stunning art, original crafts and delightful gifts and homewares, all brought together under one roof. This time, they are hosting the event in the beautiful venue of Stockbridge Town Hall – a large and light filled space. There will be many more exhibitors and lots more fabulous products to choose from.

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HAMPSHIRE POP UP STUDIOS RETURNS TO STOCKBRIDGE Hampshire Pop Up Studios returns to Stockbridge on the 26th and 27th October with their fabulous “Early Gift Buying Event”. A great opportunity to get organised for Christmas, beat the crowds and to purchase some beautiful and unique hand made gifts for your friends, family or indeed yourself!

As always, they will have a fantastic array of talented artists and makers selling their skillfully made, products – products you will not find on the high street. All of the work on display will be of high quality and across a broad price range.

BROCANTE RETURNS TO BISHOP'S WALTHAM

October 14th welcomes the return of the popular Brocante/ Flea Market Bishops Waltham High Street this is a hugely popular event and as well as your favourite stalls there is always something new offered by our traders and enthusiasts as well as locals turning out their lofts and garages selling their ware on the street, so whether you like Antiques, Collectables,Vintage, Curios, Bric a Brac or Vinyl records this is the place to be, come

Visitors will be able to browse and buy from unique collections of jewellery, original art and prints, gorgeous textiles, colourful knitwear, stunning kiln formed glass and handmade leather journals and notebooks.

There will also be beautifully turned wooden products such as bowls and platters, lovely homewares including cushions and lampshades, stunning wildlife photographic prints, delicate porcelain and much more.

Why not make a day of it? The pretty town of Stockbridge has a wonderful choice of boutiques and shops along with fabulous cafes, restaurants and pubs. And if the weather is kind, a stroll along the beautiful Test Way is the perfect end to your day out.

Visit their website www.hampshirepop upstudios.com for details and the full exhibitor list.

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 10am to 4pm at Stockbridge Town Hall High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE down and have a rummage you will even find items you never knew you needed, parking is FREE, all the family are welcome, this is a www.lovebishopwaltham.com initiative to celebrate what this beautiful market town can offer.

Some of the local shops will be open together with coffee shops the deli and restaurants together with street foods and music. The Market runs from 9am - 3.30pm For further information contact jackieedwardsmarketing@gmail.com.

F:Art & Interiors T:@ArtDesignFairs.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW DIRECTION?

Peter Symonds Adult & Higher Education Division offers a wide range of courses varying from language and leisure classes to industry-recognised professional qualifications and university degrees in a variety of subjects.

Approximately 250 students choose to attend higher education courses at PSC AHED every year. They are attracted by our pioneering approach to learning, where students study for a degree one day a week whilst continuing in employment. With fees rising at mainstream universities, this proves both professionally enriching and cost effective. The high quality of teaching offered at AHED consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements, and was recognised this year with a Silver TEF Award from the government’s Office for Students.

Peter Symonds AHED is proud of our outstanding academic results that are comparable to those achieved by the country’s top universities. In 2018, students graduating from Higher Education courses at PSC AHED achieved excellent grades, with 40% receiving first class honours degrees and a further 36% receiving 2:1s. Staff and students work in partnership to ensure each individual fulfils their potential, with excellent results.

Equally popular is our Access to Higher Education programme, which provides an alternative route to university for adult learners. This is ideal for those wishing to progress to study at university without traditional entry requirements as well as those who want to make a career change. Learners can study full-time or part-time on diplomas including: Allied Health Professionals, Health & Social Care Professional, Humanities, Nursing & Midwifery, Primary Teaching and Sciences. In the past academic year all Access students who decided to progress were offered university places, four of which were accepted directly onto Masters programmes.

Come along to one of our Open Events or visit our website www.psc.ac.uk/ahed to discover the right course for you!

EDUCATION

Inspiring girls from 3–18 Visit us to experience a school morning at Godolphin 12 October, 19 October, 16 November 2018 Sunday 14th October - 9am - 3.30pm

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Schools

Cheriton Primary School

Cheriton, Alresford, SO24 0QA Tel: 01962 771278

Four Marks Primary School

Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AS Tel: 01962 772200

Itchen Abbas County Primary School Itchen Abbas, SO21 1BE Tel: 01962 779310

Winchester City Council

Emergency Services

(Ambulance, Fire, Police) Tel: 999

Non Emergency Medical Services Tel: 111

Electricity Emergency 24hrs, 7 days a week Tel: 08457 708090

Gas Emergency

24 hrs, 7 days a week Tel: 0800 111 999

Water Emergency 24 hrs, 7 days a week Tel: 0845 278 0845

Police

For non-Emergency Services Call Hampshire Police using: 101

Citizens Advice

Winchester Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice Winchester District offers free, confidential advice to everyone in the community. If you need help Drop in to Alresford GP Surgery on Mondays between 1-3pm, call 03444 111306 or visit www. citizensadvice.org.uk

Councils

Alresford Town Council Arlebury Park,The Avenue, Alresford, Hants. SO24 9EP. Tel: 01962 732079

East Hampshire District Council

Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EX www.easthants.gov.uk Tel: 01730 266551

Hampshire County Council

The Castle,Winchester, SO23 8UJ www.hants.gov.uk Tel: 0845 603 5638

City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ www.winchester.gov.uk Tel: 01962 840222

Hospitals

Alton Community Hospital Alton, Hampshire Tel: 01420 82811

North Hants Hospital Basingstoke, Hampshire Tel: 01256 473202

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester, Hampshire Tel: 01962 863535

Library

Alresford Library

Monday 10.00 - 1.00 Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00 (Storytime 2.15 to 2.45) Wed/Sun Closed Thursday 10.00 - 1.00 Friday 10.00 - 7.00 Saturday 10.00 - 1.00 alresford.library@hants.gov.uk www3.hants.gov.uk/library.htm

Alresford and District Neighbourhood Watch Association

Medstead Primary School

Medstead, Alton, GU34 5LG Tel: 01420 562824

Perins School

Pound Hill, Alresford, SO24 9BS www.perins.net Tel: 01962 734361

Ropley Primary School

Winchester Cancer Support Centre

Offering free, non-clinical support to anyone affected by cancer. 2nd Floor, 68 St Georges Street,Winchester.

