Meon Valley Forum 48 - September 2019

MEON VALLEY

FORUM FEATURES The Hidden Gem of Hampshire Golf Lucia Foster-Found River Health

REACHING 18,750 READERS * MEON VALLEY, BOTLEY & PETERSFIELD ISSUE 48 • SEPTEMBER

NEWS & EVENTS Abigail's Party at Titchfield Festival Theatre Midweek Racing at Goodwood Petersfield Oktoberfest Cover Image: Corhampton Golf Course

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

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MEON VALLEY FORUM

ISSUE 48 / SEPTEMBER 2019 04 What's On

Local events in the Meon Valley 06 Entertainment

Discover local events and days out

in Hampshire.

12 Kiwi Encounter

With Amity Travel 10 The Hidden Gem of Hampshire Golf 14 Food & Drink Review

Dashi - A Culinary Experience

14 Food & Drink

Eat out or stay in. Discover new flavours

in the Meon Valley 15 Wellbeing

Looking after your health and yourself!

18 Recipe

Vegan Creamy Pea Soup 19 Garden

Make your garden dream come true.

Or visit local beautiful country gardens 22 Lucia Foster-Found

There's A Rat In The Kitchen

(What Am I Gonna Do...)

27 Retail/Market Square

Our regular retail feature, Unique,

Bespoke, Eclectic and Local shopping 32 The Autumn Collection at Eastwood Fine Art

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34 Education

Find local schools and educational experts 37 Professional

From photographers to solicitors every professional service you need 42 Home Trades, services, designers.

All you need for your home 44 River Health 50 Church Services

Your local church services

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WHAT'S ON? compete, trade or visit, we’d love to see you at the 2019 Alresford Show. Please remember to bring cash to the Show as we there are no ATMs on the Showground. Alresford Show is a registered charity run by volunteers.Visit: alresfordshow.co.uk for more information

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Annual Vintage Car Show

SEPTEMBER

Held at The Hinton Arms, Petersfield Road, Hinton Ampner, SO24 0NH. Classes for cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. From 10am - 4pm, come and go as you wish. Bar and hog roast/bbq, a great day out for all the family.

Sunday 1

Hampshire Country Sports Day

The best of the countryside in Hampshire.

New location at Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, GU32 1ES. Adults: £12, children under 16 free. www.hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk

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From 9am at Winchester Auto Barn, Sutton Scotney, Winchester SO21 3NS. Petrolheads, please join us for a cuppa and a butty. Feel free to bring your pride and joy!

Piano Recital by Laura Dickson

Chopin, Debussy & Scott Joplin.Sunday 22 September - 7pm at Park Place - Wickham (PO17 5HA). In aid of Home for Destitute Widows in India and Rowans Hospice. Tickets in Advance £10 to include Refreshments or £12 purchased at the door. Available from PAGES OF WICKHAM (Newsagents) OR SAE to: ‘S/Group’, Orchard Cottage, 34 West Street, Southwick, Hants., PO17 6EA. Cheques payable please to “Rowans Hospice” Enquiries for tickets: 02392 382433 / 02392 370647 / 01329 833043. Organised

by Rowans Hospice Support Group Southwick-Boarhunt-Meon.

OCTOBER

Victorian Musical Celebration

7.30pm at Blessed Mary Church, Upham.

Ann Dent, mezzo-soprano, Richard Dewland, pianist & organ solo “All jubilant with song” Andrew Cleary, choral director & organ solo The Combined Choirs of Blessed Mary, Upham and St Peter’s Church, Bishop’s Waltham & Guests. Although dubbed ‘the Land without Music’, Britain during the late 1800s underwent a musical renaissance.

The drawing-room piano became central to domestic entertainment for the middle classes, and music in the Church of England reached new heights. This period concert combines favourite choir anthems alongside first live performances of forgotten Victorian sheet songs fresh from the archives. Proceeds will support Blessed Mary Church to fund Evensong at 6.30pm on the second Sunday of each month. Roger Hansford, organist & researcher. £10 including refreshments Tickets from Parish Office bwuoffice@tiscali. co.uk 01489 892197.

Winchester Auto Barn Breakfast Club

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Susie Watson Designs: 'The Magic of Making Things' Book Talk

Visit the Susie Watson Designs shop in Alresford on Thursday 12th September and meet Susie, who will give a short talk about our new Book ‘The Magic of Making Things’ and about how we make our beautiful handmade products. Enjoy browsing the huge and beautiful new bedroom at Alresford along with their excellent display of handcarved furniture, hand-printed linens, cushions and ceramics. Alresford’s in-house Interior Designer Laura Pickett and Head of Interior Design, Alex Morrall will also be on hand to offer design advice and inspiration to create the perfect look for your home. 10am – 2pm.

Coffee & Cake available to visitors. Books will be reduced to £19 from £25 for the event. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk – Susie Watson Designs, 16 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AT - Tel: 01962 734 171

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Art Fund Hampshire Autumn Fair At The Grange, Northington, SO24 9TZ. 9.30am – 4.00pm. Spend the day with friends: 90 stalls with great shopping ahead of Christmas !! Fabulous food in our wonderful café – from homemade cakes and Moonroast coffee to lunches to linger over! Tickets £6 on the day or in advance www.artfund/org/ Hampshire

Saturday 7

Alresford Show

9.00am – 6.00pm at Tichborne, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0PN. A day out in the countryside that will inform, interest and entertain. Join us for beautiful animals, gorgeous local food and drink, plenty of shopping, children’s free entertainment plus much more. We have plenty of free parking at the showground. Be part of this iconic event,

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The Romsey Show

At Broadlands, Romsey. Horses, cattle, sheep, polo, falconry, ferrets, fly fishing, terrier racing, horticulture, poultry, rabbits, and much more! www.romseyshow.co.uk

Meon Valley Garden Club Autumn Plant Sale 10am at Droxford Hall, Droxford Square, Droxford. In addition to the wide selection of plants and shrubs on sale at affordable prices, there will be refreshments and a cake sale.

Come promptly as the stock sells quickly.

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ENTERTAINMENT Design Engine Architects - Friday 20th • Alastair Stewart 'Shifting Sands in News Coverage' - Friday 20th • Jane Devonshire' Food, Masterchef & beyond' Saturday 21st • Hursley House Sunday 22nd

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS LONGER, STRONGER THAN EVER!

new technology on news coverage.

For other events visitors are invited to just turn up on the day: • Food & Drink Exhibition and Extraordinary Women Exhibit - throughout festival • A Celebration of Hampshire Treasures at Great Hall on 14th & 15th • Eel House Open Day in Alresford - Sunday 15th • Winchester College Treasury - 19th through to 22nd September • Winchester Cathedral Open Evening - Thursday 19th • WEOROD - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd

This year’s Heritage Open Days looks like being another triumph. An even greater number of events – 147 – are on offer over a longer time span – 10 days! Events take place not only in Winchester but also in Alresford, Southampton, Selborne, Chawton, Kingsworthy, Romsey, Hursley, Ropley, Swanwick and Northington.

It is amazing that such a programme can be put together by a team of volunteers and it is even more of a triumph that it can all be free, thanks to the lead sponsor Winchester College and many others. However, donations will be welcomed and there is one fundraising event on Thursday 12th Sept. when Martin Biddle will be explaining Why did the Anglo-Saxons build a church in the middle of a ruined Roman city? at the Discovery Centre, tickets for this are £14.

Places for the bookable events are filling up fast, indeed, some are already sold out, but don’t worry, there is plenty more to see and do. Whether visitors are interested in costume, food and drink, archaeology, music, drama or poetry there is something for all ages. Not only the past but the future is on show – the open greener houses give people a chance to find out how to save energy and Alastair Stewart is discussing the impact of

Some of the events are bookable in advance from the website, a few highlights are listed here but there are many, many more: • Steve Jarvis: Winchester Through Postcards - Saturday 14th • Hampshire Firearms Collections - Thursday 19th • Dr Tim Hands: The Path to Keats Autumn - Thursday 19th • University of Winchester Chapel Tours by

Please visit our website for the full programme and to book winchesterheritageopendays.org or pop into Winchester Tourist Information Centre. And remember every event is FREE!

MIDWEEK RACING AT GOODWOOD: 3RD & 25TH SEPTEMBER

racecourse. Gates open at 11:30am and the first race will start at approximately 1:30pm.

CAPTIVATING ON-COURSE ACTION With seven competitive races including a five furlong sprint and The Foundation Stakes over a mile and a quarter, there is captivating action on course. Enjoy taking in the sights of the Parade Ring, where jockeys and trainers discuss tactics as the horses limber up around them.

A MIDWEEK TRIP TO THE RACES: TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER With races ranging from six furlong sprints to two mile marathons, the racing on 3 September will be varied and competitive.

With the warmth of summer still swathing the Racecourse, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy a day’s racing at a more relaxed pace.

For media enquiries: Nicky Gottlieb, 07774 770773 info@winchesterheritageopendays.org.

THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO ESCAPE THE OFFICE Study the racecard and watch the horses in the parade ring, make your selection and hope to reap the rewards as the horses cross the line. Inbetween races enjoy the energetic tunes of the jazz band as you dance the afternoon away.

