Itchen Valley Forum Issue 167 - November 2020

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ISSUE 167 NOVEMBER 2020

ITCHEN VALLEY

Life in your Community

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK

A TEA TIME TALE

ART TO BRIGHTEN AUTUMN

ON YOUR HIGHSTREET

Feel uplifted this Autumn

Written by Lucia Foster-Found

The Autumn Hampshire Art Show

Featuring your local retailers

STYLE ˙ INTERIORS ˙ HEALTH & BEAUTY ˙ INTERVIEWS ˙ FOOD & DRINK ˙ ENTERTAINMENT ˙ EVENTS

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ITCHEN VALLEY FORUM NOVEMBER 2020

CONTENTS 04 Churches

News and Services

05 Property Management

35 Home

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38 Feature

Buying, selling, letting?

Find local estate agents and property management services

From photographers to solicitors - every professional service you need

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13 The Garden

Make your garden dream come true.

Or visit local beautiful country gardens

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The Arts in Hampshire

20 Wellbeing

Design Manager James Curtis james@forumpublications.co.uk Accounts accounts@forumpublications.co.uk

Lucia Foster-Found www. luciafosterfound.com Gill Grant gill@forumpublications.co.uk

Tel: 01962 735137 www.forumpublications.co.uk

Our regular retail feature, Unique, Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping

32 Lesiure & Entertainment

Discover local events and days out in

Feel uplifted this Autum and connect with nature

Advertising Manager Mandy Head mandyhead@forumpublications.co.uk

Alresford, SO24 9QH

26 Retail/On Your Highstreet

Director of Marketing Rob Harrison rob@forummedianddesign.co.uk

Unit 8A, Shelf House, New Farm Road,

Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in Hampshire

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Director of Advertising Steve Walker stevewalker@forumpublications.co.uk

Forum Publications Offices

22 Food & Drink

Editor Mark Tubb editor@forumpublications.co.uk

Get in Touch

Looking after your health and yourself!

Find local schools and educational experts

The Team

Contributors

18 Culture

Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

52 Education

Written by Lucia Foster-found

From Canine to Equine - all your animal needs

47 Motoring

12 A Tea Time Tale

Impressions of Alresford A (mainly) literary quiz

46 Animals & Pets

07 Professional Services

Trades, services, designers, All you need for your home

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COMMUNITY / CHURCHES Remembrance Sunday at St John’s

St John's Church, Alresford Lighting Up Alresford for Christmas

Nativity Story Hunt

From December 1st 2020, we are inviting everyone in Alresford to take part in our plan to share the Christmas Story around Alresford in a fun and original way.

The plan is for anyone who would like to, to provide a lighted display in their windows, gardens or any area easily viewed by those passing. You can produce anything, from a simple image or collage to a more adventurous 3-D tableau or figures depicting any part of the Nativity story.

For instance: Angels, shepherds, cribs, sheep, kings, stars, donkeys, stables, inn-keepers, Bethlehem in any shape or form, etc.

Imagination and creativity are welcome!

We have been advised that Remembrance Day ceremonies this year should not take place in the normal way. Therefore, there will be no public ceremony at St John’s or at the war memorial.

Instead, at 10:45 on Sunday 8th November we will have a short act of remembrance at the war memorial with key representatives from our community and we are hoping to be able to livestream this. We realise that this is a very difficult request to ask of our community who wish to express their gratitude for those who have fallen in the service of our nation but we are sure you will fully understand why this decision has been necessary for this year.

The British Legion are encouraging as many people as possible to download and print a poppy to place in their window. It would be lovely if we could join this initiative and have poppies displayed in many of the windows in our community.

There will also be links on the St John’s website www. arlevalleychurches.org.uk and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ stjohnsAlresford to different ways in which we are able to remember at home this year. You will also be able to access the live streaming from these links.

Butser Ancient Farm - Online stories.

Elemental Dark Ages with Jason Buck and Dawn Nelson

Entry to this activity is free for everyone.

So why is this a Hunt?

We want to produce an entry sheet so that as you go around Alresford you can mark the displays you have seen including those in the windows of businesses in the centre of Alresford. Those who find the most will receive a small prize.

Entry Forms to take part by having a display and another to enter the Hunt will be available from Six West and Oakleaf Stationary, at either end of West Street. Display Entries by November 15th please.

Alternatively you can email events@stjohnsalresford.org.uk to register your display and you will be able to download a Hunt entry form from St John's Facebook page or from the Benefice website, www.arlevalleychurches.org.uk.

Display help If you feel creative, but don't have a suitable place for it, or you have a great space, but feel that you lack creativity, then let us know and we will try to pair you up, socially distanced, of course.

Yet the proof of God’s amazing love is this: that it was while we were sinners that Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 (J. B. Phillips)

Online stories: Elemental Dark Ages: Stories from Nature with Jason Buck and Dawn Nelson Saturday 28th November 2020, 7:00 – 8:30pm £10 per household ticket (plus booking fee). Stories, told live, online to your phone, computer or smart TV. Jason Buck Storyteller and DD Storyteller join up for this collaboration, with stories from the dark ages of European and British culture, through the lens of the four elements of nature of Earth, Air, Fire and Water!

All profits from this show go towards supporting Butser Ancient Farm, the experimental archaeology projects, Iron age round houses, Neolithic dwellings and the rare breed animals.

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New Farm Chapel Sunday services 10.30am and 4.30pm which are also on zoom, please get in touch through the website or Telephone: 07447 158058 www.newfarmchapel.org.uk

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uploaded to Zoopla, PrimeLocation, OnTheMarket and Rightmove, as well as on our own Hellards website.

If you are thinking of selling or letting your home, the friendly team at Hellards will be happy to guide you through the process from beginning to end. Please call us, or pop into our busy Broad Street office, to talk to one of our professionally qualified staff. We look forward to being of assistance!

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PROPERTY / COMMUNITY The Country House Company - Why have your property Fully Managed?

Kate Porter, Head of Sales

Kate Morton, Head of Lettings

Marishelle Butler, Head of Property Management

As a landlord, why have your property Fully Managed?

So that you will know that your property is safety compliant, being checked regularly and that there is a point of contact for the tenant.

In the past 5 years there have been over 150 new regulations affecting landlords and in some cases breaches of these regulations carry a criminal record or prison sentence. These regulations change quickly, and particularly during the current crisis.

If your property is Fully Managed your property manager will be updating you and ensuring that all safety checks are complete including electrical, gas, legionella and smoke and carbon monoxide testing.

Money is saved if systems and appliances are regularly serviced. If a property is Fully Managed then we would ensure that boilers and Agas are serviced, chimneys swept, oil tanks filled, septic tanks emptied, alarms serviced, plus more.

A Fully Managed property will be inspected at regular intervals. You will know that the tenant is looking after the property and complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement.

The landlord and tenant will be able to contact us at any time to report

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a fault with the property and repairs will be carried out quickly and efficiently by trusted and qualified contractors.

Why use The Country House Company to manage your property for you?

• We have a specialist team, all professionally trained and experienced in property management.

• We have a dedicated out of hours Management phone enabling landlords or tenant to contact a member of the management team at any time.

• We are bespoke with our service, appreciating that every property and tenancy is different.

• We have managed properties in the Itchen Valley area for many years and have a team of qualified contractors we can access at any time.

• We pass quotes for work straight through to the landlord without adding any additional handling charges.

• We discuss any work needed and always wait for approval on quotes before instructing a contractor.

• We ensure that all winter checks are carried out and are able to access a property in an emergency.

• We can provide a caretaking service so you know your property is being looked after between tenancies.

Most importantly we manage the expectations of the landlord and the tenant.

The landlord knows exactly what to expect and rely on and the tenant has a tenant charter clearly outlining their responsibilities and relationship with us.

There are many other reasons to use us so please call Kate Morton, Head of Lettings, Kate Porter, Head of Sales or Marishelle Butler, Head of Property Management on 02392 632275 to discuss this service further.

Everyone is given an LED wristband (included in the price of your ticket) to wear on the train and take home after the event. Popular and traditional music will play along with the lights to enhance your experience. Trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and complete a round trip, back to the starting station. This is a wonderful experience for the whole family and is sure to be an event to remember!

CAUTION: This event consists of many flashing lights so may be unsuitable for people suffering from epilepsy.

14th, 28th-29th November 2020 - 4th-6th, 11th-23rd, 27th-31st December 2020 - 1st-3rd January 2021

Steam Illuminations is a unique, world first, pixel mappable digital LED train! It's an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of 13,174 fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands.

This makes the train look magical both inside and out!

Marvel at the wonderful light show with different colours and flashing patterns, whilst sitting back and relaxing on one of our steam trains as it travels up and down our 10 mile line. You will have a chance to see the outside of the train at the start, middle and end of your journey to capture it by camera.

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Tickets: Entry is by travel ticket only. Site/platform tickets and discount vouchers are NOT VALID for this event. Parents, grandparents or other responsible adults bringing children can take advantage of our family discount. Regrettably we cannot provide any other discounts for this event. Regrettably dogs are not allowed at this event, unless they are assistance dogs.