Chat to trained befrienders, try a complementary therapy or use our professional counselling service. Tue to Thur, 10am to 4.30pm.Tel: 01962 868576 or winchester@wessexcancer.org

Town & Village Halls

Alresford Community Centre Chairman: Brian Clark 01962 732057

Beauworth Village Hall

Contact Felicity Morrogh.

Tel: 01962 793075

Sun Hill Infant School

Bighton Village Hall

Sun Lane, Alresford www.sunhill-inf.hants.sch.uk email: beverley.minall@sunhill -inf.hants.sch.uk Tel: 01962 732632

Sun Hill Junior School

Gail Johnson: 01962 736556 email: bighton.hall.bookings@ googlemail.com. www.bighton.org.uk

Bishop’s Sutton Village Hall

Sun Lane, Alresford www.sunhill-jun.hants.sch.uk Tel: 01962 732801

Please contact Vera on: 01962 736211 or email veralipscombe@gmail.com

Surgeries & Chemists

Bramdean and Hinton Ampner Village Hall

Alresford Dental Care

4 Pound Hill, Alresford www.alresforddentalcare.co.uk Surgery Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:15.

Friday 08:00 to 13:45 Tel: 01962 733580

Alresford Pharmacy 1 East Street, Alresford Tel: 01962 732858

Alresford Surgery

Recycling

Out of Hours Service

Open seven days a week Tel: 01962 735961

Broad Street, Alresford.

Tel: 01962 732445

Church St. Ropley, SO24 ODS Tel: 01962 772381

Newsletter available at www.alresford.org/ neigbourhoodwatch.To report a crime anonymously call Crimestoppers:Tel: 0800 555 111 contact: Administrator Jennie Roberts Tel: 01962 736505 e-mail jenniero987@gmail.com

Prospect Road Recycling Centre

Wessex Pharmacy

Station Road, Alresford www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk Tel: 01962 732345

Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road, Medstead, GU34 5EW Tel: 01420 562922

Anyone requiring a chemist service out of practice hours will find their nearest point is either Winchester, Basingstoke or Andover. Call one of the below for details. Out of Hours Service - Tel: 0844 8113060

Tel: 01962 771945

Cheriton Village Hall

Tel penny on: 01962 771263

Christy Hall, Old Alresford

Diane Cox: 01962 735388

Itchen Abbas Village Hall

Jenny Sloan - Tel: 07969 113630 www.iaavillagehall.co.uk

Kilmeston Village Hall

www.kilmestonvillagehall.co.uk or phone Melanie Hill: 01962 771388 or email bookings@ kilmestonvillagehall.co.uk

Ropley Coffee Room

Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, SO24 0DS. For bookings contact David Ottley: 01962 772440

Ropley Parish Hall

Vicarage Lane, Ropley, SO24 0DU. For bookings contact Norma Day: 01962 772267

EDUCATION

Independent day & boarding school for boys & girls aged 2-18

PART OF UNITED LEARNING

Open Morning

Wednesday 7th November 9.00am-12.00pm

Competent, confident and compassionate individuals www.hampshirecs.org.uk

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FEATURE COMMUNITY

HAMPSHIRE PEOPLE

THE FORUM TALKS WITH JAMES MARTIN

FEATURE

James Martin needs no introduction.

As restaurateur, celebrity chef, author of seventeen books and host of at least eighteen television travel and cookery programs, he is one the nation’s favourite personalities.

H

e lives in both Yorkshire and Hampshire, and now runs The Kitchen, a restaurant and cookery school at the prestigious Chewton Glen Hotel in the New Forest.

“I came to Hampshire twenty-three years ago; I love the coastline, and especially Beaulieu and the Isle of Wight.”

master and that’s what makes you strive to be better.

For example, last night’s service in the restaurant, (Chewton Glen), was fantastic, really busy. All the customers were happy, so the front of house and back staff were happy too. When it all goes well you can’t believe you’re lucky enough to be doing this job.”

When choosing ingredients for the restaurant does James support local producers?

“Yes, of course, where possible. But we are cooking for large numbers of people all the time – it was one hundred people last night, so if I need two hundred halibut then I go where I can source best quality product.”

Does James despair of our dietary excesses of processed foods?

“No, not really. Look at the difference in the food culture compared to thirty years ago. People have so much choice now and it’s up to them to make their decisions.”

From his native Yorkshire, James left Scarborough Technical College and went directly to Hostellerie de Plaisance in France, one of the many Michelinstarred restaurants James has worked in. Was that move a real culture shock?

“No, not really. I had been going to France on holiday with my parents for years. Even at the age of ten I was in the French kitchens helping out. I wanted to cook so badly! I left school with one ‘O’ Level in art, but it didn’t matter - cooking was my passion.”

That passion served James well. On his return to the UK, he joined Gerard Basset and Robin Hutson, founders of Winchester’s Hotel du Vin, as Head Chef. He was just twenty-two.

Can James recollect the most memorable meal he has eaten?

“I think The Waterside Inn at Bray. It has Michelin three-star status and is better than anywhere. It’s excellent in both front and back of house.”

I asked James for whom he’d like to cook if he had the choice. Despite the fact he must have a wide range of celebrity customers, his choice was heart-felt.

“My late grandmother. She was a fantastic cook and passed all her knowledge on to my mother. Sunday lunch was always for ten or twelve people with everything home cooked, the most fantastic and memorable meals.You can’t beat a good roast! My grandmother was also a huge fan of ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ so she would have loved to see me on that!”

Does James enjoy the pressure of cooking live on television?

“I love the pressure, it’s no different to working in a professional kitchen. Cooking is a craft you can never

James is well known for his love of cars. Would he describe himself as a ‘petrol-head chef ’?

He laughs, “ Yes quite possibly! I learnt to fly at Goodwood in West Sussex and still remember my old Mini! We may well do some more travel food programs when I drive around in a nice car. We’ll see!”

So what next for James Martin?

“God knows!! I’d be lost without my mother, my phone and my PA, that’s for sure! But listen, I feel very privileged to do my job, I’m so lucky. If I can inspire youngsters to cook then that makes me happy.”

James is preparing a meal as we chat, so what’s for supper?

“Roast pork-like I say you can’t beat a good roast!”

