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06 Motoring Local services to keep your vehicle running smoothly

30 Hampshire Mum Doggy Paddle

Copy Writers Gill Grant, Claire Thurlow, Lucia Foster-Found

36 Education Find local schools and educational experts

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09 Food & Drink Eat out, stay in: food, drink and dining in Hampshire

46 Lucia Foster-Found Live and Let Thrive Part II

12 Claire Thurlow Country Mouse, Town Mouse 16 Entertainment Discover local events and days out in Hampshire.

39 Professional From photographers to solicitors - every professional service you need

19 Wellbeing Looking after your health

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42 Home Trades, services, designers. All you need for your home

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

46 Church Services Your local church services

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Garden Make your garden dream come true. Or visit local beautiful country gardens

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WHAT'S ON? Saturday 16

Snowdrops by Candlelight A magical evening in the grounds of Hill Farm House. Lanterns light your way as you wander along the woodland walk where thousands of snowdrops carpet the ground. A unique romantic experience topped off by a mug of hot mulled wine and a delicious snack of hot soup and crusty bread in the barn, just right to warm you up on a cold evening. Gardens Open 6-9pm Advance Sales £10 (£3 under 16s) contact rick.ankers@gmail.com or 07970656515 or from Barnaby’s Coffee Shop, Church Road, Swanmore SO32 2PA Gate Sales £12 (£4 under 16s). Hill Farm House, Droxford Road, Swanmore, Hampshire SO32 2PY

FEBRUARY Wednesday 6 - Saturday 16 Titchfield Festival Theatre: Olga at the Theatre

Europe, 1890. Anton has written a new short play for a small provincial theatre and Olga yearns to be taken seriously as an actress... but the small company of actors find it difficult to concentrate on the play when all around them passions, disagreements, egos and personalities collide explosively - hindering Olga's yearnings for fame and fortune - not helped by the elderly actress' affection to vodka.

Tickets:T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com W: titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com This will be shown at Oak Theatre, 73 St Margarets Lane,Titchfield, PO14 4BG

Saturday 9

Manor Farm Ghost Hunt Manor Farm was once an isolated 15th Century farmhouse with its ancient duck pond and neighbouring St Bartholomew’s Church being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The location was a working farm for over 600 years making it an ideal site for the BBC to film its historical drama Wartime Farm here in 2012.

Staff and visitors often report strange smells and poltergeist activity such as doors closing as well as unexplained knocks and tapping.

Will you be lucky enough to experience the ghosts of children playing? Supernatural Tours has access to both cottages, the two barns and the deconsecrated church for this true spinetingling event.This event will include the use of equipment and participation in experiments as we discover if Manor Farm is haunted.This is a real ghost hunt experience, and we cannot guarantee paranormal activity.£35.00 8.30pm2am. Manor Farm Pylands lane Bursledon Hampshire SO31 1BH

Friday 15

Sparkling Wine and Artisan Chocolate Tasting At Hambledon Vineyard - 6.30pm. £30 per person.Tickets available from www. hambledonvineyard.co.uk.

Sunday 17 & 24

Chawton House Snowdrop Sunday Sunday 17: 11am - 4.30pm - Visit the gardens to enjoy the snowdrops on the south lawn and in the wilderness, discover the walled garden and explore the grounds. Light lunches, tea, coffee and cakes will be available for purchase in the tearoom. Sunday 24: 11am - 4.30pm - Chawton House is opening the garden for a special viewing of the snowdrops, as part of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), an inspiring programme that organises the opening of outstanding gardens around the country to raise funds for charity. Entry to the garden will be £5 (children under 16 go free) and all funds will go to a range of beneficiaries selected by NGS including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie among others. Refreshments will be available for purchase in the tearoom.Tickets: £5; Children (Under 16) Free. At Chawton House, Alton, GU34 1SJ.

Monday 18

Dark Skies Festival: Stargazing South Downs in Petersfield From 4pm - 8pm at The Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4EA.This year our flagship Stargazing South Downs event is going on tour and will be at the Festival Hall Petersfield with planetarium shows, a giant dark skies colouring wall, talks, and if the night is clear, a chance to go moongazing outdoors.

were made by women.The chemicals used to make munitions were toxic and turned the hair green and the skin yellow, as a result the workers were nicknamed 'canary girls'. Some workers fid from the poisons and many were killed in explosions. Set against the background of the battle of the Somme this play tells the story of a young munitionette.

Tickets:T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com W: titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com This will be shown at Acorn Studio, 73 St Margarets Lane,Titchfield, PO14 4BG

Saturday 23

Davina's Fashion Show Davina's is supporting the local community and is funding a fashion show on the Saturday 23rd February 2019 at 7.30pm, in St Mary’s Church Hall, with the proceeds going towards the church restoration fund.Tickets are available at £10 each from her shop - 7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW. Light refreshment will be provided.

Monday 25 - Saturday 2 March Titchfield Festival Theatre: Exhume

Robert returns from travelling overseas to the house in Islington where he grew up with Edward his elder brother who bought out Robert’s side of the house left to them by their parents following their death five years earlier. A day after Robert’s arrival the police dig up the garden next door suspecting that the remains of a woman murdered twenty years ago may be buried there.What do the police find? Why has Robert come back? Is there a secret to uncover? Tickets:T: 01329 556156 E: info@titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com W: titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com This will be shown at Acorn Studio, 73 St Margarets Lane,Titchfield, PO14 4BG

Monday 18 - Saturday 23

Titchfield Festival Theatre: No Man's Land Two plays about the role of women in WW1: Victim Always Dies and The Canary Girls.

Victim Always Dies - During World War One there was a desperate shortage of nurses.

Women of the V.A.D, the Voluntary Aid Detachment were recruited to help.They played an invaluable role in the war effort and saved many lives.This play tells the story of two middle class young women who volunteered for the VADs. In the typical black humour of the troops VADs were referred to as 'very active dusters' or 'victims always dies'.

The Canary Girls - Almost all of the thousands of artillery shells and millions of bullets fired by the British Armed Forces in World War One

Monday 25

The Birds Path An exhibition of drawings from recent books and collaborations by Hambledon based artist/ illustrator Douglas Robertson. From Monday 25 February - Saturday 23 March at One Tree Books, 7 Lavant Street, Petersfield.

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COUNTY COUNCIL CALLS ON PARTNERS TO PLAY THEIR PART TO SECURE M27 JUNCTION 10 IMPROVEMENTS

THE SUPERCAR EVENT SET FOR GOODWOOD Goodwood has been announced as the new venue for The Supercar Event on Saturday 1 June. It will offer once-in-a-lifetime passenger rides in some of the world’s most iconic supercars from just £20, raising money for The Children’s Trust charity, helping children with brain injury.

The event offers the chance to experience exhilarating rides in world-class supercars, as well as a wide range of fun filled attractions and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. From helicopter rides to Caterham Sevens, younger guests can also have their first driving experience with the Stay Safe Driving School (age 14 and above).

150 supercars will descend onto the Goodwood Motor Circuit including the Lamborghini Aventador S, Ferrari 488 and the McLaren 675 LT. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift that will appeal to petrolheads or a great day out for the whole family, The Supercar Event will be sure to deliver an unforgetful experience.

A number of well-known personalities, such as Chris Evans, Andrea McLean, Phil Tufnell, Shane Richie have taken part previously with

ACROSS AFRICA AND BEYOND - 1988 LONDONSYDNEY VINTAGE RALLY

Come to Beaulieu Motor Museum on Saturday 16th February to hear the story of Paul Davies and James Wheildon's incredible journey on the 1988 London to Sydney Vintage Rally.

Paul Davies and James Wheildon had been campaigning vintage Talbot 90's in various events from VSCC racing to a prestigious entry

hosts including Craig Phillips, Nick Whale, Alexandra Legouix and Rebecca Jackson, helping raise thousands of pounds for The Children’s Trust. British Indycar Driver and former Formula 1 Driver Max Chilton who has been part of the action at The Supercar Event said “the event is breathtaking. People love getting so close to the world’s most spectacular cars”.

Racing Driver Nick Whale who is involved with The Supercar Event said: “It’s a fantastic event for the entire family. It is hugely popular year after year, and I think the Goodwood Motor Circuit will be the perfect venue. Supporting an event that helps to raise much-needed money for children with brain injury is so rewarding. Don’t miss it!”

Tracy Poulton, Fundraising Manager at The Children’s Trust said: “Hundreds of supercars, lots of activities and an army of dedicated volunteers make it one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. We’re looking forward to hosting it at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit!”

Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children aged 4-16) £30, adult ticket £10.56, child and concession tickets £8.VIP tickets £160 or book a table of 10 for £1,550. Supercar rides must be purchased separately. Book now, visit thesupercarevent.com in the 1984 Mille Miglia. In considering how to follow on from that event they couldn't resist entering the gruelling 1988 London to Sydney Vintage Car Endurance Trial.The pair bought a wreck of a 1930 open tourer Talbot and spent 27 months building it for the event.Their route took them 10,000 miles overland across some of the worst terrain in the world in a (then) 58 year old car (now 88!) without back up vehicles or support network. Daunting and dangerous does not even come close!