Please note children under 2 will not receive a seat allocation so will not need a ticket. There will be wheelchair provision at this event but passengers will need to start their journey at Alresford. As per government guidelines for England, we will not accept bookings for groups of more than six people, including under 2s. Anyone arriving on the day with symptoms of Covid-19 will be refused entry and not be eligible for a refund. Anyone developing symptoms prior to the event and notifying the railway will receive a full refund.

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COMMUNITY Hampshire Fare Roadshow

Hampshire Fare says: “This is such a positive!

LEADER funding has enabled us to acquire our own liveried van. This is massively beneficial to the organisation as it means we will be singing the praises of our members wherever we go!”

Due to this year’s pandemic and accompanying lockdown restrictions, the county’s events programme has suffered. However, this liveried van will ensure Hampshire Fare is transport-ready for events in 2021, as well as allowing the development of a new flexible Hampshire Fare Roadshow.

Left to right: Faye Hallwood, Mike Wright, Tracy Nash (behind the wheel) and Emma Caulton, from Hampshire Fare, with Robert Benford (centre) of Loddon & Test Local Action Group - Image (The Electric Eye Photography)

After securing funding from the Loddon & Test LEADER Programme, Hampshire Fare have acquired a liveried van with the intention of launching the Hampshire Fare Roadshow, to help champion Hampshire’s finest local food, drink and craft producers.

Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager,

Tracy Nash explains: “It is fantastic that securing the liveried van and establishing the Roadshow coincides with Hampshire Fare’s 30th anniversary next year. Programme funding includes the provision of collateral such as pop-up gazebo and boards portraying some of our members’ stories. Altogether this will allow the development of a Hampshire Fare Roadshow going forwards, enabling us to do our best to promote all of our members’ fantastic produce and places to buy, eat and stay in the region. It will help us market

Citizens Advice - Winchester District Lesley Rose, Advice Services Manager for Citizens Advice Winchester District, shares her advice on Universal Credit.

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I’ve recently signed up to Universal Credit after I was made redundant. I’m looking for a new job but is there more I need to do to ensure I keep getting Universal Credit?

When you apply for Universal Credit you’ll agree a Claimant Commitment with your work coach. A Claimant Commitment is a record of the responsibilities that you have accepted in order to receive Universal Credit payments. Your claimant commitment will be updated each time you see your work coach.

When you agree to your Claimant Commitment you will be put into one of four work-related activity groups (sometimes called “conditionality” groups). These set out the tasks you’re expected to complete in order to receive your full benefit payment.

You can check which group you’re in by logging into your Universal Credit account online and checking your Claimant Commitment. If you’re not online, you will have been provided with a paper copy of

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Hampshire as a staycation experience.”

As the project is all about supporting the local economy and promoting local businesses, Hampshire Fare also bought locally: the VW Caddy van was supplied by Breeze Volkswagen Van Centre Southampton and liveried by Extreme Signs Ltd in Totton.

Mike Wright, Chairman, Hampshire Fare, adds: “This is yet another example of how much we want to support our members and promote Hampshire’s great local products. We are a proactive membership organisation that always looks for a better way to do things.”

Robert Benford, Chairman of the Loddon & Test LEADER Local Acton Group, comments: “We are delighted to have been able to help Hampshire Fare with a capital grant for this project. This is one of the last grants we can give, as the LEADER programme is ending with Brexit. Over the past five years we have helped 62 businesses in the area to the tune of £2,250,000. This funding has been of great value to the local economy, so we do hope the Government will consider establishing a similar scheme moving forward.”

your Claimant Commitment. This will tell you which group you’re in and what tasks you'll have to do regularly to get Universal Credit.

These tasks could include writing your CV, signing up for job alerts or applying for vacancies. In order to show how you have completed the to-do list set out in your Claimant Commitment, you should keep a record of the tasks you’ve completed and how long they took in your Universal Credit online journal, or in a diary if you’re not online.

Some claimants, mainly those who have applied for Universal Credit for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, may not have a Claimant Commitment yet. Those who claimed before the outbreak, will have had their Claimant Commitment suspended during the outbreak and had no work-related requirements imposed.

From 1 July The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said it will be calling all claimants to help them to prepare for work, so people should expect to be contacted to set up the Claimant Commitment.

They do not need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions in the meantime.

The DWP has said that they will take a common-sense approach to work-related requirements and that those who are shielding, have childcare responsibilities because of COVID restrictions, etc. will have their Claimant Commitment tailored to reflect their circumstances.

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COMMUNITY Alresford Museum Reopens

Following delays imposed by the Covid emergency the Alresford Museum was open to visitors for the first time this year on Sunday 27 September after extensive refurbishment that doubled the size of the Museum. The displays now include archaeological items, from what were once fields to the west of Alresford, soft toys and dolls manufactured by Alresford Crafts and a number of Etchmaster ‘pictures’ once made in Alresford as well as the horse drawn steam fire engine from 1893 and other historical fire service items. The

Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery

first opening since Covid restrictions saw a steady flow of visitors who gave a "Thumbs up "to the new displays and remarked on the significant improvement since 2019. A rolling display of 250 old pictures, courtesy of www. alresfordheritage.co.uk, attracted a lot of interest.

for their assistance in the preparations for the day and Hellards Estate Agents for their financial sponsorship. My only regret is that we cannot open more often but over the next six months we are offering conducted tours to organised groups for a donation to the Museum Funds.”

Roy Gentry, the Town Trustee in charge of the Museum said, "The Museum has come a long way since the Town Trust took over the defunct Alresford and District Museum Trust in 2011 and I was delighted at the response

The Museum will continue to improve the displays with more exhibits reflecting Alresford’s dependence on sheep as well as the watercress and other industries prominent in the town. The Museum is still interested in acquiring old artefacts particular to the town and needs volunteers to help with extending open days. Please contact Roy on 01962 773185 or roy.gentry@alresford.org if you can help or if you wish to arrange a group visit.

The next open day will be at Easter 2021.

from visitors on Sunday. My thanks go to Rich and Ann Pay, Nick Denbow and Penny Claisse

Butts Bridge. Alton Papers 24 is £3. Earlier issues are also available.

Allen Gallery The Gallery hours are currently 10.30 -3.30 Thurs Fri Sat - Please see our website to book your visit www.hampshireculture.org.uk/ allen-gallery

The Museum is open from10 - 4 Thurs Fri Sat . Please see our website to book your visit www.hampshireculture.org.uk/curtismuseum.

The latest Alton Papers booklet, No 24, is now available from the Museum. This issue contains, amongst other things, an article on the impact of the Boer War on the Alton district, Part 1 of The Early Banks of Alton, and a piece on Alton’s WW11 anti-tank devices which were moved during the recent works at

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Our next Exhibition is Metamorphosis

By David Pattenden of Midhurst Art Society.

David is fascinated with the passage of time, the transience of things, the slow, inexorable metamorphosis of one thing into another and the joy of existence in the world.

He finds real beauty in abandoned things - items that were once needed, designed, coveted, that have been discarded and now live in quiet melancholy as they slowly fade away, all the energy that we put into them now gone.

David also loves butterflies and moths, their extraordinary metamorphosis from one form to another, and their exquisite colours and patterns which we only ever see in brief, fleeting moments.

The Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery, Alton (01420 82802) www.hampshireculturaltrust. org.uk - Curtis Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm - Allen Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30 – 3.30pm

The paintings and drawings try to reflect these ideas and feelings, the fact that we are all part of the world, all travel through it in time, and, like the butterfly, find and give joy by just existing. The exhibition will be on until the5th December and is FREE The Allen Gallery Café is now open indoors again with table service only and a choice of disposable cups/plates or crockery and our delicious cakes! Why not drop in for a cuppa and perhaps a stroll round our lovely garden.

Please wear a face-covering when visiting our venues and use the hand sanitiser we have installed. Thank you.

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A Tea Time Tale © LUCIA FOSTER-FOUND 2020 WWW.LUCIAFOSTERFOUND.COM

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hey turned the corner and the Georgian former vicarage came into view, just as dusk was gathering late on a November afternoon.

“Your great aunt’s house is lovely “ he observed.

“Yes – isn’t it” she agreed. The gardens were in their last autumn gasp of glory; Michaelmas daisies gave a splash of colour and the love-in-a-mist seed heads added decorative texture. The gardener leaned on his rake and puffed on his pipe. He touched the brim of his hat as they passed. A quintessential English scene.

Auntie was a good host. Egg and cress sandwiches, sausage rolls, home-made scones with clotted cream and jam - and a cup of tea from the bone china service. Replete, they sat back and chatted about the weather; balmy for the time of year and the frosts were late in coming. Finally, she broached the subject of ‘the story’.

“So Auntie – please will you tell it to him.”

“Tell what to him?” Auntie feigned puzzlement.

“Oh Auntie – you know, the family ghost story. You’ve got the biggest sceptic here to convert.”

He rolled his eyes. “I’m afraid so. I just think that ghosts are the product of credulous people of a certain fanciful disposition. But I love a good yarn, so please continue.”

Auntie showed a certain reluctance, but sighed and started to speak.

“Our family hasn’t always been well off. I grew up in a keeper’s cottage in the woods. One afternoon we had a visit from some relatives of my mother that I had never met. We had tea. Not the scones and cream type, more fruit cake and bread and dripping, as I recall.

Anyway, their daughter, who was about five years old, kept looking at the window. Probably about this time of year or maybe December, because it was dark outside already and only five o’clock or so – but she kept going up to the glass pane and looking out.

