The Good, The Bad and the Ugli Truth by Lucia Foster-Found
NEWS & EVENTS FOR MAY
Find out what's going on in the Meon Valley
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Supergreen Risotto with Brocolli, Beans & Watercress
HAMPSHIRE GARDEN TRUST
Gardening Tips for May
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May/Jun Events
The Under One Roof Collective Spring Exhibition
Sat 10 to Sun 11 May
From 10am to 4pm
Wheely Down Forge Galley, Wheely Down Road, Warnford, SO32 3LG
Featuring works by Charles and Will Normandale (sculptural metalwork), Julie Normandale (mixed media paintings), Ingrid Sparshott (jewellery and summer bling), Fran Wellby (ori elegant merino neckwear), Helena Gomm (hand-knitted socks and hats), Anna Coulridge (mixed media screen printing and collage), Mick Pinner (pottery and ceramic planters), Laura and Liam (locally propogated plants).
The Bishop's Waltham Charity Garden Fair
Sunday 11 May
From 10am to 4pm
Wintershill Hall, Durley, SO32 2AL
A fantastic day out with over 60 stalls selling plants and gardening accessories to handbags and speciality craft goods. Listen to Cuff Billett’s New Europa Jazz Band, Watch a demonstration of Birds of Prey, See Slow Goose Flowers doing a flower arranging demonstration. Hot and cold food from Sergio Italian Cooking. There will also be hot dogs, burgers and more, plus our ever-popular cake stall. There’s a children’s corner offering face painting and other activities. Entrance: £5.00 on the door. Dogs on a lead are welcome.
Hambledon Folk ClubJack Rutter
Wednesday 14 May
From 8pm
The Pavilion (formerly called The Youth Hut), West Street, Hambledon, PO7 4RW
Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs. Entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students) Drinks: From Vine Pub next door (or bring your own). Tea/Coffee available at the Club.
Wessex SculptorsAn Introduction to Collography and Card Printing
Saturday 17 May
From 10am to 4pm
Wessex Sculptors, Unit C1A, The Black Shed, Brockwood Barn Bramdean, SO24 0LQ
With Lisa Takahashi. A return by this popular teacher to learn Card printing as the simplest form of collagraph printmaking. £70 for Wessex Sculptor members, £90 for non-members. Workshops take place in Bramdean, 10.00 – 16.00. All materials included. Contact Anne Lain: 07785 715 985 anne. lain627@gmail.com
Give & Take Bishop's Waltham
Saturday 31 May
From 10.30am to 2.30pm
St George's Square, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1GJ
Help us reduce waste in our town!. A FREE excahnge stall. You can give, you can take, or you can give and take. DIY and garden tools, equipment and materials. Brought to you by the Bishop's Waltham Town Team with support from Solent Design.
Wessex Sculptors - Willow Frame Basket Weaving with Linda Mills
Saturday 31 May
From 10am to 4pm
Wessex Sculptors, Unit C1A, The Black Shed, Brockwood Barn,Bramdean, SO24 0LQ
Linda will teach you the art of basket weaving to produce a beautiful and functional basket £40 for Wessex Sculptor members, £60 for non-members. Workshops take place in Bramdean. All materials included. Contact Anne Lain:07785 715 985 anne.lain627@ gmail.com
New Music Makers Summer Concert
Saturday 7 June
From 2.30pm to 4.30pm
The Rose Theatre, Barton Peveril College, SO50 5ZA
NEW Venue, NEW Musical Director, NEW Accompanist. We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy our uplifting programme of familiar and NEW songs and musical treats.
Durley Church Fete
Saturday 21 June
From 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Wintershill Hall, Sciviers Lane, Durley, SO32 2AL
A traditional village Fete in the beautiful garden of Wintershill Hall, Sciviers Lane, Durley, Hampshire SO32 2AL . We are
located between Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, near the Meon Valley. Lunches, BBQ, music, entertainment, teas, stalls inc. antique and vintage, bags and bling, bric-a-brac, sideshows for all ages, beer tent, Clink and Drink bar, dog show. Entrance £2 (young people under 16 free).
Bishop's Waltham Gardening ClubSpeaker Event
Wednesday 25 June
From 7pm
St Peter’s Church Hall, Free Street, SO32 1EE
Unfortunately, our Guest Speaker for our meeting on 25th June has had to withdraw. However, we have an exciting replacement with a slight departure from our usual gardening connections. The Meonside Farm Beaver Reintroduction Project is an exciting venture to return these beautiful creatures to this area and Meonside Farm has already started this project (see Meon Valley Times 12th March and online). We will get updates about how the project is progressing, together with much more background to the project and, indeed, the whole idea of returning Beavers to the wild. This has proved to be a very popular venue with ‘surround’ screens meaning that no guest misses anything! There is plenty of parking, and there’s refreshments and a raffle, too.
Soberton Fete
Saturday 28 June
From 1.30pm (gates 1pm)
Church Green, Soberton, SO32 3PF
Food and drink, entertainment, grand draw and much more! Adults £2, children under 12 FREE. Stalls are mainly cash only. Cash machine on site.