TWO CHANCES TO EXPERIENCE RACING AT GOODWOOD AT A MORE RELAXED PACE Our two midweek meetings offer racegoers the perfect chance to enjoy the last of the summer sun at a more relaxed pace than some of our other racedays. As such, they offer the perfect opportunity to bring family, friends or work colleagues to sample Goodwood’s delights. Escape the office for a truly memorable trip to the world’s most beautiful

Bring friends, family or work colleagues to enjoy this balmy September afternoon of sporting entertainment amidst the perfect surroundings of the rolling South Downs.

THE PENULTIMATE RACEDAY OF 2019: WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER Late September sees the flora of the South Downs gradually transform from summer into autumn, providing a rich mix of colour – the perfect back drop for an afternoon at the races.

Enjoy a superb afternoon of racing, socialising, food and drink in the most beautiful surroundings. Inbetween races enjoy the energetic tunes of the jazz band and dance the afternoon away.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.goodwood.com/horseracing/fixturesevents/midweek-racing/

ENTERTAINMENT

A FORTUNE'S RETURN

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THE YEAR IS 1899. JAMES FORTUNE IS OFF TO FIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA. HIS BROTHER, WILLIAM, WORKING AS A JOURNALIST, IS ALSO IN THE COUNTRY. SOPHIE, THEIR SISTER, IS THERE TOO, ENQUIRING INTO THE WELFARE OF BOER WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNED IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS. WHAT WILL BE THE FORTUNES' FATE?

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KIWI ENCOUNTER P icture yourself sitting by the pool relaxing after hard days sight-seeing, a good book in one hand and your favourite tipple in the other, around you are the well manicured lawns of a subtropical garden with views the Coromandel Hills and Firth of Thames. You wander indoors via the terrace, through the patio doors to be welcomed by the open stone fire, beamed ceiling and antique furniture of this most beautiful of Guest lounges.

Welcome to New Zealand.

It doesn’t sound bad does it? This is just one of the many unique accommodations that you could find yourself staying at by speaking to the staff of Amity Travel about arranging a self drive holiday of New Zealand. Amity Travel believes that your holiday adventure should be a Kiwi experience from start to finish and that includes where you stay.

With a large portfolio of boutique B&BS, farmhouses, ecolodges and self catering cottages and apartments there is little need to stay in one of the multi-national hotels that could be anywhere in the world.

New Zealanders are a naturally open and friendly society, keen to share their personal experience and knowledge of their local area, this can be a massive bonus picking up little tit bits of advice (such as avoiding tourist traps) that help you

FEATURE to get the best out of your holiday time. Many of the homes will treat you like long lost friends rather than paying guests, offering you the option to dine with them in the evening or to partake in local events, giving you the kind of holiday memories that will live with you forever.

Variety is the spice of life and you get plenty of that with so many different styles of accommodation, one day you will find yourself waking up to glorious views across a picturesque bay whilst staying at a state of the art lodge perched high on a cliff top and the next you will be opening your curtains to views of rolling hills and farmland before heading off for breakfast on the terrace of a very rustic homestead from a bygone era. Farming is big part of the way of life in New Zealand and many of the farms have opened themselves up to the public offering you the chance to stay on a working farm, where you can try your hand at milking the cows, feeding the chickens or just take a guided walk. Eco-Lodges are at the forefront of modern tourism and New Zealand is leading the way here too, these self sustainable lodges offer a very different stay to anything else on offer and are a welcome addition to any holiday.

So while hotels have their place, with such a variety of accommodation as you work your way around the stunning

landscape of these beautiful islands there really is no excuse for staying in identical hotel rooms night after night.

If you would like to walk the stunning beaches of the Abel Tasman, go wine tasting in the vineyards of Marlborough, take a cruise along the Doubtful Sound, hike across a glacier or just relax on the beaches of the Coromandel, in fact the list is endless, and top it all off by staying in some of the most welcoming and friendly accommodation, then you need to make an appointment to discuss your holiday ideas with Jeff, Sue & Elaine at Amity Travel, experts in bespoke travel and itineraries of the Southern Hemisphere.

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THE HIDDEN GEM OF HAMPSHIRE GOLF

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orhampton Golf Club is a ‘Hidden Gem’ of Hampshire Golf situated 10 miles south of Winchester (M3), within easy travelling of both Southampton and Portsmouth and is set in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

The club was established in 1891 and the course is a classic Down land course, which drains exceptionally well, and this allows for mud free golf all year round. It plays 6378 yards (white tees), 6082 (yellows) and 5788 (reds). With its combination of natural contours, mature woodland and artfully placed bunkers it provides a good test of golf for low and higher handicappers alike.

The status and profile of the course is further enhanced by its association with European Tour member Scott Gregory and Europro member Neil Raymond.

The course and its facilities are available to visitors from Monday to Friday throughout the year, and we offer society packages for groups of all sizes including reduced price Winter Warmers.

We look forward to welcoming you to Corhampton in the very near future.

Tel: 01489 877279 (option 3) Email: secretary@corhamptongc.co.uk www.corhamptongc.co.uk Corhampton Golf Club, Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton SO32 3GZ

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FOOD & DRINK REVEIW

DASHI A CULINARY EXPERIENCE I was delightfully surprised to savour such a symphony of flavours – tantalising the taste-buds with new sensations. The delicacy of flavours and textures complemented each other perfectly. Even what appeared to be the simplest of small plates, a Wakame salad (seaweed drizzled in Yuzu-Ponzu sauce and Shiso, a plant leaf from the mint family), had multiple levels of taste.

I moved on to try the Tori Kara-Age (chicken marinated in soy and then deep fried) which was light, with not a trace of oil to be seen.Then there was Kimchi; a pickled spicy cabbage made in house by Miff ’s team. I ate this alongside the other dishes and it provided a pleasant kick of heat, whilst not overpowering the subtle tastes coming from everything else.

Alresford welcomes adds a new dimension to eating out with the opening of Japanese restaurant, Dashi A few weeks after the opening of Dashi, a new Japanese restaurant in Alresford, I was invited along by owner Miff Kayum to come and sample their traditional and modern Japanese cuisine.This would be a culinary adventure for me, as I have little prior knowledge of Japanese food, other than poorquality supermarket sushi.

Miff asked if I wanted to choose from the menu or let him pick a few dishes. Being a complete novice of the cuisine, I opted to let Miff do the selection, and what an experience it was!

I was presented with a small banquet of delicacies on a variety of different plates - so many that there was barely a space available on the table.

It was clear from Miff that he had such passion for the food, and his knowledge of the ingredients and techniques was second to none. For me, the highlights were the Sashimi, Tempura, Sushi, and Kimchi, but there were just too many beautiful tastes to cover in my review.

Finally, we were presented with ‘Yellow Tail Nimono’ by the chef; a Japanese sea fish steeped in Asparagus, Daikon, Soy, Dashi and Mirin.Wow! I could not help but be overwhelmed by the care, presentation and preparation that had been put into this dish.

The ingredients of all Dashi’s food are completely fresh and sourced from unique suppliers around the world – local where possible such as the Winchester Roll – but mostly very specialist with years of experience in Japanese cuisine.

Overall, I found this voyage of discovery a pure delight. I have discovered a new cuisine that was light to eat, of the purest quality, healthy, and above all bursting with unique, fresh flavours. I have only just begun my exploration but I plan to work my way through their comprehensive menu, and it appears Miff is already considering introducing more plates in the not too distant future.

I can't wait to return.

Editor - Forum Publications OPENING HOURS Tue 6-10pm & Wed to Sun 12-2pm and 6-10pm DASHI JAPANESE 21 Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AR www.dashijapanese.co.uk T: 01962 738738

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FOOD & DRINK Due to popular demand, it goes without saying, we are bringing back Oktoberfest to Petersfield! Petersfield Oktoberfest will be taking place again on Saturday 28th September 2019.You can expect the full Oktoberfest atmosphere, lots of beer, bench tables, dressing up, steins, sausages, table service and oompah! All the elements to make our very own party, Oktoberfest Petersfield Style!

Oktoberfest would not be Oktoberfest without traditional German beer being served in steins, which are larger glasses equivalent to two English pints. There will be two German Oktoberfest beers from Paulaner to choose from when you are soaking up the atmosphere and singing along to the oompah band.

PETERSFIELD OKTOBERFEST: SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER The first Petersfield Oktoberfest certainly was a huge success and we can only thank everyone for getting behind us, getting into the spirit of things and dressing up, getting up to all kinds of fun and games on the day.

We are still having comments about how much you enjoyed the very first Petersfield Oktoberfest and we have taken on board all of your comments and so this year should be even better.

After the most amazing first Petersfield Oktoberfest, for us the only things we have left to say to all of you who attended is danke… and oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa!

SELBORNE ZIG ZAG FESTIVAL: FRIDAY 4TH & SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 15TH ANNIVERSARY!