“There’s someone outside” she said.

“Well, we lived in the middle of the estate, so there shouldn’t have been anyone about. My father was instantly alert. Poachers, you see.

He immediately went outside and looked around but couldn’t see anyone.

When he came back in, the little girl pointed to the window again and said “But he’s just there – it’s a little boy. “ My mother went deathly pale, but my dad, he went out, this time with a lamp and we saw him appear at the window.

“There’s no-one there Mum.” He reassured my mother when he returned.

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But the girl, she persisted “The little boy, I think he wants to come in.”

My mother said “What does he look like?” and the child replied “he’s got white hair.”

My parents looked at each other and my mother put her hand over her mouth and left the room. When she came back in, she had a photograph which she showed to the young child.

“Yes, him. But he’s gone away now.” I remember the little girl sounded sad.

My parents ushered the other adults out into the kitchen where they had a whispered conversation, before they took their daughter and left. I badly wanted to see that picture, but it took a few days of pestering before my parents sat me down and explained. I’d had an older brother that I never knew about, that my parents never talked about. He’d died of diphtheria when I was just a baby - and the black and white photograph was of him. He had blonde hair.”

Auntie finished her story.

“But of course, it was all such a long time ago and your memory may be playing tricks. I’m afraid I still don’t believe in ghosts. It is, forgive me for saying, complete and utter nonsense. A good story ‘though and you do tell it well, Auntie. I expect you’ve had a lot of practice..” He was complimentary and patronising all at once. “Thank you for the wonderful tea and extra entertainment, but we’d better get going – miss the traffic.”

She and her great Aunt exchanged knowing smiles and shrugged their shoulders. They kissed goodbye with promises not to leave it so long next time. As he bent to kiss her wrinkled cheek the old lady said to him “Oh, did you happen to see Morris, my gardener, on your way in?”

He nodded. “Old boy raking the leaves. Hat and pipe?”

“That’s him. He does like to materialise for visitors.”

He frowned slightly “materialise – as in he only does any work when he’s got an audience? Perhaps you should get yourself a new gardener.”

“Yes, well of course I had to.” Auntie winked at her great niece who smiled back.

His frown had deepened “Had to?”

Both women were laughing now, but he still didn’t get the joke.

Auntie laid a gentle hand on his arm as she said quietly “Yes. You see, Morris has been dead these thirty years.”

Footnote: One of these ghost stories is true.

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OPEN DAYS Every Tuesday

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old between 1 September and 31 August 2022?

Would you like to know more about Sun Hill Infant School?

Come and see what our school can offer you and your child.

Due to Covid 19, access to classrooms will obviously be restricted, but you will be able to tour the building, meet the Head Teacher and the SENCO or Early Years Leader, if you request this at the time of booking an appointment. We would also ask that you wear a mask when you come for your appointment and respectfully request that no more than 1 family books an appointment at a time.

We can offer Accessible buildings and excellent special needs provision.

High standards of academic achievement.

Well-resourced classrooms.

Dedicated creative art space.

Excellent ICT resources.

A rich, exciting child centered curriculum.

Extensive school grounds used to enhance the curriculum Sun Hill Infant School Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB Tel: 01962 732632 www.sunhill-inf.hants.sch.uk 14

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Bark mulch & woodchip supplied Fencing Garden clearance, renovation, make overs Green waste disposal – all recycled Hard and soft landscaping services Hedge Trimming, topiary Lawn care - mowing, scarification, aeration, fertilization, top dressing, cutting, edging, turfing Plant supply, maintenance & general care Pressure washing, patio maintenance Weed control and Treatments Tree Work, supply, maintenance & general care, woodland management One-off, weekly, fortnightly, monthly - scheduled visits

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C&D Trees All Tree & Hedge Care

Sparsholt college trained & qualified Free advice & written quotations 15 years experience

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Telephone - 01962 738 420 - 07900 987 609 Bishops Sutton, Alresford

Chris Matthews Tree Care and Woodland Management

• Tree surgery / TPO applications • Hedge maintenance • Fencing / Garden structures • Woodland management / tree planting Qualified in arboriculture and countrsyide management. 15 years experience

Tel: 01962 732498 Mob: 07879 448141

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Landscaping & Garden Maintenance Landscaping Gardener with 25 years experience as award winning landscaper in Norway

Hard Landscaping

• Block & Flagstone Paving • Gravelling, patios and paths • Turfing

General Maintenance

• Grass & Hedge Cutting • Hedge, Shrubs and Tree Pruning • Leaf Collecting • Garden Clearance • Borders Cleared • Soil improvement

Free Quotes • References from Norwegian Projects T: 07498 747906

1 Hinton Hill Cottages, Hinton Ampner, SO24 0JZ

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COMMUNITY

Alresford Surgery News Adult Flu Clinics Our flu clinics are well under way and operating safely. However, you are probably aware that, like all other surgeries, we are running short of vaccine as the uptake this year has been well beyond normal levels. The Government has bought all spare stock, but at the time of writing (early October) we do not have information of when or how that stock will be made available to us. This is a rapidly changing situation for all of us.

Please bear with us if you have not been able to book an appointment or we have to postpone your appointment. We will endeavour to ensure all eligible patients are vaccinated either by ourselves or by the local pharmacies.

Meanwhile could we remind you to wear a face covering and wear a short sleeved shirt or top when you come for your flu jab. Patients who are aged 50-64 year old – Please do not call the surgery with enquiries, we expect to contact you later when the at risk patients have been vaccinated.

Child Flu Clinics We have now written to parents whose children are aged 2-3 (born 1.9.2016 – 31.8.2018) or aged 4-17 and have a condition which puts them at greater risk if they get flu. Please ensure you book an appointment for child to receive their flu vaccination. Children in years R-7 will be vaccinated in school by Schools Health.

Covid testing As well as COVID, common colds are also in circulation. This video contains some useful information about when to get a COVID test and how to tell if your symptoms are likely to be a cold: https://www.bbc. co.uk/news/av/health-54182329 If you have the following symptoms you need to get a test; • a high temperature • a new, continuous cough • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste To request a test visit; https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service. gov.uk/antigen/name . Sadly GP’s are unable to access tests on behalf of patients. If you cannot get a test straight away, or the location or time are not convenient, try again in a few hours.

Children & parents – Covid Now that children have returned to school it is important that parents & carers are able to access the right support if their child becomes unwell and that schools are able to signpost parents and carers to the appropriate sources of help. GP’s are unable to provide individual risk assessments, letters or notes that a child is Covid-19 free or provide evidence of a child that has been told to self-isolate.

Should your child become unwell please see the following information: Childhood illnesses If a child is unwell with other symptoms such as sore throat, earache, stomach ache, runny nose, skin rashes, or a winter related illness such as norovirus with vomiting and diarrhoea, then parents are advised to check NHS 111 online health condition advice – is my child too ill to go to school, and contact their local pharmacy or GP if they need further help. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/is-my-child-too-illfor-school/ NHS 111 phoneline should only be used for an urgent medical problem where parents or carers are unsure what to do. If a child is too ill to

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attend school, the parent or carer should advise the school as per normal and arrange to care for the child at home until they are well enough to return.

For schools there is also government guidelines that say when a child should be kept off school and when they shouldn't which can be accessed via: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthprotection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/chapter-9managing-specific-infectious-diseases .

Urgent & Emergency Care The following link explains how to access urgent assistance for a child: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-andemergency-care/. The advice as always is to call 999 if it is a medical emergency - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk.

Healthier Together It can be extremely stressful when your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!

The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep your child comfortable and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last. https://what0-18.nhs.uk/ they also have a whole section on Covid-19.

Biodynamic craniosacral therapy The Biodynamic craniosacral therapy in my opinion is a highly skilled way of listening to the human body. The therapist’s gentle contact at different places in the body encourages natural adjustments from within the body’s own resources. During the therapy, subtle movements in the body’s fluid and tissue are being listened for and the natural movement towards stillness and deep healing is initiated.

The human body being more than 70% water has a certain rhythmic movement to its body’s fluids which is inherited at a very early stages of life, any disruption through symptoms of a stressful lifestyle, trauma, accidents/ injuries can have a long lasting impact on a psychological and physical state of the body. A birth experience is a powerful example and can benefit greatly from Craniosacral and osteopathic work. Typical new-borns and baby symptoms (colic reflux and pinched nerve irritation) can be easily dealt with. The therapy’s simplicity creates a safe space for traumatic experiences to emerge and resolve smoothly without being overwhelming or re-stimulating. The therapists experience, touch and presence are the key components in creating a deep sense of safety and capacity to heal from within in a client led and paced approach.

I have worked as an Organic and Biodynamic Gardner in India and England for many years now. I see working with nature as a real gift which helps us to relate to many aspects in our life. It has been my resource, and I consider myself very privileged to bring this humannature balance into this therapy for everyone to benefit from.

Stanly Sugumar B.C.S.T Email: stancranio@gmail.com

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Supply and planting large specimen trees and shrubs Espalier, pleached and instant impact hedges All trees and shrubs carefully selected Design, landscaping and ongoing maintenance Free site visit and consultation Bosque is a trading name of Just Limegrass Ltd. Harko: 07710 502798 Tom: 07855 656984 www.bosque international.co.uk

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973, BUILT ON GREAT SERVICE AND VALUE FOR MONEY Please visit our website for all the latest news, information, second-hand machines for sale and special offers in the showroom.