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Happy Kitchens have a unique approach when it comes to kitchens and custom spaces in the home. We use excellent quality materials which are fitted by exshipwright joiners, who used to fit the woodwork on Super Yachts. That in itself is unique in our industry but then add in the fact that we are bespoke, but don’t charge the inflated prices that your highend high street showrooms do, gives us the recipe for your perfect home solution. This is why we are one of the highest rated home improvement companies on HOUZZ, beating all the top names you might recognise when walking down your high street.
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BISHOP'S WALTHAM / MEON VALLEY
Soberton - Offer in Excess of £725,000 Freehold
Individual detached home, beautifully set within established gardens in a picturesque Meon Valley village location. The property has been thoughtfully extended in more recent years, offering spacious and well- proportioned accommodation. The interior includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, double aspect sitting room, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. Upstairs, the main bedroom suite features a dressing room area and en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and bathroom. Early viewing advised.
Lower Upham – Guide Price £695,000 Freehold
Spacious extended semi-detached period home, within approx 0.63 of an acre in a sought-after semi-rural location. Excellent outbuilding storage, parking space and purpose-built double garage with versatile studio room above. Spacious accommodation with kitchen/dining room, sitting room and versatile family room. Utility room and ground floor shower room. On the first floor, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Viewing advised to appreciate the potential of this attractive property.
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Bishop's Waltham – Guide Price £420,000 Freehold
Attractive mews-style home in the heart of Bishop's Waltham - just a short stroll from the town centre. The property forms part of a charming, mews-style courtyard and enjoys delightful forward-facing views over the Bishop's Waltham Palace ruins and grounds. Spacious accommodation with hall, cloakroom, study/third bedroom, utility room. Impressive open plan sitting room with balcony, dining room, and kitchen. Two double bedrooms and bathroom. Small rear courtyard, parking and garage. No forward chain.
Meonstoke - Offers in excess of £675,000 Freehold
Delightful detached period cottage, set within generous established gardens in the heart of the picturesque village of Meonstoke. The property has a wonderful history of being home to the previous owner for the last 65 years and is now available on the market for the first time for a new family to enhance and make their own. Three are three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Double aspect living/dining room, kitchen, family room and cloakroom. Good sized driveway and garage. Early interest advised.
Meon Voices Choir thanks departing Chair for 10 years’ service as he helps raise £790 for two charities.
The Meon Voices achieved another record-breaking attendance at its April 12th Spring Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bishop’s Waltham, and one of Chair Phil Coundley’s last announcements before he stood down after 10 years’ outstanding service, was to urge the audience to support two charities at the leaving collection. His words were heeded as the concert raised £790 to be shared between The United Free Church in Bishop’s Waltham, and WATSAN Uganda.
The members of the popular community choir were united in their heartfelt thanks to Phil and to his wife Jenny, who has supported him throughout his tenure. Choir Secretary Jane Vose presented Phil with a gift of vouchers for two cocktail-making classes, lunch and a tour of the Bombay Sapphire distillery, along with a bottle of the popular gin and two special glasses. “We are all so grateful to Phil; he has led the choir for ten years of its 50-year existence, through good times and challenges. He has supported three different leaders, and drove its very survival after the pandemic. It is now 50-strong and brings joy to its members and audiences alike”.
The Spring Concert was the first event under Meon Voices’ new musical director, Emma Dean and it was a rousing success, with audience members joining in with a Sporting Medley (Oh When the Saints, and Swing Low Sweet Chariot) and the popular hymn Jerusalem.
If you are interested in joining the Meon Voices, you are invited to put your name down for the waiting list. You don’t need to audition, nor be able to read music, although it helps; there is lots of support, learning and above all, camaraderie.
The Monday night practices will recommence in September 2025. The sessions are from 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. at the United Free Church in Bishop’s Waltham, culminating in two concerts a year, Spring and Christmas.
If you would like further information on joining the choir, please email Jane Vose on janevose@icloud.com or call 07850 717705
For Sale, Privett, South Downs National Park
An exceptional five-bedroom barn conversion rebuilt in 2006 to modern standards, offering spacious, light-filled accommodation with character features including vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, and underfloor heating.
Set in 0.7 acres of south-facing gardens, the property includes a detached one-bedroom annexe and car barn with office and store.
The ground floor features a welcoming reception hall, large openplan kitchen/dining room with Aga, utility/boot room, three bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room, and cloakroom. Upstairs is a stunning sitting room with a contemporary log burner, two galleried areas, and two ensuite bedrooms including the principal suite.
Outside, landscaped gardens include a stone sun terrace, summer house, and formal lawned areas.
Located in the sought-after village of Privett in the South Downs National Park, just 6.6 miles from Petersfield and 13.2 miles from Winchester, both with direct trains to London. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to excellent schools including Bedales and Winchester College.
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Welborne is springing into life!
Welborne is a beautifully designed new generation sustainable garden village, located between the South Downs and the historic Hampshire coast, with an extensive network of diverse green space ready for you and your family to enjoy.
Taking the time to explore Welborne Garden Village could mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by carefully landscaped pathways, guiding you through a blend of modern living and timeless charm.