To ensure your session is as fun as it can possibly be, surround yourself with friends, who will no doubt join you dressing up in traditional costume, and reserve a table of 8 for your party. Click on the Ticketsource panel below on our website (listed below) to book a table and ensure you are seated together or if there are less than 8 of you coming, click on the grey strip above the table plan to buy individual tickets which will be on a first come, first seated basis on the day.

For one day only, Petersfield Festival Hall will be transformed into a Petersfield Oktoberfest beer hall with traditional theming, bench tables with our awesome team providing table service with both men and women decked out in authentic Oktoberfest dress, one of the UK’s best oompah bands providing the musical entertainment as well as the traditional tastes of Oktoberfest with German beer, pretzels and sausages for all!

Arms - remains in the village and the festival is split between here and the village hall with live music and a large range of ales and wine in both venues.

The festival runs from Friday evening through to Saturday evening. Friday and Saturday evenings have lively headline music acts in both venues whereas the Saturday afternoon session in the village hall is a more relaxed, family friendly affair with a focus on folk and acoustic music acts.

The event will also feature wine, a selection of spirits and soft drinks for those of you who do not wish to partake in the beer.

Please be aware, due to the expected consumption of many steins of alcohol over the course of each session this is a strictly over 18's event only!

More information and tickets available at http://www.petersfieldfest.com/wp/index. php/petersfield-oktoberfest/ beer and wine. The Village Hall will have up to 14 real ales, 10 wines & 2 ciders.

The Selborne Arms will have up to 8 real ales and a selection of wines and ciders. It will also be serving food throughout the festival.

Food is available in both venues throughout all sessions.

The festival is named after Selborne’s famous Zig Zag Path which climbs up from the village to the top of Selborne Hanger.

The path was cut in 1753 by naturalist and ornithologist Gilbert White with help from his brother. The views from the top are spectacular and climbing the Zig Zag is a highly recommended excursion for any visitor to Selborne.

The Zig Zag Festival was born in 2005 with the aim of promoting the village and its pubs along with local food producers, brewers and musicians. Only one pub - The Selborne

Although not intended as fundraiser any money raised is ploughed back into village community projects. Recent donations include resurfacing the village tennis court, kitchen refurbishment at the village hall and start-up funding for the annual Christmas Fair.

The village hall is where you start. Here you present your advance ticket or buy a ticket on the door.You will be issued with a festival glass, a guide and have your hand stamped.

This will give you entry the village hall for both days and let you buy tokens which can be exchanged for beer at all venues, wine at the village hall and select wines at the pubs.

The tokens give you a discounted price on

TICKETS Tickets are required for Saturday admission to the Village Hall at any time. Tickets are £10 each.

Tickets on sale in September at: The Selborne Arms (01420 511247) Selborne Village Stores (01420 511426) Price covers admission to the Village Hall, 2 drinks tokens, souvenir glass, festival guide & live music. Tickets purchased in advance will receive an extra drinks token. Present ticket at Village Hall for entry. Ticket valid for all sessions. www.zigzagfest.co.uk

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Freshly cooked to order food is available in our tea room, using produce from the farm and locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The tea room is open daily, all year round, catering for breakfast, lunch, light bites, afternoon tea and freshly ground barista coffee

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VEGAN CREAMY PEA SOUP A SIMPLE BUT FLAVOURFUL SOUP THAT CAN BE READY IN MINUTES! PERFECT FOR A LIGHT STARTER READY IN MINUTES! PERFECT FOR A LIGHT STARTER. SERVES: 4 COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES • • • • • • • • •

1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 stick of celery, roughly chopped 1 leek, roughly chopped 450 g frozen peas 700 ml vegetable stock 50 g raw cashews (Optional) 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste • Dairy-free cream or soy yoghurt, to serve

PREPARATION 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onions and garlic, until softened. Add the chopped leek and celery and cook for a further couple of minutes.

2. Stir in the peas and cashews, then add the stock and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Transfer to a blender and mix until smooth.

4. Ladle the soup into four serving bowls and top with a swirl of dairy-free cream or soy yoghurt.

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Saturday 12th October 2019 from 10am – 4pm There will be light refreshments, an opportunity to try machines (subject to weather conditions) and you may view our extensive range of machines in our showroom. Special offers and pricing will be available during this day, and 2% of all sales will be donated to the Winchester Hospice Appeal.

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AUTUMN IS THE IDEAL TIME TO RENOVATE YOUR LAWN. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CAN BE DONE;

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ften lawns take a bit of a beating over the dry, hot summer months and whilst August has been a bit of a wash-out, we did have very high temperatures and very little rain during June and July. Neither of these conditions are much help for lawns.

In fact, the wet August weather we have all been experiencing recently is now creating the ideal conditions for your lawn to recover quickly from any renovation work carried out over the next few weeks. Plants need warmth, moisture and good levels of light in order to grow well.

Usually all three of these are present over the autumn months, making now the ideal time to improve your lawn So, you might be wondering why your lawn is looking a little worsefor-wear and what can be done about it now. If your lawn is suffering with bare patches or weak grass growth in certain areas, what might be the cause? Understanding the cause of these problems is the first step to correcting them. There is little point in spending time and money treating the symptoms of your poor lawn if the underlying cause has not been addressed. All that will happen is the symptom will return again next year and you’ll have to deal with it all over again.

Bare patches and weak growth are often symptoms of compaction where the soil is so solid that it affords the grass plants no real opportunity to grow well. The compacted soil drains poorly due to the lack of air gaps within the structure of the soil itself and the grass roots find it difficult to spread, resulting in stunted growth and weak plants more susceptible to disease, drought and death. Relieve the compaction first by aerating the lawn, and then you can begin to introduce new grass plants by over-seeding.

Before you think about over-seeding you may want to consider whether your lawn needs a good raking. Or for larger lawns, mechanical scarification. Not all lawns need it however, but if they do it’s really important to carry this process out before the weather gets too cold and the grass stops growing. Lawns need time to recover from scarification as it is a harsh process. Not only do they need time, but warm, wet weather is essential too.

Both scarification and aeration create ideal surface conditions for overseeding. 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. Much better than re-turfing too.

Great progress has been made over recent years in the development of new grass varieties that germinate quicker, establish sooner, are lusher and greener and more resistant to drought, diseases and pests. Introducing new grass to an old lawn makes a massive difference.

It is however really important to deal with any weeds before reseeding 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.

Any nutritional issues should also be addressed before over-seeding and autumn lawn renovation works begin. After all, your existing lawn will need all the help it can get to recover and the new seed introduced will be looking for the right nutritional support to help it develop and thrive. Applying the correctly balanced autumn fertiliser is essential to preparing your lawn for the tough winter months ahead.

It helps develop the roots and will keep your lawn looking green and healthy throughout the winter without increasing the need for mowing.

Finally, autumn is the ideal time to apply treatments for ant’s nests in the lawn which have been a real problem this year.

It’s important to deal with these before they become dormant over winter resulting in those unsightly mounds of soil they bring to the surface next spring as the colony increases the size of its underground nest.

Speak to a lawn care professional now to plan ahead for the perfect lawn next year.You might be surprised how much improvement can be made this year and you can then enjoy your renovated lawn throughout the autumn and into next season.

Call by to see us at the Alresford Show, we love talking lawns!

Ian Kenyon sits on the committee of the UK Lawncare Association and owns 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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THERE'S A RAT IN THE KITCHEN (WHAT AM I GONNA DO..)

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ayers pellets. Check. Mite powder. Check. Feeder, drinker, corn.

Check, check, check. Or maybe, looking at the prices, that should be cheque, cheque, cheque..

Pushing around the trolley, she pushed aside the thought of the mounting cost and daydreamed of golden-yolked scotch eggs, smoked salmon scrambled eggs and eggs poached to bouncy, runny perfection with griddled asparagus. Salivating, she trundled off to the checkout. The run and ark were being delivered the next day (big cheque, monster cheque) and the day after that they were to collect their flock. And they weren’t going cheap either.

and was presented with a rat. It was on the kitchen work surface, closely investigating the pasta maker with curious paws and twitching whiskered nose. Until she screamed and dropped the spirit vinegar, that is.

The children were excited, she was excited. Her husband The Accountant, not so much. His childhood memories of hen husbandry largely involved being chased by the bad-tempered cockerel so admired by his mother. Although, when the bird outlived his usefulness, the coqau-vin served up by his pragmatic mama had apparently been unforgettable and particularly delicious. Contrary to popular belief, revenge was a dish best eaten hot, it seemed.

In the event, she didn’t have to say anything. Gazing out of the window, drinking his early morning coffee,The Accountant spotted the rat on the bird table. He all but trampled her in his rush to the study and she nearly dropped the pasta maker she was retrieving from the dishwasher.

Later, over supper, the family were deep in discussion. “Shouldn’t we name them when we get them? I mean, the names we choose now might not suit them.” Daughter hadn’t fully grasped the notion that the chickens, all being the same breed, would be practically identical.

“Mine’s Thor.” Son was Marvel obsessed – either he hadn’t twigged or, more likely, didn’t really care that the chickens would all be girls.

“Am I allowed to choose one?” The Accountant suddenly appeared mildly interested. Surprised, she shrugged “Of course darling.”