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Daren George - your local pest controller from Alresford • Wasps • Rats • Squirrels • Moles • Rabbits • Crawling & Flying Insects • Mice

Fully insured - Discreet service assured at all time

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secure your fencing ready for winter 01962 733990

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CULTURAL

Beautiful Art to Brighten up this Autumn gallery – the largest in Hampshire – artwork from a broad pool of artists, both emerging and well established, across a wide variety of subjects, genres and media, can be exhibited side by side so there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.

A life-affirming landscape reminiscent of happier days, a still life that makes you stop and stare, an exquisite portrait…. What better way to distract from these changing times than with some beautiful art? At the Hampshire Art Autumn Show, which runs from the 6th November - 12th December 11am-4pm at The Old Grain Barn, Goodworth Clatford, there’s plenty to inspire with this stunning new collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics from over 60 British and European artists.

Nadia Waterfield Fine Art has become synonymous with exhibitions which showcase a vast array of eclectic, well-chosen contemporary art all under one roof. Due to the sheer size of this elegant, impressive

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All of Nadia Waterfield Fine Art shows are kept vibrant, fresh and relevant as Nadia, an artist herself, handpicks each piece from artists around the country. This exciting new Autumn Show is no different with a dazzling choice of over 250 original artworks exhibited in the gallery and online.

However nothing beats seeing art ‘in the flesh’ to properly catch the essence of a piece and fortunately due to the size of the Stockbridge gallery, distancing is made easy. Groups of up to six can happily and safely peruse the wonderful paintings, sculptures and ceramics while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere with cosy fires and coffee to hand. Parking is ample and the surrounding countryside is great for walking. All safety guidelines are diligently adhered to.

If you want to see more of Nadia Waterfield Fine Art and are in the area, pop in to our Bruton gallery which has an exciting new collaboration with well-known vintage brand Cabbages and Roses, alongside running a solo show by talented Norfolk artist and designer Belynda Sharples from 12th November to 5th December. The gallery is open Tuesday Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-4pm.

If you would like a private tour of the Hampshire Art Autumn Show then please arrange a viewing by appointment.

Nadia Waterfield Fine Art T: 07717 833999 www.nadiawaterfieldfineart.com

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Stockbridge Hampshire | Bruton Somerset

Bryan Hanlon - Still life of Redcurrants. Oil on Board. 80 x 80cm

Over 300 artworks by British and European artists

6 November - 12 December 2020

Stockbridge Gallery

The Old Grain Store, Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire SP11 7LF.

GALLERY OPEN

AA signs will direct you from all major roads.

The entire exhibition can be viewed online at www.nadiawaterfieldfineart.com

Thursday 6th, Friday 7th & Saturday 8th November 10.00am - 5.00pm by appointment only.

Welcoming visitors thereafter, Wednesday - Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm until the end of the show.

The safety of our visitors is our utmost priority, all Government guidelines will be in place.

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You are automatically eligible if: • You are registered as severely sight impaired (blind) • You receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) • You receive the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and have obtained 10 points specifically for descriptor E under the ‘planning and following journeys’ activity, on the grounds that you are unable to undertake any journey because it would cause you overwhelming psychological distress • You receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award that indicates you cannot walk further than 50 metres (a score of 8 points or more under the ‘moving around’ activity of the mobility component) • You receive a War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement • You have received a lump sum benefit within tariff levels 1-8 of the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation) Scheme

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and have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking You may still be eligible if: • You cannot walk at all • You cannot walk without help from someone else or a mobility aid • Walking is difficult due to pain or breathlessness • Walking is dangerous to your health Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badgecan-i-get-one to see if you are eligible.

The application can be found online: https://www.gov. uk/apply-blue-badge. If you would like help completing the application for the first time or you need to renew your Blue Badge, your local Village Agent can help you complete the application.

Contact your local Village Agent: Denise on: 07969 376023

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We can provide emergency cover under the local Minor Eye Conditions Scheme in most cases. Our spectacle workshops mean we can usually supply your new spectacles quickly, often on the same day.

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FOOD & DRINK

Mange 2 Deli Fresh Fruit & Veg, Smoked Fish, Meats, Specialist Cheeses, Baking Goods, Fresh Juice, Coffee, Sandwiches, Snacks & Fresh Artisan Bread (Delivery Tue-Fri)

www.mange2.co.uk Home Delivery £2.50 Minimum order £15 If there is something you would like to order that we don’t have on the website then please call: 01962 733189 Online Ordering Service Available

CHRISTMAS TREAT BOXES Great for your socially distanced office party or Christmas celebrations

TURKEY, STUFFING & CRANBERRY SANDWICH PIGS IN BLANKETS CHEESE PLATTER SELECTION, CHUTNEY & CRACKERS CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE MINCE PIE CHRISTMAS CRACKER PARTY HAT Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten free options available

The Farm Shop Reinvented For 2020 A family farm shop in the heart of the Meon Valley has relaunched after a £60,000 refurbishment, to provide more choice while cutting back on plastics and packaging to improve its environmental credentials. Westlands Farm Shop at Pricketts Hill, Wickham, has expanded into its former tea room to create space for a delicatessen, self-serve refill stations and more room for fruit and veg from the farm.

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond cut the ribbon to officially launch the refurbished farm shop - and then did some of her own shopping while she was visiting. Shoppers are encouraged to refill bottles from a fresh milk vending machine and fill their own containers with a wide range of dried foods and cereals from refill stations. Westlands has also teamed up with family-run company ‘Fill’ which supplies no-waste biodegradable and environmentally responsible cleaning products for people with their own containers.

Westlands will continue to sell its own hand-reared free-range beef and lamb, along with locally sourced free-range game, pork, seasonal meats, fresh bread, cheese, wine and gifts. Home-grown strawberries and raspberries produced on the farm nine months of the year will still be available, too. In addition, a new entrance to the shop has been created as part of the works to enable social distancing and to keep the shopping environment as safe as it can be.

Westlands Farm Shop - www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk 01329 833832

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A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER WE WILL DELIVER YOUR BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED CHRISTMAS TREAT BOXES TO YOUR OFFICE OR INDIVIDUAL HOMES SO EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN ON THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

Christmas treat boxes £ 15pp Discounts for group bookings of 15 or more Available from November 16th December 23rd To order Please email rachel@marthahollis.co.uk or call - 07802885802 Delivery charges may apply

ONLINE WINE TASTING

SATURDAY 28th November 7.30pm

with your host Simon Evans

FESTIVE ONLINE WINE TASTING Join us online to taste our selection of the best wines to be enjoying this festive season.

We can’t run our normal wine tastings at this time, so we have created a cracking 6 bole case of our top recommendations.

In the case will be Fizz, Whites, Reds & Dessert wine.

We all need a treat so there will be some excellent oers too.

ZOOM TASTING 6 BOTTLE CASE £60 including delivery

( these 6 boles retail at over £90! ) HOW CAN I TAKE PART? BUY YOUR CASE - online - instore - email - phone Please ensure you have placed your order to take part by Sunday 22nd Nov.

Taste these wines with your host Simon from the comfort of your home!

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Change Of A Dress A Brand New Independent Boutique Dress Agency in Romsey

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e are very pleased and excited to be opening Romsey’s only independent, boutique clothes agency in the heart of the fashion district of Romsey in Bell Street.

In these Covid times when many stores are sadly closing, we are delighted to be able to offer the discerning shopper of Romsey the opportunity to buy ethically and sustainably with our huge range of nearly new clothing and also to sell unwanted items of clothing and accessories on a 50/50 basis.

Ali Galvin, formerly of The Clothes Line Dress Agency in Winchester, has joined Simon Wills to create this new buying and selling experience. She has 27 years of experience in this line of business and together they have created a stylish, elegant store. Recycling and sustainability is at the heart of the ethics of a clothes agency and this is certainly what Change of A Dress is all about.

In addition to the Dress Agency, The Frock Shop which operates within Change of A Dress, specialises in renting exquisite evening wear and prom dresses.

The opening was very well supported by many local people including the future Lady Mayor of Romsey Karen Dunleavey and the very famous local Lawrie McMenemy - we are grateful to them all.

Ali and The Team look forward to welcoming you. www.changeofadress.co.uk 23 Bell Street, Romsey, SO51 8GY

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Dress CHAN GE OF A

An Independent Boutique Dress Agency in the heart of Romsey’s fashion district, Bell Street

Recycle, regenerate and buy sustainably in store and online (in the near future) Change of a dress is dedicated to making fashion more inclusive, diverse and less wasteful through the sale of second hand and pre-loved ladies clothing, bags, shoes and accessories.

We take upper high street brands upwards and currently have in store:

• Max Mara • Jigsaw • DVF • Chanel • Mulberry • Kate Spade • Ralph lauren • Russell & Bromley • Joseph • Hobbs To name but a few!

All items are sold on a 50/50 basis and no appointment is necessary

Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30 Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00 Out of Hours Number: 07719 530990 If you have any queries, please contact Ali by email: ali@changeofadress.co.uk

www.changeofadress.co.uk

23 Bell Street, Romsey, SO51 8GY

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Delilah Boutique Ortigia - luxury candles, diffusers, soaps and perfume. Pop in and see the selection!