The evening will commence at 7:30 pm in the Lecture Theatre of the National Motor Museum’s Collections Centre and finish at around 10:00pm.The National Motor Museum will be open from 6:00pm for a private viewing at no extra charge. www.beaulieu.co.uk Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Councillor Rob Humby, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Transport, will consider a report setting out the major progress made to date but also reviewing the risks associated with the transport scheme at Junction 10 of the M27 in Fareham, near Wickham, at his Decision Day meeting.

Councillor Humby explained: “Hampshire County Council stepped in to co-ordinate this complex scheme, pulling together different interests, and working closely with Highways England to align to the Smart Motorways project, Fareham Borough Council on the proposed development at Welborne and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership to secure Government funding.

“We’ve made excellent progress over the past 12 months to design a scheme which can be delivered and which has allowed the developers to submit an updated planning application for Welborne. We’ve achieved what we set out to do at this stage of the project, but we are now at a point where we can’t go any further without progress from our partners around planning permissions and funding agreements.

“I am also concerned that timescales are becoming very tight for the scheme to be progressed in alignment with the Smart Motorways programme. We took on this role as scheme promoter on the condition that there was no financial risk to Hampshire County Council, and, with funding provided to the County Council for development and preparation work due to run out at the end of January, we need some quick decisions from our partners.”

The full report is available at: http:// democracy.hants.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails. aspx?ID=170

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FOOD & DRINK

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPORTS CAMPAIGN CUTTING BACK ON SUGAR

THE GREAT HAMPSHIRE SAUSAGE AND PIE COMPETITION RETURNS ON TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY Hampshire Fare is on the hunt for the county’s talented butchers and producers ahead of the return of the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition on Tuesday 5th February.

The popular annual meaty contest will be held at Eastleigh College where a panel of expert judges from across the UK will judge the twelve categories. The event is being sponsored by Lucas Ingredients, Dalziel, Santa Maria, Ringwood Brewery and Mozzo.

The categories include Traditional Pork Sausage, Hampshire Sausage,Young Sausage

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Maker, Speciality Sausage, Charcuterie, HotEating Pie, Meatballs and Faggotts and ColdEating Pie. Entries will be marked against strict criteria including texture and flavour.

Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager of Hampshire Fare commented: “The Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition is a unique opportunity for all local butchers and producers. The event puts the spotlight on our county’s butchers with lots of interest from local and national media. Through highlighting the best local products we aim to encourage people to make shopping at their local butchers a regular event.”

A winner will be announced in each category with one overall champion. New for this year, there will be an Innovative Produce Award presented by Hampshire Fare. www.hampshirefare.co.uk of HCC Chocolates (one box between two).

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BOTTLES AND BITES NIGHT WINE CLUB - ENGLAND FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY Relax and enjoy the last of our educational wine evenings, hosted by Education Manager Katrina, who will look at the versatility and delights of still English wine, from Cornwall, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.

HEARTS AT HAMBLEDON SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY A Sunday Tour at 11am. Due to the success of last years sell out valentines day, we have brought this event back again for another year.

Tour of all areas of the vineyard including Cellar, winery and Vineyard. Includes a tasting of all Hambledon wines (3 in total) and a box

Paired with fish pie and sticky toffee pudding this is a tasting not to be missed!. For those who want to learn more after the tasting, there is also the opportunity to have a tour of our state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery.

Book online at www.hambledonvineyard.co.uk Tel: 02392 632358 Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon, PO7 4RY

Hampshire County Council is supporting Change4life, a new campaign to encourage families to ‘make a swap when you next shop’ and help them cut back on sugar.

Councillor Patricia Stallard, Executive Member for Public Health at the local authority, said “Most of the sugar children are having comes from sugary drinks, confectionery, biscuits, cakes, desserts, plus higher-sugar breakfast cereals and yoghurts.

Change4Life aims to make it simple for families to swap sugary food and drinks for healthy options.”

Children in England are having around 2,800 sugar cubes more than they should each year , more than double the maximum recommended amount. Too much sugar is bad for children’s health as it can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside that we cannot see. This fat can cause weight gain and serious diseases like type 2 diabetes, which people are getting younger than ever before, and heart disease and some cancers. Too much sugar can also cause painful tooth decay.

Some supermarkets will be highlighting healthier options in-store and many will be using a new Change4Life ‘good choice’ badge to make it even easier for families to make healthier choices.

Primary school age children will receive a free take-home pack from school in midJanuary. The pack takes children on an ‘Adventure in Sugar Smart World’ and features fun games and stickers to get children to spot the higher-sugar food and drinks and choose healthier swaps. It also provides easy tips on everyday sugar swaps for the whole family.

For information, search www.nhs.uk/changeforlife

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FEATURE

COUNTRY MOUSE, TOWN MOUSE

BY CLAIRE THURLOW

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t’s four o’clock on a drizzly January afternoon and the tawny owls are already on the hunt.The sun is setting as I walk back towards home, and that familiar ‘keewick’ call is answered by ‘hoo-hoo’ from the other side of the lane. I will miss the owls, and have found their regular presence to be companionable rather than eerie.They have watched us from the beech tree and the garage roof, and swooped low at dusk over the rough grass in the meadow in search of prey.

But tomorrow we leave the owls, and the village, and become ‘townies’ again. Although there will be woodland walks on our doorstep, I doubt I will have the same opportunities for seeing wildlife as I’ve had here.

It’s not just luck that has allowed us to witness the owls close up, they are drawn by the presence of tiny rodents, and wood mice in particular. Although mainly nocturnal, I have seen wood mice in daylight, darting from behind the log wall and into a narrow patch of woodland.This corner has been left largely untouched, (nobody would call me a tidy gardener!) with a tangle of brambles, nettles and ivy which shelters small mammals and birds from predators and the worst of the winter weather.The canopy of trees offers beech nuts and sycamore seeds, while the undergrowth provides centipedes, worms and insects.

In the autumn I spotted a wood mouse scrambling among the shrubs to reach a clutch of berries. It’s hard to dislike this appealing little creature, with its big black eyes and over-sized ears. No doubt the long, twitching whiskers and mobile nose alerted the mouse to my presence, but it

appeared unconcerned. Perhaps it felt safer in daylight, while the nocturnal hunters - foxes and cats, as well as owls, were sleeping.

Unlike the drab, grey-brown house mouse, the wood mouse, also known as the long-tailed field mouse, has a soft, sandycoloured coat and white belly. Agile and tenacious, it gathers a stock of food to sustain it through the winter - acorns are a particular favourite. If it raids the berry bushes, the wood mouse leaves the fruit behind, preferring the pips.Should you find a neat, circular hole nibbled in a hazel shell, then the wood mouse has probably been at work. Unlike the gnawing of a squirrel, all the teeth marks point downwards. Once found, the food is stored in caches, perhaps in an old birds’ nest or in a hollow tree.

Last winter, with a coating of snow on the ground, tiny tracks along its regular route suggested the wood mouse had been out and about despite the cold.They don’t hibernate, although, like many of us, may become sluggish in a harsh winter, preferring the comfort of a network of burrows beneath the tree roots. But if stores are low, they will venture out to forage, especially if there are young to feed. A prolific breeder, producing up to six litters a year, the wood mouse may even give birth in winter if food supplies are adequate.

I hope the wood mice make it through the winter. Not just because their presence ensures a valuable food source for the owls, but because they are fascinating in their own right.Who knew that they ‘way-mark’ their territories with strategically placed leaves and twigs? Or that they’ll settle in a nest box if it’s low down on a tree trunk? They may be small, but are certainly characterful!

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ENTERTANIMENT rehearsing a new play, arguing and sometimes agonising and occasionally improvising. Olga is based on a character that I first featured in The Nose; an actress who has tried and failed in her career and when I discussed this with colleagues after we finished this play, they asked me: what happened to that actress when she toured the theatres across Europe?

“I couldn’t answer that question, but it gave me the idea for this play. The image in my mind was of an actress (Olga) talking to a director (Anton), with the play then showing the cast rehearsing, arguing, sometimes agonising and occasionally improvising.

COMEDY AND CHAOS… OLGA AT THE THEATRE IS A REAL TONIC FOR OUR TIMES Europe: 1890. Titchfield Festival Theatre’s New Play Season continues with the firstever performance of a brand new comedy written and directed by Johnny O’Hanlon: Olga at the Theatre.The story is based on a new short play written by Anton.

Olga arrives at a provincial theatre somewhere in Europe, yearning to be taken seriously as an actress; however, the small company of actors find it difficult to concentrate on the play when all around them passions, disagreements, egos and personalities collide

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explosively - hindering Olga's desire for fame and fortune. The actors want to perform in the ‘old ways’ but Anton and the director want the company to adopt the new style of Naturalism…to act ‘naturally’. This tricky situation is not helped by the elderly actress' affection to vodka….resulting in a first night of chaos – and comedy, with plenty unfolding both backstage and on stage.