“Margot.” He seemed very decided.

“Durrell?” She’d been watching the series.

“Robbie.” He sighed – he’d been watching something else, apparently.

Moving on, she said “Well I can’t decide between Boudicca and Emmeline.”

Perhaps Daughter had a point after all and she would wait to see which name suited her chicken best.

Some weeks later, Margot,Thor, Scarlet and Boudicca (she pecked the others) had settled in. The family were egg-bound and she was quite relieved that Thor and Boudicca were broody and stopped laying. After announcing that he was very ‘over’ eggs in any disguise (and there had been many),The Accountant found the receipt for the state-of-the-art Ark. “With the initial capital investment of equipment and on-going expenses, be dead long before we recoup the costs in eggs” he remarked, dourly.

“We’ll buy more chickens when these die.” Honestly, what a doom-monger.

“No. Us. We’ll have grown old and died.” He explained in a voice dripping with sarcasm. Ah. Well yes, it had been the top of the range habitat and eye-wateringly expensive…

Whilst pickling another jar of eggs the following morning and wondering how to resurrect his feeble enthusiasm for her feathered flock, she turned

The rat scuttled off to whence it came. Her country-wise friends spoke with one voice; ‘when you’ve got chickens, you’ve got rats. Everyone knows that’. But not her.

And what to do? Not poison. She shuddered. Of a live-and-let-live disposition, she was conflicted. Also, a bit loath to tell The Accountant that the dearest eggs on earth came with free vermin. Albeit vermin with a penchant for kitchenalia.

Moments later he returned with an air rifle she’d forgotten he had - and a childlike look of glee.What happened between bookkeeper and rodent, she preferred not to know, but a notable lack of celebration indicated neither were harmed in the skirmish. Retreating to an oasis of cookery books and instruction manuals, she used her lovely fresh eggs and her long-ignored pasta machine to make batch after batch of lovely fresh pasta... Sheets for lasagne and ravioli, ribbons for stroganoff and goulash, spaghetti for bolognese, vongole.. Some she dried on the clothes airer, some she froze. Spaghetti carbonara was on the menu that evening.

The Accountant and children pronounced dinner to be delicious, before retreating to other rooms.

When her husband emerged from his study to join her on the sofa and kiss her, she caught a manly and not unpleasant whiff of gun oil.

He was carrying his newly rediscovered air rifle and smiling “That fantastic meal reminded me of our honeymoon in Italy and I’m so glad you’re finally using that pasta gadget you badgered me for Christmas – when was that – 3 years ago? Oh – by the way, I’ve ordered some targets, in case they arrive and you wondered what they were. What are we watching?”

“The Durrells on catch-up, but I did notice that Wolf of Wall Street is on Freeview if you’d rather?” she glanced at him sideways – the other Margot was in that one.

“Keep the Durrells on - you like it and I read it at school. Anyway I was thinking – what about Corfu for a holiday?” He rubbed the gun’s barrel with an oily cloth and was in chirpy mood, so she felt it best not to mention the issue of leaving the chickens.

“Of course, we’ll have to find someone responsible to look after the hens properly whilst we’re away.” He added cheerily. Poultry problem? Between them, she and the rat might just have cracked it.

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GARDEN Ultimate Elton Tribute Night on 29th November aimed at those who want to enjoy some pre-Christmas entertainment including a three course dinner, tribute act, DJ and dancing, table decorations, festive novelties, half a bottle of wine per person, coffee and mince pies for £42.

HOTEL LAUNCHES ITS LATEST ENTERTAINMENTS PROGRAMME - WITH THE RETURN OF BASIL FAWLTY

BY POPULAR DEMAND The 4 Star Holiday Inn Winchester, will be launching its autumn entertainments programme with the return of the Fawlty Towers team presenting a murder mystery themed performance, with a team of actors playing the parts of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a hilarious tribute show that is part scripted and part improvised by the actors, whilst the audience enjoy a three course dinner on Friday, 13th September.

Basil plans to host a murder mystery evening at Fawlty Towers when the Hotel Inspector is actually found murdered in his room, with all the staff at the hotel having a motive.

‘We had such a great response to the previous Fawlty Towers tribute event that we invited the cast back again to present a new and different show,’ commented the hotel’s Sales Manager Sarah Waddington. ‘The evening will be an interactive murder mystery dinner with a special three course dinner prepared by our award winning team.’

Tickets to the event, including dinner will be £36 per head, with special room deals for those wishing to stay overnight.

The hotel will also be presenting the

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‘The enormous success we have had with our entertainment programme has been due to selecting only the very best artists and combining that with exceptional quality food, with dinner and ticket to the show offering exceptional value,’ continued Sarah Waddington.

The Fawlty Towers tribute cast will also be returning to the hotel to help with the festive spirit with Basil’s Christmas Carol on Friday 6th December. This hilarious take on the Dickens Christmas classic includes visiting ghosts from Basil’s past. Tickets will be £42 per head including three course dinner.

The New Year’s Eve countdown at the hotel will feature all things Motown from The Estelles, a high energy soul Motown duo, with tickets £80 including three course dinner. Accommodation packages are also available for £249 per couple.

For more information on the hotel’s events visit www.hiwinchester.co.uk

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IT’S 1977 AND YOU’RE INVITED TO A PARTY… ABIGAIL’S PARTY

62ND CURDRIDGE COUNTRY SHOW & BARN DANCE, A FANTASTIC EVENT FOR ALL The Curdridge Show took place on Saturday 13th July. The weather was glorious, the traders exhibiting at the Show were enthusiastic and passionate about being part of this popular event, and the entertainers performing were well received by the many visitors who flocked through the entry gates, some even arriving before we were officially open!

Besides being a traditional, family-friendly Show, the purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Charity responsible for managing and maintaining the Curdridge Reading Room and Recreation Grounds. Whilst accounts are still being finalised, early indications are that the Show raised a significant amount of money to go towards safeguarding the future of what is the hub of the village – The Reading Rooms.

Tickets for the Barn Dance, which took place in the evening following the Show, sold out before

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the event. Everyone seemed to have a great time with festivities continuing until late in the evening. Thank you to Bursledon Village Band for providing the music and leading the dancing.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to organise and run the Show and the Barn Dance, and to the many local businesses who supported the event either through sponsorship, donating prizes for the Grand Draw or by lending equipment for use on show-day.

Abigail’s Party is a classic comedy of manners.

What starts as an innocent small party to greet new neighbours in a respectable middle class neighbourhood quickly degenerates into a slanging match with disastrous consequences.

For full details about the Show, please visit www.curdridgeshow.co.uk.

The date for next year’s Show has already been set for Saturday 11th July 2020. Please put this date in your diary and come and enjoy this fantastic event!

Now seen by over 8 million theatregoers, this critically-acclaimed ghost story follows a lawyer, obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, as he engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul The play, written by Susan Hill, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, and directed by Robin Herford, is a PW Productions Ltd production.

WEST END PHENOMENON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS ON THE STAGE Celebrating over three decades of thrilling audiences across the world,The Woman in Black is coming to Nuffield Southampton Theatres Campus 23 – 28 September.

The 1970s: a period remembered for its lurid wallpaper, questionable taste in clothing, increasing consumerism and political and economic uncertainty. It also gave us one of the most popular stage and TV shows of the decade: Abigail’s Party.This September,Titchfield Festival Theatre is delighted to start its exciting new season by welcoming this timeless classic to the Oak Theatre stage.

The production’s huge popularity has reached a global level, having toured to the United States, South America,Tokyo and Singapore. In 2012, Susan Hill’s novel The Woman in Black was released as a major motion picture, starring Daniel Radcliffe, which became the highest grossing British horror film in 20 years.The sequel to that film,The Woman in Black 2: Angel Of Death, came out in 2014.

Tickets are available from the Box Office 023 8067 1771 or online at nstheatres.co.uk

Richard Hackett is the director of Abigail’s Party, and this is a culmination of a 40 year ambition having first watched it on TV in 1978. Richard said, “I have always admired the work of Mike Leigh who wrote Abigail’s Party. Over the years Leigh has been a real inspiration to me, someone that I consider to be a role model. I am therefore immensely proud to direct this play.

Richard continued, “Abigail’s Party remains popular for many reasons – not least because the jokes are still very funny! All of the characters are almost equally awful which makes for an entertaining piece of theatre.

“Casting for the play has been actually quite difficult because we have such an amazing talented group of actors now here at Titchfield that I could have cast the various roles five times over.We have set the play firmly in the 1970s, with period music, decoration and clothing.

It promises to be great fun and I am sure our patrons will enjoy it.”

Abigail’s Party opens on Wednesday 11th September until Saturday 21st September 2019 at 7.30pm in the Oak Theatre,Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margarets Lane,Titchfield PO14 4BG. Sunday matinee on 15th September at 2.30pm.

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

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DAVINA'S - FANTASTIC DRESSES IN WARSASH Davina’s of Warsash is a must visit for every discerning lady seeking to stand out in a crowd, or attending a Royal Garden Party, visit to Henley, or Ascot, or on a special day out.