The brand-new Welcome Centre is opening very soon, and this is where you can experience an immersive digital tour of the garden village. You will be enchanted by the homes' aesthetics, where heritage features have been thoughtfully crafted to reflect the architectural appeal of Hampshire’s historic market towns, including Alresford, Stockbridge, and Wickham.
Stunning homes & state-of-the-art technology
Welborne homes seamlessly combine classic Hampshire design with state-of-the-art technology. The integrated water source energy system efficiently heats and cools each home and, with electric vehicles in high demand, every home is equipped with accessible EV charging points. For added peace of mind, all houses are fitted with 1-gigabit fibre technology, allowing seamless speed upgrades to accommodate hybrid or remote working.
Hundreds of acres of green space
More than half of Welborne’s area will feature expansive parks, an ancient woodland, play areas, and sports fields, all connected by over 12 miles of cycleways and pedestrian routes. In total, Welborne will encompass 444 acres of accessible public green space, equivalent to 277 Wembley-sized football pitches. To experience these green spaces in person, a visit is highly recommended.
A fresh start awaits…
To find out more about this exceptional garden village, visit our website today: welborne.co.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you to your new home soon.
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KES Prep Champions Literacy with Innovative Speaking and Writing Programme
King Edward VI Preparatory School (KES Prep) is leading the way in literacy education with its innovative approach to writing and public speaking. Through dynamic initiatives such as the Big Write, Big Talk, and Prepared Talks, pupils are developing confidence, creativity, and essential communication skills that will serve them for life.
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Verbal communication is just as important at KES Prep. The Big Talk provides a platform for pupils to engage in discussions, building their confidence in articulating ideas and responding to others. Meanwhile, Prepared Talks challenge pupils to research, plan, and deliver persuasive speeches on topics of their choice—an annual experience
that nurtures self-assurance and clarity in public speaking.
“Our literacy initiatives are designed to empower pupils with the skills they need to communicate effectively and express themselves with confidence,” says Mrs Wilcox, Head of English. “Whether through writing or speaking, we ensure that every child flourishes.”
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Families keen to see this innovative approach in action are invited to book a personal tour of KES Prep. Discover how the school’s dynamic learning environment and dedicated teaching team can support your child’s educational journey.
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St Swithun’s students join the fight against period poverty
Led by one of our sixth-formers, St Swithun’s students are helping in the fight against period poverty by sewing reusable period pads for refugees worldwide.
Lower-sixth student Miya G introduced The Pachamama Project—a volunteer-run initiative tackling period poverty in refugee crises—to St Swithun’s and now leads a lunchtime sewing club. Every Wednesday, students from Year 9 to Year 13 drop in to the textiles classroom to help create the pads, which will be distributed to communities in need across Ukraine, Uganda, Pakistan, Lebanon, South Sudan, and more.
“We’re supporting The Pachamama Project, which was started by university student Ella Lambert and her mum during lockdown,” Miya explained. “It’s been great to see students across the school get involved”.
To gather materials, Miya reached out to local businesses and community groups for fabric donations. Grateful for the community’s generosity, she said, “I received bags and bags of fabric from businesses or people who just love sewing and had spare material at home.”
Each pad is designed to last up to five years, with an inner lining made from anti-pill fleece. To fund this essential material Miya organised a school bake sale at breaktime and raised over £200.
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worked together to complete more than 30 pads for their first shipment. Joanna M, another student involved in the project, said, “Anyone at school can get involved and help—it doesn’t matter if you have sewing skills or not. It’s easy to learn, and everyone feels good knowing they’re making a difference.”
The World Bank estimates that over 500 million young women and girls globally struggle daily to manage their menstrual health. By getting involved with The Pachamama Project, St Swithun’s students are not only learning new skills but are also playing a part in tackling this global epidemic.
St Swithun’s Headmistress, Jane Gandee, said, “We are passionate about providing an environment that prepares our students to go out and make their mark on the wider world. That involves not only achieving excellent academic results, but building confidence and resilience. In Miya’s case, she is already making a huge difference to communities in need and inspiring others to follow her lead.”
Head of Sixth Form, Nick Fyfe, commented, “We are always delighted to see our sixth form students pursuing volunteering opportunities with such passion and purpose. Leadership and concern for society are two of our six pillars of sixth form and Miya exemplifies both of those.”
In the sixth form at St Swithun’s, whatever a student’s interests might be, we help them to develop their character, skills, and self-confidence, so they can pursue their chosen pathway with curiosity, passion and mindfulness for the wider community.
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The club has been popular with girls of all ages at the school, and over 20 students
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Concerned tones floated through the bathroom door, and over the sounds of running water. She hadn’t realised she’d made a noise as the icy jets hit her sleepy, early morning skin.
“Fine thanks!” she gasped as she held her face under the frigid deluge. She was reading a new self-help book. It was about reaping the benefits of the body’s own feel-good chemicals. After a seemingly endless winter of long nights and short days, (there’d been a lot of coughing) she was helping her body to help her.
When she emerged from the shower, pinkskinned and slightly traumatised by flashbacks of her schooldays, she had to admit she was bursting with energy.
“Are you alright?” Himself called after her as she trotted outside, still wearing her dressing gown.