34 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 738470 |

Delilah Boutique

Louisa Slade Bespoke, handcrafted jewellery.

Silver &18ct Gold Stacking Rings £1200 3 Bakehouse Yard, Alresford Tel: 07747 794619 | www.louisaslade.com

Andrew Smith & Son Auctioneers Monthly General Sale Antiques & Interiors Sat 7th and 21st Nov - Itchen Stoke, Alresford SO24 0QT Tel:01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

Fowler & Smith Furniture, Antiques, Collectables & More 30 Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AQ Tel: 01962 734778 | www.fowlerandsmith.co.uk

on your highstreet UNIQUE - BESPOKE - ECLECTIC - LOCAL

Interior Style Santa on a Star - Large £9, Small £7 29 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 736311 | www.interiorstyle.biz

Billy Goat

Mondaine 'Classic' Watch - £189

11 East Street, Alresford, SO24 9EQ

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

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D.Barker & Son

Fox slippers £24 - available in lots of different designs!

RETAIL Ragamuffin Hedgehog Twirly dress by Frugi in Organic Cotton, 2-8y from £29 2 Bakehouse Yard, Alresford Tel: 01962 734488 | www.ragamuffin-uk.com

Alresford Beauty Beaded and Embroidered Purses - £14.95 24A West Street, Alresford SO24 9AT Tel: 01962 735553 | www.alresfordbeauty.co.uk

Casa Sant’Elia Extra virgin olive oil and balsamics, produced from our own olive trees in Le Marche, Italy. Based in Cheriton, free local delivery. www.casasantelia.com | chloe@casasantelia.com

Interior Style Wicker Reindeer - Large £45, Medium £30, Small £20 29 West Street, Alresford Tel: 01962 736311 | www.interiorstyle.biz

Soles Butchers Don't forget to order your Christmas Meat and Game. We are taking orders NOW! Tel: 01962 735221 | 5 Broad Street, SO24 9AR

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House of Gallet

Gift Shop

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Fused Glass Poppy Picture - £30

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11 East Street, Alresford, SO24 9EQ

Tel: 01962 735362 | Joanne@houseofgallet.co.uk

Tel: 01962 733926 | www.billygoatshoes.co.uk

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COMMUNITY Alresford Rotary News Virtual Guy Fawkes Day The Alresford torchlit procession, bonfire and fireworks display is an annual community event raising monies to support local charities and Rotary projects around the world but, as previously reported, common sense and the consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic have led to its cancellation this year but all is not lost!

Alresford Rotary has created a virtual display, a compilation of previous spectacular fireworks displays from Alresford and all around the world. Visit www.alresfordrotary.co.uk to view the video together with other informative videos about home fireworks safety and the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

Christmas Trees With great regret Alresford Rotary has very reluctantly come to the decision not to hold its annual early December sale of Christmas trees

Winchester Mayor visits Alresford

this year as, recognizing its responsibilities to the safety of the community, it has been unable to find a solution that would be completely Covid secure. On behalf of Alresford Rotary its President Jonathan Read says “It has been a really tough call as we felt Rotary and the town really needed a bit of Christmas spirit at this difficult time and our sale is always part of that. However, we could not overlook the fact that this virus is an invisible villain which is attacking people of all ages especially when they are gathering together. We have erred on the side of great caution and hope people will understand. We shall look forward to better times for everyone in 2021 and a bumper traditional Christmas Tree Sale next year”.

End Polio Now In late August the World Health Organization declared Africa to be free of the virus that causes Polio, a landmark in a decades-long campaign to eradicate the disease around the world. Polio was endemic around the world until a vaccine was found in the 1950’s and in 1988 when there were 350,000 cases globally the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Rotary International launched the worldwide eradication campaign. In 1996 there were 70,000 cases in Africa alone. Thanks to

Lighting up Alresford – December Anyone who would like to get involved to assist please do let us know. Email info@ alresfordchamber.co.uk or contact a member of the PIGS. The dates are as below

a global effort over 30 years including financial contributions of some £675 million from Rotary International and substantial contributions from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation the only cases of Polio reported in the first eight months of this year have been 87 in Afghanistan and Pakistan. With your support Alresford Rotary is proud to have played and to continue to play a small part in helping the global efforts to eliminate Polio for good.

Looking ahead The local community has made and continues to make a real difference throughout the Covid 19 pandemic but its skills and enthusiasm are still very much needed. At Rotary we have a unique position of being rooted in the community but with a global outlook, ready to tackle challenges at home and abroad.

By joining or working with Rotary you can challenge your volunteering energy into projects which transform lives and make a difference locally and internationally.

To find out more please contact us by email rotaryalresford@gmail.com.

New Alresford welcomed back the Brocante/Flea market in Broad Street.

New Alresford Town Trust welcomed back the Brocante/Flea market into the town on the 27th September with 32 stalls selling a huge array of antiques collectables vintage and retro items which also included local antiques shop Fowler & Smith joining in the fun. There was a steady flow of people and both the traders and members of the public adhered to the current govemment guidelines and there was a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Many of the cafes were open and were busy with people staying for lunch and afternoon tea.

Winchester Mayor visited Alresford town to thank some of those businesses who kept the town going during lockdown and changed how they operated in order to do so. Alresford, a beacon to showcase how a town came together to survive the Covid-19 lockdown. Obviously special note and thanks to ALL the local key workers and street co-ordinations who also supported the community.

Market Town Events Alresford Ghost hunt was in full flow over half term. The winner drawn at random will be annouced next month.

• Tree Stringing (5pm Thu 26 Nov) • Tree Erection (8am Sun 29 Nov) changed to a less busy day for the town • Take Down trees (8am Sat Jan 9) Any companies wishing to participate, sponsor or advertise on these events please do contact us.

Together we are stronger Keep track of our events, follow us on Facebook Twitter & Instagram @AlresfordChamberofCommerce / AlresfordCofC / info@alresfordchamber. co.uk /www.alresfordchamber.co.uk Davina – Chamber Secretary

This event is now in its 2nd year and optimistically has already been invited bask for 2021 for May and September.

Robin Atkins (Chair of the Town Trust) The Brocante market was well organised and provided the Alresford residents with an interesting. diverse and happy event in bright sunshine during difficult COVID times.

Jackie and her team did a great job which helps the whole community especially the shops that were open. We cannot wait for their return in 2021 . www.acvevents.co.uk

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Happy to arrange home calls by appointment karendalmeny@gmail.com

Including: Watches, medals, bronzes, oriental ceramics, quality antiques, house clearance/insurance valuations

For enquiries please call:

07712 545 700 Karen Dalmeny

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ranquil, enchanting, inspiring and a place to replenish the soul The South Downs has always had these special qualities, but the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to amplify the value of having a National Park on our doorstep. Whether you were walking in the forest, running along one of the many rights of way, or riding your horse through quiet country lanes, it was hard not to pinch yourself during these past few difficult months and remind yourself that we’re very lucky to live in this wondrously beautiful, sun-kissed corner of England. The importance of the South Downs National Park as a breathing space and part of a network of “natural health service” providers has been increasing in recent years.

and affects more than one in four of the population at any time. It’s a stark statistic that is being taken really seriously by National Parks and is driving us to develop new health and wellbeing strategies that complement our wonderful NHS. “The key thing is we know it does work. Being outside and active with natural sunlight releases serotonin and helps us to feel less stressed.

Research shows that just being in nature can have a positive impact on mental and physical health and can enhance one’s mood.”

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And, with mental health and wellness coming into sharper focus during the pandemic, the National Park Authority is working with a variety of partners to develop opportunities for people to benefit from connecting with the natural world.

One of the priorities is to develop more “green prescribing” – working with health and social care providers to encourage people to make the most of the National Park. It could be as simple as a weekly walk in the National Park, or taking part in an arts class inspired by the picturesque landscape.

A COVID-19 Recovery Fund was also launched earlier this year and a raft of community projects are set to be benefit from funding that will help connect communities to the National Park.

“I think many people across all walks of life have found 2020 a difficult and stressful year as they’ve been balancing work, childcare and the effects of lockdown,” says Kate Drake, Health and Wellbeing Officer for the National Park, who was given the newly-created role last year.

Kate Drake soaking up the amazing views at Truleigh Hill “We’ve certainly seen a renewed wave of interest in connecting with nature and getting out and just enjoying fresh air and a beautiful view.

It’s been a real ‘pick-me-up’ for so many people and we’ve certainly seen that from the feedback we’ve had.

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As part of the lottery-funded Heathlands Reunited project, the National Park recently helped to launch an educational sculpture trail, with seven stone carvings that tell the stories of the heritage and wildlife of the heaths. There’s a field cricket, sand lizard and even an uplifting quote from the poet Tennyson! Families and walkers are being encouraged to download the walk leaflet this autumn and explore the trail.

Kate adds: “We know people have enjoyed the benefits of the outdoors and we’re keen that they continue to reap the benefits during the autumn and winter. As the days shorten, it can be very easy to become inactive. With more people working from home, it’s become even more important to take breaks away from the screen or even take a 30-minute walk at lunchtime.