You will also find an ample choice of day wear suitable for every casual occasion, or for work use.

Davina’s remains the leading supplier of Mother of the Bride/Groom wear in Hampshire/Dorset with over 200 outfits to choose from. Leading brands of structured outfits are Condici, John Charles and Veni Infantino.There is also a large range of less formal clothes, ideal for beach weddings in warm climates. Customers are offered a ‘one stop shop’ to include hats, hatinators, fascinators, shoes and handbags. Young ladies wanting to look stunning will also find it a place to visit to see the latest array of prom dresses by Mascara. Do come and visit. Everyone is welcome including husbands and partners wishing to be included. Davina and her knowledgeable staff of Louise, Hazel and Enola will do their best to give you exemplary service and make your visit an enjoyable experience. Davina’s is open from 10 – 5 every Monday to Saturday.

It is located two doors away from Peter Nash Specialist Cars.There is unlimited free parking opposite.

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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, prom dresses, or simply an addition to your seasonal wardrobe, then Davina's is for you.

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Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs from £150 + VAT and delivery charge. Come and see us at the Alresford Show, The Romsey Show and Newbury Show.

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Marble Autumn Stock Now In Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

Hand made sterling silver bangle with gold kisses - £285.00 40A West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AU Tel: 01962 732200 | www.dbarkerandson.co.uk

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Asian Arts, Fine Arts, Antiques, Decorative Interiors & Collectables Auction 10th & 11th Sept from 10am Manor Farm, Itchen Stoke, SO24 0QT Tel: 01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

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New Autumn / Winter Collection Luisa Cerano Dress 35 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AB Tel: 01962 733277 | www.modarosa.co.uk

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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

Diamond and gold hare brooch - £650 Warwick Lane, Wickham, PO17 5JN Tel: 01329 836327 | Find us in Warwick Lane

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School shoes from Ricosta, Startrite, GEOX, Petasil (Infant 6-Adult 11) from £40 11 East St, Alresford Tel: 07824 368950 | www.billygoatshoes.co.uk

Great Plains Autumn Stock in Fabulous Print In Stock Now. Boutique ME, High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA Tel: 01489 891052 | Boutique ME

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SHEDFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Shedfield Equestrian is a family run business since 1993 specialising in equestrian supplies.

Over the years we have expanded and offer many more services to suit all horse owners and livery yards.

Shedfield Equestrian can offer a local feed delivery service to your yard. We can offer this service 7 days a week.

We stock many feed brands including Allen & Page, D&H, Spillers & Simple Systems.

Shedfield Equestrian has friendly, competent and qualified helpful staff to help assist you with any needs via telephone, email or in store!

EQUESTRIAN SHOP Shedfield Equestrian Centre stocks a fantastic range of products, available to view online or in person, including items for;

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For more information: www.shedfieldequestrian.co.uk/products

DOG TRAINING Services include: • Classes • Field Hire • Group Socialisation • 1-2-1 All classes are £12 per dog per class. Group Socialisation is £3 per dog (except on Coffee Morning which is £4 inclusive of a hot drink). 1-2-1 is available for £30 for 45 minutes. Classes have a maximum of 8 dogs per class.

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FACILITIES Shedfield Equestrian has many facilities to offer clients! The new indoor school has been built, a Working Hunter course is available for hire. We offer a fast and efficient rug washing service on site. With added rug repair and leather work repairs if needed. Clipper blade sharpening and clipper servicing is also available with a quick turn around.

RIDING LESSONS We are a BHS approved riding school, event & livery yard. We cater for all riders, from the age of 2.5 years. We also offer pony parties and pony care sessions throughout the school holidays.

• Pony Care Sessions - from £30 • Riding Lessons - from £10 • Assessment - from £27.50

10% OFF FULL PRICED RIDING LESSONS BY SHOWING THIS ADVERT For more information about lessons, contact the riding school directly on - T: 01329 830387 For all upcoming events and clinics please see website/Facebook www.shedfieldequestrian.co.uk/service/riding-lessons/

LETTINGS - UNITS FOR RENT Shedfield Equestrian Centre house approx. 40 business units, some of which are available to let. For more information on this, please do get in touch to discuss rates.

For more information - T: 01329 835115

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THE AUTUMN COLLECTION EASTWOOD FINE ART Two years ago, when art dealer Josie Eastwood was looking for a new home and potential art gallery, she passed a long low barn in the village of Longstock, and on the wall was a mosaic of a Picasso painting, ‘The Boy and Dove’.

Josie took this as an omen, the long low building could one day be an art gallery. Two years later, and after lengthy renovation work, the old Leckford Estate tractor shed has transformed into a beautiful contemporary light filled gallery.

Work to the manor house beside the barn has just been completed, and paintings and sculpture will be displayed around this during some of the gallery’s exhibitions.

On Friday September 27th the annual Eastwood Fine Art Autumn Exhibition opens at the new space in Longstock. Josie has spent the past few months travelling the length and breadth of the UK selecting work from artist’s studios for this group exhibition.

The gallery will be hung with these new finds by 30 artists, and sculpture will be placed around the garden.

'COOL DOWN' - HENRIETTA DUBREY

We are thrilled to be introducing the work of several new artists, amongst them Richard Cook, a very well-established artist who is based in Cornwall, and who has shown at the Tate in St Ives. Also joining the stable of artists is ceramicist Sandy Brown, whose stunning earthenware work has been exhibited at the prestigious Sotheby’s Sculpture Show at Chatsworth.

Along with paintings, dry points, drawings, and ceramics, there will be sculpture for your garden and home. Each exhibition includes work by some of our favourite artists, and work by exciting new ‘finds’. There is a wide price range of work on show.

'BEFORE THE START II (TIGER)' - JUDY BUXTON

The new art gallery stages five annual exhibitions, and in between, we are open by appointment. The gallery, established in 1996, has always worked closely with interior designers, and private collectors. Josie regularly visit client’s houses to get a feel for the room and space needing artwork, and for the light and palette. This gives her a very good idea of what might work best in the situation, and to begin the search, and put forward some suggestions. A painting hung in the right situation sings, but one placed in the wrong situation can equally get totally lost. Josie loves this hunt for the right piece, be it a sculpture for the garden or a painting for the kitchen, and the rewards of finding the perfect match, are seeing it in situ. Many of the projects the gallery has worked on over the years, have featured in interiors magazines.

Josie will be at the gallery throughout the Autumn Show, and happy to meet you and discuss any potential search for artwork that you may need help with. Getting it right can totally change and enhance a room.

'HARE SULPTURE' - CLARE TRENCHARD

Occasionally the gallery hosts interior pop-ups, including rugs, lamps, painted furniture, and lampshades and other original pieces that have caught Josie’s eye. To receive our quarterly newsletter, and to join the invitation list please visit the website: www.josieeastwood.com.You can also follow Josie’s studio visits on Instagram.

The Autumn Collection is at Eastwood Fine Art from Friday 27th September - Sunday 13th October Eastwood Fine Art Tel: 01264 810817 Mob: 07957 232353 www.josieeastwood.com

Hampshire Autumn Fair The Grange

Northington, Alresford, SO24 9TZ Wednesday 2nd October 2019 9.30am to 4.00pm

90 Stalls, Excellent Café, Easy Parking To buy £5 tickets in advance go to www.artfund.org/hampshire or £6 on the day

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also have the opportunity to do ‘something else’. There is an extensive co-curricular programme of over 100 weekly and 50 weekend activities to choose from.

COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, AND A QUIET SELFCONFIDENCE St Swithun's School is a renowned independent school for girls set in 45 acres overlooking the Hampshire Downs. It offers excellent teaching, sporting and recreational facilities.

The school has a long-standing reputation for academic rigour and success. Girls are prepared for public examinations and higher education in a stimulating environment in which they develop intellectual curiosity, independence of mind and the ability to take responsibility for their own learning. They achieve almost one grade higher at GCSE than their baseline ability would suggest,

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and approximately half a grade higher at A level. St Swithun’s offers a comprehensive careers and higher education support service throughout the school years. Its Oxbridge preparation is part of a whole-school academic enrichment programme providing additional challenge and stimulation.

St Swithun’s is an ‘appropriately academic’ school, celebrating intellectual curiosity and the life of the mind, but not to the exclusion of all else. Pupils develop individual passions and acquire a range of skills and characteristics including a willingness to take risks, to question and to debate, and to persevere in the face of difficulty. In the words of Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter.

Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”

This year’s Fair will be on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October 2019 at Dummer

With kindness and tolerance at the heart of its community, St Swithun’s provides a civilised and caring environment in which all girls are valued for their individual gifts. By the time a girl leaves she will be courageous, compassionate, committed and self-confident with a love of learning, a moral compass and a sense of humour.

Whilst achieving academic excellence, girls

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Cricket Centre. The preview evening on the 9th will start at 5:30pm and run until 9pm, and guests will receive complimentary wine upon arrival. The Fair will then be open from 9:303.30pm on the Thursday, with the café open for light lunches and coffees.