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MOTORING

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCILLORS REPORT -MARGOT POWER £6 MILLION OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY HAS NOT BEEN SPENT YET This is from Developer contributions on new housing.

The theory was that all local government would received a share of this and be able to deliver improvements. That was found to be ineffective, little has been spent, some has been allocated, for example £250,00 towards the cost of the new Car Park in Alresford.

Proposals are now coming forward to allow local parishes to propose projects to be bought forward.

Given that these houses have now been built, and residents moved in, we are pressing that more of this money should be spent on local schemes. A good example would eb improvements to West Street in Alresford, approved and costed

by Hampshire County Council at £88,000 many years ago, but neve progressed.

PEDESTRIANS FIRST Hampshire did trial 20mph speed limits in some villages, but found that overall speeds did not reduce.

It made me slow down, but what was your experience? There seem to be multiple factors deterring us from walking, whether it is

ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL PARKING AT ARLEBURY PARK New Alresford Town Council would like to remind both residents and visitors to the town, that two hours free parking is available at the Arlebury Recreation Centre, at The Avenue, SO24 9EP. The car park is a short walk from the wide range of shops and inviting restaurants in the town and charges are very reasonable for a longer stay.

Walkers can access the nearby recreation ground or enjoy the Alresford Watercress Trail, a fivemile riverside walk, rewarding themselves with refreshments at

intimidation from fast and/or large vehicles, insufficient dropped kerbs, or badly maintained footpaths. Given that the majority of us want to stay healthy – walking is the easiest, cheapest way to keep mobile, improve our environment, and save money for the National Health Service, where should our priorities lie?

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MARTYR WORTHY LECTURE SERIES 2018/19 WHAT DOES THIS WALKING STICK MEAN? Don is not only visually impaired but has trouble hearing as well.

TRADE WASTE BINS We are getting a lot of complaints about trade waste bins being left on the highway all week, or occupying parking spaces on collection day. We want to support local traders, but we also need to ensure our Town Centre is attractive for all. Officers have been trying persuasive tactics on both traders and trade waste collection companies, but results are slow. Could you try some very polite customer pressure? one of the towns unique pubs and eateries. The parking facilities at Arlebury Park are certainly recommended for those who might be experience difficulty in finding a suitable space in the heart of the town.’

In aid of the four churches of the Itchen Valley Parish. At Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall, SO21 1BQ from 7pm for complimentary glass of wine and canapés. Lectures will be an hour, starting at 7.45pm

EASTERN ENCOUNTERS Passages to India by John Lang Friday 16th November 2018.

John Lang combines a brief look at the history of India and the years of the East India Company and British Raj, with England's relentless quest to find more efficient and faster ways of linking the two countries to improve trade, travel and the carriage of news.

The Artistic Director of the The Grange Festival recalls his experience from a distinguished international career, with recorded highlights.

WHAT IS POWER IN MODERN RUSSIA? Dr Andrew Monaghan Tuesday 26th February 2019.

Dr Monaghan, director of Research on Russia at Pembroke College Oxford offeres a unique lens through which to understand how Russia works - and does not.

Tickets are £20 each from www.itchenvalleychurches.org/ fundraising.

Enquiries to Gilly Greenwood 01962 779540 or Verity Coleman on 01962 882800 CURTAIN UP FOR AN OPERA! Michael Chance CBE Saturday 26th January 2019.

PLEASE NOTE No tickets will be issued, your name will be on a list at the door.

MOTORING

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GREAT SOUTH RUN SOUTHSEA The world's premier 10-mile running event is returning to Portsmouth in October 2018.

The Great South Run is a flat, fast course along paved routes for the entire duration - which means it's perfect for setting a new personal best. The route will also take runners past some of Portsmouth's best scenery, including the Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Seafront and through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (past Nelson's flagship HMS Victory).

Starting and finishing on Clarence Esplanade in Southsea, the fast and flat course takes you through Old Portsmouth, home of the Portsmouth Cathedral, before entering the Historic Dockyard. Here you’re granted permission to run past the Royal Navy’s current naval ships, and some of the most

AUTUMN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AND SCARECROW AVENUE AT ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK

A charity festival on Saturday 13th October to celebrate the very best of Autumnal treasures with the spotlight on Pumpkins and Scarecrows at Royal Victoria Country Park!

Royal Victoria Country Park welcome you to the Jubilee Sailing Trust Autumn Pumpkin festival and Scarecrow Avenue. Fun for all the family with Autumnal food, drink, music, dance, Big Draw art and flower arranging workshops, crafts, gardening advice and

famous in the world – including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose museum. After exiting the Dockyard you reach the halfway point on Winston Churchill Avenue, before making your way back towards Southsea Common, where you’ll complete the final two miles on the scenic seafront.

The course is steeped in history dating as far back as 1212 and features charity cheering points, boost zones, bands on the run and unrivalled support from local residents and spectators. It's not all about the big event, though. There are a number of other races taking part across the weekend, to suit all ages and abilities.

The Great South Run Southsea Seafront, Clarence Esplanade Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST For more information visit: www.greatrun.org/great-south-run

HAMPSHIRE HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL A fun-packed family event celebrating the County's food and farming. Join us for live music, children's activities, vintage tractors, falconry displays, farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, Hampshire Fare market, local beers and ciders and, new for this year, a vintage food van offering delicious hot food, wonderful cakes, scones, tea and even a glass of fizz.

A special Evensong service celebrating harvest will take place in the Cathedral at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon, all are welcome and full details will be available in the coming months. aturday 6th October to Sunday 7th October from 9am - 5pm - 7th This is a free event all are welcome.

For more information contact the Cathedral office on: 01962 857200

produce, storytelling, Pumpkin games, stalls and much much more.

BOO AT THE ZOO: HALLOWEEN AT MARWELL

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Marwell Zoo's resident wizard is putting trainee flyers through their paces to earn their Level 3 broomstick license. Sessions last 20 minutes and take place each day in the 'flying arena' on the front lawn of Marwell hall on a first come first served basis. Join, Esme, the scary witch at 11am, 1pm and 3pm for some creepy storytelling in the Haunted Hall. Create your very own spellbinding wand (£1 fee applies).