“I’m psyched for the day ahead!” she declared from the garden where she was enthusiastically uprooting weeds. “Cold showers, phone-fasting and daylight. I’m only on the Dopamine section, but I feel better already! You should read it too.”
Himself looked dubious as she sang, “I feeeel good, dodeedo, I knew that I would, dodeedo!” off-key, and jogged indoors to get dressed. By early evening, though, her good mood had evaporated. She marched into the house and threw her keys on the table.
“Good day darling?” Himself asked with slight trepidation in his voice.
Her day, it transpired, was a tale of potholes and bad drivers. So no. It could not be described as good, she explained vociferously as she paced the kitchen and vented.
“40. Everywhere. I was stuck behind this car that went 40 in a 60. But also 40 in a 30. And in a 20. And after they sped through the villages,
the swerving began. I caught up, but couldn’t overtake them. Although, can you blame them for avoiding the potholes – the roads are awful. I saw a man with a flat tyre taking a picture of a real shocker, must have been a foot deep.” Himself offered her a glass of wine.
“Oh, should I? I haven’t read that chapter in the book yet. And isn’t alcohol a depressant?”
“But red wine is good for you. Practically medicinal,” he encouraged, hoping for a tranquil evening and quietly putting his faith in the soothing raspberry hues and soporific influence of an Argentinian Malbec.
As they sat in the garden with glasses in hand, she sighed. “The book makes such a lot of sense. Phone fasting, for example. I’ve been scrolling too much. Those mini-videos of dogs are hilarious, but addictive – and time-wasting.”
Himself looked up from his phone and thrust it into his pocket. “Yes. Quite,” he agreed hastily. “But,” she stretched out her feet and leaned back in her chair (the Malbec was having the desired calming effect), “it’s hard to keep up with what’s good and what’s bad. Dairy is ‘good’. Dairy is ‘bad’. Real coffee is ‘good’. Too much caffeine is ‘bad’. So, if you buy de-caf, does that push the coffee into the processed, aka ‘bad’, bracket?” To be fair, the wine was taking the edge off her concern. “Mmn..” Himself was thinking of his own coffee habit and wondering how much was too much.. “And liver! Our daughter was appalled when I told her I ate liver when I was pregnant with her. It’s a no-no now – but back then..” She shrugged and had another sip.
“We can still eat it though, can’t we?” Himself was very partial to a liver and bacon casserole. “I mean, you don’t have to worry..?” “Um. No darling, that ship has sailed.” Done
two round-the world-cruises at least, she thought as she looked at his concerned face. Bless. Her menopause may have completely passed him by.
Good old HRT.
“Anyway, I’ll be paying more attention to the labels on foods from now on. More than five ingredients should make one pause for thought.” Which was probably everything in a snack packet, including Himself’s favourite, roast chicken crisps, she thought, sadly. And decided not to mention it.
“But that reminds me,” Himself topped up her glass, “the three fruit marmalade you made? I’ve bad news.”
“But there are only four things in it!” she exclaimed. “Oranges, lemons, ugli fruit and sugar. It’s not ultra-processed. It’s delicious. And it took me ages..” She surveyed him frowningly over the top of her wine glass. Himself had expressed a wish for some thick cut homemade marmalade –like his mother used to make.
“It does only have four ingredients. It’s not ultraprocessed. It is delicious. And… it’s better than the marmalade my mother used to make – sorry Mum.” He looked sheepishly skywards.
“So, what’s the problem?” She was confused. If it was all those things, not to mention a fraction of the price of shop-bought, what was the problem?
“Transpires that ugli fruit is a grapefruit and my medication and grapefruit aren’t compatible, I’m afraid. So, it might be good, but it’s bad for me.” Himself started to laugh, “And that’s the ‘ugli’ truth – gettit? The ugli truth…” he howled, wiping his eyes.
She watched his hilarity, only mildly (thanks to the Malbec) peeved that she’d have to give away her labour-intensive marmalade. And anyway, laughter was good for you, she thought. The book said so.
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Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club - April 2025 News
Mayor of Winchester Community Award
Members of our Club were delighted to collect our Mayor of Winchester Community Award on Thursday 13th March at the Guildhall for our work in the community, nationally and internationally.
Summer Fayre, Dog Show and Motorcade
We are busy organising this year’s Summer Fayre, Dog Show and Motorcade On Saturday 14th June 2025, a great day out for all the family, the day starts with a fabulous motorcade of Classic and vintage cars and motorbikes who will drive up the high street and onto Hoe Road for 12.30pm when the Summer fayre will commence with Live Music In 2 areas, Fun Dog Show, Food & Drink area, Ice Cream, Cakes, Picnic areas, Fun & Games, Inflatables, a children’s area Including storytelling, juggling Jake, face painting, glitter tattoos, plus our grand Raffle and many other stalls, plus this year a Show Stand area including Motorhomes, Snows Toyota and Peter Cooper cars and much more… For further information please check our website www.bishopswalthamrotary. org.uk
Myanmar Earthquake
Shelterboxes, at just over £500 each, which will provide a family tent and essential items like water filters, mosquito nets, and cooking sets to help people survive.