‘Olga at the Theatre’ was inspired by one of the characters, Olga, in ‘The Nose’, a play also written by Johnny O’Hanlon and performed to acclaim at Titchfield last year. Johnny explains what inspired him to write this brand new play.

If this was a play no one would deem it possible….or maybe they would? Discover for yourself what happened on that first night in this hugely entertaining and comedy première.

Olga at the Theatre opens on Wednesday 6th February 2019 until Saturday 16th February at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield PO14 4BG.

“The image in my mind was the actress, Olga, auditioning for a theatre director who runs a small theatre company; we see the cast

For more information, please go to http:// titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com/or contact our Box Office on 01329 556156.

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Scenes were often pretty chaotic – or perhaps you would say organised chaos!

“Europe in the late 19th century was a turbulent period, politically and militarily.

However, despite this uncertainty theatres across the continent continued to produce new themes, new ideas and spectacular new effects. Indeed, many will say it was the start of modern drama and theatrical productions.

Theatre provided a real tonic for our times then – and can do so today.”

For more information: Tel: 01962 733 810 www.watercressline.co.uk Mid Hants Railway Ltd, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG

The ultimate day out for budding astronauts and space engineers! These events will be running on Saturday 2 / Sunday 3 and Saturday 9 / Sunday 10 February.Visitors can drop in to these special activities, delivered in partnership with Destination Space, at no extra cost.

Experience a fantastic live science show all about satellites. These will be running at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:30 and 15:30.

Our Curiosity Officers and Inspirers will be running space-themed activities and challenges in the Invention Studio and busking throughout the Centre.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.winchestersciencecentre.org Winchester Science Centre, Telegraph Way, Winchester, SO21 1HZ

ENTERTAINMENT

OLGA AT THE THEATRE

No Man’s Land

TWO PLAYS ABOUT THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN WW1

6-16 FEB @ 7.30PM & SUN 10 @ 2.30PM (NO PERF 11 FEB)

18-23 FEB @7.30PM

25 FEB-2 MAR @ 7.30PM

6-16 MAR @ 7.30PM & SUN 10 @ 2.30PM (NO PERF 11 MAR)

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ANTARCTICA 2019 AT GILBERT WHITE'S HOUSE

THE BIRDS PATH - AN EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS

BY DOUGLAS ROBERTSON Hampshire based artist Douglas Robertson has become well known for his collaborations with many of the countries best poets.

Originally from Scotland, he has lived in Hambledon for the last eighteen years, and living on the South Downs has had a major influence on his work.

Donald and Douglas have worked on a number of publications over the last ten years including two volumes of prose and poetry, The Guga Stone (Luath) and SY Story (Birlinn), and Herring Tales: How the Silver Darlings Shaped Human Taste and History and The Dark Stuff – Stories from the Peatlands (Bloomsbury). The Guga Stone and Herring Tales were included in the Guardian’s Best Nature Books of 2013 and 2015.

“Since childhood I have been fascinated by nature, particularly birds, and the diverse and beautiful habitats of Hampshire have played a major role in developing my vision as an artist. The light and life on the South Downs has been particularly key to this.”

In his recent collaborations, birds, beasts and flowers have become the main subject matter of his work. His main collaborator over the last decade has been Donald S. Murray, and the pair are working on a new book of poems and drawing entitled ‘Birdfall’, due to be published in 2019.

“Birdfall has allowed me to indulge in my love of birds, and living in Hampshire has given me a great deal of inspiration for many of the drawings, especially the many wader species living on our wonderful coastline.”

To coincide with our programme of Antarctic events January-April 2019 we will be displaying some of the museum’s antarctic treasures not usually on display, until Sunday 28th April 2019. Free with Admission.

16th February- 24th February: Penguin Trail 18th & 20th February: Build an Antarctic World 19th & 21st February: Penguin Crafts 21st February: The Tale of the Ratman of South Georgia with Dickie Hall TBC: Talk with Antarctic wildlife photographer Sue Flood.

21st March: Pull of the Poles with Kim Crosbie 25th April: Polar Medicine with Iain Grant www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk Gilbert White’s House, The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, GU34 3JH

SNOWDROPS BY CANDLELIGHT AT HILL FARM HOUSE, SWANMORE He is also currently working on a major collaboration project Birds, Beasts and Flowers with award winning poet, Isobel Dixon, inspired by D.H. Lawrence’s poetry collection of the same name. The poet and artist are responding to Lawrence’s poems in various ways, and to each other’s work as a result of this contemplation and ‘conversation’ with the themes of travel, encounters with nature, our identity, mortality, sexuality and otherness. There are elements of response, renewal and rebuttal to Lawrence’s work in their approach.

From the 25th of February, One Tree Bookshop, in Lavant Street, Petersfield, will be hosting an exhibition of drawings from Douglas’ recent collaborations with Donald S Murray and Isobel Dixon. He will be appearing in person at the bookshop on Saturday 9th March, working on new drawings and discussing his work and the art of collaboration. The exhibition is open 9-5 daily from 25th February to 23rd March.

Since 2013, Hill Farm House in Swanmore has hosted Snowdrops by Candlelight, a magical evening event in February with all proceeds going to charity. Hundreds of lanterns light your way as you wander along the woodland walk and the evening is topped off with complimentary mulled wine, soup and a roll in the barn.

This year the gates will be open 6-9pm on Saturday 16th Feb with The Paterson Centre and St Barnabas (Reg Charity 1128899) the beneficiaries.

Full details may be found on stbarnabas.org.uk.

Ridgemede House

“Our Philosophy is to assure and enhance a resident's quality of life”

The accommodation at Ridgemede House is of an excellent standard. Mainly for people aged 65 years and over.

All rooms have en-suite facilities. Each room has a telephone with your own personalised number. If required LCD colour televisions can be provided. Wifi is also available on site. CCTV cameras now installed.

The rooms can be tailored to suit you, either a single or married/couples occupancy is available This is a real homely atmosphere, with lovingly home cooked meals provided for you

RATING: GOOD Job opportunities available - Carers required for day/night/evening shifts For further information please contact a member of our staff

Tel: 01489 892511 • Facebook: Ridgemedecareltd ridgemedecare@hotmail.co.uk • www.ridgemedecareltd.co.uk Rareridge Lane • Bishop’s Waltham • Southampton • SO32 1DX

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WELLBEING

RAVENSFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY

ALRESFORD GOLF COURSE - ONE OF THE OLDEST AND PRETTIEST COURSES IN HAMPSHIRE

package within the annual fee as well as full access to some of the best practice facilities in the county with a newly extended practice/ covered driving range with ball collection, short game and wedge area and 6 hole par 3 course.

Alresford is one of the oldest and prettiest places to play in Hampshire. An easy walking, chalk downland course which is lush in the summer and enjoys outstanding natural drainage in the winter ensuring that bad weather does not spoil your golf and that you get maximum value for your membership.

Always tidy and well presented, the layout is a challenging test for both amateurs and professionals, regularly hosting county amateur and PGA competitions. Whether a beginner or regular player, the regular ‘roll ups’ and social occasions will ensure that you make new friends quickly.

Membership enquiries are welcome not only from golfers (new and old) but also from those who would like to make use of the dining facilities and various social events.

The club offers a range of social events from Sunday lunches to themed dining evenings, Bridge club, live music and quizzes.

Membership enquiries are welcome for all playing categories and abilities, including those new to golf or thinking of joining their first club. Our academy membership is proving very popular and includes a lesson

WINCHESTER 10KM ROAD RACE 2019

Please come along to visit us - we would be delighted to show you around the club and discuss all the options with you.You really will be very welcome.

Tel: 01962 733746 / 01962 733998(Pro-Shop) Email: secretary@alresfordgolf.co.uk www.alresfordgolf.co.uk

The Winchester 10km Road Race started back in 1983 as a 10 mile distance. The race adopted the popular 10km format in the late 1980's.

The 2019 edition of The Winchester 10km Road Race with be held on Sunday 24th February 2019. Race Start - 8:30.

The race will feature a 1 lap route is a mix of urban and countryside starting outside the historic Winchester Guildhall in The Broadway.

This year features a revised start with the race leaving the Broadway via the exit next to King Alfred's statue. The route heads up St George's Street before going out towards the village of Kingsworthy. The return leg passes through the village of Headbourne Worthy and back towards Winchester before finishing at The North Walls Recreation Centre.

For more information www.winchester10k.co.uk

Specialising in the treatment of adults with neurological conditions, Sarah Atherton provides physiotherapy in the comfort of your own home or care environment. Therapy is tailored to each person, with a strong focus on achieving individual goals, such as improving strength and balance, walking outdoors confidently, or taking part in a favourite hobby.