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BY CLAIRE THURLOW “The little beast broke in while we were on holiday. Lord knows how long it had been in the house, helping itself to my biscuits. It had even managed to switch on the radio!

I opened the living room door and there it was, sitting on the bookshelf munching a digestive!” Fiona shivered as she recalled the nightmare encounter. “In the end we lured it out with a peanut butter sandwich.”

The home-invader may only have been a single pint-sized squirrel, but it managed to create a giant mess before it was finally evicted. Luckily, on this occasion, neither squirrel nor humans sustained any injuries, but those rodent teeth can inflict a nasty nip if the animal feels threatened.

If you’ve been lucky enough to see a red squirrel, perhaps in Scotland or the Lake District, you’ll have been charmed by its glossy red coat and tufty ears. Personally, I find its larger, tougher grey cousin much less appealing, particularly as the spread of the non-native greys has led to a steep decline in red squirrel populations.

Even so, there are times when I must admit that grey squirrels can be entertaining. In the garden, watching a trio of juveniles chasing each other down one tree, across the lawn, then up another tree, I am impressed by the agility of these joyfully tumbling siblings.The pursuit continues along the limbs of an ash, and when those branches turn to little more than twigs, barely able to take the weight of three bouncing rodents, the squirrels launch themselves, one after the other, into the safety of the neighbouring beech.Their high-pitched chatter suggests that this rampage through the tree-tops is purely for fun, some early autumn antics before the serious business of gathering winter stores begins.

But this playfulness can have unwanted consequences. All that tearing helter-skelter around tree trunks, with sudden changes of direction, can mean collisions, or even tails getting entangled. Apparently, it’s not uncommon for two, or three, squirrels to get themselves in a twist.

But that’s nothing compared to the recent predicament faced by five young squirrels in Wisconsin. A passer-by heard frantic squeaks from a nest and was horrified to find the quintuplets had managed to get all their tails wound into an impenetrable knot. Not only was their hair enmeshed, but woven among it were long stems of grass and strands of plastic which the mother had brought in as bedding. Like the mythical Gordian Knot, this muddle was not going to be unravelled easily.

Animal welfare experts, the Humane Society, stepped in, and were immediately worried about permanent damage to the squirrels’ tails.These are not only vital to keep them warm through a freezing North American winter, but also enable them to balance when clambering through the tree-tops.

Swift action was needed.While the vets pondered (and tried not to get their fingers nipped), the youngsters were still struggling to get free, but simply managed to get into even more of a panicky scrum.

The solution was general anaesthetic, and with five agitated squirrels safely asleep, the experts got to work. It was a fiddly business knowing which bits to snip and which bits to untangle, and shaming to know that discarded plastic rubbish was yet again causing harm to wildlife. But on this occasion, the animals were in good hands.They were lucky and should make a full recovery after their misadventure.Three of the litter will have rather threadbare tails for a while, but the other two are already “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed”, and no doubt ready for another game.

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ALRESFORD TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS needed in any future encampment • has prepared an action plan and is putting together a guidance note • will seek the incorporation of measures to prevent such encampments on any new open spaces created in the town

STRATTON BATES PARK In July last year, Alresford received an unexpected visit from a sizeable group of Irish Travellers.The Town Council was glad that between our efforts and those of Hampshire Police, the encampment on Stratton Bates Park was cleared quickly so the park could be enjoyed by residents and particularly our children during their summer holidays.

However, we recognise that we may now be 'on the map' within the Traveller community, so we cannot rule out the possibility of future encampments.This left NATC with a decision to take as to whether we should attempt to put physical barriers in place to defend Stratton Bates against future encampments.The simple answer we came to is that we should not do so for now.We realise this may be controversial with some residents, so we thought it would be helpful to explain how we came to this conclusion.

None of our volunteer councillors are experts on the issue of Traveller encampments. So we sought advice from people with the relevant experience, in particular Hampshire County Council's Gypsy Liaison Officer and Hampshire Police.

The factors the Council took into account in coming to the decision were: • the encampment in 2017 is the only one we know of at Stratton Bates

• although some disruption was caused, it lasted little over 24 hours • fencing, digging ditches or building bunds would make a big impact on the sense of openness that Stratton Bates enjoys • location of trees makes installing defences difficult • the cost of preventative measures would be very significant and any work would come with no guarantee that it would be effective.The Gypsy Liaison Officer pointed out that ditches are easily filled in and gates broken down • the only correspondence we received from a resident on the issue asked that the park be left as it is • the only financial cost to NATC during the 2017 encampment was to replace a roll of bin bags • defending one site in the town might inadvertently push any future encampment to an obvious alternative site which is of great sensitivity to the town – one which would be much harder to successfully defend • in the words of the Gypsy Liaison Officer any attempt to defend such an open space as Stratton Bates Park would be “overkill” To guard against future encampments, the Town Council: • has allocated funds for legal and bailiff fees should they be

We will continue to monitor the situation and will reconsider the issue if there is any repeat at any of the sites that the Town Council looks after.

PAVILION REFURBISHMENT On a more positive note, we hope that some of you will have noticed the refurbishment work that we undertook at the Stratton Bates pavilion. Some of the original features of the building were beginning to look tired, so we hope this is an improvement. We are also in the process of replacing the wooden posts around the car park.

CAR PARKING IN THE TOWN There has been a fair amount of discussion around the issue of parking in the town recently. One way that we can all help those who find it more difficult to walk between their car and the shops is to park further away from the centre of town ourselves if we are able to. Especially if staying for a while.

There is very often space in the Arlebury Park car park which is free for the first 2 hours – just don't forget to collect your ticket from the machine! By parking

at Arlebury Park, you will also be easing parking problems for residents in The Dean and helping the turnover of spaces in the town centre. This is good for encouraging the use of our local businesses.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING – THE NPPF One concern amongst many in relation to the planning application for the proposed Sun Lane development is that, if the development goes ahead, the affordable homes must actually be built.

The Town Council shares this concern. So we have written to Steve Brine MP to encourage him to lobby the Housing Minister in relation to the current revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). In particular we have asked that he support the introduction of safeguards in relation to the viability assessments used for affordable housing. The NPPF revision is in its final stages and we anxious that it should close the 'viability loophole' in the current planning regime that allows developers to put profits before the community's need for an adequate supply of affordable housing.