Bishop’s Waltham Men’s Shed Back in autumn 2024 The Bishop’s Waltham Men’s Shed helped us by giving ‘Roger’ our Christmas Steam Train a well needed spruce up and repaint, as a thank you for this we have supplied them with a wood turning lathe to help with future projects.
Young Carers at Henry Cort Community College
Meon Valley Lions News
Wickham Beer Festival
As usual this was a really successful event raising funds to go towards the Club supporting local people. We sold over 300 burgers and sausages to help the beer go down.
Marie Curie Appeal
Members of the club were out collecting to support this really worthwhile organisation and as you can see entered into the spirit. They
We have all seen the horrendous images coming out of Myanmar in the aftermath of the March earthquake, which have highlighted the desperate need for shelter, food and water, in response to this, Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club have funded 2
£300 collected will be gratefully received.
Swanmore Village Fete
Planned for Saturday 12th July from midday there will be loads of the usual attractions as well as some new ones, including Magic Jay the magician, Punch and Judy - please make sure you have the date in your diary.
Wednesday 12th March was Young Carers Action Day – a day to raise awareness of the UK's young carers – and to mark this, Henry Cort Community College got all their young carers together to recognise what they do, and sacrifice, as part of their everyday lives. As a small gift, Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club provided a large Easter Egg for each child.
Like our Facebook page or take a look at our website for updates on what is going on, what we have been up to and how you can help us help others!
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Why Not Join Us?
If you’d like to join the Meon Valley Lions Club, drop us a line via our website: Meon Valley Lions Club (CIO) - Feedback welcome. It’s not all work, we have plenty of fun too, organised by our social committee.
If you’d like to help us run our minibus, you’ll be able to transport local people to all sorts of events.
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Dealing with any issues that arise following a separation, such as the division of finances or arrangements for children, can be daunting. However, with a growing emphasis on the benefits of resolving matters voluntarily (out of court), for many the journey is not as hostile as they first fear.
Our team of family lawyers are experienced in helping clients resolve matters as smoothly as possible. As members of Resolution, an organisation which promotes a non-confrontational approach to family cases, this is important to us. It is not only less stressful and costly for clients but can also lead to a more civil relationship with their former partner in the longer term; something which can be invaluable, particularly if there are children involved.
Where are the Garnetts now?
A former Bishop's Waltham brickmaker proved a jolly good brick himself, building a name for himself as a philanthropist. George Garnett was a local boy made good. And, a century ago, he delighted in sharing his success by making many charitable donations to the town's residents. His life and legacy later became forgotten by time. Recent research has now revealed much-about the benefactor himself but has hit a brick wall concerning details of his descendants. Now the Bishop's Waltham Society is appealing for any information about George's family for a new book.
Perhaps chief of George's generous gifts was a plot of land given to extend the burial ground at St Peter's churchyard, just over 100 years ago. This significant donation is commemorated by a stone just inside the churchyard, at the end of Dodd's Alley - the lane from Bishop's Waltham library. Prompted by parish clerk Emma Mackenzie, when the special anniversary of the gift came to light, the Bishop's Waltham Society decided to do some digging into this magnanimous man of mystery.
It transpired that his father, Edward Garnett, was the illegitimate son of a tanner's daughter. Edward was one of the first generation to receive a Victorian education and later became parish clerk and a small landowner. George himself began working as an apprentice brickmaker aged 15. However by the time he retired he was manager of Claylands Brickworks, the 44-acre site that employed over 200 people in Bishop's Waltham. He was also a very generous parish councillor.
Armed with this new information, Society President Tony Kippenberger gave a public presentation about George which included a lot of background history about the town between 1830 and 1930. This was very well received, and the Society now plans a book, using George's story as a wonderful 'coat hanger' on which to drape a wider history of the town during its fascinating Victorian industrialisation. A period epitomised by the lives and fortunes of the Garnett family. However it has so far proved impossible to trace any of George's relatives, so an appeal has now been sounded for any information, however small, about the following individuals and - in particular - their surviving families:
We explore with our clients what processes are available and seem most suitable for their circumstances. There are a number of options, including mediation (involving a neutral, professional mediator who can guide them towards an agreement) and private hearings (before experienced judges which take place in a more relaxed setting than court); all with the benefit of our tailored legal advice. If court proceedings become necessary or the other party decides to apply, we are highly competent in dealing with these too, but we still keep under review the possibility of reaching an agreement before things escalate.
That said, not all our cases relate to a separation. We are also regularly asked to prepare agreements in anticipation of cohabitation, marriage or civil partnership which set out the client’s intentions on the ownership of property, for example, if this should ever be in question. And “pet nups” are on the rise!
If you are seeking specialist advice in this area, please do get in touch with our family department on 01730 268211; your call will be confidential.
• William and Alice (George’s sister) Simmonds. He was a gardener and in 1911 they lived at 3 Albert Terrace in Bishop’s Waltham. William died in 1927, but Alice lived there until at least 1939.
• William and Kate (George’s sister) Cooper. He was a local farmer and in 1911 they lived (then in their 50s/60s) at “Garfield” off Garfield Road, in Bishop’s Waltham. They were still living there in 1939. She had inherited the 3 acre field owned by her father, Edward Garnett – hence Garnett’s field becoming ‘Garfield’.