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There are 95 stalls confirmed, with 46 of them new to the Fair this year. The stalls range from crafts and food to clothing and gifts so there are sure to be plenty of items to tempt you as early Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself! A full list of all the confirmed stalls is available on our website (www.dummerfair.org.uk), and we are very proud to be supporting so many local and independent business at this year’s Fair.

The Dummer Fair has been a firm favourite in many diaries for nearly a quarter of a century, being one of the most successful charity fairs in Hampshire, held in aid of Treloar’s and kindly sponsored by Savills.

As well as academic classrooms and science laboratories, there is a magnificent performing arts centre with a 600-seat auditorium, a music school, an art and technology block, a sports hall and a full-size indoor swimming pool. There is an impressive library and ICT facility. The grounds are spacious and encompass sports fields, tennis courts and gardens.

Every purchase made at the Fair will go to directly helping Treloar’s. Treloar’s is a charity based in Alton for children and young people with complex physical disabilities aged between two to 25 years old from all across the UK. The School and College provide education, care, therapy and vital independence training to enable the students to have a brighter, more independent future.

Winchester Live at Home Scheme has a new venue for their seated exercise classes; Shedfield Study Centre, Church Road, SO32 2HY, with transportation available to and from the classes.

The class in Shedfield started on Thursday 29th August and will be running on a weekly basis from 11.00am - 12.30pm. The transport will cover Shedfield, Bishops Waltham,Waltham Chase, Swanmore,Wickham and Sherill Heath.

There is a suggested donation of £18.00 per month, but any contribution is very welcome as it all helps towards the running costs of the organisation. www.mha.org.uk

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Skilled tutors develop each girl’s understanding of her own strengths and pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and leadership opportunities. Confidence grows as girls realise what they can achieve by facing risks and taking on new challenges with a ‘can-do’ attitude that takes them forward in leaps and bounds.

Our highly successful Sixth Form is a leading independent Sixth Form in Hampshire achieving outstanding A Level results year after year.This year half of all grades were A*/A. It is a thriving and vibrant community with a strong sense of its own identity within the school. Sixth Formers leave us for highly respected university courses and go on to excel in a range of careers.

PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL At Portsmouth High School we have high aspirations for all our girls, not just the few. We do not set limits to what can be achieved.

Set in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust family of schools, the leading provider of education for girls in the country. Girls can join the Pre-School and benefit from a seamless education through the Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form.The school is situated on two sites just a few minutes’ walk apart.

AN IDEAL START The Prep and Pre-School are located in spacious grounds for a city school and enjoy an on-site all-weather sports pitch, tennis courts, play equipment and an outdoor classroom for forest school lessons. A unique explorers’ approach to learning uses thinking skills which apply across the curriculum and beyond into sport, music and drama. Free wraparound care, and an affordable fee structure, make the school an ideal start for preparation for Senior School.

SENIOR SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM At Portsmouth High Senior School unrivalled opportunities, and a continued focus on well-

An easy journey into school each day Portsmouth High School offers transport provision for pupils using the school’s own minibus fleet and all drivers are members of school staff.This offers a more personal service with direct routes and shorter journey times benefitting both pupils and busy parents.

COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF Contact our Admissions Registrar Charlotte Thomson (Senior and Sixth Form) or Mrs Fergie Cox (Prep and Pre-School) to find out more, request a prospectus and book a personal tour of the school.You are also warmly invited to join us on our next Open Morning on Saturday 5 October from 9.00am to 12.30pm.

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one else around, or driving after your drinks were spiked. You would need to call evidence to support any such argument at court and we can assist with this. If you are banned, you can usually reduce the length of a ban by completing the drink driver’s rehabilitation course.

DOES A CONVICTION FOR DRINK DRIVING ALWAYS MEAN YOU LOSE YOUR LICENCE? In almost all cases, yes. Disqualification from driving for a minimum of a year is mandatory unless you can run an argument that there are ‘special reasons’ not to disqualify you. These include things like an emergency situation e.g. rushing someone to hospital if there was no

WOULD YOU COMMIT AN OFFENCE IF YOU JUST SAT IN YOUR CAR WITH THE ENGINE ON, WHILST OVER THE ALCOHOL LIMIT? You would be at real risk of being prosecuted for the offence of being drunk whilst in charge of a vehicle. What constitutes ‘being in charge’ will depend on the individual circumstances

MY SON HAS GOT 6 POINTS IN HIS FIRST TWO YEARS OF DRIVING – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Unfortunately your son’s driving licence will now be revoked by DVLA. This essentially means the licence is cancelled. He’ll have to apply and pay for a new provisional licence and pass both theory and practical parts of the test again. If you have any questions regarding your driving licence, we can obtain the DVLA record and advise you on the current status.

Tel: 01962 844544 www.shentons.co.uk Shentons Solicitors, Star Lane House, Staple Gardens,Winchester, SO23 9AD

NIGEL CHAMBERLAIN & PARTNERS Nigel Chamberlain & Partners is an independent family funeral directors that have been serving the communities of Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Waltham Chase, The Meon Valley, Wickham, Botley and the many surrounding Hampshire villages for over 125 years and can trace their continuous history in the funeral profession back to 1892. Bob Metcalf MBE joined the funeral industry 20 years ago, following a distinguished career lasting 35 years in the Royal Marines Band Service and awarded the MBE. His experience in the funeral industry has included spending some years as a Quality Assurance Inspector, visiting funeral businesses up and down the country acquiring knowledge of the best practice.

Bob is a qualified Funeral Director holding the NAFD Diploma.

We offer a truly personal 24 hour service and firmly believe that every funeral is 'unique' to suit the wishes and financial situation of the family. Unlike other funeral directors and larger corporate companies we do not request a deposit or part payment prior to the funeral and will always offer you a wide range of options and an itemised estimate.

We are now able to offer discounts on our professional fees for those who have a Defence Discount Card or Blue Light Card.

Through our extensive experience we offer help and guidance on the type of funeral and location of the ceremony from a simple service to a personalised celebration that reflects the individual.

Our team are personally available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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NEW BEGINNINGS At the start of the year the Family team at Trethowans advertised a free workshop called 'New Beginnings', running across the year in different locations. The workshop is designed for people facing separation to help attendees improve self-esteem, offer coping strategies and provide tips to support their children. Ultimately, with the help of trained professionals, the workshop provides practical tools for developing an effective co-parenting relationship postseparation and ensures attendees have the tools necessary to maintain their own well-being, and that of their children, through the difficult process of divorce.

Hosted by Trethowans, the professional speakers include Ashley Palmer and Leigh Moriarty, authors of The Handover Book and experts in child and family psychotherapy, Nikki Emerton who is a Master Practitioner in NLP, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Lightning Process® Practitioner with qualifications in safeguarding adults and children, and Lara Lauder, a qualified, award winning Colour Analyst & Personal Stylist. We have so far hosted two out of the four workshops, which have taken place in Poole and Salisbury and thought we would catch up with some of our experts.

Ashley Palmer has said ”Separating is painful.

You feel an immense sense of confusion, loss and uncertainty as to what to do next. Keeping everyone feeling safe is important whilst you navigate the process of separation.With a sense of possibility, you can create a world where your children will thrive. Knowing where to start and what you can do can be incredibly challenging.

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Knowledge is key, having information and strategies in place can help everything seem less daunting. Attendees of the Trethowans workshops found it incredibly helpful to learn new ways of understanding everyone’s behaviour patterns before, during and after a family separation. I find it incredible that this is a free workshop, guests thought there must be a catch…but no, we are all simply here to help anyone who is finding family separation challenging and exhausting.”

Nikki Emerton added “The workshops have been a great place for people who are experiencing similar circumstances to come together, feel accepted and learn a range of skills and strategies to help them through the more challenging times they may face.Trethowans have considered what is the best use of time and have succeeded in providing professionals that can coach on parenting, confidence, selfworth and generally boosting the morale of the participants. I hope that they are able to continue with these workshops in the future as they are a fantastic opportunity for those who attend."

"The workshop was excellent. Really helpful and great to meet people in the same position.

Thank you!"

We are pleased to confirm we have two more workshops taking place on the 18th September 2019 at the Hotel Du Vin in Winchester and back of our house is now a tarpaulin sheet.We paid an initial deposit upfront, and then two further amounts in cash for materials. He’s now asked for more money - but I’d like to see more work done first.We had a bit of a row, and he hasn’t turned up for the last two days.What should I do next?

There are various things you can do, The Citizens Advice consumer service (03454 04 05 06) is a good first port of call.

If you think your relationship with the builder can be salvaged and you’d like him to finish the work, you can try to sit down with him and agree - in writing - a schedule of works and payments you’re both happy with.

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The family team at Trethowans offer a holistic approach when dealing with the delicate issue of family separation and we are delighted to be able to sign-post those in need to reliable and friendly professionals where appropriate.

We understand that family and relationship issues are sensitive and we know that emotions may be running high when you turn to us.That is why we offer all new clients a FREE half hour meeting.

If you require help or further information with a family law issue please contact Amy Trench or Grant Cameron at our Southampton office based in Hedge End. The Trethowans family team offer a free 30 minute consultation to consider the issues with you and to explore various options. You can speak to Amy or Grant by phoning 02380 321 000.