Sarah is passionate about providing a high quality service. She has completed post-graduate training in neurological rehabilitation, and has over 30 years of NHS physiotherapy experience, including physiotherapy team lead role in stroke rehabilitation.

Clients can self-refer to Ravensford Physiotherapy, or referrals can be made by other health professionals. There are good links with local services - your treatment plan may involve onward referral to your local gym, NHS service, or voluntary group.

So if you live in South Hampshire, and would like to increase your independence and confidence, please contact Sarah Atherton - 07840 037910 sarah.atherton@ravensford.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY: PUBLIC NEIGHBOURHOOD MEETING

PACT Meeting to be held in Jubilee Hall, Bishops Waltham. 7pm on 7th February.

Members of the community to come and speak to Police and other multi agencies with regards to any concerns they may have. This is a meeting for residents of Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Shedfield, Curdridge, Shirrell Heath,Durley and Waltham Chase.

ENTERTAINMENT

WELLB EING

Ladies Beginners ‘Get into Golf’ Coaching

at Alresford Golf Club

ONLY £25

SARAH ATHERTON MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist

for a 4 week course

All sessions 10am - 11am All equipment provided

Week 1

Get to grips with the basic swing

Week 2

Week 3

Chipping & putting

Week 4

Driving from the tee

Iron play & pitching

Saturday 23rd March, Saturday 30th March, Saturday 6th April & Saturday 13th April For anyone interested in giving golf a try, these introductory sessions are perfect. Our experienced PGA Pro will keep instructions simple and clear.

Learn and make friends with people of similar ability. Have fun!

A FLEXIBLE HOME BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE WITHIN SOUTH HAMPSHIRE • SPECIALIST IN THE TREATMENT OF ADULTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

For full details of the lessons or to book please contact the Pro-Shop on

01962 733998

• THERAPY TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

or visit our website

www.alresfordgolf.co.uk Advanced booking with payment required either in person or via telephone

T: 07840 037910 sarah.atherton@ravensford.co.uk www.ravensford-physio.co.uk

At Head Masters our team are experienced in all aspects of Men’s Hair styling, clipper work, colouring & can offer expert advice on male grooming and home care.

TREAT YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE TO A FEBRUARY/MARCH PACKAGE AVEDA'S MEN'S GREY BLENDING COLOUR .95% NATURAL 5 Natural Shades • Quick, just add 5 minutes to your appointment Low maintenance, lasts up to 4 weeks (skin test required before first colour, speak with salon)

PACKAGE A - OFFER PRICE £40 (USUALY £55)

Mens wash, cut, grey blending and complementary Aveda home care product

PACKAGE B - OFFER PRICE £35 (USUALY £42.50)

Mens wash, cut, finish and complementary Aveda home care product Gift vouchers available for that special Valentine OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK - THUR/FRI 9AM - 7PM

Tel: 01489 896841

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WELLBEING

BISHOP'S WALTHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY TALK: VISIONS OF NATURE

BW AVIATION GROUP: ‘FLYING BOATS AND FLOAT PLANES AROUND THE WORLD’

videos of both familiar and rare types. Our area has a rich history of water-based aircraft and Bob’s talk will be a valuable reminder that they remain in useful operation elsewhere in the World.

A relaxed and interactive talk supported by wildlife imagery from the UK and abroad, both wild and captive. Sharing background stories and techniques for getting great images whether you are in the wilds of Africa, at a local nature reserve or visiting a zoo.

Presented by Bob Wealthy, local aviation historian and secretary of Gosport Aviation Society. This new presentation follows his travels and is well illustrated with images and

Admission is £2.50. This will be held on Tuesday 5th February, 7.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham.

Talk by Sue Morris on 7th February. 7.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1EE. Tickets on the door, members £5, non-members £7.

WINCHESTER LIVE AT HOME SCHEME - COMING SOON TO BISHOP'S WALTHAM AND SWANMORE

can be offered at home and group activities in a place where you can be among friends.

LIGHT SEATED EXERCISE - NEW CLASS IN BISHOPS WALTHAM We will be starting a seated exercise class in a central location in Bishops Waltham in January 2019 and are hoping to also start a class or activity in Swanmore later in the year. A fully seated class involving stretching, resistance work and equipment based exercises, followed by a tea or coffee and a chat. Transport is provided. Please Contact before attending. Bishops Waltham United Free Church Address: Basingwell Street Upper, Bishops Waltham SO32 1AL

Above all you will know that there is always someone to turn to for help, advice or simply a chat. For a small monthly donation to the Scheme, members benefit from a regular newsletter, birthday card, Christmas gift bag, regular telephone contact, transport to one off appointments (subject to availability), signposting & information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN BISHOP'S WALTHAM AND SWANMORE We are actively seeking Members and Volunteers for a charity that provides support for older people (60+) living in their own homes; helping maintain independent living, improve well being and reduce isolation.

Various roles including supporting our clubs, providing transport and befriending. The hours are flexible and there is a role to suit all abilities.

WHAT IS WINCHESTER LIVE AT HOME SCHEME? Through our able team of volunteers we are able to offer opportunities for companionship, support and advice. We have services which

LIVE AT HOME SCHEME COMING TO SWANMORE We are currently actively researching the area to find the best venue and activity as well as volunteers that would be willing to help in starting up a new project. If you are living in Swanmore and feel there is an activity you would like to see offered in your area, or would like to get involved in volunteering, then please get in touch on the contact details at the end of this article.

Do you feel you would benefit from an exercise class? Or are you living in Bishops Waltham or Swanmore and feel there is an activity you would like to see offered in your area?

Then please get in touch with Veronica Allsop – Community Programme Co-ordinator 07388 996243 / 01962 890995 winchester.liveathome@mha.org.uk www.wlahs.org

Traditional Values, Exceptional Service Since 1948 we have thrived on providing the best service and care, by introducing the latest technology. We have an extensive range of frames to suit any budget, from standard frames to luxury eyewear.

20% OFF FRAMES & LENSES Terms & conditions apply

Gift vouchers also available We offer full and comprehensive examinations that can include: OCT for Macula Degeneration • Visucam - Fundus Photography • Retinal Analysis Full Glaucoma Screening • Diabetic Monitoring • Visual Stress Analysis - Colorimetry Our routine eye examination includes Digital Fundus Imaging

To book an appointment please call: Park Gate: 01489 584169 • Havant: 02392 484184 60 Botley Road, Park Gate • 26 North Street, Havant

www.wingateopticians.co.uk

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DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH

Davina’s fantastic dress shop is now located at 7 Warsash Road Warsash SO31 9HW. For those unfamiliar with Warsash it is 2 doors away from Peter Nash Specialist Cars and opposite the Ferryman public house. There is a large unrestricted free car park on the other side of the road.

WHAT'S ON AT FONTWELL THIS FEBRUARY? THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY WINTER AFTERNOON RACING Experience a Raceday at the UK's Only Figure of 8 Jumps Track. Love Racing? Enjoy a Winter Afternoon at our beautiful Sussex Racecourse with 7 exhilarating races!

Take a look at our Land & Power Premier Restaurant Package, just £89! Enjoy a 3-course meal in the Land & Power Premier Restaurant with incredible views overlooking the Racecourse.You'll have a Host/Tipster for the day as well as tableside betting, a racecard and much more.

During this fixture we will be operating in One Enclosure. This means you can enjoy the perks of Premier Admission with a Paddock Ticket! (£15) This includes access to an additional Bar, Food Outlets and Betting Facilities in the Land & Power Premier Grandstand, seating opposite the Winning Post and additional seating out on the Terrace, overlooking Fontwell Gardens - the perfect, peaceful spot to study the form.

Gates Open: 12:00 First Race: 14:05 Last Race: 16:50 SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY THE NATIONAL SPIRIT HURDLE The richest and most prestigious race in the Fontwell Calendar will be run for the 54th time on Sunday 24 February, join us and be apart of the tradition.

Fontwell's richest race is sure to attract some of the country's finest talent. This £80,000, Grade 2 race originated 54 years ago and is named after the dual winning champion hurdler, National Spirit.

After the prize fund increased by a further £30,000 in 2016, the National Spirit Hurdle has continued to attract some of the best horses with excitement beginning to build for months in advance! Recent winners include Old Guard, Lil' Rockerfeller, Black Corton!

At Fontwell Park, there are two enclosures to choose from - The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure which grants access to 3 Grandstands, the Parade Ring, Winning Circle and a number of Bars and Food Outlets.

The Land & Power Premier Enclosure which includes entry to all of the above - plus access to the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand. In here, you'll find a large indoor bar, the Premier Café as well as seated viewing overlooking the Winning Post. There is also access to a beautiful rear terrace - the perfect quiet spot to study the form.

Gates Open: 11:50 First Race: 13:50 Last Race: 16:55 For more information: Tel: 01243 543335 www.fontwellpark.co.uk Fontwell Park Racecourse Arundel Road, Fontwell Arundel, BN18 0SY

The shop comprises 3 large airy rooms with 3 changing rooms. The front room has the largest selection of mother of the bride/ groom outfits in Hampshire/Dorset, with a choice of Condici, John Charles and Veni Infantino. They combine classic styles in jewel, or pastel colours and a selection of younger ruched outfits.