• Fanny Strugnell (George’s sister) was widowed in 1855 but was certainly working as a cook at Northbrook House, in Bishop’s Waltham, in 1901.
• George’s eldest son Ernest George Garnett (born 1877) married Ellen Day in 1901. He ran his own Building and Contracting business from their house on Winchester Road in Bishop’s Waltham. They had five children: Evelyn, Phillip, George, Gladys and Millicent.
• George’s daughter Millicent (born 1883) married William HookerTaylor (born 1863), a farm bailiff and later farmer in Upham, in 1902. They lived at Pope’s Cottage in Upham and had a son, William Hooker-Taylor born in 1904 (who may later have had a daughter, Katharine M Hooker-Taylor, in 1929). Millicent’s husband died in 1941 and she died in 1946.
• Charles Hugh Garnett (George’s youngest son) born 1889. He emigrated from Bishop’s Waltham to Australia in 1912 when he was 23, but then joined the Australian Army and saw action in France in 1917. He was gassed and repatriated to Australia the same year. He married Vera Adelaide Percell but subsequently returned to the UK in 1925 leaving Vera behind – they had no children. Charles died, in Devon, in 1954.
Any information, photos, ideas or even vague suggestions can be emailed to Tony Kippenberger via info@ bishopswalthamsociety.org.uk
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‘Am I saving enough money?’ ‘When can I afford to retire?’ ‘How long will my pension last in retirement?’ Most of us have asked ourselves at least one of these questions. They’re difficult to answer because they not only depend on your individual circumstances – your current lifestyle, your existing financial position, your future plans – but also on events that may be outside your control, such as inflation and investment performance.
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What is cashflow modelling?
Cashflow modelling helps you understand how long your money could last in retirement. Your adviser will provide you with a cashflow illustration, mapping your savings and investments, year by year.
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How could cashflow modelling help me?
Cashflow modelling provides a powerful insight into your future finances and can help you see if your goals are achievable and whether you need to make any changes to your plans or saving and investing habits.
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Once you’re clear on your future goals, your financial adviser can create a personalised financial roadmap to help you achieve your ambitions.
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House History Project relaunched
Have you ever wished that walls could speak? That old houses could whisper tales of the lives and events that unfolded in them over the years? An original joint initiative by the Bishop’s Waltham Society and Bishop's Waltham Museum is being relaunched by the Society to build a big picture of the past.
Fresh air has been breathed into the Bishop’s Waltham House History Project, first started two years ago and then put on hold. With the help of a £500 grant from the Hampshire Archive Trust towards information technology support, a social history of the town is going to be compiled, via research into its buildings and the people who occupied them throughout the centuries.
An appeal is being made for volunteers to help delve into the past and source photographs, property and business records, census details and other findings, which will be displayed on the Bishop's Waltham Society website, and available to everyone.
The House History Project was initially unveiled in 2014. However, because it quickly attracted over 100 house-owner participants, the scale was over-ambitious. Resources needed to co-ordinate and help with the simultaneous investigation of dozens of houses, many of them listed, proved over-whelming. The scheme was put on ice after about 18 months, but it was clear the concept was very popular, so the Bishop's Waltham Society began thinking of ways to make the project more viable.
Fewer properties will now be investigated at any one time, plus better use made of user-friendly internet technology. Anyone who wants to take part - whether the occupier of a historic house or a fascinated bystander - should initially contact projects@bishopswalthamsociety.org.uk, giving a brief outline of their area of interest. Volunteer investigators will then be given the information and support they need. The project would particularly like to hear from any original participants, 11 years ago, asking them to share any findings.
I’m Buying Local and Backing Britain Danny Chambers MP
Trump has launched a nonsensical and hugely damaging trade war across the entire world. The sheer scale of his attack means it will affect businesses here, even small businesses that don’t import or export to the USA. We need to rally in support of local businesses at risk from the economic shock caused by Trump’s delusional attack, including local farmers, high street shops and services.
Along with many of my Liberal Democrat colleagues, that’s exactly what I’m calling for. I say to everyone out there, to buy local and back British whenever you can to help us weather this Trump storm.
While it was good to see that the government is looking for ways to support the economy with some investments brought forward, they are still insisting on pushing ahead with their tax rises that will hit small businesses, hospices and social care providers. Now that we have the extra economic pressure from Trump to deal with, it really is indefensible to proceed with them. I’ve been calling on them to reverse the introduction of these measures and I fear the impact it will have on local businesses if they don’t listen.
Despite the economic situation, there is some good news for us locally. I recently attended the opening of a new electric vehicle charging superhub near Winchester. It will provide new jobs whilst making it easier for local people to make the choice to shift to cleaner electric vehicles. If we combine this with improvements to our bus services to and from the towns and villages around Winchester, we can help reduce congestion, clean up our air and reduce travel costs for everyone.
In March, we enjoyed some great English Tourism week events in Winchester. It was wonderful to attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen. I was delighted to join Visit Winchester to see how they were bringing people to the city to learn about the history and celebrate her legacy.