“I would encourage people to start small. Perhaps go for an hour long gentle walk on a Saturday afternoon. Take notice of the beauty around you, look at the trees, listen to the birds and look up at the sky and soak up the views on the horizon. These are all simple, free things that nature has to offer us and you’ll be surprised by how uplifted you feel!”

Kate says she’s really proud to be working for the National Park as it marks its 10th birthday this year. She adds: “We live in one of the busiest parts of the UK. So what makes the South Downs National Park so special for me is its ability to provide an outlet for escape, adventure, enjoyment, inspiration and reflection. And those stunning views never get boring!” www.southdowns.gov.uk

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Impressions of Alresford A (MAINLY) LITERARY QUIZ 1.

“Alresford or Odiham too small . . .” Who thought her physically large father would come to this conclusion when choosing where to live in Hampshire?

2. Which journalist born in Farnham referred to “Alresford, which is a nice little town in itself, but which presents a singularly beautiful view from the last little hill coming from Abbotson” [Abbotstone]?

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His first job was as a farm labourer and he was later known as a strong advocate of Swedish turnips. Travelling with his son, “not being able to find a room to our liking” in Alresford, they went on to pass the night in Easton. Who was he?

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Towards the end of her “Great Journey to Newcastle and Cornwall”, this lady, riding her horse side-saddle was, for the first time, “shott off his neck upon the bank” a little before Alresford. What is the name of the famous explorer who is a present-day member of her family?

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His best-known literary work describes life on a desert island, but he considered Alresford “remarkable for this: that although it had no great trade, and particularly very little, if any, manufactures, yet there was no collection in the town for the poor, nor any poor low enough to take alms of the parish”. Who was he?

William Cobbett, 17 November 1822. S. E. Buckley [ed.] Selections from Cobbett’s ‘Rural Rides’ (1950) p. 87.

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“When we got to Alresford it was nearly dark, and not being able to find a room to our liking, we resolved to go, though in the dark, to Easton, a village about six miles from Alresford down by the side of the Hichen river”.

William Cobbett, 29 October 1825. S. E. Buckley [ed.] Selections from Cobbett’s ‘Rural Rides’ (1950) p. 185.

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“. . . a little before I came to Alresford forceing my horse out of the hollow way his feete failed, and he could noe ways recover himself and so I was shott off his neck upon the bank, but noe harm I bless God”

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“. . . sloping downhill, is one of the best streets in Hampshire . . .”. Which refugee, exploring the country in a car driven by his wife, wrote this, and of which street?

7. Which author and dramatist, born in Alresford in 1787, was given a tenth birthday present of a ticket in the Irish Lottery which went on to win a £20,000 prize?

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“NEW ALRESFORD CHURCH . . . has been justly characterized as ‘more commodious than handsome’.” Where did this comment appear?

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Very publicly arrested in Manchester in 1819, this radical speaker began his writing career while in prison. He died at Alresford on 15 February 1835, having suffered a stroke the previous month.

Who was he?

10. “. . . and that is equally true of the River Arle above Alresford. I remember these waters as wonderful to fish, and think that I had more delight out of them than I’ve had from all the magnificence of the Itchen’s main stream.” Who was this enthusiastic angler, loather of watercress and writer of a weekly column about dogs and cats in The News of the World?

Answers 1.

“Clementine used to imagine him trying on different towns for size, like a pair of combinations, before settling for [fictional] Aldringham. London or Birmingham, too big, they flapped around him in empty folds that he could never hope to fill. Alresford or Odiham, too small . . .”

Marika Cobbold The Purveyor of Enchantment (1996), p. 64.

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“. . . down to Abbotson, and over some pretty green hills to Alresford, which is a nice little town of itself, but which presents a singularly beautiful view from the last little hill coming from Abbotson”

Celia Fiennes, “From Newton Toney through Windsor to London”, part of “My Great Journey to Newcastle and Cornwall in 1698”. Between 1682-1712 she covered most of England, riding sidesaddle. This was the only occasion upon which she was thrown from her horse, owing to “rains . . . making the wayes very slippery”. Christopher Morris [ed.] The Illustrated Journeys of Celia Fiennes c.1682-c.1712 (1982) p. 215. The explorer Ranulph Fiennes is a present-day member of the family.

5. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), A Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain, 1724-6, 3 vols.

[Edited Pat Rogers] (1986), 187. Defoe considered that the Alresford population’s good fortune “is what I do not think can be said of any town in England besides”.

6. “BROAD STREET, sloping gently downhill, is one of the best streets in Hampshire, and broad indeed since the demolition of the market hall and shambles

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which occupied its middle until the early C19” “New Alresford: Perambulation” in Ballen, Crook, Hubbock & Pevsner Hampshire: Winchester and the North, [The Buildings of England], (2010), p. 409.

Pevsner was a refugee from the Nazis in the 1930s.

His opinion has been retained through the many editions of this renowned architectural survey.

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Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855), author and dramatist, born at 27 Broad Street, and now commemorated there by a plaque. For her tenth birthday her father gave her an Irish Lottery ticket which won £20,000, the equivalent of more than two million pounds today. She herself had chosen the number 2224, adding up to her age.

8. “NEW ALRESFORD CHURCH was rebuilt after the fire in 1689, and has been justly characterized as ‘more commodious than handsome’.”

Black’s Guide to Hampshire, 11th edn. (1890), p. 68.

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Henry “Orator” Hunt, radical speaker (1773-1835), principal spokesman at the Peterloo Massacre in 1819, for which he was imprisoned. He suffered a stroke while on business at Alresford and died on 15 February 1835.

10. “The waters below Bishopstoke are no longer trout waters, and that is equally true of the waters of the river Arle above Alresford. I remember these waters as wonderful to fish, and think that I had more delight out of them than I’ve had from all the magnificence of the Itchen’s main stream. But, maybe, childhood’s memories colour the trout I took to give their fighting qualities an edge that was not really there. For now there are many areas of watercress bed, and I never did like watercress.”

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Town & Village Halls Alresford Comm Centre Tel: 01962 733 950

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They have done a fantastic job, thank you.

Blooming marvellous Fantastic news. New Alresford has won Gold in this year’s South and South East in Bloom competition. In 2019, we were awarded silver gilt, so we’re delighted to go one better.

Our thanks to businesses and homeowners who support the scheme. We’ve introduced new initiatives since last year’s competition to encourage greater biodiversity in our parks and open spaces, including new trees, hedges and wilder areas. We’ve offered planters to businesses to enhance the vibrant hanging baskets in the town. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who contributed to this success.

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Preparations for winter are in hand. The forty salt bins around the town have been checked and any damage reported to Hampshire County Council.

Repairs and cleaning of the bus shelters has taken place, together with the bins and signage in the town centre.

Council owned benches will be repaired then cleaned and treated. The concrete bins in Arlebury Park and Sun Hill Recreation Ground will be replaced with lidded units. The Arle Valley and Millennium Trail Boards have been maintained and the faded Perspex coverings have been renewed.

We welcome the positive steps to encourage greener ways to access the town with the addition of eight more bike racks in Broad Street, another four will be added in the near future.

Remembrance Day This year to commemorate Remembrance Day, we have ordered 40 large poppies which will be displayed on lamp posts in the town. The Remembrance Day service will take place on Sunday 8th November 2020 in accordance with government guidelines.

Entrances to the town Our thanks to Anita Wade for her dedication and commitment to Alresford. For many years she has planted and tended the floral displays at the three entrances to the town: East Street, Winchester Road and Jacklyn’s Lane. Each year she creates a summer and winter display. This year she will create a winter display for the planter in West Street.

Sports round up Arlebury Park and Stratton Bates Rec continue to be at the centre of many sports clubs and activities. Alresford Town Football Club has changed hands and has teamed up with Southampton Women’s Football Club. They are keen to provide training opportunities for Alresford Youth Football Club. Alresford Town Rugby Club together with their long established and well supported junior section continue to thrive.

There are also opportunities to play tennis (pay and play) or become a member of Alresford Tennis Club. If you prefer something gentler, then there is a petanque pitch and there is an opportunity to join in a game most Tuesday afternoons.

Fly tipping Unfortunately, we’ve had more incidences of fly tipping: a

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GOVERNMENT Steve Brine M.P The NHS (locally and nationally) remains my priority. I’ve written about it countless times in FORUM MAGAZINE, the local press and in my own publications.

Over the past decade I have sought to understand the local NHS and support what is in our best interests in line with clinical advice.

Politicians do not design health services.

As the old Winchester & Eastleigh Trust came together with Basingstoke, compromises were required – around the centralisation of services – when it came to urgent stroke care or acute orthopaedics for-instance.

and I remain of the view Winchester needs a District General Hospital with an emergency department and consultant-led maternity services.

It is a process which has otherwise passed by unnoticed and that is hardly surprising in the midst of a pandemic which is why I have said publicly, privately - and in the House of Commons - this is a strange time to seek major changes to the local NHS if your aim is to do so with a modicum of engagement and consent from the general public.

I know that’s challenging and the Trust want a clinical model that does best by us all but I would urge them to keep an open mind and not to give up on Winchester Hospital because we have not.

Nonetheless, Hampshire Together has produced a series of options upon which it plans to formally consult early next year and we should be clear that will pose some very difficult questions.