There is also a range of matching hats, hatinators and fascinators, many of which are made exclusively for Davina’s. For those who want a one-stop-shop Davina’s also stock shoes and handbags to complete your outfit.

Part of the main room and a second room contain lots of exciting casual trousers, or tops to more structured outfits, ideal for cruising, or visiting Ascot, or a Royal Garden Party.

Labels include Frank Lyman, Josef Ribkoff, Habella and Maria Bellantani Italian knitwear.

You will be spoiled for choice. The third room contains evening wear, with many sale, or reduced items. Davina’s also anticipates stocking prom dresses which should be available from April onwards.

You are never pressurised to buy and advice is available if requested from Davina, or her knowledgeable staff, but you can just browse if you prefer.

Husbands, or partners are warmly welcome to ‘watch the fashion show’, or just sit back in one of the comfortable easy chairs and read the newspaper.

Davina has herself lived in Warsash for 45 years and is proud now to have her shop there. She supports the local community and is funding a fashion show on the evening of Saturday 23rd February 2019, at St Mary’s Church Hall, with the proceeds going towards the church restoration fund. Tickets are available at £10 each from her shop. Light refreshment will be provided.

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Home Care Provider & Consultancy Service Owned and Run by Registered Nurses Care as individual as your are, in your own home so you remain independent for as long as you need Take a break service also available 2 week trial of care to see if we suit each other

CALL FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

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No. 1 in Hampshire and Dorset for Mother of the Bride/Groom & quality label day wear Davina’s has the largest up-to-date selection of high quality designer wear and ladies’ fashion clothing. If you are looking for a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit, special occasion wear, cruise wear, or simply an addition to your seasonal wardrobe, then Davina’s is for you.

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Cared for Staff = Cared for Clients We value our staff as much as our clients If YOU are interested in joining our small and friendly team, please contact us as per details below.

We look forward to meeting you

Tel: 01489 890016 contact@lapiscare.com www.lapiscare.com UNIT 9, SHEDFIELD HOUSE DAIRY, SANDY LANE, SHEDFIELD, SO32 2HQ

HAIR ART Hair Art, the premier hair salon in Christchurch and Bishops Waltham, is one of the leading names in hairdressing in Hampshire and Dorset. With impeccable service and reputation built over 20 years, our highly trained team of experts will give you an experience not to be missed.

WE DON’T JUST COLOUR AND CUT HAIR, “WE CREATE A NEW YOU” Put your hair in our hands for great hair by our professional team

20% OFF YOUR FIRST HAIR APPOINTMENT Tel: 01489 894700 www.hairart-makeup.co.uk hairart.bw@gmail.com High Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AB

Tel: 01489 880900 or shop online at: www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk 7 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HW Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm

Fawley Farm Feeds Equine & Animal Feed Suppliers

Offering a broad range of EQUINE & ANIMAL FEEDS HAY & STRAW • SUPPLEMENTS ACCESSORIES • ALL BEDDING Stocking feed from the top brand names, we bring you the highest quality for your animals at very competitive prices.

T: 07889 835107 www.fawleyfarmfeeds.co.uk FAWLEY FARM FEEDS, HEMPLANDS LANE, PRIVETT, GU34 3NU

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MARKET SQUARE

Labels Dress Agency

Wickham Jewellery

McCarthy's Farm Shop

Ladies Mulberry Angelica Bag - £295 Jane Shilstone Boots - £28 The Old Forge, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO21 1AX Tel: 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

Ladies Tag Heuer Aquaracer diamond face and bezel, mother of pearl face, boxed with certification, reduced price - £900 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Beautiful flowers perfect for Valentines Day. Winchester Road, Wickham, PO17 5HE Tel: 01329 832221 | thefruitandvegbox.co.uk

Simon Lawson Jewellers

Flowers by the Bridge

Andrew Smith & Son - Auctioneers

Art Deco white gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring - £895 High Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AB Tel: 01489 895575 | simonlawsonjewellers.co.uk

Beautiful hand tied bouquets of seasonal flowers for Valentines from Flowers by the Bridge. To order please call Susanna or drop by the stall in West Meon Tel: 07970 280078 | susannaowersbythebridge@gmail.com

Fine Art, Antiques, Interiors & Collectables Tues 5th Feb. Monthly General Antiques & Interiors Sale Sat 16th Feb Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

Boutique ME

Wickham Jewellery

Westlands Farm Shop

Winter Sale - up to 50% off Pop in and grab a bargain Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

Heart shaped necklace, 4ct diamonds in total and 18ct gold - £4,000 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Now serving a Sunday Cavery from 12pm - 2pm. Westlands Farm, Pricketts Hill, Wickham, SO32 2JW Tel: 01329 833832 | www.westlandsfarmshop.co.uk

BOUTIQUE ME SALE Up to 50% off all Autumn and Winter Stock

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Wickham Jewellery

Moda Rosa

Red Karen Millen dress UK 8 - £95 The Old Forge, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO21 1AX 01489 896515 | www.labelsdressagency.co.uk

Tanzanite and Diamond 18ct white gold ring - £4,000 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Paule Ka - New spring collection 2019. 35 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 733277 | www.modarosa.co.uk

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Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

Wickham Jewellery

Botley Mills

Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs from £150 + VAT and delivery charge.

High Ridge Farm, Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath Tel: 01329 835100 | www.equestrianfencing.com

If you wish to buy or sell any of the above, please visit us at: Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Go green for February! Green Line poultry feeders made from natural raw materials, organic feed and bedding Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB Tel: 01489 772900 | www.botleymills.co.uk

Boutique ME

Wickham Jewellery

TLovell Wedding Photography

HATLEY Spring Summer 2019 (New to Bishops Waltham) Presenting the LUCY dress Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

Set of cufflinks in the shape of a foxes head. Made from gold and diamonds, with ruby eyes - £650 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

Wedding packages starting from £350.00 10% discount on any full wedding package, placed by the end of February tlovellphotography@gmail.com | www.tlovellphotography.com

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LAWN CARE - MOSS AND SCARIFICATION

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ccording to Don McLean’s 70’s classic, American Pie, ‘moss grows fat on a rolling stone’. According to my experience, moss grows fat on a winter lawn. Many suffer moss growth in their lawns. It’s easy to spot, lush and green amongst the grass. Thriving as it smothers its less vigorous winter bed partner. The good news is it responds well to treatment and can be brought under control with specialist lawn-care. The bad news is, left untreated it will thrive and it encourages infestation from chafer grubs which can cause a huge amount of lawn damage.

From a distance moss gives the impression of a green, lush lawn. The grass it is smothering struggles to survive, the percentage of moss in the lawn increases and the grass gradually dies away.

Why is this a problem? Wait until the drier summer months and you’ll soon see. Moss thrives in wet conditions, but unlike healthy, well maintained grass, which is far hardier, moss dries out and dies in dry, warm summer weather. At the height of summer, when you want to be enjoying your garden at its best, you are left with brown, scorched areas of lawn and areas of dead moss. Most unsightly and far too late in the season to treat. Spring is the ideal time for dealing with moss issues. Mowing too short, too infrequently or not following the correct mowing height for the time of year can be a big contributor to moss growth. As can incorrect nutrition, not dealing with thatch or compaction and not removing leaves from the lawn regularly. Bare areas should also be dealt with promptly so as not to leave space for moss spores to germinate. A healthy dense grass sward leaves little room for moss or weeds to take up residence.

Killing and removing moss If you already have moss in your lawn this can be treated. Some people try this themselves with lawn-sand but the results can be hit and miss with the grass often being killed at the same time as the moss. Our approach is a liquid treatment combined with a wetting agent that helps penetrate deep into the thick matting of moss. Ensure your lawn has the correct nutritional plan in place, so it’s receiving the right nutrients at the right time of year. Healthy grass, like healthy people, is in a better position to fight off invaders.

Once the moss has been killed it’s time to remove it. This can be hard work over a large area where a petrol-driven scarifier is essential equipment for the job. It’s time consuming and pretty hard work but it’s important to get the dead moss out and will reduce thatch at the same time. Scarification vigorously rakes the surface of the lawn with spinning blades. These blades rip out moss and thatch and open up the surface of the lawn.

Top-dressing It’s often beneficial to top-dress your lawn after scarification. This addition of a organic matter helps to level uneven hollows in the lawn surface, improves soil structure, drainage and helps the general health of the lawn.

Over-seeding to infill The final process is over-seeding - introducing new, healthy grass plants to in-fill the gaps left by the moss that’s been removed, creating a stronger, healthier lawn that’s more capable of dealing with the challenges nature throws at it.