For more information visit: www.bishopswalthamsociety.org.uk/ house-history-project
Finally, I’ve just returned from a journey across Europe during the parliamentary recess. I joined the International Christian Medical and Dental Association, Mighty Convoy, and the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine to drive a donated ambulance filled with vital medical supplies from London to Lviv. The supplies we delivered will help them treat both injured soldiers and civilians who have been targeted by Putin’s airstrikes across their cities. They’ve been fighting to stop Putin extending his ambitions further into Europe, so I believe we owe it to them to help in any small way we can.
If you have any issues I can help with please get in touch at danny.chambers. mp@parliament.uk
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Gardening Tips for May
By Jill Walmsley, Education Trustee of Hampshire Gardens Trust
May is a month of real progress and promise in the garden. At the Hampshire Gardens Trust, we’re committed to nurturing an appreciation for our horticultural heritage - but that starts with our own outdoor spaces. With warmer temperatures, longer evenings, and plants bursting into life, May is the perfect time to be outside, fine-tuning your garden and preparing for a summer of colour, produce, and wildlife. Here are some seasonal tips to help your garden flourish this month.
1. Plant Out Tender Plants
By mid to late May, the risk of frost has usually passed across most of the UK. This means you can safely plant out tender annuals, vegetables, and bedding plants that were started indoors. Think tomatoes, courgettes, runner beans, and summer flowers like petunias and marigolds. Harden off seedlings first by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions over a week.
2. Support Climbing Plants
Fast-growing climbers such as sweet peas, clematis, and runner beans will need support as they shoot upward. Install canes, trellises, or wigwams early to avoid disturbing roots later. Tie in stems gently with twine to help guide their growth.
3. Sow Successive Crops
For a steady harvest throughout the summer, sow quick-growing crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and carrots every few weeks. This ensures you won’t have a glut all at once and keeps your veg patch productive.
4. Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs
Once shrubs like forsythia, chaenomeles, and flowering currants have finished blooming, prune them back to encourage strong new growth and plenty of flowers next year. Remove any dead or crowded branches and shape the plant gently.
5. Mulch for Moisture
As the weather warms, moisture loss becomes an issue. Mulch your borders and veg beds with compost, bark chips, or well-rotted manure to help retain water, suppress weeds, and keep the soil healthy.
6. Deadhead for More Blooms
Regularly deadhead spring and early summer flowers such as tulips, daffodils, and pansies to keep beds tidy and encourage new blooms. This helps the plant conserve energy and can extend the flowering period.
7. Keep an Eye on Pests
As plants become more lush, so do pests. Watch out for aphids on roses,
caterpillars on cabbages, and slugs around young seedlings. Use natural pest control methods where possible—introduce beneficial insects, use barriers, or try organic sprays if needed.
8. Mow Mindfully
Grass grows quickly in May, so regular mowing is necessary—but try not to cut it too short. Leave a patch uncut or mow paths through longer grass to support insects and wildflowers. It’s also “No Mow May,” a movement encouraging gardeners to let their lawns grow wild to benefit pollinators.
9. Water Wisely
Start watering more consistently, especially new plantings, pots, and hanging baskets. Early morning or evening is the best time to water, reducing evaporation. Use water butts or recycled household water to conserve resources where possible.
10. Plan Garden Visits & Get Inspired
May is a wonderful time to visit gardens across Hampshire and beyond. Seeing planting combinations, structural features, and mature trees in different settings can inspire fresh ideas for your own space. The Hampshire Gardens Trust runs events, lectures, and open garden days that offer plenty of inspiration and learning opportunities.
Bonus Tip: Prepare for Pollinators
Include nectar-rich plants such as lavender, foxglove, alliums, and catmint to attract bees and butterflies. Creating a wildlife-friendly corner—even a small one—helps support biodiversity and brings added movement and beauty to your garden.
May is a rewarding and lively month for gardeners. From planting out summer crops to deadheading spring blooms, it’s a time of nurturing and planning. With a little regular care and thoughtful planting, your garden will reward you with colour, produce, and wildlife through the months ahead.
If you’re keen to connect with other garden lovers or learn more about garden history and horticulture, why not become a member of Hampshire Gardens Trust? Visit hgt.org.uk to explore lectures, open garden events, and performances throughout the summer.
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SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS
300G RISOTTO RICE
1 ONION, CHOPPED
1 BROCCOLI, CHOPPED FINELY
100G GREEN BEANS, CHOPPED
80G WATERCRESS, CHOPPED
750ML VEGETABLE STOCK
40G PARMESAN (OMIT IF VEGAN)
1TBSP THYME
SALT & PEPPER
OLIVE OIL
A SQUEEZE OF FRESH LEMON JUICE, TO TASTE
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So, Its Begun!
By Yinnon Ezra MBE
The reorganisation of local government in Hampshire has started. The first stage which is the election of a Mayor responsible for everything from transport, public safety, strategic planning -and more is well underway. The date of the election has been approved by Government and already individuals are putting themselves forward. Stating the obvious - this position with an adequate support structure is dependant on the quality of the person who is elected. They need to have credibility, vision and be able to make things happen. There are some now well know examples of such people in the North of England who seem to have made a difference. They will need to secure an adequate budget and ensure that Government does devolve the necessary powers to get things done. Their relationship with the new Unitary Councils who may not share their political views will be crucial to making this role a success.