Most importantly, we wanted to obtain feedback from the attendees who said "The best part about the workshop was the friendly speakers and the non-stressful way the content was conveyed. Everyone was friendly and supportive."

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on the 7th November 2019 at the Botleigh Park Hotel in Southampton. If you would like to find out more about the workshops, please email familyevents@trethowans.com.

This written contract, if you don’t have one already, should cover exactly what you’re paying for and everything you’ve agreed on, like timings, payments, who will pay for materials and subcontractors. If you pay any future instalments by credit card rather than cash you’ll also benefit from extra protection from the

Written by Amy Trench Trethowans Solicitors www.trethowans.com The Pavilion, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AF card provider. It’s a good idea to take photos as the work progresses and keep copies of your communications and any receipts.

If you feel the situation with that trader can’t continue you can complain in writing to him or his company and ask for some money back.

If you believe the work is substandard you can report problems to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer service. If he’s a member of a trade association they also might be able to help.

If that doesn’t work, look for an approved alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme - this is an independent third party who can help you to reach a compromise.The trader may already be a member of a scheme. If not, they should provide you with the name of a certified scheme and say if they are willing to use it. citizensadvice.org.uk/local/winchester-district/

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theme of Wild West, where the Cubs and Beavers got to experience, axe throwing, lassoing wooden cows, branding on wood, making their own horse, a hoe down, and hunting down who shot the Sheriff.

Victoria as well as views of the gardens; great weather and wonderful day out.

Many thanks for your support: it made it possible for the whole Group to camp together and the youngsters really enjoyed the new tents compared to our old smelly ones!”

ROTARY ANNUAL ‘KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE’ EVENT Once again, this event raised a lot of interest in the town. Many people, on Saturday 6th July, opted to find out their blood pressure at the King’s Centre.While most people were in a ‘safe’ category, a number were advised to see their GP, and a small handful were advised to go to A&E. Every year 150,000 people will have a stroke in the UK. It is estimated that up to 40 % of these could be prevented by controlling high blood pressure.

SHEDFIELD SCOUT GROUP email said: “I just wanted to share with you some photographs of our Group Camp last month where we christened our new tents, shelters and cooking equipment bought with money which was kindly donated by your organisation.We had a fabulous camp on the

LOCAL 15 YEAR OLD With deteriorating, neurological disorder in need of disabled support.The Lions Club have agreed to pay for a special wheelchair at nearly £3,000, and BW Rotary have agreed to pay £1,000 towards a clip-on attachment.

The equipment is being supplied by Team Hybrid, the manufacturer based in Knowle Business Park. See picture with Dave, one of the company’s principles, demonstrating the equipment.

WE WENT TO LONDON TO SEE THE QUEEN Well her house anyway! A small group of BW Rotarians and some partners took a day trip to London for a tour of Buckingham Palace.We saw all the state rooms and exhibitions featuring Queen

BWRC BOULE TEAM Our gallant Boule team managed to defeat Chandlers Ford Rotary at Boule during last month. Here they are enjoying a well-earned drink at the Barleycorn.

As you can see above, your local Rotary Club engages in a wide range of support of local and international causes as well as fellowship. For more information: Mike Berry at mike.berry@ bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

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RIVER HEALTH Our local rivers - Itchen,Test and Meon, are just three of the seventeen chalk streams that flow into the Solent according to a WWF healthcheck study of Britain's chalk streams in 2014*.

The report found that of the 224 chalk streams in the UK only 5% were adequately protected - fragile ecosystems at risk from both pollution and abstraction. The Itchen was singled out as one example where conservation targets were not being met. Why is this still news? Two recent incidents highlight why the risk remains five years on: POLLUTION In June the BBC Countryfile ran a piece on the quality of the river Itchen and found that while the Environment Agency (EA) monitors water quality it fails to address key indicators of river health. The EA admitted to measuring only those pollutants notified by those discharging into the river. This is not an exhaustive list of possible contaminants and cynics call reliance on disclosure akin to 'marking their own homework' - less vigorous policing than you might expect from a regulator.Viewers discovered that former watercress beds, now

owned by a salad packing company, are used to wash imported produce thus increasing the risk of foreign micro-organisms entering the chalk stream. The Environment Agency did not accept this as a potential danger worth monitoring.

ABSTRACTION In July the water company Southern Water admitted to having falsified water quality data over a seven year period and was fined by Ofwat. Why did the regulator not pick this up sooner?

Presumably, like the Environment Agency, it relied on evidence supplied by those over whom it has oversight and failed to carry out checks using its own staff. While Southern is now under the spotlight for waste water processing, we should not forget that it is a major abstractor of water from chalk streams in order to supply households and businesses in its region. Requests are increasing with consumer demand. Does EA question requests for abstraction provided by the water company, or does it carry out independent rigorous impact assessments on acquifer depletion?

To conclude, I would like to believe that our chalk streams are protected by regulators like the Environment Agency and Ofwat, but I am not certain this faith is well placed.

Do our regulators have sufficient funds or must they like the WWF seek sponsors like Coca Cola with whom to fund research and thus offer the opportunity of 'greenwash' to commercial operators. it is also worth looking at the ownership of Southern Water to see that customers probably are less important than shareholders! Our streams are delicate ecosystems and need protection now more than ever. * WWF report on Chalk Streams - https://bit.ly/2YNilHW Written by Garry Honey, a local resident and risk consultant who has a passion for chalk stream protection.

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David Musgrove, BBC History Magazine Content Director, says: “We’re very excited to have new venues for our annual weekends.

Winchester and Chester are both great places to visit for history enthusiasts, all the more so when you can come along to our events and listen to such a fantastic range of speakers. We are delighted that so many great historians and writers have been able to join us once more, and we look forward to what promises to be two more great weekends of history this autumn”.

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BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE’S HISTORY WEEKENDS BBC History Magazine’s History Weekend festivals are back this autumn for the seventh year running, with a new venue, and its best line up yet. Set in two idyllic locations across two weekends, the team travels to a new location, in Chester, at Chester Town Hall between 25th and 27th October and then back to the medieval city of Winchester between 1st and 3rd November. Over the course of these two packed weekends, we’ll have 40 diverse and engaging talks, interactive Q&As and book signings from the world’s leading historians and authors including Michael Wood, Alison Weir, Dan Jones, Tracy Borman and BBC Radio 4’s Jenni Murray.

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THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER WINCHESTER HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - TALK: MAKING THE MUSEUM - CELEBRATING JANE AUSTEN’S HOUSE AT 70!

14:30pm - 15:30pm - Tickets: free, booking essential. Please note whilst the talk is FREE, if you wish to explore the Museum before or afterwards then the usual entry fees apply.​ Although Jane Austen died an anonymous author, her identity soon became well known and readers began to make the pilgrimage to Chawton, a few miles from historic Winchester, to see the modest house where she wrote,

Several guests will be appearing across both weekends, including Suzannah Lipscomb, Tracy Borman, Alison Weir, Michael Wood and Tom Penn.

BBC History Magazine’s History Weekend returns to Winchester from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November after last year’s hugely successful event. This time round, the venue is the magnificent Guildhall, the Victorian building that sits at the heart of the historic city. Historian Alison Weir will be discussing Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets, revealing a charming woman loved by all who knew her – even by the king who rejected her.

Historian and broadcaster Lucy Worsley’s illustrated talk takes a tour of the country to see where Jane Austen lived. Dispelling the myth of the cynical lonely spinster, Lucy instead offers us a witty and passionate woman of her time, who refuses to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy. Bestselling author Dan Jones examines the Crusades, in an epic and deeply human history of an revised and had published all her major works, including the timeless Pride and Prejudice. By 1949 the house was secured as a permanent memorial to Jane's genius and today the Jane Austen’s House Museum is one of the most important literary sites in the world.

Today, after seventy years as a public museum, Jane Austen’s House with its important collection of Austen related objects including letters, jewellery, first edition books and personal effects belonging to her and her family, remains the most precious Austen site in the world.

Whether you are new to the museum or a regular visitor, this talk will transport you 'behind the scenes' as you listen to Museum Director, Dr Mary Guyatt, speak about the years of hard work and determination that have gone in to preserving such a unique place of 'pilgrimage' and to building its collection of Austen treasures. Mary will also describe the Museum's place in the world today, several recent projects and its exciting plans for the future.

Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-themuseum-celebrating-jane-austens-house-at-70tickets-65161778634

History Fringe also returns this year where, as well as the main lectures series, festival visitors can also enjoy free short sessions guaranteed to keep you occupied and informed between talks. Taking place throughout Saturday and Sunday, the History Weekends have partnered with scholars from the universities of Winchester and Chester who will host these educational taster sessions on a broad range of fascinating topics.

See the full line-up for both events, and details of how to buy tickets at www. historyextra.com/evemts or call 0871 620 4021. Subscribers to BBC History Magazine can take advantage of a reduced rate for all ticket options, and there are discounts for visitors buying tickets for both festivals.