There’s no question the Trust faces significant pressure to centralise certain services. Some of that external, around neonatal care forinstance, some of it not.

I have consistently said this project, because it is part of the “40 new hospitals”, is primarily about replacing Basingstoke Hospital and the Prime Minister has confirmed that.

This Summer it got serious as Hampshire Hospitals embarked on the Hampshire

But we’re clear, as I promised last December, it will see “significant investment” at the RHCH

Jackie’s County Corner for November

www.jackieporter.co.uk for recent, very local Covid-19 data.

It was such a pleasure to meet Susie Little at Tower House Horses. Susie generously uses her horses to help those who have been victims of Domestic Abuse, or addiction. If you’d like to know more, or donate, go to www.towerhousehorses.org The County Council has set up a ‘Citizens Forum’ to receive feedback. Go to hants.gov. uk and search Hampshire Perspectives for details or go direct to www.hampshirecc. researchfeedback.net The Covid-19 Local Engagement Board is headed up by the Leader of the County Council. It is advised by the Director of Public Health (DoPH), Simon Bryant. I attend the meetings as your Councillor and as Cabinet Member for Wellbeing at WCC. The local virus figures are low but rising steadily, so many events are being cancelled by organisers or by the DoPH. We want Christmas to be good for everyone- and I’m sure you’ll agree that a Covid-free Christmas present is the best present we can imagine right now.

Meanwhile, click on the interactive map on

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Together programme and I have worked incredibly hard, including writing to thousands of households at one point, to get constituents involved on future hospital services.

If you have an autistic person in your family, you’ll know the challenges of obtaining a diagnosis. At HCC Children’s Scrutiny we heard of the woeful progress of services for Autistic children which has been an ongoing problem for more years than I can remember.

It’s a money issue- there just isn’t enough- and the funding needed didn’t happen because the General Election of 2019 ‘got in the way’. To an ‘old hand’ like me, this felt like groundhog day. I have asked for frequent updates until this is resolved, and was pleased that the NHS Director, newly appointed to carry this forward, agreed : this must improve.

Hampshire Hospital options: Online consultations involving 1000 people were held through the Summer. Most people who attended the online events wanted the best healthcare wherever it was possible, the opportunity to ‘stay local’ for tests and checkups, excellent public transport links to all sites (including Alton and Andover) for staff, patients and visitors, and a better link between the NHS and social care. Options for care have been drawn up by HHFT. You will be able to comment on these in early 2021.

As I have said for a decade and more, I’ve never met a constituent who doesn’t want to be taken to the right place, to get the right treatment, when they’re acutely unwell and that requires services that give us the best chance should illness strike.

But we should remember, a DGH is a delicate eco-system and the services it has are highly dependent on each other. Some change is manageable but we should be careful before taking too much away and, if the Trust plan to do so, they must be honest with residents what we gain and what will be taken away. It is up to the clinicians to make their case.

Steve Brine - MP for Winchester, Alresford & Itchen Valley

Visit www.hampshiretogether.nhs.uk for more information about this health service improvement programme – and you can also follow it on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ hampshiretogether).

Please give your comments: even if you haven’t been to any of our hospitals yet, it is worth putting yourself in the shoes of an employee, patient or visitor to think how it would work for you.

Finally, are you entitled to Healthy Start Vouchers? These provide vouchers to purchase a range of healthy foods for some pregnant mums and children under 4. See more on www. gov.uk but if you need a printed version of the form, please contact me or your health visitor.

If you are worried about how you can feed the whole family, now or in the future, contact me or go direct to www.winchesterbasics bank. org.uk. Food is donated by the community for the community. You don’t need to referred by anyone else, just call 01962 855774 or go online. Food can be delivered if necessary.

County Councillor Jackie Porter www.jackieporter.co.uk 07973 696 085 Jackie.porter@hants.gov.uk

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ANIMALS & PETS Alresford Pet Co at 4 West Street, Alresford New Management – New Vision

Our vision is to be the number one independent pet shop in Hampshire. It is a bold desire given the fierce competition and also that we are new to the pet industry, but we are determined to give it our best shot.

Why not right?

Since re-opening the shop on Alresford’s West Street, our goal has been to tailor the products towards those our customers want, and we hope we are doing a satisfactory job.

For example, we have brought in hedgehog food as the local support for hedgehogs has been quite astonishing. We believe we have made steady progress in the range of Dogs and wild birds food products. We recognise we have a small way to go for Cat products, Pet Bird products as well as for all the cute,

Hampshire Pet Fair

DoggyDooDah

The Alresford Pet shop at 4 West Street is under new ownership and we have pretty lofty ambitions.

Coming Next Year Saturday 26th June 2021. A fun packed event meeting lots of animals, reptiles, exotic pets, join in with a REALLY fun dog show & so much more.

There will be plenty of pet retail therapy to keep everyone happy! Demonstrations, food & refreshments, get your dog photographed on the day, birds of prey, rescues & charities, ferret racing, children's entertainment & more... Hants Events were thrilled to be holding the Pet Fair this year at this prestigious, beautiful venue at Victoria House, Hamble, Southampton.

A very pleasant surprise awaits you at Victoria House. This historic Grade II listed building is nestled on the edge of The Royal Victoria Country Park in Hamble which boasts beautiful views and extensive grounds.

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In the weeks since re-decorating the shop, we quickly appreciated that local support is paramount - our backbone for the business. And we have enjoyed meeting the people of the town face to face and learning what customers wish to find in their local Pet Shop. In fact, at times it has been incredible how welcoming Alresford town has been. We have received constructive feedback from regular customers and lots of encouragement by all the surrounding businesses of Alresford. We have been made to feel very welcome and it has meant a lot to us, especially given the uncertain times we all sadly live in. Thank you, Alresford, for making us feel so welcome - we couldn’t have hoped for a better location.

small and fluffy animal products. Our plan in the new year, is to bring in fishing bait as well as live food for reptiles. So yes, for any feint hearted folk, there will be maggots and locusts and the like in our shop – albeit most likely tucked away safely in a back room fridge or storage area.

Finally, and as everyone knows, the current 2020 climate is presenting some rather unique retail challenges. Access to shops for customers is one such challenge. In response to this, Alresford Pet Co is going online and accepting delivery requests. If this service is of interest, please visit our website www. alresfordpets.co.uk for further information.

From everyone at Alresford Pet Co we hope to see you soon and we wish everyone the best.

Alresford Pet Company 4 West Street Alresford Hampshire SO24 9AT alex@alresfordpets.co.uk www.alresfordpets.co.uk

friends and of course human company too.

Owners found that with their dogs out exercising and interacting all day they stopped some of their challenging behaviours, one dog ate her way though the carpet, doors, skirting boards and just about anything else she could get her teeth into!

Two years on that naughty dog is still coming to day care and is an absolute dream now.

Our day care facility is in the beautiful and rural area of Froxfield it is secure and secluded, no one watching your dogs who shouldn’t be. Numbers are limited as we don’t believe in packing the dogs in to earn money its totally about dogs being happy and safe.

I’m Vicki and 6 years ago having decided to leave the corporate world established myself as a dog walker, I have 2 dogs of my own and they are the reason I choose this new path to walk. I very quickly realised the need for a day care facility over and above offering a 1 hour dog walk, many dogs wanted and some needed company for longer with their furry

We can collect and drop off or you can come to us. Please feel free to get in touch to answer your questions and have a browse of our Facebook page to view the multitude of pictures to see what we get up to on a daily basis. vicki.hamlyn@gmail.com T: 07599 959925 FB: DoggyDooDah

ANIMALS & PETS / MOTORING

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Open for business for your pet supplies Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm Pets allowed in store Now offering free deliveries locally Alternatively, collect in-store Please visit www.alresfordpets.co.uk for further details

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DoggyDooDah Bespoke doggy daycare located in the tranquil and rural area of Froxfield.

We have our own secure 3 acre field, where we can run and play to our hearts content along with a dry undercover area with toys , agility equipment and comfy beds to have an afternoon siesta.

Additionally we offer a collection and drop off service.

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Welcome to Ideal Commercials Ideal Commercials is a family run business that specialises in quality vans, trucks, pickups and other commercial vehicles. Ideal Commercials is based in Petersfield, Hampshire and our dealership is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. Established since the year 2000, we offer the best in new, used and nearly new vehicles all of which are available to customers in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and the wider UK. We’re proud to offer our customers a top quality service that is reliable, caring and customer orientated. Our dedicated, friendly and hard working team are always on hand to assist our customers every step of the way. Not only do we sell vehicles locally, but we can also deliver to customers throughout the UK. Nothing is too much trouble.

Quality Commercial Vehicles Here at Ideal Commercials we supply a variety of vehicles including Small vans, medium vans, large vans, vans, 4x4 vans, pickups, tippers, dropsides, Lutons and Lorries. We stock everything from Mercedes Benz trucks to VW Transporters, reliable Ford Transit Vans and much much more.

Our wide range of stock means that we have vehicles to suit all needs, and if we don’t have the one you’re after, our Managing Director Andy Lane is dedicated to finding that vehicle for you. Whether you’re a man with a van, or a big business after a fleet of commercial vehicles, we are here to help.

High Standards We always ensure that the commercial vehicles we sell are of a very high standard. Whether you’re purchasing brand new, used or nearly new vehicles, you can rest assured knowing that each of our vehicles are of the highest quality.