The next stage which requires the County Council and all the District Councils to come up with a plan for the new structure of local government has already started. Some of the signs are really encouraging – the principle of ensuring that whatever the geographical configuration tax payers get value for money, the commitment to provide top quality services including adequate involvement of local communities are all really positive. There is an opportunity here to put political and other
baggage aside and focus on what delivers the best for local people. Engaging residents in this is important as testing what really works on the ground will determine if all this change will deliver something better.
There are other signs that are not so encouraging. Some Leaders of Councils are already complaining about the prospect of inheriting the yearly struggle that Hampshire County Council has with balancing their budget. Others are worried about inheriting the debt that some Councils have built up over the years. The “rural” “urban” debate -if the new Councils are just an expansion of the existing cities/towns will the rural voice be heard. Another concern is the natural tendency to postpone or stop important local projects as if delayed they will be someone else’s responsibility in the future.
One of the main objectives of all this is delivering efficiency savings – some of this
will inevitably come from job losses. Elected Councillors many who have given years of service will find themselves no longer required. The “corporate memory” of their service could be lost forever. This “brain drain” although creating an opportunity for new blood will inevitably be an issue in the more sensitive services where experienced practitioners are essential. It is also vital with the innovative use of technology to look afresh at how services to local communities are delivered -doing things differently.
Expanding the role of Town and Parish Councils -they vary in size and quality but engaging them as elected representatives of local communities to perhaps deliver more will help with the inevitable criticism that the bigger Unitary Authorities are remote.
The voluntary sector – large County wide bodies to small local groups - that do vital work in communities. From supporting the most vulnerable to looking after the environment – and much more. This third sector has also seen a huge financial squeeze over the years but some radical thinking with investment can perhaps see them do more. This together with stabilising the financial support for those services like Libraries, footpaths, Country Parks and Arts, Heritage and Culture is essential to maintaining our identity and improving the quality of life.
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I’m worried about my debt and rising bills, and I want to know what support is available.
Do you have any advice on managing rising costs and what to do if you fall into debt? With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficult for many people to cover their expenses. It’s important to know you’re not alone and that financial support might be available to help ease the burden.
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A significant number of eligible people don’t claim the benefits that are available to them, so it’s important to understand what you’re
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Allen Gallery - Exhibitions
Consuo Textile Art Taking their name from the Latin for ‘to sew together", Consuo Textile Art comprises alumni from textile courses at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham. Their latest exhibition continues until Sunday 25 May. FREE entry
The Allen Gallery and Curtis Museum are working with Alton Art Society at Chawton House to run landscape art and painting activities as part of a new parklands exhibition in the barn. (19 May - 1 June). Details on website.
Allen Gallery - Talk
Thursday 8th May, 7.30pm. Friends of the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery AGM, followed by Memories of the Palace Cinema, a talk by Abbé Fletcher, the author of the book about this Alton landmark. (Available in the Museum at £12.99.) FREE, light refreshments.
Jane Austen 250
(The 250th Anniversary of her birth.)
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Look out for Austen themed events in both venues between 20th May and 1st July. These will include a Regency Pastimes/ Tea and Conversation afternoon, the latter in the Gallery garden, together with free Gallery tours.
Jane's Silk Pelisse
Throughout Alton's Regency Week (20-29 June)
we are thrilled to be displaying an original silk "pelisse" coat, one of few surviving items that belonged to Jane Austen.
Donated by a descendant of Jane Austen and now in the collections cared for by Hampshire Cultural Trust, the author’s silk pelisse coat is one of a handful of items surviving today that belonged to Jane and can be traced directly back to her.
Jane Austen Trails
Jane Austen/Regency themed trails in both venues, including one based round Jane
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Once you’ve got priority debts under control, you should look at credit card or store card debts, missed Buy Now Pay Later payments or payday loans. Whatever debt you’re dealing with, it’s important to speak to the person or company you owe money to as early as you can.
If you feel you need support with debts or rising costs, your local Citizens Advice can help or contact another organisation like StepChange.
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Austen's landscape and the animals she referred to in her writings.
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Curtis Museum
We are delighted to continue displaying the Crocheted Coral Reef by Creating Crafts & Blooms CIC in the Curtis Museum for a few more months. There will be associated craft and textile workshops over the spring and summer.
Family Half Term Workshop/Science event. Wednesday 28th May, 11am. This drop-in event was very popular the last time we ran it, so we may ask you to queue.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Sunday Curtis 10am – 4.30pm. Allen 10.30 – 4pm hampshireculture.org.uk/curtis-museum hampshireculture.org.uk/allen-gallery
Established 1878
Friendly, professional advice on all areas of family law in the centre of Bishop's Waltham. Our friendly family team will do everything possible to guide you through the process and securing the right outcome for you and your family, no matter the situation.
Friendly, professional advice on all areas of family law in the centre of Bishops Waltham
Our friendly family team will do everything possible to guide you through the process and securing the right outcome for you and your family, no matter the situation.
Contact Serhan Handani at sh@bramsdonandchilds.com
Contact Serhan Handani at sh@bramsdonandchilds.com
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