For the full Winchester Heritage Open Days 2019 programme please visit www. winchesterheritageopendays.org/2019programme FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER GUIDED WALK: IN JANE AUSTEN'S FOOTSTEPS 10.30am – 12.00pm.Tickets: £15 + booking fee (excludes Museum admission). Suitable for all abilities, but please wear sturdy, sensible footwear.The walk is around 1 mile in length with many stops for talking. ‘Three or four families in a country village is the very thing to work on…’ Jane Austen Join us for a relaxed stroll through Jane Austen’s country village of Chawton.Walk in Jane’s footsteps and find out more about the village in which Austen lived; the people she knew, the places she visited and the importance of village life in shaping her writing.Throughout the walk, short readings from Austen’s letters and novels will bring her world to life.

Meet outside the front of the Museum.

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LOCAL TEENAGER CHOSEN FOR ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD COURSE

Local teenager Edward Ralls (17) was selected

by Fareham College, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fareham, to take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Course (RYLA).

The RYLA course, held at the Tile Barn Activity Centre in the New Forest, ended on Sunday 21st July and Edward came home brimming with enthusiasm and equipped with new life skills which will aid his future career prospects.

President of the Rotary Club of Fareham, Bp Michael Cleaves, said: “We sponsor one or two young people in the Fareham area each year to go on a RYLA course to improve their self-confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Fareham College

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assist by selecting, from all their students, the candidates who they think will benefit the most. I’m delighted Edward has enjoyed and benefited from our sponsorship and we look forward to hearing of his experiences shortly.”

Developing leadership and teamwork skills feature highly on the course with practical and theoretical problem solving. These aim to enhance the existing skills of candidates and Edward enjoyed the challenges posed.

As Edward said “I had to quickly learn how to work with people I had only just met in teamwork situations, such as low ropes, where you had to appraise each other’s abilities to support each other in the best way. I definitely learnt new skills but was also given the opportunity to recognise leadership skills I already had!”

Edward came back to Fareham with greater confidence to deal with management opportunities which he hopes will lead to officer entry into the RAF Police. He has already done his Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award along with award winning teamwork for the Fareham College Field Gun entry at HMS Collingwood and on the national squad for sports karate. The Rotary Club of Fareham wishes him well with his endeavours and hopes the RYLA course will help him to achieve his career goals.

Rotary Club of Fareham my husband, Mike, had a double by-pass operation four years ago. So heart disease has affected our family in a number of ways.”

Meon Valley Heartstart, is a British Heart Foundation (BHF) affiliated group in our local area. It provides free emergency lifesaving skills training in Southern Hampshire.

As a small organisation, completely run by volunteers, it's only source of income is donations. Last year alone it trained over 4,600 people in how to save a life. For the past couple of years Sarah has helped out in a voluntary capacity raising their local public awareness.

Sarah said: “I am so delighted that so many family and friends have donated to this cause; thank you.”

Local Grandma, Sarah Berry, has just completed her first Triathlon. Swimming 400 metres, cycling 25 km and running 5km; Sarah completed the course in less than two hours.

“This cause is important to me as both my father and my stepchildren's mother died far too young as a result of cardiac arrest and

The BHF estimates that only 8% of people in the UK who suffer a cardiac arrest out-ofhospital will survive. This number could be increased substantially if more people knew how to administer CPR. This is a major component of what Meon Valley Heartstart teaches in schools, to community groups and to the general public.

If you would like to receive free emergency life-saving skills training, and/or make a donation, please contact David Williamson at info@heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk or visit www.heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk

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The 40 regular members of the popular Meon Voices choir are warming up their voices for the start of the Autumn term on September 9th.

The choir is based in Bishop’s Waltham and includes singers from all local villages. It has been running for some 50 years, and recently decided to introduce a waiting list for new members because it’s become so popular.

The choir is formed from the four main vocal ranges: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass and although each range is currently well-represented by existing members, the organisers welcome applications to join regardless of voice type, for when vacancies arise.

There are no auditions and you do not need to be able to read music, but it helps if you can because it reduces the time it takes to learn your part.

During the weekly practice sessions, Musical Director Solveig Harris helps each section of the choir to learn the music separately before joining the voices together. Between sessions, members practice at home using various sources such as recordings of each voice part accessible via Drop Box, and on CD, for practicing in the car.

The choir sings a wide range of music, usually in the four-part harmony, and these include traditional folk songs, negro spirituals, melodies from musicals, classic popular music and some choral pieces.

Whilst they take the music seriously, the members have a good laugh too, and it’s a super experience.

Meon Voices holds concerts free of charge at Christmas and around Easter in Bishop’s Waltham; dates will be published in the next few weeks.

Weekly practices are held in the United Free Church, Basingwell Street, Bishop’s Waltham each Monday evening 7.30 – 9.30 p.m., September – December and January –April.

For further information please contact Phil 01489 579078 or email coundleypj@yahoo. com or Maureen 0148890335 email alan@ agbuckland.plus.com.

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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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Curdridge St Peters Church

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Droxford St. Mary & All Saints Sunday 1 08.00 Holy Communion Sunday 8 10.30 Holy Communion Sunday 15 10.00 Informal All Age Sunday 29 08.00 Holy Communion

Exton St. Peter & St. Paul Sunday 1 18.30 Evensong Sunday 15 08.00 Holy Communion Sunday 22 10.30 Holy Communion

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Sunday 1 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 8 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Eucharist 12.00 Baptism of Arthur Campbell Sunday 15 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 22 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 22 08.00 Holy Communion

Meonstoke St. Andrew's

Sunday 8 08.00 Holy Communion Sunday 15 10.30 Harvest Festival &

Holy Communion Sunday 22 09.30 All Age Service Unwrapped Sunday 29 10.30 Holy Communion

Hambledon Methodist Church

Sunday 1 10.30 Morning Worship with

Children's Craft Activities Sunday 8 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 15 10.30 Morning Worship with sharing

of the Lord's Supper Sunday 22 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 29 10.30 Morning Worship

St Peter & Paul

Sunday 1 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) 09.15 Holy Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 8 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00 Holy Communion 18.30 Evensong Sunday 15 09.15 Holy Communion 18.30 Taize Sunday 22 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 Informal Worship 11.00 Matins 18.30 Holy Communion Sunday 29 10.00 United Benefice Communion

Newtown Holy Trinity Church

Sunday 8 09.15 Holy Communion Sunday 15 11.00 Holy Communion Sunday 29 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Shedfield St John the Baptist Sunday 1 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion Sunday 8 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 CafĂŠ Church Sunday 15 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Communion 18.00 Sung Evensong Sunday 22 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Quiet Time Sunday 29 08.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Harvest Festival

Communion Service 14.00 Pet Service

Shirrell Heath Methodist Church

Sunday 1 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 8 09.00 Breakfast followed by

All Age Worship 18.00 Evening Worship with

Holy Communion Sunday 15 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 22 10.30 Morning Worship 18.00 Evening Worship Sunday 29 10.30 Harvest Service followed

by Hog Roast lunch 18.00 Evening Worship

Swanmore St Barnabas

Sunday 1 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club Sunday 8 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Family Eucharist Sunday 15 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 3rd @10 Cafe Church Sunday 22 08.00 Eucharist 10.00 Parish Eucharist inc.

Sunday Club 17.00 Patronal Festival Songs

of Praise First & Third Wednesday 11.00 Eucharist Thursdays 08.15 Morning Prayer

Methodist Church Sunday 1 10.30 Mark Tizzard and

Rev Andrew Wood 18.00 Ron Morgan

Sunday 8 10.30 Tom Banks (Junior Church Autumn Special) 18.00 Kathy Elvy (Bible Study) Sunday 15 10.30 Rev Tom Johns

(Harvest Festival) 18.00 Harvest Songs of Praise Sunday 22 10.30 Grace Westerduin 18.00 Rev Arthur Cowburn

(Holy Communion) Sunday 29 10.30 Rev Nicky Gilbert 18.00 Stephen Fremantle

Soberton St Peter's Church

Sunday 1 11.00 Family Communion with

ROCS (for all children) Sunday 8 11.00 Matins Sunday 15 08.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 22 09.15 Holy Communion Sunday 29 18.30 Evensongs

Upham Church of the Blessed Mary

Sunday 1 11.00 Parish Communion Sunday 8 11.00 Family Service 18.30 Evensong Sunday 15 11.00 Parish Communion Sunday 22 11.00 Informal Communion Sunday 29 11.00 Harvest Festival Service

Waltham Chase Waltham Chase Methodist Church

Sunday 1 09.30 Family Breakfast 10.00 Family Worship 11.00 Worship & Word Sunday 8 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 15 10.30 Morning Worship Sunday 22 10.30 Morning Worship

Warnford Our Lady of Warnford Sunday 1 09.00 Holy Communion Sunday 8 09.00 Holy Communion Sunday 15 09.00 Holy Communion Sunday 22 09.00 Mattins

West Meon St John the Evangelist Sunday 1 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 8 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 15 10.30 Service of the Word Sunday 22 10.30 Parish Eucharist Sunday 22 10.30 Joint Eucharist for

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