We hope that the changes to the NPPF will address this situation and hold developers to account by including standardised viability assessments and greater transparency in their implementation. Copies of both the NPPF letter and the briefing note produced for the Town Council in relation to the Traveller encampment are available from committeeclerk@newalresford-tc. gov.uk New Alresford Town Council Arlebury Park,The Avenue, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9EP Tel: 01962 732079 www.newalresfordtc.org.uk

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RECORD-BREAKING ULTRA-DISTANCE CYCLIST AND AUTHOR SPEAKS AT CHARITY EVENT IN ALRESFORD Dominic Irvine, Founding Partner of people development consultancy, Epiphanies LLP and record-breaking ultra-distance cyclist, will be delivering a talk about his recent experiences at the ultra-distance ‘Tour Divide’ cycling challenge at White Space Alresford on Wednesday 24 October from 7.30pm-9pm.

All profits from this event will be split between The Rotary Club of Alresford and local adventurer and conservationist, Holly Budge’s ‘How Many Elephants’ charity.

In June, Dominic participated in the Tour Divide, a self-supported (no team bus, nobody following in a car, carrying his own kit and

VILLAGE AGENT - PHONE SCAMS, AND HOW TO AVOID THEM As you will know from previous issues, Denise is your local Age Concern Hampshire ‘Village Agent’ volunteer for Alresford. Her role is to help older people in their local community to find information and services on matters such as finding transport for shopping, organised trips, medical appointments and local activities; finding reliable tradespeople to help around the home and garden, and financial matters, including your entitlement to claim benefits.

This month Denise heard reports from Hampshire Trading Standards of a number of cases of cold-calling, and telephone scams, including a case where a resident was called on the telephone by a person purporting to

Dominic was hoping for it to be a delightful adventure race in the wilderness but ended up being an exercise in survival. Although Dominic went on to finish the race first (Northbound), he encountered a whole host of issues including, intense temperatures, heat exhaustion, a torn leg muscle, a meeting with a bear, two broken teeth and mechanical problems with his bike, which resulted in having to buy a new bike.

Dominic comments: “It really was an adventure of epic proportions and, in the face of adversity, I really learnt a lot about myself. My talk will give local residents the opportunity to hear how I cycled for 20 hours a day and slept rough in order to be first across the line. My torn leg muscle slowed me down and left me in considerable pain, which meant that I was forced to give up my lead, but I didn’t give up the race.

“Since completing the ride, I have spent considerable time pondering what kept me going, despite the many problems I experienced. The conclusion I have reached is not that I am blessed with some extreme level of resilience but rather it was the strength of the dream I had, which I had spent two years preparing for.” be from Trading Standards. The caller tried to convince the resident they were investigating a company who installed their solar panels and that the Police were involved. The caller then tried to obtain bank details from the resident.

Hampshire Trading Standards has also received several reports of residents being cold-called about blocked drains. Exaggerated claims about the state of the drains may be made, and elaborate stories given as the reason for the call. Offers to clear the drains are made, and sometimes money is demanded up front. So, to protect yourself from Phone Call Fraud: Be wise to cold-call scams. Ignore unsolicited invitations such as letters, emails or phone calls offering a brilliant investment or saying you’ve won a lottery. Contact the Mailing Preference Service on 0845 703 4599 to have your name taken off UK direct mailing lists; speak to your telephone provider about the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) which can help block some unwanted calls, and check that your email account is set up to filter spam.

Be alert to bogus officials. Neither Trading Standards or the Police will ever ask residents for money or bank details. If the caller

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Dominic has used his own business experience to drive sporting success, and has successfully completed a number of other ultra-distance challenges. In May 2015, Dominic was part of the winning duo to smash the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats tandem cycling record, completing this epic challenge in a remarkable 45 hours 11 minutes and breaking the record by a staggering five hours.

Dominic has also co-written a book with leading sports scientist, Professor Simon Jobson, entitled ‘Ultra Distance Cycling: An Expert Guide to Endurance Cycling.’ Writing from experience, the book looks at how business principles applied to sport enabled two amateur athletes to succeed where Olympians have failed.

To buy tickets for Dominic’s talk, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dom-irvineultra-distance-cyclist-tour-divide-2018tickets-50019227857. Tickets are priced at £9.31. The event will take place at White Space Alresford, The Old Chapel, The Dean, Alresford, SO24 9BQ.

is claiming to be from a local authority, government body or the Police, make independent enquiries with that authority using a telephone number you have found.

Information provided by the caller, such as telephone numbers, should not be relied upon when making checks. And NEVER give out any personal or financial details to anyone cold-calling you.

Be aware of new pension scams, alongside new rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55. Be cautious of anyone who claims to know about loopholes, talks about overseas investments or says you can get your money before age 55. Don't rush into anything. Even if it seems like a great offer don't agree immediately. Speak to family and friends or call an advice agency like the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06. And don’t trust anyone who asks for money or to use your bank account to receive or send money.

Finally - Report it. Don't feel embarrassed or ashamed if it happens to you. Contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 to report it and get help. And you could always give Denise a call, on 07969 376023….

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t’s half past eight on a chilly winter’s morning and, self-conscious in her flowery gardening wellies and borrowed Barbour, she arrives at the pub. Space is at a premium as she shoehorns her mini between a shiny new Range Rover and a filthy ancient Landrover, where they sit together, companionable, eclectic. Shyly poking her head around the door of The Wheatsheaf, she looks for her friend amid the atmosphere within, thick with the sound of hilarity and aromas of coffee and waxed cotton.

Wading through a sea of panting spaniels and wagging Labradors to reach the bar, there’s friendly banter and introductions all round for the ‘Virgin Beater’. And a go on the sweepstake. Only two quid and she makes her choice based on insider information from the gamekeeper. The whispered number a mysterious calculation, apparently based on a look around the room and a peek out of the window.

Then its into the beaters’ trailer to sit on hay bales, watching the farm go by, but only knowing where she’s been as she looks over the back door. The veterans get comfortable, making a roll-up for the next drive, WAGs gossip and children chatter in their excitement. Even the dogs, terriers mainly and the odd cocker spaniel, have an expectant look about them and, nerves dispelled, she feels a club-like spirit of inclusion into this alien world.