We are so confident in the quality of our vehicles, that we offer a free 3 month warranty with every vehicle purchased. Every one of our customers can also make the most of our various finance packages when purchasing a vehicle from us. We work tirelessly with each and every one of our customers to ensure that we find the right finance package to suit their needs.

Tel: 01730 606315 www.idealcommercials.co.uk

CLICK & COLLECT Reserve Online For £250, Collect In Person Find our more at: www.idealcommercials.co.uk/click-collect

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Welding specialists Tyres for cars and motorcycles 4 wheel laser alignment LPG for sale for cars Recovery services

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Independent Garage and MOT Testing Centre Established in1999 - All makes of car serviced and repaired - Saab approved repairer and Subaru specialist Free collection, delivery and courtesy car (when available) Competitively priced tyres - Batteries - Vehicle Diagnostics - Exhausts

Telephone Gary or Andy on 01962 771331 or 771881 www.northmotor.co.uk info@northmotor.co.uk

MOT TEST CENTRE FOR: Cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3,000kg.

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Standards you can rely on for airport, ferry port and city transfers Carpe Diem Executive Cars has built its reputation for excellence, professionalism and reliability offering a premium service at competitive prices

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Allows your petrol engine vehicle to run on Autogas, a fuel costing approximately 76p per ltr, with the environmental benefits of a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide production and 2000 times fewer particulates produced from the exhaust fumes when compared with a diesel. Widely available across the country and locally in Winnall, Winchester and West Meon Hut service station.

The government has committed to this fuel difference for the future.

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Class 7 Vans from 3,000 - 3,500kg Class 4 Cars and Vans up to 3,000kg All makes of cars and vans serviced and repaired All makes of truck and horsebox up to 7500kg maintained and prepared for ministry plating tests

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Andrews Autosource Carefully Selected Cars Approved by trading standards

During the current Corona virus outbreak, if you would like to see a car locally, please give me a call on 01489 878879, or out of hours, 07811 041653. 'Masks and gloves available, all cars disinfected prior to delivery.

The following cars have been carefully selected because of their low mileage, excellent condition and service history.

2017 (17) Vauxhall Mokka X 1.4 turbo

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2016 (66) Honda Jazz 1.3 EX , 5 door,

1 owner, 17,000 miles, £30 road tax 2016 (16) Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 Active Estate 130 bhp

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1 owner, 8,700 miles 2014 (64) Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec 5 door, 2 owners,

46,000 miles

2013 (63) Honda Jazz 1.3 ES, air con, Demo + 1 owner,

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EDUCATION

It’s who we are Please forgive my lack of modesty, but I think there are many great things about teachers. One of the most fantastic is the way we demonstrate the values we want children to have through our own day to day conduct setting the right example.

“The most important thing is to be kind,” we say, and it’s certainly true that all good teachers endeavour to be understanding and empathetic in everything that they do. “Work hard, play hard and love life,” we stress andyou’ve guessed it- enter any school worth its salt and you’ll see adults and children striving hard to be the best that they can be, enjoying their social times together and appreciating the school environment both inside and outside.

And yet, there’s one particular area of a school’s existence that has always puzzled me. When teachers ask pupils to do anything creative- be it fine art, music composition, photography, dramatic performance or imaginative writing- we quite correctly point out the joint importance of originality and purpose. “Make sure you answer the question,” we say, “but do it in a way that makes your work different to everyone else’s.

Make sure your work stands out from the rest of the pack.” But there’s one very important document- a key publication written by teachers- that is often as far away from

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specially produced to appeal to young people who are about to embark upon their school careers.

original and purposeful as it is possible to get.

I’m talking about the school prospectus.

Every school has one, but they are all surprisingly uniform and similar, sure to contain myriad depictions of shining, smiling pupils in immaculate uniform and games kit. There will probably be a photo of a recent musical production, a different picture of a child chewing a pencil as they grapple with their maths, and- oh yes- there will almost certainly be a candid image of elation as someone runs over a finishing line somewhere, arms outstretched as they take the tape. These are ubiquitous visions of ubiquitous children in ubiquitous settings.

Similar form; nigh-on-identical substance.

So when I recently took on the headship of St Swithun’s Prep School in Winchester, I wanted to do something that was both different and purposeful; as appealing and useful as possible for the widest possible audience. It struck me that our raison d’être is essentially not to do with parents, but is everything to do with children and I wanted our new prospectus to reflect that. So that is how Alice and Sophia go to St Swithun’s Prep has been created. It’s our new picture book,

Perfectly sized for little hands, it tells the story of two siblings- one in Reception, one in Year Five- and a typical day in their lives at St Swithun’s: the reader follows them round as they go to assembly, enjoy their lessons, have lunch and break, go swimming and enjoy their clubs and music. It’s a bright and lively introduction to school life, written to be useful for all preschoolers (and their parents) whichever school they are going to join. Of course, it has greatest relevance for those children who will eventually attend St Swithun’s: they’ll be able to recognise their teachers, and anticipate their class’s daily routines, from the text and illustrations in the book. Fundamentally, it’s who we are.

I very much hope the book can be read and enjoyed by as many children as possible; copies are available free of charge on request to storybook@stswithuns.com. There’s also an audio version (complete with page turn signals provided by the instrumental teachers in our music department) waiting to be accessed from the school website; instructions are in the book. Please request a copy, read it with your child and keep it at home. If it helps them to make the transition to school when the time comes, I will have done what I set out to do. I hope you enjoy reading it!

Jonathan Brough is the head of Prep School at St Swithun’s, Alresford Road, Winchester.

Our new picture storybook, all about starting school, is written especially for children.

Request your free copy from storybook@stswithuns.com A leading independent school providing outstanding education for girls aged 4-11 with a co-ed nursery.

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other common mental health issues.

Dr Rogers brings a wealth of experience consulting with elite athletes in the UK.

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Lorraine Lee, professional parenting & child development specialist who is passionate about giving young people the best chances possible.

• Alicia Drummond from Teen Tips whose tips have been hugely beneficial to our school communities during lockdown.

Godolphin GO Parent Conference 2020, Talking Mental Health and Wellbeing On Friday 6 November 2020, Godolphin will host our highly acclaimed GO Parent conference and we are delighted to extend this invitation to you. As with most things in 2020, this year’s conference will take a slightly different format and we will be presenting a virtual event. The focus will be on mental health and wellbeing in uncertain times and how as parents and teachers, we can best support our young people.

Our speakers are inspirational and I am sure they will offer some no-nonsense much needed guidance. As with last year’s conference, the knowledge and expertise of our speakers is both diverse and relevant and this year’s line-up is not to be missed.

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Dr Sara Kayat, is a practising GP, she is also well known for her appearances on Channel 5's GPs Behind Closed Doors, ITV's This Morning, resident GP, ITV News. Dr Sara is an advocate of maintaining good health and will advise us on the five steps to wellbeing.

• Poorna Bell, award-winning journalist and author who specialises in women’s issues, BAME, fitness and mental health.

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Dick Moore who has spoken at over 350 schools, universities, businesses and conferences both in the UK and overseas. Dick’s talk is entitled ‘Coping with your Adolescent'.

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Lucinda Miller will be talking about the role nutrition and the gut microbiome plays in mental health, and how to help your teens make better nutrition choices to nourish brain and mood.

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Polly Williamson, author of the acclaimed book, ‘Where did I go? Rediscovering My Identity, Lost After a Traumatic Brain Injury' which was published in 2017 will describe her incredible journey.

• Satveer Nijjar, whose talk entitled ‘Attention Seeking or something more? What is self-harm really about?’ is not to be missed. Satveer’s honesty and straightforward approach was particularly well received last year and it is vital that we understand why young people self-harm.

• Amy Forbes-Robertson from It Happens will return again this year to discuss the much-needed age-appropriate messages about Relationships, Sex & Health Education.

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Dr Tim Rogers, elite sport psychiatrist, and Clinical Director from Togetherall, an online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and

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Dr Dominique Thompson, an awardwinning GP, young people's mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author and educator, with over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students. She is author of The Student Wellbeing Series and co-author of 'How to Grow a Grown Up'.

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Deana Puccio Ferraro former sex crimes prosecutor from New York City and cofounder of The Rap Project will be talking to us on how 24/7 access to social media, advertising & the Internet affect young women’s self-esteem and body image.

Deputy Head Pastoral, Jenny Price comments that ‘this is set to be a fantastic day and in a year like no other, I am sure it will be more pertinent than ever in order that we can support each other to better understand our young people. We would be most grateful if you could help us to share this link amongst your friends and family.’

To purchase a ticket, visit www.godolphin. org or scan the QR code below.

For more information, contact Godolphin on events@godolphin.org or telephone 01722 430571.

TALKING MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING An invitation to our online GO Parent series 2020 Friday 6 November 2020 With keynote speakers

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We offer appointment times at short notice to suit you and have a very competitive pricing structure of £80 for both ears or £55 for a single ear.

Alternatively, we specialise in the very latest digital hearing technology and have the best solutions to meet your personal hearing needs.

In addition to an enhanced cleaning regime we are taking additional precautions with regards to Personal Protective Equipment, including contactless hand sanitiser, IIR type masks, gloves and aprons all which have all been approved by our governing bodies.

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