Scarification creates ideal surface conditions for over-seeding. Unlike re-seeding, where the existing vegetation is removed completely and a new seed-bed created for the sowing of a new lawn, over-seeding works with what you already have by adding new grass seeds to your existing lawn and helping to blend areas of weak growth into other areas of your lawn more naturally. It’s also far less labour intensive, uses fewer lawn seeds and is much more economical. It is however really important to deal with any weeds before seeding begins. New grass plants are susceptible to the treatments used to kill lawn weeds. Older, existing lawn grasses are robust enough to withstand these treatments.

Therefore manage the weed issue first and then get new grass plants growing. Remember that once germination begins your new grass seeds need moisture to survive. They won’t be able to manage times without water until they have established roots. If it doesn’t rain then you need to remember to keep them watered for the first few weeks but regular rain is almost guaranteed at this time of year.

Planning ahead is the way to create superb outdoor spaces you can enjoy all year. Now is the time to treat lawn moss problems, if you don’t want to do this yourself call in the professionals and get on top of that moss problem before it’s too late.

Ian Kenyon runs Shrekfeet Lawn and Garden Services. He is always happy to offer friendly, professional advice and help 01489 339188, 07739 789483 www.shrekfeet.com

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HAMPSHIRE MUM:

DOGGY PADDLE

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friends. Lots of chatter en route to chilling in a country pub, a chance to catch up and share memories, or in our case make some new ones…

Despite a rocky start, our friend’s elegant Vizsla hound now happily ignores the Pagan Pup and maturely concentrates on fetching his ball from wherever it falls.The Pagan Pup on the other hand, shows no signs of growing up much like the other males in the Pagan household, - spending his time engaged in happy disorder and rebellion; well he is a Spaniel after all.

As our respective families grow older, things obviously change with girlfriends and boyfriends now accompanying our offspring.

It's wonderful to see young people flying various nests and living their own lives and for us to be a part of it, in some small way.

On this peaceful day, we ambled down the lane and out into the beauty that surrounds our Market Town. All was tranquil at first, but then things turn for the worse.The Vizsla was, as always, dutifully retrieving, but the Pagan pup was having none of this.

Having been so well behaved he could bare it no longer and decided that a swim was required. At the first sign of H2O he was in! An elegant plunge and a couple of lengths of the muddy stream seemed to suffice and then… there he was, stuck.

As the elegant and pristine Vizsla looked disapprovingly down, the Pagan Pup could only manage to haul half his body (aided by spread-eagled front legs) onto the steep bank. I was suddenly aware that we were all just staring down at the Pagan Pup and no one, (it should have been me I know), aided his exit. So started the embarrassed calling ritual, “Come on you can do it good boy”.

Fortunately, an able ex-forces member of our party - straddled the slippery bank and hauled the self-conscious Pagan Pup unceremoniously from the river by the scruff of his neck.

Job done.

Now, you would think that would have been sufficiently embarrassing for a gun dog but no, as the river widened so did his desire for adventure.While his canine companion was on ‘fetch’ number 230 the Pagan Pup had spied ducks on the opposite bank.

With an elegant dive, he was in and set off across the flowing river like an Olympian. A single bound found him out of the river and in to the small adjacent pond.The ducks had him sussed and took flight immediately, so the Pagan Pup did a couple of laps so as not to loose face and tried to climb out… and yet again, stuck.

The ex-forces friends temper was now somewhat frayed, “Come on get out of there!”

We all gathered on the waters edge to offer calls of encouragement, but then Pagan pup started yelping. Something was clearly not right. I gazed hopefully in the direction of the husband but couldn’t catch his eye, he’d clearly done enough dog rescuing for one day.

We continued to call encouragingly but to no avail, the yelping got worse. Clearly there was nothing for it I took off my coat rolled my sleeves up – for some reason - and debated whether the well-known outdoor clothing brand I was wearing would be really up to the task. I was just about to set off across the river when, “Mum no. Don’t be daft you’re too old, I’ll go” Despite my strong urge to prove him wrong all I could was watch as Star I disappeared back along the path reappearing on the far bank.The Pagan Pup had got a hind leg caught somehow, so Star I took the plunge and set him free. As he staggered free of the muddy pond, the Pagan Pup swam heroically back across the river to face our ex-forces friends wrath.

With a gaggle of Sunday tourists approaching, our party moved off as if nothing had happened.This left me with a bedraggled and suddenly shivery Pagan Pup and Star I, who was now squelching toward me wet from the knee down. I assured him I was confident that Timberland boots were designed for such eventualities and would be fine after a night on the radiator.

A kind friend gave us a lift home and after a quick blow dry the Pagan Pup appeared suitably coiffured and curled up on the sofa.

Star I’s boots dripped and steamed on the radiator as we retired to the pub.

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GARDEN in the near future as we would like. Without access to Government, Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) or Homes England grant funding, the only realistic source of funding would be from the proceeds of developing County Council owned land, as identified in the draft Eastleigh Local Plan for new housing.

PLANNING FOR BOTLEY’S FUTURE As Eastleigh Borough Council publishes the agenda and reports for its next round of planning decisions, Hampshire County Council’s Leader, Councillor Roy Perry, sets out the County Council’s reasons for seeking planning permission for a new school and housing around Botley, and how this affects proposals for a new bypass.

Councillor Roy Perry, Leader of Hampshire County Council, explained: “I was disappointed to learn that the £10million award from Homes England towards the costs of a new bypass at Botley, announced last year, may only be available in the form of a repayable loan, and not as a direct grant as we had expected.

“This means that the bypass will be almost entirely dependent on capital funding from Hampshire County Council if it is to go ahead

“The proceeds from the development of this land would not only be used to support the provision of the new school to meet existing needs, as well as any growth. It would also contribute to the costs associated with building a new bypass. Therefore, in order to fund the bypass and the school, we would need to use the proceeds from housing development on County Council land. We recognise that the school and the bypass are much needed community assets but without other funding, they can only be delivered alongside this housing development. As such, there are difficult decisions to be made, which is why the views of the local community will be important.”

The next step will be the planning decisions

by Eastleigh Borough Council on proposals on the school and housing at Woodhouse Lane, and housing north of Winchester Street. www.hants.gov.uk

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WILDLIFE TOTS AT SWANWICK NATURE RESERVE “Look at that little toad,” says Henry (2) during our trip to Wildlife Tots at Swanwick Nature Reserve in Hampshire. I go along with our three children to the sessions, which runs from 1030am to 12noon every week during the summer holidays.

At the start we are invited to pick flowers and pop them into a plastic cup after which course leader Craig from Hampshire Wildlife Trust adds some special potion. We then pour it out onto the grass. At which point little Henry cries because he wants to keep it. On another occasion each child is given a bucket and asked to look for shiny, soft or hard items.

Harriett (7) and Heidi (5) spot some of their school friends, which makes it even more enjoyable for them.

The weather is glorious and we go for a walk around the nature reserve, heading for the woods where there some activities. “It’s all about letting the children decide what to do,” says one of the volunteers.

“Why are there so many logs,” chips in one of the children to which Craig replies: “Because this is a nature reserve we like to keep the wood that we cut down for the wild beasts to live in.”

As the light shimmers on the leaves of the trees the children roam free watched over by parents, grandparents and carers. Harriett and Heidi enjoy creating a picture of a tree with bits of bark and leaves while Henry munches his apple. I have to carry him quite a bit, as usual but he then chooses to get down and do some exploring. While some children start climbing Henry heads for the toy animals such as birds and foxes where he is encouraged to place them in the landscape and make dens and nests out of leaves and twigs.

It’s a great way of discovering nature and during the session wild mini beasts like beetles, earwigs, slugs and snails are found.

“Look at this violet ground beetle,” says Craig who has captured one in a specimen jar for closer examination. “Look at its shiny violet edges.”

It’s interesting to see how a centipede can be so still as to appear dead and then all of a sudden it moves to hide under a leaf. In the hot weather, we are told that such creatures are drawn to shady more damp areas so become even more difficult to track. There’s such a rich variety of wildlife to see including a plethora of butterflies.

It’s a very peaceful area. Other activities include printmaking, which the children really love: placing some luscious greenery such as fern or ivy on a white cloth, folding it over and then hitting it repeatedly with a wooden hammer. Apparently this idea comes from Japan and it’s very effective. There’s a bucket of clay soil from the reserve and Harriett and I get stuck in creating a fox and a flower, which we push on the bark of a nearby tree – great fun. Then there’s making pictures with hoops or simply playing with them, whatever the children decide to do.

Henry is drawn to the toy dinosaurs that he plays with happily.

On another occasion the rain is persistent with continual downpours but this doesn’t prevent a thoroughly enjoyable trek in the woods where we all enjoy playing with water and seeing a frog. Throughout these sessions the children’s behaviour is good and the hour and a half slot is just the right amount of time to keep their attention.

It typically ends with a story and then a song about what we have done. It is only when we arrive home that behaviour deteriorates and we’re back to normal!

Written by Tim Saunders www.hiwwt.org.uk/

Oh how we long for the brighter, warmer days when we can get stuck into our gardening again. I always feel that February is a bit of a ‘non-month’ though thankfully it’s a bit shorter. It feels that there is nothing to do but hunker down and watch telly, but not so!