Yomping through the fields, ploughed now, but frosty enough that she’s not carting half of Hampshire around on her boots, as bidden, she waves a flag made from a plastic feed bag and hazel stick. Calling “aye aye” like the others, she walks towards the copse, keeping in line with her neighbours as they drive the birds towards the guns waiting unseen behind the trees. The smaller skittish partridge are the first to take flight and head up and over the bare beech and oak, followed by a volley of shots. Exotic looking pheasants seem the last to fly. Reluctant to lift off, some leave it almost until the beaters tread upon them at the edge of the wood. Maybe they’re the smart ones, she thinks. Not gaining height enough to be considered safe or sporting, they’ll fly another day.

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The pickers-up are doing their thing; working their dogs, retrieving the shot game. The guns too – many have dogs and the hillside is alive with activity as the birds are gathered, tied in braces and hung from the hooks in the game cart. The trailer bounces over the ruts in the tracks and the birds swing in unison as they’re towed away to the next drive.

And so the day goes on. Fresh air and exercise deep in hidden Hampshire’s countryside she’d glimpsed mainly from the road. The sun comes out and jackets are shed. A welcome stop for elevenses; tins and Tupperware full of coffee cake, brownies, egg sandwiches and sausage rolls miraculously appear. Hot chocolate for the kids and a ‘sloegasm’ for the grown-ups – pink, fizzy and delicious – whatever it was…

The hours evaporate and the day is suddenly over, as a weary but buoyant party reconvene at the pub. In the dusk, the game cart is the focus of attention, as the bag is discussed and a final count made. With a practiced eye and quick feel of the birds, the old timers choose the plumpest braces to take home with their beater’s packet. The remaining game is loaded into the butcher’s van, the temperature’s dropping and the gathering drifts back into the inn, where the log fire beckons.

The talk is all about the day now past; a butterfly drawn out by the sunshine, a young Labrador’s first retrieve, the high pigeon.

Steaming bowls of slow cooked game stew, and dumplings fragrant with sage are consumed at the tables, whilst the dogs sleep beneath.

Pints and shorts are quaffed, volumes increase and the serious consumers settle in for the evening.

The newest beater, replete with warm food and no longer a selfconscious stranger, bids farewell with promises to return. Heading for home she contemplates recipes for the brace of partridge that resides on the passenger’s seat, alongside her earnings. Also, minus the cost of a pint for the gamekeeper, are her winnings from the sweepstake - and she wonders “What price a terrier pup..?”

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Judo Club For more information contact: Steve Fullick, 10 Perins Close, Alresford Tel: 01962 732883

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Alresford Art Society For more information visit: www.artsociety.alresford.org Tel: 01962 736751 artsociety@ alresford.org

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OTHER CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Alresford Rotary Club For more information visit www.alresfordrotary.co.uk or contact secretary Jon Pittam on: 01962 733903 New Alresford W.I. For more information contact Kate at kitcat1108@aol.com or 01962 733785

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018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, and also of the visit of a certain Bill Wilson to Winchester Cathedral.

A young artillery officer sent from America to fight in France, Bill survived the war and went on to write one of the world’s best-selling books – the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous.

And on its first page he recounted the story of his wartime visit to the cathedral.

Today AA remains untouched by the modern concerns for profit, waiting lists, referrals and data collection. AA meetings are free and readily available, in most cities there’s a meeting every day of the week. No details are kept of those attending – and there are no referrals or waiting lists. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Some people have already stopped when they walk through the door, others are still drinking. As the name implies, it’s anonymous so people can feel safe attending meetings.

AA is about living a happy and fulfilling life sober - not just stopping drinking so support is there no matter how long people have been sober. The whole thing, including the free 24 hour helplines, is run with small amounts of money collected at meetings. There’s no charge for admission, even the tea and coffee is free.

So how did Winchester in the UK find itself on page one of AA’s “Big Book”? During the final months of World War One Bill Wilson was with a US army unit en route for France and was temporarily quartered in an army camp at Morn Hill outside the city. Not in any way a religious man, he had nevertheless been profoundly moved during his visit to the cathedral when, seated quietly contemplating the future, he had a sense that some benign form of ‘higher power’ was watching over him – and that despite his fears everything would turn out well.

Walking through the churchyard afterwards, he saw old gravestone dating form 1764 it commemorated a young grenadier of the Hampshire Militia who had died ‘of a violent fever contracted from drinking small beer when hot… in grateful remembrance of whose universal goodwill towards his Comrades, this stone is placed here at their expence’ explained the inscription.

By an odd coincidence the soldier’s name, Thetcher, was similar to that of his great friend back home Ebby Thatcher, and he and Ebby had certainly put away more than a few small beers together…

Bill returned to America only to find his life in jeopardy again – this time through his drinking. His successful career disintegrated, and he

was told that he would either have to be permanently locked up or would die as a result of his alcoholism. A meeting with his friend Ebby changed all that, Ebby had found a way to stop drinking with the help of The Oxford Group, a Christian Organisation. Bill was initially discouraged by this – he wanted nothing to do with God. But after trial and error he and another alcoholic, Dr Bob Smith, began to develop a programme which enabled them and other alcoholics to stay sober - no special faith or belief was required, though being opened minded to the concept of a higher power was encouraged. Together they founded what became Alcoholics Anonymous.

As AA grew they decided to make a written record of the process, and Bill set to work on a book that would become AA’s handbook - he chose to start with the story of that wartime day in Winchester.

We landed in England. I visited Winchester cathedral. Much moved, I wandered outside. My attention was caught by a doggerel on an old tombstone: ‘Here lies a Hampshire Grenadier / Who caught his death / Drinking cold small beer / A good soldier is ne’er forgot / Whether he dieth by musket / Or by pot’.

The book became an all-time best-seller. The 25 millionth copy rolled off the presses back in 2005, and around a million are still printed and sold each year, despite the text being available free online in English, Spanish and French. In 2011 Time Magazine placed it on its list of 100 best and most influential books and a year later the Library of Congress designated it as one of the 88 ‘Books That Shaped America’.

It’s available in seventy languages and there are very few people in AA who don’t have their own copy. Thomas Thetcher’s gravestone still stands in the churchyard at Winchester, although it’s a copy of the one that Bill Wilson saw on that hot August day in 1918. That stone was becoming weathered, and in 1966 was taken to the Regimental Museum where it can be seen today.

People from across the world make the trip to Winchester, visit the grave and reflect on the stories of two young soldiers - Bill Wilson of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Thomas Thetcher, the Hampshire Grenadier.

If you would like to know more about AA you can find our website at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk AA has a twenty four hour helpline on - 0800 9177650 You can email AA at help@aamail.org All AA services are free.

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Firstly, consideration should be given to which type of pet would best suit your family, home and lifestyle. Puppies and dogs are known to be social animals that therefore need company and a lot of time dedicated to house training and exercise so would benefit from regular access to outdoor space and live with someone who can spend a lot of time with them. Kittens and cats also require regular contact with their owner and time spent handling/grooming them and encouraging play to satisfy their intrinsic drive to hunt and alleviate frustration. As social animals rabbits actually need more company than they sometimes receive and much more space for exercise and play than one would have first thought.

Rabbits and other small furries such as hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas, degus and guinea pigs actually require a large space to live and have more complex husbandry needs than most people realise; the right husbandry can prevent a myriad of problems often seen in these animals at the vets.

potential of medical conditions arising in their latter years (some animals can have a long life-span covering many years). All of these aspects of pet care will have a financial cost which must be considered when choosing to re-home a pet. Buying an insurance policy straight away for your pet will help to pay for the unexpected.

More information on buying and keeping a new pet can be found from reputable sources such as The Dog’s Trust, Cats Protection, RSCPA, The Kennel Club or Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund. Whatever decision is made, it is vital to remember that any pet deserves love and commitment and stability in their home environment, and routine in their day-to-day lives to ensure the best welfare possible and make them feel safe and secure.

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Secondly, when looking for a new pet consider re-homing from a charity and avoid internet adverts, pet shops and pet centres. Adopting from a charity gives you peace of mind that the animal has been health checked, neutered and vaccinated and gives that pet a second chance at finding a stable home. If choosing to buy a pedigree from a breeder always asks to see the breeder’s credentials and the pedigree certificates of both parents and youngster and ask to see them with its mother and litter mates.

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WINCHESTER ALRESFORD RUGBY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOOTBALL CLUB A voluntary organisation offering a service to bereaved individuals in Winchester and the surrounding areas. It is independent, and has no ties with statutory bodies or the churches.

Support is normally given through home visits by “Bereavement Visitors” who are carefully selected and must successfully complete a comprehensive training programme.

Referrals are made directly by the bereaved person, although this is often on the recommendation of their G.P. The service is confidential, free, and the Visitors are given full support from trained Counsellors. We are planning to run a new Training Course, from January - March 2019, and would be very glad to hear from anyone who might be interested in training for this very worthwhile service.

I would like to start this months entry by saying, on behalf of the ARFC Committee, many many thanks to all those players, members and supporters, who took time out to either help with car parking duties, ran our stall or both at this years Alresford Agricultural Show. A special mention should go out to Paul Rees, who spent most of the day in our bouncy castle obstacle course. One of the most important things we as a club want to achieve is encouraging local little ones to join our thriving club. Ignoring his injuries(a very severe elbow skin burn!!!), Paul looked after and made many childrens day at the show a memorable one and showed all what a local rugby club has to offer to all ages. This will be the first and absolutely last time I mention him this season because his stories will get a little tiresome!

If you would like to be considered as a trainee, please ring: 01962 620010 or e-mail: secretary@winchesterbereavement support.org.uk

The season is now in full swing with the 1st XV starting the campaign with an away match against a much fancied favourite for the title, Basingstoke. By no means our strongest XV

THE RARE BRAND MARKET IS DELIGHTED TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER HAVEN, WESSEX

organises regular pop-up shopping events to celebrate the best independent products not easily found on every high street. Our next curation of inspirational brands will take place at Winchester’s Guildhall on November 14th & 15th and at Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester on November 22nd – 24th. We love to give back so a proportion of door monies will be shared amongst the charities we support, including Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex. Founder of The Rare Brand Market, Emma Schwarz is “thrilled to champion independent florist, Susie Babington and reflect the inspiring and positive work carried out by Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex. My mother is currently receiving help from Breast Cancer Haven after a second diagnosis of breast cancer so this is an association very close to my own heart”. www.therarebrandmarket.co.uk

The Rare Brand Market is delighted that local resident and star of Downton Abbey and Paddington, Hugh Bonneville will be present to officially open this flower wall. Breast Cancer Haven aims to raise awareness of how Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex seeks to help everyone with breast cancer including men who are often overlooked.

Hugh Bonneville is to be presented with a small garland to symbolise the opening of the Breast Cancer Haven Flower Wall.

Hugh Bonneville to say some words of thanks (suggested FLOWER WALL CONCEPT wording in italics) INSPIRED BY THE and have some CELEBRATION OF THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW photographs taken 2018 BY ANNABEL’S, to be used for MAYFAIR LONDON publicity purposes.

“Thanks to The Rare Brand Market which has supported this magnificent flower wall, created by independent florist Susie Babington; it highlights the inspirational work carried out

by Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex at their centre, here in Titchfield, in the run up to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month”.

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BREAST CANCER HAVEN, WESSEX The national Breast Cancer Haven charity, founded by Sara Davenport in 1997 supports anyone affected by breast cancer for free. Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex opened its welcoming centre in Titchfield, Hampshire, in 2015, and it is from here that counsellors, therapists and health professionals offer the support needed to help individuals facing their personal challenge of living with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Haven is proud that their Titchfield centre, serving the Wessex region, forms the backdrop to this beautiful floral display to be enjoyed by visitors to the centre and passers-by in the run up to Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Breast Cancer Haven’s Corporate Fundraiser Sarah Woods is “delighted that The Rare Brand Market and

due to injuries and other commitments, we travelled with just a hint of trepidation of what might unfold. However, under the impressive leadership of our new captain, Billy Lovegrove and some impressive debuts, notably Christian Bottomley, we went down 20 - 13. No-none likes losing, but the performance of all 18 involved left us leaving the ground feeling very optimistic for the season ahead.

Many thanks to all those that travelled and drowned out the Basingstoke home faithful!