Try Microgreens, they are fun for children and adults alike.You can use almost any vegetable seed to grow Microgreens (some are tastier than others, though), but a lot of companies offer special microgreen seed mixes that are a great option for first-timers For example, Amazon, Ebay and most noted seed suppliers.

JOBS FOR FEBRUARY Permanently potted plants are often overlooked, apart from watering. They need care and attention just as much as a plant in the garden. If you do water, do it sparingly, but don’t leave them bone dry.

There are plenty of plants to prune, so see a website such as RHS.org for further details of this and any of the subjects in this article.

Remove any faded flowers from your winter pansies to stop them setting seed. Trim winter-flowering heathers as the flowers disappear, to prevent the plants becoming leggy.

The more you look around, the more there is to do and, to brighten up your days, the daffodils are starting to appear. Some are really early and pop up at the start of the year whilst others wait until March to glorify our roundabouts, verges and gardens and remind us of better things to come in 2019.

Come along to our monthly meeting; “From Farmer’s Field to Fruit and Flowers -Developing a Garden in France.”

Presented by Gillian Taylor on Wednesday 27th February at; The Junior School, Oak Road, Ridgemede, SO32 1EP at 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Raffle, Refreshments, Club News.,Visitors (non-Members) £2: Members free. www.bwgc.org.uk

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realisation of the project on Saturday 26th January with an official opening on the Village Green, Bridge Street, where three of the twelve boards are located.

Wickham now has twelve local history boards at key locations around the village. Each board highlights different aspects of Wickham’s history using many wonderful old photos and illustrations.

Results matter at Hampshire Collegiate School. That is why teaching is exceptional, classes are small, pupils receive a tailored curriculum and every child is monitored and assessed continuously. Last summer, the school achieved its best set of A Level results with nearly half of all pupils going on to Russell Group universities and more pupils attained the top grades at GCSE.

There are some fascinating stories too: why was a horse a regular at a Wickham pub, what was a “water meadow” and why is one of our mills named after an American warship?

Visitors can use their smartphone at each board to link to more information, photos and stories on the Wickham History Society website.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project has opened up Wickham’s history from it’s first settlement to modern times.

Thanks to the hard work of local volunteers from Wickham History Society and an £8k grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, joint sponsors Wickham History Society and Wickham Parish Council celebrated the

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During the morning, you will be able to chat to children and staff at the Nursery, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form, take part in lessons and see the school’s extensive facilities, which are nestled in 130 acres of beautiful wood and parkland at Embley Park.

You will learn more about the school’s core purpose of helping each child to be their best by equipping them with the competence to succeed academically, the confidence to be their own character and instilling in them a compassion for the world.

At the opening ceremony Cllr Angela Clear, Chair of Wickham Parish Council, said: “We are very grateful for the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund which has made the Wickham History Boards project possible. We know many visitors to Wickham are keen to know more about our lovely village and we hope these history boards will help make their trip even more interesting and enjoyable.”

Our 2019 Charity event is an event with a difference. The Run for Rowans is a road 5k on closed roads around Wickham and Swanmore. The twist that we are using the race to help one of your regular runners, raise money for The Rowans Hospice, a place that has touched the hearts of many of us.

All finishers will receive a medal. The race will be timed, with trophies being presented to the winners.

Entry is £14, and you can enter yourself at: www.ruralrunningevents.com/event/ run-for-rowans

From class representation student council to leading sailing, skiing and golf programmes, pupils become accustomed to responsibility and accountability and go on to achieve outstanding results. Last November, the school came second at the National Schools Indoor Open Ski Racing Championships. On the water, as part of the school’s expanding sailing and powerboat programme, Hampshire Collegiate School pupils were the fastest team of young sailors in the 2018 Round the Island Race.

Many day pupils use the school’s private home-school minibus service which runs across Hampshire and Wiltshire, with routes covering the Andover villages.Yet the vibrant and friendly boarding house provides an opportunity for students to live, learn and work together on a full time, weekly or flexi boarding basis.

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he hasn’t been in the spare room for a while. Sitting on the bed, not knowing what to do with herself. Where to put herself. Surgery didn’t quite sort it and now there’s the smell of radiation in her nose. Impossible - it doesn’t smell of anything, but real or not, it’s there. Conversely, she can’t smell anything else. Bizarrely, everything tastes of cream, even her tears as she licks them from her deeply, unnaturally tanned top lip.

Vaguely aware that there are only four spiders. Robbie’s gone then.

“Love?” Blessim is calling up the stairs. His poor face wears a look of haunted apprehension.

“Yes, I’m just coming down.” He’s taken to driving her into the forest. Says the trees are good for her, something about positive ions? She goes because she’s no energy to say ‘no’. And it doesn’t really matter where she feels like she’s dying, home or away. ................................................................

It crossed her mind to end it all, but she couldn’t summon the enthusiasm. And now the treatment’s over. With sympathy in their voices they’d said she’d feel worse before she felt better.

They were right, but at least there’s the hope that she’ll feel well again, happy again, fancy a curry again.

She’s drifted into the spare room. The bin bags are still there.

Events overtook her before she had a chance to adios them. It’s an ill wind, her own mother would have said - her daughter’s clothes actually look pretty good on her. They always did have similar taste.

Five spiders. Robbie’s back then. He looks bigger. ................................................................

Blessim has discovered and embraced the ethos of de-cluttering.

He’s cleared out his loft, his shed, his man drawer and the eBay bag. Blessim has also embraced car booting. It was a warm autumn and, feeling a bit better, she finds it pleasant sitting in a deckchair, beside the van, in a field, on a Sunday morning.

Putting the cash in the bedside drawer, next to the bangles, she

thinks the room needs a bit of a dusting. Back down to four spiders. Robbie’s gone again then. That didn’t last long. ................................................................

Only three left; leggy, smallish and medium. With no sign of any flies, she’s starting to suspect that the spiders might be eating each other. The grisly remains (no body, just legs) of the gangly one by the light fitting seems to proves her right. That’s grim.

And when she’d been to see them for her birthday – the band, not the spiders - there were only three by then. Wondering what happened to that other tall one, she laughs out loud. No.. unlikely they ate him.

Like childbirth, the memories of the treatment are starting to dwindle. Blessim’s expression has resumed its benign good humour, although he’s still insisting on a weekly walk in the forest.

Sweet. ................................................................

Her girl’s return is imminent! Making the spare bed with clean bedclothes scented with ‘fresh sky’, or so she hopes, the old sense of smell isn’t what it was. Ditto the old sense of taste, but she’s been cooking her daughter’s favourites and loading up the freezer; lasagne, chicken fajitas, chilli, cottage pie. KP and chief taster, Blessim hasn’t stopped smiling.

The strange tan has faded and she feels well.You can’t really see the scars and, on a small screen, neither could her daughter. And she herself had not guessed that the love that took her girl to the other side of the world had faded too. Seems they’d both been faketiming.

One spider left. Medium. Gary? He seems to be the last one standing and she feels it’s time he was free to make beautiful music outside in the Virginia creeper.

“Goodbye Gary. I love you, but if she clocks you tomorrow she’ll freak. And she’s Back for Good, Gary, my baby’s Back for Good!” In a voice ruined by radiation, she sings. © 2019 Lucia Foster-Found www.luciafosterfound.com

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of Brexit and general negativity. So what do we do? Does life stop? Indeed, further information recently released by the Land Registry indicates that property values fell 0.1% since October 2018 meaning the average house price is now £247,430. So not a great welcome to 2019.Yet home movers are still active, despite all of the above, in their tens of thousands.

However as we start 2019 news reaches us that in the last quarter of 2018 almost half of all property sales in England and Wales fell through before completion and overall, for the year 2018, nearly 30% of transactions did not proceed to completion. We also read continually the indication that there is a lack of supply and affordability with new buyer enquiries falling.

The conveyancing process in England and Wales is unusual in the fact that no one is bound to do anything until exchange of contracts, and exchange can take many weeks to reach and generally takes far too long.

Hardly surprising to hear of so many fallthroughs, if people are getting cold feet for waiting too long. So how can we minimise the impact of fall-throughs?

Yet, what is not in doubt is the importance of the housing market to the economy, as the Government frequently reminds us that they are determined to build more properties.

However, at the same time we are confronted by constant media suggestions about the state of the economy, and the constant presence

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BISHOP'S WALTHAM ROTARY CLUB FEBRUARY NEWS LOCAL LUNCH CLUBS Every week Swanmore, Shedfield and Bishop’s Waltham host a luncheon club for locals, and sometimes the only time some people get out of the house might be this weekly luncheon. “ We were delighted to have your support, (this Christmas). We regularly run at a loss and have to raise cash as best we can and hunt out whatever grants are available, so your [BW Rotary Club] donation was wonderful."

Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Club (BWRC) made significant donations to four local Lunch Clubs in the lead-up to Christmas. These Clubs work tirelessly to provide a convivial lunch for so many people, especially for those living on their own and for the more senior members of the community. Traditionally, the Lunch Clubs provide the Christmas Lunch free - and as there is so much more involved they are very much in need of some financial assistance.

BISHOP’S WALTHAM HOUSE CARE HOME Some clients find it difficult to participate in group-based music activity and it was

suggested that they could also get involved in ‘making music’ on an individual basis, using apps. on an iPad.

people who contributed. We hope the children enjoyed Father Christmas visiting. The funds collected will be used for local needy causes.

BWRC reacted swiftly to this idea and procured two iPads (specially discounted from PLATES PC in BW) and delivered them to BW House just before Christmas.

WINE TASTING Friday 22nd February 2019 7.30 PM Jubilee Hall. This event aims to raise funds for: The Rainbow Centre; Macmillan Nurses; and Lymphoma Support. The event is sponsored by: Kavanagh’s Budgens and Laithwaites, and many other local traders.

These were an instant hit, as can be seen in the attached photo where “Bob” (96 years young), is seen to be interacting with one of the iPads.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS £4,752.02 was collected during the two weeks leading up to Christmas in and around Bishop's Waltham, Fair Oak, Wickham and Waltham Chase. A big thank you to all those

You can get tickets at local shops that have kindly agreed to sell them on our behalf: Best Wishes of Bishop’s Waltham; Boutique Me; Sweet Corner. www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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A lot of the people being referred to Foodbank are unable to work due to illness and the long time-lapse in payments resulting from changes in the benefit system. Most of us would think of the Meon Valley area as an affluent part of the UK, with few social problems, but these figures demonstrate the harsh reality of life for some in 2019.

SANTA AND THE “GILET JAUNES” RAISE SOME CASH FOR CHARITY! December is always a full-on month for the Meon Valley Lions, both for fundraising and providing support to those in need across the various communities up and down the Meon Valley. Most evenings and Saturdays saw us out and about, fundraising with Father Christmas and his sleigh, from East and West Meon in the north, down to Wickham in the south. It is brilliant to see the reaction of so many excited children when Santa and his brightly-lit sleigh pass by. The smiles and laughter provide morethan ample motivation for the team to drag on the damp boots and hi-vis vests, for another night of charity Christmas collections.

Thanks to your wonderful support again this year, these Christmas collections have raised £4,441.69 for our charity account, including one spectacular evening in Swanmore (west) where we amassed a record-breaking £526.09.

We’d like to thank everyone who donated so generously again in 2018 – you can be sure we will be working hard in 2019 to ensure it is spent wisely on local groups and individuals in need. All the cash collected is used by the Lions for our charity activities, with none of your money absorbed by administrative overheads or incidental costs.

Typically, 80% of the money we raise each year goes back into projects in the Meon Valley area to support individuals and groups in need, with the balance going to national and international disasters such as the Indonesian tsunami. The Santa collections however are ring-fenced for Meon Valley causes. If you missed Santa this time, it’s not too late to help us with a donation – we’ve gone all “tech” and have an online donation facility on the homepage of our website!

One of the local groups we support with the money we raise, is the Meon Valley Foodbank to whom Lions recently donated a sum of £300. It was great to receive a letter of thanks

A PICTURESQUE RIDE THROUGH THE MEON VALLEY

At Christmas time, the Lions were also actively involved with another of our local charities called HomeStart, a fantastic voluntary group which provides local support services for families whose members are, for whatever reason, going through tough times financially or emotionally. We put together eight Christmas food hampers for families HomeStart had identified would be struggling over the festive season. It was great to see a Twitter post from HomeStart containing a photograph from one of the recipients, showing a before and after shot of the impact of the hamper on their kitchen cupboard.

We must also mention Rachel, the Manager of the One Stop shop in Wickham. On a cold, wet Saturday morning she offered our collectors a welcome coffee and then got chatting about what Lions do. Next thing she'd disappeared into the shop only to return with a food and goodies hamper for our Christmas appeal. Fantastic - thanks Rachel! And that's a couple of days after enduring the stress of a ram raid on the shop front.

The Lions rounded off the festive season with a Christmas meal at Greens Restaurant in Wickham, where Lions and their partners were able to look back and celebrate another fine year of fun and fundraising. www.meonvalleylionsclub.org.uk next stop The Old Forge for a light lunch then it’s mostly country lanes through Boarhunt, Curdrige and Wickham back to West End. The route has a few inclines but nothing to daunting and we will never leave anyone behind. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather, a spare inner tube to fit your bike and some cash for coffee etc, and a lock to secure your bike. A helmet is a advised.

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SO30 3EA. Ride Distance: 34.2 miles Ride Type: Hybrid (road tyres), road Estimated time: 3 hours

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CHURCH SERVICES Sunday 10 10.30 Holy Communion (CW) Sunday 17 09.45 Informal All-Age Service

Exton St. Peter & St. Paul Bishop's Waltham Catholic Church of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Sundays 09.30 Sunday Mass Saturdays 18.00 Evening Mass

St. Peter's

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Corhampton Saxon Church

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Droxford St. Mary & All Saints Sunday 3 08.00 Holy Communion

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Meonstoke St. Andrew's

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Hambledon Methodist Church

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St Peter & Paul

Sunday 3 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 17.30 Evensong Sunday 10 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 17.30 Evensong Sunday 17 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion 17.30 Evensong Sunday 24 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Short Family Service 11.00 Matins 17.30 Evensong

Newtown Holy Trinity Church Sunday 10 09.30 Parish Holy

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Shedfield St John the Baptist

Sunday 3 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion Sunday 10 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Café Church Sunday 17 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion 18.00 Sung Evensong Sunday 24 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Quiet Time Thursdays 10.00 Holy Communion (in

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Shirrell Heath Methodist Church

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Holy Communion Sunday 10 10.30 All Age Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 17 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 24 10.30 Morning Worship with

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Swanmore St Barnabas

Sunday 3 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club Sunday 10 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club Sunday 17 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 3rd@10 Cafe Church 18.30 Eucharist Sunday 24 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club Wednesdays (6 & 20) 11.00 Eucharist Thursdays 08.15 Morning Prayer Saturdays 12.00 Midday Prayer

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David Boswell Sunday 10 10.30 Morning Service

with Pete Bangs 18.00 Evening Service with

Kathy Elvy Sunday 17 (Church Anniversary) 10.30 Family Service

with Rev. Nicky Gilbert 18.00 Evening Service

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Tom Banks 18.00 Bible Study and Holy

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WEST MEON THEATRE: SUPPER THEATRE 'AN EVENING WITH NOEL' March 23rd 2018 at West Meon Village Hall, directed by Mary Dawson.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM MORE THAN £250,000 SECTION 106 FUNDING The acquisition of an old library to be used at a community facility and town council offices, improvements to paths and the purchase of new play equipment were among 35 projects in the South Downs National Park awarded a total of £255,828.78 through S106 contributions in 2018. A S106 is a legal agreement used to mitigate the impact of new homes on the local community. In the South Downs National Park the grants are awarded by the National Park Authority who work with Parish and Town Councils and as other stakeholders within communities as they develop.

PROJECTS FUNDED IN 2018 INCLUDED • £171,546 on improving community facilities including the acquisition of the Old Library in Midhurst.

• £30,684 for improvement works to paths.

• £31,406 for play area improvement works and replacement equipment.

A Theatre Supper evening, with some music and songs of the great Noel Coward plus a performance of his one act play Still Life, on which the film Brief Encounter was based.

The play depicts the love affair of Alec and Laura, who meet by chance in the refreshment room of Milford Junction railway station, across a twelve-month period. The sadness of Alec and Laura's serious and secretive affair is contrasted throughout the play with the boisterous, uncomplicated relationship of Myrtle and Albert, two of the station staff at Milford Junction.

Tickets will be on sale at West Meon Village Shop from the beginning of February. Supper will be provided by West Meon WI. For more information, please visit : www.westmeontheatre.co.uk

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FROXFIELD AND PRIVETT PARISH COUNCIL • £1,722 for improvements to Green Lane (BOAT 43a) byway open to all traffic • £1,980 for improvements to Ridge Top Lane (BOAT 48a) byway open to all traffic HORNDEAN PARISH COUNCIL • £1,335 for remedial works to St Giles Church Yard • £470 for two kissing gates to replace broken stiles currently restricting access • £687.60 for new steps at Hazleton Country Park • £370 for a new interpretation board at Catherington Lith Nature Reserve PETERSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL • £13,791.46 for drainage works at Paddock Way Recreation Ground • £445 for new entrance gates to Paddock Way Recreation Ground • £9,070 to replace the broken roundabout in the play area Selborne Parish Council.

• £2,562 to resurface the community tennis court WEST TISTED PARISH MEETING • £1,780 to clear an embankment, opening up a new public space on the Meon Valley Trail. £2,020.14 for landscaping and oak posts to protect the village green.

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