Dates for your diary: (All 3pm kick off's) (please check our website for up to the minute news: alresfordrfcweebly.com) HAMPSHIRE PREMIERSHIP 1ST XV 06/10/18 NEW MILTON AND DISTRICT(A) 20/10/18 EASTLEIGH 2 (H) 27/10/18 FORDINGBRIDGE (A)

HAMPSHIRE 3 2ND XV 06/10/18 PORTSMOUTH 3 (H) 20/10/18 MILLBROOK 2 (H) 27/10/18 ISLE OF WIGHT 2 (A) Susie Babington Gardens have collaborated to give us such a stunning building façade to launch October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This will kick start a bumper month of raising vital funds and awareness to ensure that anyone affected by breast cancer gets the support they need.“ www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/wessex SUSIE BABINGTON - FLORIST Hampshire-based florist and previous exhibitor at The Rare Brand Market, Susie Babington, turned her passion for creating beautiful landscapes to indoor 'tablescapes' when asked to create floral centrepieces for a friend's 40th birthday party. A new business was born and now Susie designs floral themes for events, weddings and parties across the Home Counties and London. Inspired by the warmth, comfort and safety that exudes from Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex, Susie has created a powerful and positive floral display inspired by garlands long-used in Indian culture to symbolise amongst other things ‘love and compassion’.

Covering the front of their Titchfield centre, this large-scale display of locally sourced, in-season flowers, mirrors the Breast Cancer Haven brand’s colours. Susie is thrilled to be part of this project due to the personal experience she has had with breast cancer in her family. “Having been the primary carer to my mother during her battle with cancer, I was delighted to lend a hand to this project to raise awareness of the disease, which sadly affects so many of us today, either directly or indirectly, and of the Breast Cancer Haven which supports not only the patient but the family too – so important during difficult times”. https://susiebabingtongardens.co.uk/

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Maddie’s more famous customers included journalists Martin Bashir and Jon Sopel, impressionist Faith Brown, DJ Simon Dee, Body Shop founder Anita Roddick and even Bob Champion with his Grand National winner Aldaniti.

MADDIE HANGS UP HER CAMERA Maddie Attenborough is hanging up her camera and closing the shutters on her photography business in Alresford. The wellknown businesswoman was born in London and has lived in Alresford since 1989. She has been a professional photographer for over 30 years, cutting her teeth as a freelance photographer for the Hampshire Chronicle, Alton Herald and Echo newspapers.

In 1997 Maddie opened a large studio in Winchester, opposite the theatre Royal, specialising in portrait photography where she focused on families, pets, business people, website portraits, medical litigation, makeovers and passports. She also specialised in the restoration of old or damaged photographs and is still fascinated with the process.

It was in late 2011 that she had to say a sad goodbye to her loyal and hardworking staff because after nearly fifteen years in Jewry Street the lease on the property had come

DRAMA AND ACTING CLASSES FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS OPENING IN ALRESFORD THIS OCTOBER

Are you aged between 12 and 21 and want to be part of a brand-new youth theatre company? db theatre company is inviting you to join us on Monday 1st October from 7.30 until 9pm at St. Gregory’s Church hall, Alresford for a new, exciting, dynamic acting class.

Meeting once a week, db aims to help all young actors to develop skills and learn

An Associate member of professional bodies the Master Photographers’ Association and the British Institute of Professional Photographers, Maddie was chosen to appear on BBC 2's Trade Secrets programme, giving hints and tips to amateur photographers nationwide. Maddie won the Winchester BID Member of the Year Award in 2010.

“I have many years’ worth of negatives tucked away in the basement, plus a database of digital images and some large display photographs,” says Maddie. “If you have been a past customer and would like to acquire these, please get in touch before the end of the year when they will sadly have to be destroyed.”

Relishing more time in retirement, Maddie has joined Winchester U3A and is continuing her creativity by learning to paint with the Alresford Art Society and her studio window is currently being used as a temporary gallery for local artists.

Maddie can be contacted at maddie@ maddieattenborough.co.uk.

new ones, to be confident and courageous, authentic and playful, but most of all, we aim to excite and unleash a love of theatre and performance in all its forms!

We will play games and improvise together.

Using scripts and texts from ancient Greece to modern day and everything in between, we will explore characters and discover how to stage challenging, comic or tragic scenes.

We can even experiment with ideas and techniques to devise thrilling new pieces of performance. And, when we’ve done all that, we can let the audience see…

Our director, Hannah Rose, has a wealth of experience in professional theatre and has taught drama and directed plays for young people for many years: “It is really important to me that everyone is seen, that every single member of the company is valued and heard. We need to have fun and play well together to be a strong, trusting team. Then we can create thrilling, innovative performance that we all care about” To book your place, or for more information, contact Hannah on 07766 333273 or at dbtheatrecompany@gmail.com

THE CURTIS MUSEUM & ALLEN GALLERY Allen Gallery Talks ‘Where do Medicines Come From?’

Speaker: Bill Dawson talks on Thursday October 11th from 7.30pm. In association with the Friends of the Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery. FREE One Day in November…and Beyond Thursday October 25th 7.30 pm.

Local historian and author John Owen Smith will use extracts from his own play to illustrate the dramatic events of 1830 – The Selborne and Headley Workhouse Riots. ‘In the year 1830, a mob several hundred strong attacked the workhouse in Selborne, Hampshire, turned out the occupants, burned or broke the fittings and furniture, and pulled down the roof.’ John relates the details of this event and the even bigger one in Headley the next day and puts them into historical context. Tickets £5 from the Gallery to include light refreshments.

The Allen Gallery Open Exhibition 2018 The Allen Gallery will host its annual Open Art Exhibition from 13th October until 27th October 2018 . All local amateur and professional artists are invited to submit up to three works in any medium, including sculpture, photographs and textiles. Entry fee of £2.00 per work applies, to cover administration costs.

There will be a prize for the the work considered outstanding by the judges.

There will also be a prize for the Visitors’ Favourite. More information and an entry form from the Allen Gallery or contact Manager Sophie Mclean at Alton.Museums@ hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk or phone 01420 82802. Works need to be delivered, with completed entry form, to the Gallery between Tuesday 2 and Saturday 6 October.

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